$4,250,000
22222 N VIA VENTOSA
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
MLS# 7002745
4 beds  |  5 baths


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Property Description
Tucked within the esteemed custom-home community of Pinnacle Peak Heights, Desert Tears is a truly extraordinary gated estate set on nearly seven acres at the base of the McDowell Mountains, where the land rises into one of the area's peaks and captures sweeping panoramic city-light views and the beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Rich with character and timeless charm, this one-of-a-kind residence is defined by artisan craftsmanship and distinctive architectural details throughout. Its name, Desert Tears, offers a subtle nod to the beauty and stillness of the desert landscape that inspired its creation. Thoughtfully designed for both elevated entertaining and comfortable everyday living, the home offers a desirable and dynamic layout. The primary suite is privately situated on the upper

Details
Contract Information
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No
List Price: $4,250,000
Status: Active
Current Price: $4,250,000
List Date: 2026-03-23
Location, Tax & Legal
Assessor's Map #: 7
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 12 PINNACLE PEAK HEIGHTS 5 MCR
Assessor's Parcel #: 179
Tax Municipality: Scottsdale
Taxes: 12986
House Number: 22222
Compass: N
Street Name: VIA VENTOSA
St Suffix: --
City/Town Code: Scottsdale
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85255
Zip4: 4427
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 217-07-179
Subdivision: PINNACLE PEAK HEIGHTS
Tax Year: 2025
General Property Description
Dwelling Styles: Detached
# of Interior Levels: 2
Full Bathrooms: 4
Half Bathrooms: 1
Approx SQFT: 5621
Price/SqFt: 756.09
Approx Lot SqFt: 297991
Approx Lot Acres: 6.841
Flood Zone: Yes
Guest House SqFt: 426
Horses: N
Model: Custom
Builder Name: Custom
Elementary School District: Scottsdale Unified District
High School District: Scottsdale Unified District
Elementary School: Copper Ridge School
Jr. High School: Copper Ridge School
High School: Chaparral High School
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Planned Comm Name: Pinnacle Peak Heights
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 7
Marketing Name: Pinnacle Peak Heights
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Stories: 2
# Bedrooms: 4
Total Bathrooms: 5
Year Built: 1988
Legal Info
Range: 5E
Section: 17
Plat: 234
Cnty Rcrd Bk & Pg #: 023445
Township: 4N
Lot Number: 12
Special Listing Cond
N/A: 1
Construction
Block: 1
Wood Frame: 1
Const - Finish
Painted: 1
Stucco: 1
Roofing
Foam: 1
Pmt & Rate Info
Down Payment: 0
Total Encumbrance: 0
Total Asum Mnth Pmts: 0
Association & Fees
HOA Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
Com Facilities Distr: N
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 0
Showing Notification Methods
Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Text: 1
Email: 1
Phone Call: 1
Lockbox Type
None: 1
Master Bathroom
Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1
Separate Shwr & Tub: 1
Double Vanity: 1
Private Toilet Room: 1
2 Master Baths: 1
Tub with Jets: 1
Master Bedroom
Upstairs: 1
Additional Bedroom
Other Bedroom Downstairs: 1
Separate Bedroom Exit: 1
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1
Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1
Master Bedroom Sitting Room: 1
Fireplace Features
Wood Burning: 1
Fireplace Family Rm: 1
Fireplace Living Rm: 1
Fireplace Master Bdr: 1
Gas Fireplace: 1
Exterior Fireplace: 1
Fire Pit: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Stone: 1
Wood: 1
Window Features
Screens: 1
Dual Pane: 1
ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows: 1
Mechanical Sun Shds: 1
Private Pool Features
Outdoor: 1
Diving Pool: 1
Heated: 1
Dining Area
Formal: 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Breakfast Nook: 1
Breakfast Room: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Electric: 1
View
City: 1
City Lights: 1
Mountain(s): 1
Kitchen Features
Built-In Gas Oven: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Gas Oven: 1
Gas Range: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Built-in Microwave: 1
Multiple Ovens: 1
Non-laminate Counter: 1
Pantry: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Reverse Osmosis: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Granite Counters: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Central Air: 1
Interior Features
9+ Flat Ceilings: 1
Wet Bar: 1
Water Softener Owned: 1
Laundry
Washer Included: 1
Dryer Included: 1
Inside: 1
Basement
Basement Y/N: N
Other Rooms
Family Room: 1
Great Room: 1
Arizona Room/Lanai: 1
Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: 1
Separate Den/Office
Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y
Road Access Type
City Street: 1
Road Surface Type
Asphalt: 1
Road Responsibility
City Maintained Road: 1
Technology
High Speed Internet: 1
Ntwrk Wrng Multi Rms: 1
Security System Owned: 1
Fencing
Perimeter: 1
Block: 1
Water Source
City Water: 1
Exterior Features
Balcony: 1
Separate Guest House: 1
Built-in BBQ: 1
Tennis Court(s): 1
Covered Deck: 1
Private Pickleball Court(s): 1
Covered Patio(s): 1
Patio: 1
Open Deck: 1
Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s): 1
Spa
Private: 1
Heated: 1
Sewer
Septic-In & Connected: 1
Parking Spaces
Slab Parking Spaces: 0
Total Covered Spaces: 13
Garage Spaces: 13
Parking Features
Attch'd Gar Cabinets: 1
Detached Garage: 1
Temp Controlled: 1
Attached Garage: 1
Extended Length Garage: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Gated: 1
Irrigation
Sprinkler: 1
Foundation Details
Concrete Perimeter: 1
New Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Energy/Green Feature
Multi-Zones: 1
Plumbing
Recirculation Pump: 1
Gas Hot Water Heater: 1
Utilities
APS: 1
Existing 1st Loan
Treat as Free&Clear: 1
Existing 1st Loan Terms
Non Assumable: 1
Property Description
North/South Exposure: 1
Landscaping
Desert Front: 1
Desert Back: 1
Yrd Wtring Sys Front: 1
Yrd Wtring Sys Back: 1
Auto Timer H2O Front: 1
Auto Timer H2O Back: 1
Services
City Services: 1
Unit Style
Two Levels: 1
Contact Info
List Agent Home Phn: 480-220-9724
Disclosures
Seller Discl Avail: 1
Agency Discl Req: 1
Possession
Close of Escrow: 1
Association Fee Incl
No Fees: 1
Assoc Rules/Info
None: 1
Remarks Misc
Cross Street: Pinnacle Peak & Pima Road
Directions: East on Pinnacle Peak to Church, S on Church to Foothills, E on Foot Hills, S on Vie Ventosa to property.
Geo Lat: 33.687056
Geo Lon: -111.86646
Property Features
Special Listing Cond: N/A
View: City Lights; Mountain(s)
Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; 2 Master Baths; Tub with Jets
Master Bedroom: Upstairs
Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Downstairs; Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Master Bedroom Sitting Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning; Fireplace Family Rm; Fireplace Living Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr; Gas Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace; Fire Pit
Flooring: Carpet; Stone; Wood
Window Features: Screens; Dual Pane; ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows; Mechanical Sun Shds
Private Pool Features: Outdoor; Diving Pool; Heated
Spa: Private; Heated
Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Nook; Breakfast Room
Kitchen Features: Built-In Gas Oven; Gas Oven; Gas Range; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Reverse Osmosis; Multiple Ovens; Pantry; Granite Counters; Non-laminate Counter; Kitchen Island
Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Rooms: Family Room; Great Room; Arizona Room/Lanai; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn
Interior Features: 9+ Flat Ceilings; Wet Bar; Water Softener Owned
Technology: High Speed Internet; Ntwrk Wrng Multi Rms; Security System Owned
Exterior Features: Balcony; Built-in BBQ; Covered Deck; Covered Patio(s); Open Deck; Patio; Private Pickleball Court(s); Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s); Separate Guest House; Tennis Court(s)
Parking Features: Detached Garage; Attached Garage; Attch'd Gar Cabinets; Extended Length Garage; Garage Door Opener; Gated; Temp Controlled
Road Access Type: City Street
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road
Construction: Block; Wood Frame
Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco
Roofing: Foam
Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Forced Air; Electric
Plumbing: Recirculation Pump; Gas Hot Water Heater
Utilities: APS
Water Source: City Water
Irrigation: Sprinkler
Sewer: Septic-In & Connected
Services: City Services
Fencing: Perimeter; Block
Property Description: North/South Exposure
Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back
Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email; Phone Call
Lockbox Type: None
Possession: Close of Escrow
Unit Style: Two Levels
Association Fee Incl: No Fees
Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear
Existing 1st Loan Terms: Non Assumable
New Financing: Cash; Conventional
Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
Supplements
level opening to breathtaking valley, city-light, and mountain views--creating a serene retreat that feels both elevated and connected to the surrounding landscape. Two additional en-suite bedrooms are located on the main level, along with a separate guest house on the property, providing ideal accommodations for family and guests. At the heart of the home, a truly exceptional commercial-grade kitchen caters to the culinary enthusiast, featuring top-tier Montague appliances, infrared gas broilers, a French hot top with wok ring, six-burner configuration, and three ovens. A striking horseshoe bar seamlessly connects the kitchen and main living spaces, enhancing the home's natural flow and creating an inviting environment for gathering and entertaining. A 1,000-bottle temperature-controlled wine cellar further elevates the experience. Seamless indoor-outdoor living is showcased through a beautiful Arizona room that opens to expansive desert and city views beyond. Throughout the home, richly layered finishes include custom beamed ceilings, domed brickwork, and extensive stone elements--remarkably sourced directly from the property itself--creating an authentic connection to the surrounding McDowell Mountain terrain. The grounds are equally captivating, featuring seven fireplaces, two fire pits, and a stunning heated all-tile pool and spa designed for both relaxation and recreation. The approximately 9.5-foot diving pool is complemented by a sculptural, custom-designed diving feature, while an intriguing fire feature at the entry gate creates a dramatic and memorable arrival. A sunken, lighted tennis court--recently refurbished and thoughtfully designed for both tennis and pickleball--adds to the estate's exceptional recreational offerings. Car enthusiasts will appreciate the impressive 13-car garage capacity, highlighted by a show-stopping nine-car showcase garage complete with a modular kitchen and extensive storage, creating a truly unique space for display, entertaining, and functionality. Private, distinctive, and masterfully crafted, Desert Tears is a rare Scottsdale estate that blends architectural soul, natural beauty, and exceptional livability into an offering of uncommon significance.

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Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: March - 24 - 2026

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