9701 E Happy Valley Road 19, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (MLS# 5183345)

9701 E Happy Valley Road 19, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

$3,675,000

Superior craftmanship and impeccably maintained.

Iconic view of Pinnacle Peak that you can enjoy everyday.

This home is designed for entertaining. The kitchen sets the scene with its multiple free-form counters and the dropped ceilings a reflection of the counters. There are several areas to sit, either at the bar, the casual custom built-in table or using the generous space to add an additional table. This home offers guests a warm and welcoming feeling.

The Arizona desert is acclaimed for its breathtaking skies and this estate captures them from every vantage point. Here there are welcoming views of the sparkling city lights to the south.

Hand cut granite slabs, Kallista faucets, black walnut cabinetry, absolute black honed granite counter tops, steam shower, Jacuzzi for two with a stoned stacked fireplace and Pinnacle Peak views, his and her water closets, workout room with private balcony and a generous size walk in closet.

The office showcases Pinnacle Peak and offers separate access.

Several patios surround the pool & spa. Detailed with a large boulder water feature adding that extra dimension of movement and sound. Nighttime allure is created with the visual movement of the flames dancing from the fire pit nestled among the boulders.

The Peak, a private gated enclave community of 34 home sites. This home is privately gated and sits on an interior 4.4 acre home site.

Casual steps lead to the spa, fire pit area and a children's playhouse beyond. The grounds have plenty of room to add a putting green or to accommodate a sports court and multiple tennis courts.

An authentic adobe wall surrounds the courtyard. The lazy river with its tranquil movement of water flows along with the natural grade. Numerous boulders are nestled in among the cacti garden that is rich with color, form and texture.

Garage: 8 car garage & the workshop. Main House:7 car-garage (options for lifts) Guest House:1 car-garage Workshop or a 16 car-garage

Reclaimed Australian wood floors and a carved cantera stone fireplace.

Soaring twenty-three foot high ceilings detailed with rough sawn wood beams, a stacked stone fireplace, hand plaster walls and a wall of glass that opens to reveal the lush grounds and views.

Done in the style of Barbara Barry with a personal twist. Large windows capture the views and access to a private patio.

The en-suite bathroom is detailed with Boyd fixtures, Kallista faucets, Sam Terry designed glass shower enclosure flush to the floor.

The dining room has a wall of glass that open extending the dining room to the outdoors. A playful mosaic design is inlaid in the floor, hand forged iron drapery rods and tabs are just some of this rooms elements. Enchanting views of the cacti garden and beyond the sparkle of the city lights.

The metallic colored backsplash is designed with inserts of custom bronze tiles that depict ancient African mask. Cherry stained alder cabinets, pewter custom knobs, 6-burner 48' dual fuel Dacor oven, custom stainless steel fixtures, titanium sink, SubZero, dual Bosch dishwashers, an ice maker and four custom pantries.

A multi-purpose luxe hub or headquarters for food prep, caters and gift wrapping. Detailed with floor to ceiling custom quality cabinets some with fashionable art glass, commercial stainless steel sink, Asko dishwasher and large glass doors access the front patio and garden. Custom pocket doors allow this room to be closed off and private from the rest of the home.

Four cleverly designed pantries. The butler pantry shown here hosts the second fridge, multiple outlets and cabinetry for food storage. The fourth pantry (not shown) is used for glassware and is located just steps from the bar.

Currently used a second office but can be a wonderful guest room #3 with a large walk in closet and chic en-suite bathroom.

Perfectly positioned are two hand carved mesquite bars with soapstone counters and an antique stone horse trough sink. Not seen are the pocket glass doors behind that lead to the patios. Renderings to customize are available.

The design of the home is layered yet simple. Every view point captures something new.

Custom front doors and other various glass work through out the home are the clever design of Scottsdale's Sam Terry.

The walls are rich in texture with venetian plaster over burlap, copper slate floors, a Sam Terry alluring mirror, hand painted Italian fixtures and a playful wall of mirror inserts adds to a Moroccan feel.

The property features four custom pantries. Pantry #3 is used for storage of large platters, centerpieces and serving items. The counter top in the kitchen leading away from the bar area is designed at table height to allow chafing dishes to be placed at the proper height when serving large social gatherings.

The spa is nestled up top beside one of the two fire pits. The other fire pit is in the midst of outcropping of boulders creating an intimate focus for the spectacular night time view. With Arizona climate the BBQ is on duty year round- enjoy this point of view from the BBQ too.

A short stroll, along the lazy river that flanks the meandering walkway among a courtyard garden of select desert plants. In the evening the sparkling lights of the city below.

Privately gated and set back on the home site to capture the Pinnacle Peak mountain views.

Lush grounds with plenty of room to add a future sports court, tennis courts or playground.

*Guest House* A 3,000sf guest house with two bedrooms and a two car garage.

*Guest House* In the guest house the great room is open to the breakfast room and kitchen detailed with a full size Sub Zero.

The guest house master bedroom captures desert views and is just steps to the outdoor spa.

*Guest House* The guest house is generous room sizes that all present serene desert views.

*Guest House* The guest house features a master bathroom with a complete wall of cabinetry and an extra large walk in closet.

*Guest House* The master bathroom in the guest house has been designed with wheel chair accessible shower and all backing for bars are in walls but bars are not yet installed.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 7.5 Square Footage: 15,000 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 193,575 Status: Closed

Current Price: $3,675,000 Last Modified: 12/26/2025

Description

This is the personal home of a custom home builder and a designer. Their professional collaboration, sourcing of fine materials and selection of talented craftsmen have created a timeless four acre estate. Designed for those that have a passion for cooking & entertaining, whether hosting large social circles or family & friends. The kitchen accommodates multiple cooks with free form counters & four custom pantries. The dining room's wall of glass opens to alfresco dining in the alluring front courtyard. The great room boasts the grandeur of 20 foot high ceilings and walls of glass open to create a sophisticated fusion with the luxe pool and grounds. This home was designed around the views of the iconic Pinnacle Peak, and the beauty of its surrounding take center stage.

Supplements: A 3,000sf guesthouse perfectly accommodates staff or weekend guests.

More Information MLS# 5183345

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple Sold Price: $3,675,000 Status: Closed Current Price: $3,675,000 List Date: 2014-10-09

Location, Tax & Legal

Unit #: 19 Assessor's Map #: 6 Legal Description (Abbrev): PEAK UNIT 1 LOT 1-34 TRACT A Assessor's Parcel #: 68 Tax Municipality: Scottsdale Taxes: 24296 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: 217-06-068 Subdivision: The Peak Tax Year: 2014

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached # of Interior Levels: 2 Full Bathrooms: 7 Half Bathrooms: 1 Approx SQFT: 15000 Price/SqFt: 245 Approx Lot SqFt: 193575 Guest House SqFt: 3000 Horses: N Builder Name: North Peak 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: 6 Total Bathrooms: 7.5 Year Built: 1999

Legal Info

Range: 5E Section: 8 Township: 4N Lot Number: 19

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Const - Finish

Painted: 1 Stucco: 1 Stone: 1

Roofing

Built-Up: 1 Foam: 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: HighlandPlacePropHOA HOA Telephone: 480-607-9700 HOA 2 Y/N: N PAD Fee Y/N: N PAD Fee: 0 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 Land Lease Fee: 0 Rec Center Fee Y/N: N Rec Center Fee 2 Y/N: N Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 181.66

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1 Separate Shwr & Tub: 1 Double Vanity: 1 Tub with Jets: 1 Bidet: 1

Master Bedroom

Split: 1 Upstairs: 1 Downstairs: 1

Additional Bedroom

Other Bedroom Split: 1 2 Master Bedrooms: 1 Other Bedroom Downstairs: 1 Separate Bedroom Exit: 1 Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1 Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1

Fireplace Features

Fireplace Family 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

Private Pool Features

Diving Pool: 1 Heated: 1

Community Features

Gated: 1

Dining Area

Formal: 1 Eat-in Kitchen: 1 Breakfast Bar: 1 Breakfast Room: 1 Dining in LR/GR: 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 Walk-in Pantry: 1 Wall Oven(s): 1 Gas Cooktop: 1 Granite Counters: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Central Air: 1

Interior Features

Skylight(s): 1 Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1 9+ Flat Ceilings: 1 Central Vacuum: 1 Wet Bar: 1 Intercom: 1 Fire Sprinkler System: 1 Water Softener Owned: 1 Water Purifier: 1 Other: 1 See Remarks: 1

Laundry

Washer Hookup: 1 Inside: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Other Rooms

Family Room: 1 Great Room: 1 Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: 1 Exercise/Sauna Room: 1 Separate Workshop: 1 Media Room: 1

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y

Accessibility Feat.

Accessible Door – 32in+ Wide: 1 Hard/Low Nap Floors: 1 Bath Roll-In Shower: 1 Bath Raised Toilet: 1 Bath Roll-Under Sink: 1 Bath Lever Faucets: 1 Lever Handles: 1 Exterior Curb Cuts: 1

Technology

3+ Exist Tele Lines: 1 Pre-Wire Srnd Snd: 1 Sat Dish TV Ownd: 1 Sat Dish Intrnt Ownd: 1 High Speed Internet: 1 Ntwrk Wrng Multi Rms: 1 Security System Owned: 1

Fencing

Block: 1 Wrought Iron: 1

Water Source

City Water: 1

Exterior Features

Balcony: 1 Separate Guest House: 1 Built-in BBQ: 1 Playground: 1 Covered Patio(s): 1 Patio: 1 Misting System: 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: 0 Total Covered Spaces: 22 Garage Spaces: 22

Parking Features

Attch'd Gar Cabinets: 1 Over Height Garage: 1 RV Gate: 1 Separate Strge Area: 1 Side Vehicle Entry: 1 Tandem Garage: 1 Circular Driveway: 1 Extended Length Garage: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1 RV Access/Parking: 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 Natural Desert Front: 1 Natural 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

Roof Yr Updated: 2013 Kitchen Yr Updated: 2007 Kitchen Partial/Full: Partial Bath(s) Yr Updated: 2009 Bath(s) Partial/Full: Partial Pool Partial/Full: Full

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: 1 Agency Discl Req: 1

Possession

By Agreement: 1 Close of Escrow: 1

Association Fee Incl

Common Area Maint: 1 Street Maint: 1

Assoc Rules/Info

Pets OK (See Rmrks): 1 No Visible Truck Trailer RV Boat: 1 Self Managed: 1 Other (See Remarks): 1

Sold Info

Loan Type: Cash Closing Cost Split: Normal - N Payment Type: Other Buyer Concession to Seller: 0 Buyer Concession $/%: $ Seller Concession to Buyer: 0 Seller Concession $/%: $

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: Pima & Happy Valley Road Directions: East on Happy Valley Road to 9701, ''The Peak''. Turn south & proceed through the gate to Desert Vista, turn east to Lot #19 on the north side with private gate. Geo Lat: 33.707606 Geo Lon: -111.86817

Status Change Info

Off Market Date: 2015-06-08 Under Contract Date: 2015-04-08 Close of Escrow Date: 2015-06-08 Sold Price: $3,675,000

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A View: City Lights; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Tub with Jets; Bidet Master Bedroom: Split; Upstairs; Downstairs Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Split; 2 Master Bedrooms; Other Bedroom Downstairs; Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet Fireplace Features: Fireplace Family Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr; Two Way Fireplace; Gas Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace; Fire Pit Flooring: Carpet; Stone; Wood Window Features: Solar Screens Private Pool Features: Diving Pool; Heated Spa: Private; Heated Community Features: Gated Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Bar; Dining in LR/GR; Breakfast Room Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Gas Cooktop; Gas Stub for Range; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Wall Oven(s); Multiple Ovens; Pantry; Walk-in Pantry; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Hookup; Inside Other Rooms: Family Room; Great Room; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn; Exercise/Sauna Room; Separate Workshop; Media Room Interior Features: Skylight(s); Vaulted Ceiling(s); 9+ Flat Ceilings; Central Vacuum; Wet Bar; Intercom; Fire Sprinkler System; Water Softener Owned; Water Purifier; Other; See Remarks Technology: 3+ Exist Tele Lines; Pre-Wire Srnd Snd; Sat Dish TV Ownd; Sat Dish Intrnt Ownd; High Speed Internet; Ntwrk Wrng Multi Rms; Security System Owned Exterior Features: Balcony; Built-in BBQ; Playground; Covered Patio(s); Misting System; Patio; Private Street(s); Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s); Separate Guest House Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Attch'd Gar Cabinets; Extended Length Garage; Garage Door Opener; Over Height Garage; RV Access/Parking; RV Gate; Separate Strge Area; Side Vehicle Entry; Tandem Garage Construction: Wood Frame Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco; Stone Roofing: Built-Up; Foam Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Natural Gas Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Septic Tank; Septic-In & Connected Services: City Services Fencing: Wrought Iron; Block Property Description: North/South Exposure Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Natural Desert Front; Natural Desert Back; Grass Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back Possession: By Agreement; 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

Documents

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Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: December - 26 - 2025

9701 E Happy Valley Road 19, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (MLS# 5183345)