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Desert Mountain, Scottsdale · $5 million and up
Desert Mountain custom estates for sale
Custom estates in Desert Mountain, from $5 million.
The short answer
As of November 1, 2026, there are 26 Desert Mountain homes at $5 million and up listed for sale, with a median list price of $7,372,500. Over the past 12 months, 21 sold at a median price of $5,868,240, or $1,025 per square foot, after a median of 68 days on market. They closed at a median of 96.77% of their final list price. With about 14.9 months of supply, the market is leaning toward buyers.
Source: ARMLS via Flexmls, calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners, as defined in the FAQ below. Part of our Desert Mountain homes for sale guide.
The market, by the numbers
Closed residential sales, November 1, 2025 to November 1, 2026.
Months of supply is today's 26 listings divided by the 12 month average of about 1.8 sales per month. 2 of the 21 sales closed at $10 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: 21 closed and 18 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, 21 sold, and 10% of them closed at $10 million or more. Today 26 are listed for sale, and 7 of those have already had a price change. The typical sale closed about 4% below its original list price.
If you are buying
- Compare against estate sales with a similar setting, view and age, not the community median.
- Review the village rules and architectural guidelines before you plan any changes.
- Ask the club about membership early; it is separate from buying the home.
If you are selling
- Price against estate sales with a similar setting, not the overall Desert Mountain median.
- Show buyers what sets your lot apart: views, privacy, elevation and golf frontage.
- We can show you the exact sales we would use to price your home.
About Desert Mountain custom estates
Custom homes at the top of the market.
Desert Mountain's custom homes cover a wide range: the club's own villages page showed custom home listings from $1,199,000 to $16,500,000 when we checked, in contemporary, Southwest, Santa Fe and Spanish Colonial styles. This page follows the top of that market, every Desert Mountain home that sold for, or is listed at, $5 million or more.
Lots here were planned around the desert. The club says founder Lyle Anderson and Taliesin Associated Architects created building envelopes that preserved at least half of each lot for native desert, and the HOA says every exterior change, including paint color, goes through architectural review.
Sales at this level have grown. The MLS shows 1 Desert Mountain sale at $5 million or more in 2016, 16 in 2021 and 22 in 2025. Setting drives value here: views, elevation, golf frontage, privacy, and the age of the home, so compare a home against estate sales with a similar setting rather than the community median. Desert Mountain here means listings in ZIP code 85262 whose MLS subdivision name includes Desert Mountain, which is how most homes inside the gates are recorded. The MLS usually does not record the village, and a few homes may be filed under another subdivision name.
- Location
- Desert Mountain, Scottsdale, Arizona 85262
- Share of sales
- 21 of 161 Desert Mountain sales over the past 12 months closed at $5 million or more (MLS)
- Building envelopes
- At least half of each lot kept as native desert (club)
- Median home size sold
- 6,175 square feet over the past 12 months
- Sale prices, past 12 months
- $5,000,000 to $12,100,000
- List prices today
- $5,000,000 to $18,000,000
- Listings with a price change
- 7 of 26 active listings
Related pages
More of Desert Mountain, and nearby.
Questions, answered
How much do Desert Mountain homes at $5 million and up cost?
The median sale price was $5,868,240 for the 21 Desert Mountain homes at $5 million and up that sold from November 1, 2025 to November 1, 2026, or $1,025 per square foot, with sale prices from $5,000,000 to $12,100,000. Those listed for sale on November 1, 2026 had a median list price of $7,372,500.
How many Desert Mountain homes at $5 million and up are for sale right now?
As of November 1, 2026, 26 Desert Mountain homes at $5 million and up were listed for sale in the MLS, and 5 of them were priced at $10 million or more. The search on this page updates continuously, so it always shows the current count.
How fast do Desert Mountain homes at $5 million and up sell?
Those that sold over the past 12 months spent a median of 68 days on the market and closed at a median of 96.77% of their final list price, or 96.39% of their original list price.
Is the Desert Mountain estate market a buyer's market or a seller's market?
With 26 listings today and about 1.8 sales a month over the past year, the Desert Mountain estate market has about 14.9 months of supply, which is leaning toward buyers. In a small market a few listings or sales can move this number a lot, so ask us for the numbers on the homes you are considering.
How common are seller concessions for Desert Mountain homes at $5 million and up?
1 of the 21 closed sales, or 5%, reported a seller concession on the MLS record, such as seller paid closing costs or a rate buydown. That is too few sales to report a meaningful median concession.
How many listings actually sell in the Desert Mountain estate market?
Of the 39 listings that left the market over the past 12 months, 21 closed and 18 were cancelled or expired, a listing success rate of 54%. A listing that was cancelled and then relisted counts as cancelled.
What should I check before buying a Desert Mountain estate?
Confirm the village and its association rules, the architectural guidelines for any changes you plan, and club membership separately from the home, since the club says ownership does not guarantee approval. Budget for the HOA capital reserve fee of 0.45% of the purchase price, which applies to purchase agreements on or after March 1, 2024.
How does this page define Desert Mountain custom estates?
Our search and statistics include residential listings in Desert Mountain that sold for, or are listed at, $5 million or more. Desert Mountain here means listings in ZIP code 85262 whose MLS subdivision name includes Desert Mountain, which is how most homes inside the gates are recorded. The MLS usually does not record the village, and a few homes may be filed under another subdivision name. Figures were calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners from ARMLS data on November 1, 2026.
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Sources
- ARMLS via Flexmls. Residential closed sales November 1, 2025 to November 1, 2026, and active listings on November 1, 2026, for Desert Mountain custom estates as defined in the FAQ. Medians, months of supply, and the listing success rate calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners.
- ARMLS via Flexmls. Residential closed sales at $5 million or more in Desert Mountain for calendar years 2016, 2021 and 2025, used for the yearly counts in the text.
- Custom home price range and styles: Desert Mountain Club, Villages, accessed November 1, 2026.
- Building envelopes: Desert Mountain Club, Homeowners Association, accessed November 1, 2026.
- Architectural review: Desert Mountain HOA, Frequently Asked Questions, accessed November 1, 2026.
- Membership approval: Desert Mountain Club, Real estate agent resources, accessed November 1, 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. ZIP code areas do not follow city limits or school boundaries, so confirm the city, HOA, and assigned schools for a specific address. 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.
