9701 E HAPPY VALLEY Road 18, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (MLS# 5292655)

9701 E HAPPY VALLEY Road 18, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

$3,740,000

A back splash of white glass and custom Parapan white cabinets virtually disappear into the wall. Seamless stainless steel counters are not only modern in design but are practical. A prism marble counter top wraps the exotic vertical grain composite wood grain veneer cabinetry which are detailed in both design and function. Refer to the "document" tab for the Luxe Homes & Lifestyle Kitchen article.

Extraordinary deep overhangs on the patios wrap the home allowing a broad expansion of glass that present views of the lush private grounds.

Distinctive indoor-outdoor connection with curved walls of glass and plenty of natural light that highlight the warm hues of the walnut floor and the exotic zebra wood fireplace surround.

The tranquil flow of water fuses to the estate's natural setting.

Breakfast room hosts an espresso center, ice machine, double fridge and wine cooler that connects the kitchen to an intimate courtyard.

Framed views of iconic Pinnacle Peak and saguaro studded desert.

The wide gallery hallway boasts a wine cooler. A floating marble counter key drop area is conveniently located by the 8-car garage access.

The curved wood staircase with glass balusters creates a sense of weightlessness.

The master retreat has Pinnacle Peak to the north and sparkling city lights to the south.

The master retreat enjoys a fireplace and dual patios including direct access to the pool/spa. The master bathroom has his and her water closets including a bidet and views of sparkling city lights.

Adjoins the master suite with a sitting room and beverage fridge. There is little need for artwork with the home sited to capture dramatic views.

Office is privately located by the master bedroom and boasts a private patio.

Stainless steel trims are appointed on all the cabinets between the marble counter tops and cabinets, custom toe kicks, custom hood and wraps the column.

The family room, convenient to the kitchen, presents its wall of paneled exotic vertical grain wood. The window shades, a second skin for the home also filter the light , provide shade and offer privacy without disrupting the visual flow onto the patio and grounds.

When the owner sought to recreate this home they summoned the perfect design team, architect and builder. Every detail was addressed and the custom lighting is superb.

Cabinets are vertical grain exotic composite wood veneer with all the wood grains matched. Marble wraps the cabinets in a waterfall design.

Nickels cabinetry detailed with Blum hardware. Custom designed and categorized for all your kitchen needs.

Abundance of detailed cabinetry completely loaded.

The movement of water flows from a free form rock sculpture and continues to the negative edge pool.

Curved walls of glass with views of the gardens lead to the three guest suites.

Guest room with its own private viewing of Pinnacle Peak from the adjoining patio.

Each of the three guestrooms are private.

Guest rooms have ensuite bathrooms and private patios.

Crisp clean lines continue through out the home.

Open floor plan allows for creative interior decor.

This 9,705sf home is on a private gated 4.4 acre estate. It is an outstanding example of modern design and materials.

The circular drive presents itself as a private courtyard greeting area to guests with views of PInnacle Peak

Private 4.4 acres can easily accommodate a future guest house or other uses a buyer may wish.

Private gated community of the Peak. Close to Notre Dame Preparatory High School. Just minutes to world class golf at Desert Highlands, Troon, Whisper Rock, DC Ranch, Grayhawk & Silverleaf.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 9,705 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 193,559 Status: Closed

Current Price: $3,740,000 Last Modified: 12/30/2025

Description

Gaze down at the city lights while floating in the pool or lounge on the spacious patio and enjoy picturesque views of Pinnacle Peak. Open spaces and high curved walls of glass artfully connect this modern, luxury home to the luscious desert flora on the 4.4 acre gated estate. Remarkably each of the home’s indoor spaces orientates to one of the numerous outdoor living spaces, while also offering privacy. If one room in this home captures the spirit of its design, it's the kitchen. A seamless, stainless steel counter top adds a sleek flair to the marble counters and exotic wood cabinetry, creating a sense of intrigue. Not only is the kitchen unique in its appearance and perfect for entertaining, it is also designed with the chef in mind. This home is beautiful, practical, and sophisticated.

More Information MLS# 5292655

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple Sold Price: $3,740,000 Status: Closed Current Price: $3,740,000 List Date: 2015-06-11

Location, Tax & Legal

Unit #: 18 Assessor's Map #: 6 Legal Description (Abbrev): PEAK UNIT 1 LOT 1-34 TRACT A Assessor's Parcel #: 67 Tax Municipality: Scottsdale Taxes: 12049 Map Code/Grid: J38 House Number: 9701 Compass: E Street Name: HAPPY VALLEY St Suffix: Road City/Town Code: Scottsdale State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85255 Zip4: 2396 County Code: Maricopa Assessor Number: 217-06-067 Subdivision: The Peak Tax Year: 2014

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached # of Interior Levels: 2 Approx SQFT: 9705 Price/SqFt: 385.37 Approx Lot SqFt: 193559 Horses: N Builder Name: Custom 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 Community Pool Y/N: No Private Pool Y/N: Yes Planned Comm Name: The Peak Fireplace YN: Yes Fireplaces Total: 3 Marketing Name: The Peak Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Exterior Stories: 2 # Bedrooms: 4 Total Bathrooms: 5 Year Built: 1997

Legal Info

Range: 5E Section: 8 Township: 4N Lot Number: 18

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Const - Finish

Painted: 1 Stucco: 1

Roofing

Built-Up: 1 Foam: 1 Rolled: 1

Pmt & Rate Info

Down Payment: 0 Total Asum Mnth Pmts: 0

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: Y HOA Transfer Fee: 1500 HOA Fee: 545 HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly HOA Name: The Peak HOA Telephone: 480.607.9700 HOA 2 Y/N: N PAD Fee Y/N: N Cap Improvement/Impact Fee: 0 Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%: $ Cap Improvement/Impact Fee 2: 0 Cap Improvement/Impact Fee 2 $/%: $ Land Lease Fee Y/N: N Rec Center Fee Y/N: N Rec Center Fee 2 Y/N: N Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 181.66

Architecture

Contemporary: 1

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1 Separate Shwr & Tub: 1 Double Vanity: 1 Private Toilet Room: 1 Tub with Jets: 1 Bidet: 1 Other (See Remarks): 1

Master Bedroom

Split: 1 Upstairs: 1

Additional Bedroom

Other Bedroom Split: 1 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

Fireplace Family Rm: 1 Fireplace Living Rm: 1 Fireplace Master Bdr: 1 Two Way Fireplace: 1 Gas Fireplace: 1 Exterior Fireplace: 1 Fire Pit: 1

Flooring

Carpet: 1 Stone: 1 Wood: 1

Window Features

Solar Screens: 1 Dual Pane: 1 Mechanical Sun Shds: 1

Private Pool Features

Heated: 1

Community Features

Gated: 1

Dining Area

Formal: 1 Breakfast Bar: 1 Breakfast Room: 1 Other (See Remarks): 1

Heating

Natural Gas: 1

View

City Lights: 1 Mountain(s): 1

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Gas Oven: 1 Gas Range: 1 Gas Stub for Range: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Built-in Microwave: 1 Multiple Ovens: 1 Pantry: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Reverse Osmosis: 1 Walk-in Pantry: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Programmable Thmstat: 1 Central Air: 1

Interior Features

9+ Flat Ceilings: 1 Wet Bar: 1 Fire Sprinkler System: 1

Laundry

Inside: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Other Rooms

Family Room: 1 Bonus/Game Room: 1 Exercise/Sauna Room: 1 Media Room: 1

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y

Technology

High Speed Internet: 1

Fencing

Block: 1

Water Source

City Water: 1

Exterior Features

Balcony: 1 Built-in BBQ: 1 Playground: 1 Covered Patio(s): 1 Patio: 1 Private Street(s): 1 Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s): 1

Spa

Private: 1 Heated: 1

Sewer

Septic Tank: 1 Septic-In & Connected: 1

Parking Spaces

Slab Parking Spaces: 10 Total Covered Spaces: 8 Garage Spaces: 8

Parking Features

Attch'd Gar Cabinets: 1 Side Vehicle Entry: 1 Circular Driveway: 1 Extended Length Garage: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1

New Financing

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Energy/Green Feature

Multi-Zones: 1

Utilities

APS: 1 SW Gas: 1

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: 1

Property Description

North/South Exposure: 1

Landscaping

Desert Front: 1 Desert Back: 1 Grass 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

Items Updated

Floor Yr Updated: 2013 Floor Partial/Full: Partial Plmbg Yr Updated: 2013 Plmbg Partial/Full: Partial Ht/Cool Partial/Full: Partial Kitchen Yr Updated: 2013 Kitchen Partial/Full: Full Bath(s) Yr Updated: 2013 Bath(s) Partial/Full: Partial Rm Adtn Yr Updated: 2013 Rm Adtn Partial/Full: Partial

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: 1 Agency Discl Req: 1

Possession

Close of Escrow: 1

Association Fee Incl

Common Area Maint: 1 Street Maint: 1

Assoc Rules/Info

Pets OK (See Rmrks): 1 Self Managed: 1 Other (See Remarks): 1

Sold Info

Loan Type: Conventional Loan Years: 30 Closing Cost Split: Normal - N Payment Type: Fixed Buyer Concession to Seller: 0 Buyer Concession $/%: $ Seller Concession to Buyer: 0 Seller Concession $/%: $

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: Pima & Happy Valley Directions: East on Happy Valley Road to 9701, ''The Peak''. Turn south & proceed through the gate to Desert Vista Drive, turn east to Lot#18 on the north side, home's private gate will be opened. Geo Lat: 33.707943 Geo Lon: -111.869088

Status Change Info

Off Market Date: 2016-02-17 Under Contract Date: 2015-11-30 Close of Escrow Date: 2016-02-12 Sold Price: $3,740,000

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Architecture: Contemporary View: City Lights; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; Tub with Jets; Bidet; Other (See Remarks) Master Bedroom: Split; Upstairs 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; Two Way Fireplace; Gas Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace; Fire Pit Flooring: Carpet; Stone; Wood Window Features: Solar Screens; Dual Pane; Mechanical Sun Shds Private Pool Features: Heated Spa: Private; Heated Community Features: Gated Dining Area: Formal; Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Room; Other (See Remarks) Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Gas Stub for Range; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Reverse Osmosis; Multiple Ovens; Pantry; Walk-in Pantry; Kitchen Island Laundry: Inside Other Rooms: Family Room; Bonus/Game Room; Exercise/Sauna Room; Media Room Interior Features: 9+ Flat Ceilings; Wet Bar; Fire Sprinkler System Technology: High Speed Internet Exterior Features: Balcony; Built-in BBQ; Playground; Covered Patio(s); Patio; Private Street(s); Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s) Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Attch'd Gar Cabinets; Extended Length Garage; Garage Door Opener; Side Vehicle Entry Construction: Wood Frame Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Built-Up; Foam; Rolled Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Programmable Thmstat Heating: Natural Gas Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Septic Tank; Septic-In & Connected Services: City Services Fencing: Block Property Description: North/South Exposure Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Grass Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back 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: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: December - 30 - 2025

9701 E HAPPY VALLEY Road 18, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (MLS# 5292655)