Maricopa County golf communities/Desert Mountain
Golf community · Scottsdale, Arizona
Desert Mountain homes for sale
Every active Desert Mountain listing, live from the MLS, with the numbers behind them.
The short answer
As of October 30, 2026, there are 91 homes listed for sale in Desert Mountain, with a median list price of $3,500,000. Over the past 12 months, 157 Desert Mountain homes sold at a median price of $2,725,000, or $706 per square foot, after a median of 123 days on market. Homes closed at a median of 94.55% of their final list price. With about 7.0 months of supply, the market is leaning toward buyers.
Source: ARMLS via Flexmls, calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners. How we define Desert Mountain is explained in the FAQ below.
The Desert Mountain market, by the numbers
Closed residential sales, October 30, 2025 to October 30, 2026.
Months of supply is today's 91 listings divided by the 12 month average of about 13.1 sales per month. 157 of the 157 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.
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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, 157 homes sold in Desert Mountain, and 100% of them closed at $1 million or more. Today 91 are listed for sale.
Pricing is where homes win or sit. 23 of last year's 157 sales went under contract within 30 days, at about 97% of list price on average. 81 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 8% 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 Mountain 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 97% 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 Mountain sales, not the wider area.
- We can show you the exact sales we would use to price your home.
About Desert Mountain
The community and its golf.
Desert Mountain is a gated club community in the foothills of far north Scottsdale with six Jack Nicklaus 18 hole courses and a par 54 course.
Several Desert Mountain courses appear in the Golf Digest (2025-26), GOLF Magazine (2024-25) and Golfweek (2024) Arizona rankings.
- Golf
- Renegade, Cochise, Geronimo, Apache, Chiricahua and Outlaw (18 holes each) plus Seven, a par 54 course
- Access
- Private
- Designer
- Jack Nicklaus
- Opened
- Renegade and Cochise 1987, Geronimo 1989, Apache 1996, Chiricahua 1999
- Location
- Scottsdale, ZIP 85262
- Median home size sold
- 4,007 square feet over the past 12 months
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Desert Mountain questions, answered
How much do homes cost in Desert Mountain?
The median sale price was $2,725,000 for the 157 homes that sold in Desert Mountain from October 30, 2025 to October 30, 2026, or $706 per square foot. Homes listed for sale on October 30, 2026 had a median list price of $3,500,000.
How many homes are for sale in Desert Mountain right now?
As of October 30, 2026, 91 homes in Desert Mountain 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 Mountain?
Desert Mountain: Renegade, Cochise, Geronimo, Apache, Chiricahua and Outlaw (18 holes each) plus Seven, a par 54 course. Access: private. Designer: Jack Nicklaus. Opened: Renegade and Cochise 1987, Geronimo 1989, Apache 1996, Chiricahua 1999.
How fast do homes sell in Desert Mountain?
Homes that sold over the past 12 months spent a median of 123 days on the market and closed at a median of 94.55% of their final list price, or 91.84% of their original list price.
Is Desert Mountain a buyer's market or a seller's market?
With 91 listings today and about 13.1 sales a month over the past year, Desert Mountain has about 7.0 months of supply, which is leaning toward buyers. In a small community a few listings or sales can move this number a lot.
How does this page define Desert Mountain?
Our search and statistics include residential listings in ZIP 85262 whose MLS subdivision name includes Desert Mountain. 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 October 30, 2026.
Thinking about Desert Mountain?
Your vision, your home, our expertise.
Tell us what you are looking for and we will send new Desert Mountain 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 October 30, 2025 to October 30, 2026, and active listings on October 30, 2026, for Desert Mountain as defined in the FAQ. Medians and months of supply calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners.
- Course facts: Desert Mountain Club, Golf, accessed October 30, 2026.
- Course facts: Stymie, Scottsdale courses, accessed October 30, 2026.
- Ranking: Golf Digest, Best Golf Courses in Arizona 2025-26, accessed October 30, 2026.
- Ranking: GOLF Magazine, Best Golf Courses in Arizona 2024-25, accessed October 30, 2026.
- Ranking: Golfweek, Best Courses You Can Play and Best Private Courses in Arizona 2024, accessed October 30, 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.
