10040 E HAPPY VALLEY Road 8, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (MLS# 7001308)

10040 E HAPPY VALLEY Road 8, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

$9,000,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 7 Square Footage: 11,544 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 125,205 Status: Active

Current Price: $9,000,000 Last Modified: 3/20/2026

Overview

Description

Guard Gated. Immediate Golf Membership. Rare opportunity to own a truly spectacular estate in North Scottsdale. Just under 3 acres with Total Privacy, this Spanish Revival estate feels imported from 1928 Montecito. Inspired by Wallace Neff, in the prestigious Desert Highlands golf community, this is architecture with presence. Built by Nance Construction with custom ironwork by Peter Sevin, every hand-plastered wall, beam, and arch was crafted with intention. Step inside to hand crafted Portuguese ebony walnut floors and limestone warming every room. The library, wrapped in Georgia sugar pine millwork, doubles as a private screening room with its own wet bar. The two-story kitchen is a chef's dream: anchored by a La Cornue range, framed by soapstone countertops, a massive butcher-block

Supplements: island, Thermador grill, and glass-door Traulsen refrigeration. Upstairs feels like its own private retreat with a separate entrance, 2 oversized guest rooms with ensuite bathrooms and walk-in closets, and an intimate covered terrace offering sweeping desert and city-light views. The primary bedroom is pure romance -- stone fireplace, French doors ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7001308

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number: 10040
Compass: E
Street Name: HAPPY VALLEY
St Suffix: Road
City/Town Code: Scottsdale
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85255
Zip4: 2340
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 217-04-017
Subdivision: DESERT HIGHLANDS PHASE 1
Tax Year: 2025
Unit #: 8
Assessor's Map #: 4
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 8 DESERT HIGHLANDS PHASE 1 MCR
Assessor's Parcel #: 17
Tax Municipality: Scottsdale
Taxes: 13229

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No

General Property Description

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles: Detached
Exterior Stories: 2
# of Interior Levels: 2
# Bedrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 5
Half Bathrooms: 2
Total Bathrooms: 7
Approx SQFT: 11544
Price/SqFt: 779.63
Horses: N
Model: Custom
Builder Name: Nance Contruction
Year Built: 2002
Approx Lot SqFt: 125205
Approx Lot Acres: 2.874
Community Pool Y/N: Yes
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 8
Planned Comm Name: Desert Highlands
Marketing Name: Desert Highlands
Elementary School District: Cave Creek Unified District
High School District: Cave Creek Unified District
Elementary School: Desert Sun Academy
Jr. High School: Sonoran Trails Middle School
High School: Cactus Shadows High School

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: Pima and Happy Valley Road

Legal Info

Township: 4N
Range: 5E
Section: 5
Lot Number: 8

Architect

Architect: Ken Brown

More Information

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Items Updated

Ht/Cool Yr Updated: 2023
Ht/Cool Partial/Full: Full
Roof Yr Updated: 2025
Roof Partial/Full: Full
Pool Partial/Full: Partial

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces: 4
Slab Parking Spaces: 8
Total Covered Spaces: 4

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Text: Yes
Phone Call: Yes

Special Listing Cond

N/A: Yes

Construction

Block: Yes
Wood Frame: Yes

Const - Finish

Painted: Yes
Stucco: Yes

Roofing

Tile: Yes

Pmt & Rate Info

Down Payment: 0
Total Asum Mnth Pmts: 0

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: Y
HOA Disclosure/Addendum Affirmation: Yes
HOA Transfer Fee: 200
HOA Fee: 1925
HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
HOA Name: Desert Highlands
HOA Telephone: 480.419-3725
Special Assessment HOA: Yes
Special Assessment Amount Owed: 100
Special Assessment Frequency: Monthly
Payment Start Date: 2019-09-01
Payment End Date: 2028-09-30
HOA 2 Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
PAD Fee: 750
PAD Paid (Freq): Semi-Annually
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee: 0
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%: %
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee 2: 0
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee 2 $/%: %
Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 1925
Disclosure Fees HOA: 200
Other Fees HOA: 205000
Other Fees Description: DH Golf Club Membership Fee
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee 2 Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 2050

Lockbox Type

See Private Remarks: Yes
None: Yes

Architecture

Spanish: Yes
Santa Barbara/Tuscan: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: Yes
Separate Shwr & Tub: Yes
Double Vanity: Yes
Private Toilet Room: Yes
2 Master Baths: Yes
Bidet: Yes
Other (See Remarks): Yes

Master Bedroom

Split: Yes
Downstairs: Yes

Additional Bedroom

Other Bedroom Split: Yes
Other Bedroom Downstairs: Yes
Separate Bedroom Exit: Yes
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: Yes
Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet: Yes
Master Bedroom Sitting Room: Yes

Add'l Property Use

None: Yes

Fireplace Features

Fireplace Family Rm: Yes
Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
Fireplace Master Bdr: Yes
Gas Fireplace: Yes
Freestnd Fireplace: Yes
Exterior Fireplace: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Flooring

Stone: Yes
Wood: Yes
Other: Yes

Window Features

Screens: Yes
Dual Pane: Yes
Tinted Windows: Yes
Wood Frames: Yes

Private Pool Features

Outdoor: Yes
Heated: Yes
Variable Speed Pump: Yes

Community Features

Biking/Walking Path: Yes
Clubhouse/Rec Room: Yes
Comm Tennis Court(s): Yes
Community Spa: Yes
Community Spa Htd: Yes
Concierge: Yes
Gated: Yes
Golf: Yes
Guarded Entry: Yes
On-Site Guard: Yes
Pickleball: Yes
Workout Facility: Yes

Dining Area

Formal: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Breakfast Bar: Yes
Breakfast Room: Yes
Other (See Remarks): Yes

Heating

Natural Gas: Yes
ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment: Yes

View

City: Yes
Desert: Yes
City Lights: Yes
Mountain(s): Yes

Kitchen Features

Built-In Gas Oven: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Gas Oven: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Built-in Microwave: Yes
Multiple Ovens: Yes
Non-laminate Counter: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Walk-in Pantry: Yes
Gas Cooktop: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment: Yes
Programmable Thmstat: Yes
Central Air: Yes

Interior Features

Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
9+ Flat Ceilings: Yes
Central Vacuum: Yes
Wet Bar: Yes
Fire Sprinkler System: Yes
Water Softener Owned: Yes
Other: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Laundry

Washer Included: Yes
Dryer Included: Yes
Inside: Yes
Other: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Other Rooms

Family Room: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Library-Blt-in Bkcse: Yes
Bonus/Game Room: Yes
Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: Yes
Exercise/Sauna Room: Yes

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y

Road Surface Type

Asphalt: Yes

Accessibility Feat.

Remote Devices: Yes
Mltpl Entries/Exits: Yes

Technology

3+ Exist Tele Lines: Yes
Pre-Wire Srnd Snd: Yes
Cable TV Avail: Yes
High Speed Internet: Yes
Smart Home: Yes
Security System Owned: Yes

Fencing

Block: Yes
Wrought Iron: Yes

Water Source

City Water: Yes

Community Pool Features

Cabana: Yes
Heated: Yes
Outdoor: Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony: Yes
Separate Guest House: Yes
Built-in BBQ: Yes
Covered Patio(s): Yes
Patio: Yes
Gazebo: Yes
Misting System: Yes
Storage: Yes
Private Street(s): Yes
Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s): Yes
Other: Yes

Spa

Private: Yes
Heated: Yes

Sewer

Sewer - Public: Yes

Parking Features

Attch'd Gar Cabinets: Yes
Separate Strge Area: Yes
Circular Driveway: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Direct Access: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Gated: Yes

New Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Plumbing

Gas Hot Water Heater: Yes

Utilities

APS: Yes
SW Gas: Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: Yes

Property Description

Cul-De-Sac Lot: Yes
North/South Exposure: Yes

Landscaping

Desert Front: Yes
Desert Back: Yes
Grass Front: Yes
Grass Back: Yes
Synthetic Grass Frnt: Yes
Synthetic Grass Back: Yes
Yrd Wtring Sys Front: Yes
Yrd Wtring Sys Back: Yes
Auto Timer H2O Front: Yes
Auto Timer H2O Back: Yes

Services

City Services: Yes

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: Yes
Agency Discl Req: Yes

Possession

Close of Escrow: Yes

Association Fee Incl

Common Area Maint: Yes
Street Maint: Yes

Assoc Rules/Info

Pets OK (See Rmrks): Yes
No Visible Truck Trailer RV Boat: Yes
Clubhouse: Yes
Prof Managed: Yes

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Add'l Property Use: None Architecture: Spanish; Santa Barbara/Tuscan; See Remarks View: Desert; City Lights; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; 2 Master Baths; Bidet; Other (See Remarks) Master Bedroom: Split; Downstairs Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Split; Other Bedroom Downstairs; Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Master Bedroom Sitting Room Fireplace Features: Fireplace Family Rm; Fireplace Living Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr; Gas Fireplace; Freestnd Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace; See Remarks Flooring: Stone; Wood; Other Window Features: Screens; Dual Pane; Tinted Windows; Wood Frames Private Pool Features: Outdoor; Heated; Variable Speed Pump Community Pool Features: Cabana; Heated; Outdoor Spa: Private; Heated Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Clubhouse/Rec Room; Comm Tennis Court(s); Community Spa; Community Spa Htd; Concierge; Gated; Golf; Guarded Entry; On-Site Guard; Pickleball; Workout Facility Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Room; Other (See Remarks) Kitchen Features: Built-In Gas Oven; Gas Oven; Gas Range; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Multiple Ovens; Pantry; Walk-in Pantry; Non-laminate Counter; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside; Other; See Remarks Other Rooms: Family Room; Great Room; Library-Blt-in Bkcse; Bonus/Game Room; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn; Exercise/Sauna Room Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s); 9+ Flat Ceilings; Central Vacuum; Wet Bar; Fire Sprinkler System; Water Softener Owned; Other; See Remarks Technology: 3+ Exist Tele Lines; Pre-Wire Srnd Snd; Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet; Security System Owned; Smart Home Exterior Features: Balcony; Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Gazebo; Misting System; Patio; Private Street(s); Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s); Separate Guest House; Storage; Other Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Attached Garage; Attch'd Gar Cabinets; Direct Access; Garage Door Opener; Gated; Separate Strge Area Road Surface Type: Asphalt Construction: Block; Wood Frame Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Tile Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Programmable Thmstat; ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment Heating: Natural Gas; ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment Plumbing: Gas Hot Water Heater Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public Services: City Services Fencing: Wrought Iron; Block Property Description: Cul-De-Sac Lot; North/South Exposure Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Grass Front; Grass Back; Synthetic Grass Frnt; Synthetic Grass Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Phone Call Lockbox Type: See Private Remarks; None Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint; Street Maint Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req

Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties

Last Updated: March - 20 - 2026