Maricopa County golf communities/Desert Canyon
Golf community · Fountain Hills, Arizona
Desert Canyon homes for sale
Every active Desert Canyon listing, live from the MLS, with the numbers behind them.
The short answer
As of November 3, 2026, there are 5 homes listed for sale in Desert Canyon, with a median list price of $1,274,000. Over the past 12 months, 24 Desert Canyon homes sold at a median price of $1,222,500, or $338 per square foot, after a median of 60 days on market. Homes closed at a median of 97.04% of their final list price. With about 2.5 months of supply, the market is leaning toward sellers.
Source: ARMLS via Flexmls, calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners. How we define Desert Canyon is explained in the FAQ below.
The Desert Canyon market, by the numbers
Closed residential sales, November 3, 2025 to November 3, 2026.
Months of supply is today's 5 listings divided by the 12 month average of about 2 sales per month. 15 of the 24 sales closed at $1 million or more. Seller concessions are seller paid buyer costs, such as closing costs or a rate buydown, as reported on the closed MLS record. Listing success rate is the share of listings that left the market over the past 12 months that closed rather than being cancelled or expiring: 24 closed and 13 cancelled or expired. A listing that was cancelled and relisted counts as cancelled.
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What the numbers mean right now
Our read on the market, for buyers and for sellers.
Over the past 12 months, 24 homes sold in Desert Canyon, and 63% of them closed at $1 million or more. Today 5 are listed for sale.
Pricing is where homes win or sit. 6 of last year's 24 sales went under contract within 30 days, at about 98% of list price on average. 7 took more than 120 days, and those closed at about 85% of their original list price on average.
If you are buying
- The typical home sold about 4% below its original list price, so there can be room to negotiate on homes that have been listed a while.
- Golf membership, if you want one, is separate from buying the home. Ask the club about categories, fees, and wait lists before you write an offer.
- Compare a home against recent sales in Desert Canyon with a similar size, lot, and golf or mountain view.
- Confirm HOA dues, rules, and transfer fees before your inspection period ends.
If you are selling
- Your first month matters most. Homes that sold within 30 days closed at about 98% of list price on average.
- Golf frontage and views carry real value here, so show buyers exactly what your lot offers.
- Price against recent Desert Canyon sales, not the wider area.
- We can show you the exact sales we would use to price your home.
About Desert Canyon
The community and its golf.
Desert Canyon is a Fountain Hills neighborhood along Desert Canyon Golf Club, an 18 hole John Allen course that opened in 1971.
- Golf
- Desert Canyon Golf Club, 18 holes
- Access
- Public
- Designer
- John Allen
- Opened
- 1971
- Location
- Fountain Hills, ZIP 85268
- Median home size sold
- 3,460.5 square feet over the past 12 months
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Desert Canyon questions, answered
How much do homes cost in Desert Canyon?
The median sale price was $1,222,500 for the 24 homes that sold in Desert Canyon from November 3, 2025 to November 3, 2026, or $338 per square foot. Homes listed for sale on November 3, 2026 had a median list price of $1,274,000.
How many homes are for sale in Desert Canyon right now?
As of November 3, 2026, 5 homes in Desert Canyon were listed for sale in the MLS. The search on this page updates continuously, so it always shows the current count.
What golf is in Desert Canyon?
Desert Canyon: Desert Canyon Golf Club, 18 holes. Access: public. Designer: John Allen. Opened: 1971.
How fast do homes sell in Desert Canyon?
Homes that sold over the past 12 months spent a median of 60 days on the market and closed at a median of 97.04% of their final list price, or 96.49% of their original list price.
Is Desert Canyon a buyer's market or a seller's market?
With 5 listings today and about 2 sales a month over the past year, Desert Canyon has about 2.5 months of supply, which is leaning toward sellers. In a small community a few listings or sales can move this number a lot.
How common are seller concessions in Desert Canyon?
5 of the 24 closed sales over the past 12 months reported a seller concession on the MLS record, such as seller paid closing costs or a rate buydown. Among the sales that had one, the median concession was $19,600.
How many listings actually sell in Desert Canyon?
Of the 37 listings that left the market over the past 12 months, 24 closed and 13 were cancelled or expired, a listing success rate of 65%. A listing that was cancelled and then relisted counts as cancelled.
How does this page define Desert Canyon?
Our search and statistics include residential listings in ZIP 85268 whose MLS subdivision name includes 401, 403, or 412, the Fountain Hills plat numbers that line Desert Canyon Golf Club. Some homes near the course sit in plats with other names, so ask us about a specific street. Figures were calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners from ARMLS data on November 3, 2026.
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Tell us what you are looking for and we will send new Desert Canyon listings that fit, along with the sales data behind each one. Our office is on Pima Road in north Scottsdale. White-glove service at every price point.
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Sources
- ARMLS via Flexmls. Residential closed sales November 3, 2025 to November 3, 2026, and active listings on November 3, 2026, for Desert Canyon as defined in the FAQ. Medians and months of supply calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners.
- Course facts: GolfPass, Desert Canyon Golf Club, accessed November 3, 2026.
All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Listing information is provided by the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Golf club access, membership, and fees are set by each club and can change. This page is for general information only and is not financial, lending, legal, or tax advice. Arizona Luxury Partners | Real Estate Group at RE/MAX Fine Properties, 21020 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Office 480.766.1515. Brokerage License LC629808000. Equal Housing Opportunity.