$8,500,000
9809 E HONEY MESQUITE Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
MLS# 6937348
5 beds  |  6 baths  |  6226 sqft


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Property Description
Golf Membership Available- Experience unparalleled modern living in this cutting-edge architectural showpiece, masterfully designed by the renowned David C. Hovey in Desert Mountain's Village of Saguaro Forest. Tucked away down a private, scenic driveway, this residence is nestled among lush Sonoran Desert vegetation and towering cacti, offering ultimate privacy and breathtaking panoramic views. Stretching from the southeast to the southwest horizon, the home captures majestic mountain vistas, a verdant golf course, twinkling city lights, stunning sunsets, and an endless night filled with stars. A welcoming bridge entry leads across a soothing boulder-lined water feature that cascades gracefully under the home and down the hillside. Once inside, the floor-to-ceiling glass walls

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Contract Information
List Price: $8,500,000
Status: Active
Current Price: $8,500,000
List Date: 2025-10-23
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No
Location, Tax & Legal
House Number: 9809
Compass: E
Street Name: HONEY MESQUITE
St Suffix: Drive
City/Town Code: Scottsdale
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85262
Zip4: 2874
Country: US
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 219-47-734
Subdivision: DESERT MOUNTAIN
Tax Year: 2024
General Property Description
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles: Detached
Exterior Stories: 2
# of Interior Levels: 2
# Bedrooms: 5
Full Bathrooms: 5
Half Bathrooms: 1
Total Bathrooms: 6
Approx SQFT: 6226
Price/SqFt: 1365.24
Horses: N
Builder Name: OPTIMA
Year Built: 2003
Approx Lot SqFt: 35286
Approx Lot Acres: 0.81
Community Pool Y/N: Yes
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Fireplace YN: No
Planned Comm Name: Desert Mountain
Marketing Name: Saguaro Forest 138
Elementary School District: Cave Creek Unified District
High School District: Cave Creek Unified District
Elementary School: Black Mountain Elementary School
Jr. High School: Sonoran Trails Middle School
High School: Cactus Shadows High School
Legal Info
Township: 6N
Range: 5E
Section: 17
Lot Number: 138
Showing Notification Methods
Showing Service: No Showing Service Used
Architect
Architect: David Hovey Sr.
Basement
Basement Y/N: N
Parking Spaces
Garage Spaces: 3
Total Covered Spaces: 3
Contact Info
List Agent Home Phn: 480-266-7557
DPR Eligible
DPR Eligible: No
Remarks Misc
Cross Street: Pima Rd & Cave Creek Rd
Directions: From Pima head East onto Cave Creek Rd and North onto Desert Mountain Pkwy. Ask guard at gate for directions to home.
Geo Lat: 33.862213
Geo Lon: -111.868869
Property Features
Special Listing Cond: N/A
Architecture: Contemporary; Other
View: City Lights; Mountain(s)
Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity
Master Bedroom: Split; Upstairs
Additional Bedroom: Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet
Private Pool Features: Heated
Community Pool Features: Heated
Spa: Private; Heated
Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Children's Playgrnd; Community Spa; Community Spa Htd; Concierge; Gated; Golf; Guarded Entry; On-Site Guard; Workout Facility
Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Bar
Kitchen Features: Disposal; Dishwasher; Refrigerator; Pantry; Kitchen Island
Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included
Other Rooms: Family Room; Bonus/Game Room; Loft; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn
Interior Features: Skylight(s)
Exterior Features: Balcony; Covered Patio(s); Patio; Separate Guest House
Parking Features: Direct Access; Garage Door Opener
Construction: Block; Wood Frame; Steel Frame
Const - Finish: Stucco
Roofing: Metal
Cooling: Central Air; Programmable Thmstat
Heating: Natural Gas
Utilities: APS; SW Gas
Water Source: City Water
Sewer: Sewer - Public
Fencing: Block
Property Description: Golf Course Lot; Cul-De-Sac Lot; North/South Exposure; Adjacent to Wash
Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back
Showing Notification Methods: Text; Phone Call
Lockbox Type: None
Possession: Close of Escrow
Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint
Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear
New Financing: Cash; Conventional
Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
Supplements
immediately draw your eyes through the open-plan living spaces to the elevated, commanding views beyond. The interplay of sharp angles, clean lines, and expansive open spaces create a seamless blend of opulence and functionality, ensuring comfort in every corner of this meticulously designed home. The residence artfully combines organic materialsstone, wood, metal, glass, water, and firehandcrafted and interwoven throughout its design. Elegant, stacked stone walls, supported by metal and wood beams, frame the spaces, while expansive wood-plank ceilings and floors complement the walls of glass, allowing natural light to flood the home. Every room is designed to capture remarkable views from any vantage point, enhancing the fluid connection between indoor and outdoor living. The great room features a floor-to-ceiling stacked stone fireplace and multiple sitting areas, seamlessly separated from the kitchen by custom-crafted cabinetry. The modern kitchen embraces an expansive island, Viking and SubZero appliances, and flows into a dining space and casual den with elevated views of the cascading water feature and the natural beauty of the surrounding Arizona topography. Step outside to the elevated deck to enjoy morning sunshine or bask in the fiery glow of the sunset, accompanied by the warmth of the linear fire grateperfect for star-gazing under the desert sky. The Primary Suite is a sanctuary unto itself, positioned behind two sets of floor-to-ceiling pocket doors just beyond the great room's fireplace. While offering sweeping views, its thoughtful design also ensures complete privacy. An adjacent sitting area leads to a secluded outdoor retreat, complete with a luxurious outdoor shower, also accessible through the spa-like primary bath. This space features a soaking tub with a floor-to-ceiling view of the sanctuary, a walk-in shower encased in stone, and two custom-designed walk-in closets. Guests will enjoy complete comfort and privacy on the opposite side of the home, where two beautifully appointed ensuite bedrooms feature low-pile carpeting, double door closets, and spacious ensuite baths with walk-in showers. A U-shaped cantilevered staircase leads down to the lower level, where a den with a continuation of the stacked stone fireplace, an office, a full bath, and a fitness room await. The exterior glass walls of this level open onto breathtaking vistas, enhancing the sense of peace and tranquility. Outside, the resort-style backyard offers a spacious patio for lounging in the sun, a double negative-edge pool, and a geometric-shaped spa, all set against a backdrop of abundant desert vegetation creating privacy yet maintaining uninterrupted panoramic views. For al fresco dining, a covered dining space and outdoor kitchen provide the perfect setting for enjoying the Arizona climate with friends and family. The casita offers additional accommodation with its own den, breakfast bar, two bedrooms, a full bath, and laundry space, making it ideal for extended family or guests. Every inch of this property has been thoughtfully designed, ensuring every space exudes luxury and purpose. Enjoy a life of absolute tranquility and modern elegance in this one-of-a-kind architectural marvel, where every detail has been crafted to offer the finest in contemporary desert living. Located within the world-renowned community of Desert Mountain, memberss enjoy access to seven championship golf courses, seven architecturally distinctive clubhouses, world-class dining, and over 20 miles of private trails bordering the Tonto National Forest.

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Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Office Phone: 480-488-2998

Office Email: [email protected]

Last Updated: October - 30 - 2026

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