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Desert Mountain lots for sale
Homesites for a custom build inside Desert Mountain.
The short answer
As of November 1, 2026, there are 25 homesites listed for sale in Desert Mountain, with a median list price of $2,095,000. Over the past 12 months, 14 lots sold at a median price of $1,037,500, with a median lot size of about 1.0 acres, after a median of 53.5 days on market. Lots closed at a median of 94.67% of their final list price. With about 21.4 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 lot sales, November 1, 2025 to November 1, 2026.
Months of supply is today's 25 listings divided by the 12 month average of about 1.2 sales per month. 2 of the 14 sales were lots of 2 acres or more, from the lot size on the MLS record. 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: 14 closed and 17 cancelled or expired. A listing that was cancelled and relisted counts as cancelled. With fewer than 20 sales in 12 months, medians can move a lot from one sale to the next.
Desert Mountain lots median sale price, 10 years
Yearly median sale price of closed lot sales, 2016 to 2026.
The median sale price for lots in Desert Mountain went from $145,000 in 2016 to $1,200,000 in 2025, up 728%. So far this year, through November 1, 2026, the median is $869,500. A median is the middle sale of the year, so it moves with both prices and the mix of homes that sold. Ask us how values have changed for homes like yours.
See the yearly numbers
| Year | Median sale price | Lots sold |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (through November 1, 2026) | $869,500 | 10 |
| 2025 | $1,200,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $605,000 | 31 |
| 2023 | $617,500 | 30 |
| 2022 | $898,000 | 32 |
| 2021 | $427,500 | 80 |
| 2020 | $253,750 | 78 |
| 2019 | $244,500 | 44 |
| 2018 | $257,500 | 62 |
| 2017 | $200,000 | 61 |
| 2016 | $145,000 | 49 |
Source: ARMLS via Flexmls. Closed lots and land sales by calendar year in Desert Mountain, calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners.
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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, 14 lots sold, and 14% of them were 2 acres or more. Today 25 are listed for sale, and 3 of those have already had a price change. The typical sale closed about 6% below its original list price.
If you are buying
- Get the building envelope and village guidelines for the lot before you write an offer.
- Have an architect or engineer review slope, washes and the buildable area during your inspection period.
- Budget for design review, carrying costs, and the 0.45% HOA capital reserve fee at purchase.
If you are selling
- Show buyers the building envelope, survey, and any plans or engineering you already have.
- Price against lot sales of a similar size, view and village.
- We can show you the exact sales we would use to price your lot.
About Desert Mountain lots
Homesites, building envelopes, and design review.
Over the past 12 months, 2 of the 14 homesites that sold in Desert Mountain were 2 acres or more, and the median lot that sold was about 1.0 acres. The median lot listed today is about 1.1 acres, from MLS records. The club's villages page described future estate lots of 0.75 to 5+ acres when we checked.
Building here goes through Desert Mountain's own review. The club says building envelopes preserve at least half of each lot for native desert, the HOA says all changes to the exterior of a home must be submitted to architectural review, and many villages have their own architectural guidelines on top of the master rules.
Lot purchases, like home purchases, pay the HOA capital reserve fee of 0.45% of the purchase price for purchase agreements signed on or after March 1, 2024, according to the HOA's resolution, which exempts some transfers such as inheritance and foreclosure. 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
- Median lot sold
- About 1.0 acres over the past 12 months (MLS)
- Median lot listed
- About 1.1 acres today (MLS)
- Design review
- HOA architectural review of exterior changes, plus village guidelines (HOA, club)
- Sale prices, past 12 months
- $380,000 to $2,850,000
- List prices today
- $524,900 to $10,000,000
- Listings with a price change
- 3 of 25 active listings
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Questions, answered
How much does a lot cost in Desert Mountain?
The median sale price was $1,037,500 for the 14 homesites in Desert Mountain that sold from November 1, 2025 to November 1, 2026, with sale prices from $380,000 to $2,850,000. The median lot that sold was about 1.0 acres. Lots listed for sale on November 1, 2026 had a median list price of $2,095,000, on a median of about 1.1 acres.
How many lots are for sale in Desert Mountain right now?
As of November 1, 2026, 25 homesites in Desert Mountain were listed for sale in the MLS, and 8 of them were 2 acres or more. The search on this page updates continuously, so it always shows the current count.
How fast do Desert Mountain lots sell?
Lots that sold over the past 12 months spent a median of 53.5 days on the market and closed at a median of 94.67% of their final list price, or 93.67% of their original list price.
Is the Desert Mountain lot market a buyer's market or a seller's market?
With 25 lots listed today and about 1.2 lot sales a month over the past year, the market has about 21.4 months of supply, which is leaning toward buyers. Lot size, views and village move prices a lot, so ask us for the numbers on the lots you are considering.
How common are seller concessions on Desert Mountain lots?
None of the 14 closed lot sales reported a seller concession on the MLS record.
How many lot listings actually sell in Desert Mountain?
Of the 31 lot listings that left the market over the past 12 months, 14 closed and 17 were cancelled or expired, a listing success rate of 45%. A listing that was cancelled and then relisted counts as cancelled.
What should I check before buying a lot in Desert Mountain?
Get the building envelope, the village architectural guidelines and the HOA design review process for the specific lot, and have an architect and civil engineer look at slope, washes and the buildable area during your inspection period. Confirm utilities and the costs of carrying the lot while you design and build. Budget for the HOA capital reserve fee of 0.45% of the purchase price.
How have prices for Desert Mountain lots changed over the past 10 years?
The median sale price for lots in Desert Mountain was $145,000 in 2016 and $1,200,000 in 2025, up 728%. So far this year, through November 1, 2026, the median is $869,500.
How does this page define Desert Mountain lots?
Our search and statistics include lots and land listings (the MLS land property type) in ZIP code 85262 with a Desert Mountain subdivision name. 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. Lots and land closed sales November 1, 2025 to November 1, 2026, and active listings on November 1, 2026, for Desert Mountain lots as defined in the FAQ. Medians, months of supply, and the listing success rate calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners.
- ARMLS via Flexmls. Lots and land closed sales for each calendar year from 2016 through November 1, 2026 for the same definition, used for the price chart.
- Future estate lot sizes: Desert Mountain Club, Villages, accessed November 1, 2026.
- Building envelopes and village guidelines: Desert Mountain Club, Homeowners Association, accessed November 1, 2026.
- Architectural review of exterior changes: Desert Mountain HOA, Frequently Asked Questions, accessed November 1, 2026.
- Capital reserve fee: Desert Mountain HOA, Capital Reserve Fund Fee Resolution, adopted September 11, 2023, 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.
