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Desert Mountain villas, cottages and townhomes for sale
Lock and leave homes inside Desert Mountain's gates.
The short answer
As of November 1, 2026, there are 14 Desert Mountain villas, cottages and townhomes listed for sale, with a median list price of $1,762,000. Over the past 12 months, 35 sold at a median price of $1,835,000, or $767 per square foot, after a median of 118 days on market. They closed at a median of 93.51% of their final list price. With about 4.8 months of supply, the market is close to balanced.
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 14 listings divided by the 12 month average of about 2.9 sales per month. 24 of the 35 sales closed at $1.5 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: 35 closed and 8 cancelled or expired. A listing that was cancelled and relisted counts as cancelled.
Desert Mountain villas and cottages median sale price, 10 years
Yearly median sale price of closed residential sales, 2016 to 2026.
The median sale price for Desert Mountain villas, cottages and townhomes went from $809,500 in 2016 to $1,925,000 in 2025, up 138%. So far this year, through November 1, 2026, the median is $1,875,000. 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 | Homes sold |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (through November 1, 2026) | $1,875,000 | 29 |
| 2025 | $1,925,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $1,875,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $1,585,000 | 23 |
| 2022 | $1,515,800 | 23 |
| 2021 | $1,272,500 | 34 |
| 2020 | $890,000 | 25 |
| 2019 | $825,000 | 17 |
| 2018 | $856,250 | 17 |
| 2017 | $740,000 | 19 |
| 2016 | $809,500 | 6 |
Source: ARMLS via Flexmls. Closed townhouse, patio home and condo 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, 35 sold, and 69% of them closed at $1.5 million or more. Today 14 are listed for sale, and 5 of those have already had a price change. The typical sale closed about 9% below its original list price.
If you are buying
- Read the village association documents and the Desert Mountain HOA documents before you write an offer.
- Compare against sales of the same product in the same village, since cottages, villas and condos trade differently.
- Ask what the village fee covers and whether any assessments are planned.
If you are selling
- Price against recent sales of the same product type in your village.
- Have the village and HOA documents and fee details ready for buyers.
- We can show you the exact sales we would use to price your home.
About Desert Mountain villas and cottages
Lock and leave living inside the gates.
The club groups Desert Mountain's lock and leave choices as villas, cottages and patio homes, which it describes as gated communities of lock and leave residences. Two HOA villages carry the name, Apache Cottages and Sonoran Cottages and Enclave, and Seven Desert Mountain adds villas and stacked flat condominiums.
Over the past 12 months, 35 of the 161 Desert Mountain sales were townhomes, patio homes or condos on the MLS record, while 126 were detached single family homes. The club says many villages have their own rules, bylaws and architectural review guidelines on top of the Desert Mountain HOA, so ask for the village documents and any village dues before you write an offer.
This page follows every Desert Mountain listing with an MLS dwelling type of townhouse, patio home, apartment style unit, or twin home. Some homes the community calls villas or cottages may be recorded as detached single family homes, and those will not appear here; ask us if you are looking for a specific village. 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
- 35 of 161 Desert Mountain sales over the past 12 months (MLS)
- Median home size sold
- 2,499 square feet over the past 12 months
- Sale prices, past 12 months
- $1,020,000 to $3,092,500
- List prices today
- $1,385,000 to $2,824,900
- Listings with a price change
- 5 of 14 active listings
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Questions, answered
How much do Desert Mountain villas, cottages and townhomes cost?
The median sale price was $1,835,000 for the 35 Desert Mountain villas, cottages and townhomes that sold from November 1, 2025 to November 1, 2026, or $767 per square foot, with sale prices from $1,020,000 to $3,092,500. Those listed for sale on November 1, 2026 had a median list price of $1,762,000.
How many Desert Mountain villas, cottages and townhomes are for sale right now?
As of November 1, 2026, 14 Desert Mountain villas, cottages and townhomes were listed for sale in the MLS, and 10 of them were priced at $1.5 million or more. The search on this page updates continuously, so it always shows the current count.
How fast do Desert Mountain villas, cottages and townhomes sell?
Those that sold over the past 12 months spent a median of 118 days on the market and closed at a median of 93.51% of their final list price, or 91.23% of their original list price.
Is the Desert Mountain villa and townhome market a buyer's market or a seller's market?
With 14 listings today and about 2.9 sales a month over the past year, the Desert Mountain villa and townhome market has about 4.8 months of supply, which is close to balanced. 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 villas, cottages and townhomes?
3 of the 35 closed sales, or 9%, 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 villa and townhome market?
Of the 43 listings that left the market over the past 12 months, 35 closed and 8 were cancelled or expired, a listing success rate of 81%. A listing that was cancelled and then relisted counts as cancelled.
What should I ask about a Desert Mountain villa or cottage?
Ask for both the Desert Mountain HOA documents and the village association documents, and find out what the village fee covers, such as exterior maintenance, landscaping and roofs. Confirm the rental rules too: the HOA prohibits leasing a lot for less than 30 days to anyone who is not a member of the HOA or the club. Club membership is separate from buying the home.
How have prices for Desert Mountain villas and cottages changed over the past 10 years?
The median sale price for Desert Mountain villas, cottages and townhomes was $809,500 in 2016 and $1,925,000 in 2025, up 138%. So far this year, through November 1, 2026, the median is $1,875,000.
How does this page define Desert Mountain villas and cottages?
Our search and statistics include residential listings in Desert Mountain with an MLS dwelling type of townhouse, patio home, apartment style unit (condo), or twin home. 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 villas and cottages 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 for each calendar year from 2016 through November 1, 2026 for the same definition, used for the price chart.
- Villas, cottages and patio homes category: Desert Mountain Club, Villages, accessed November 1, 2026.
- Village names: Desert Mountain HOA, Community and Village Maps, accessed November 1, 2026.
- Village rules and the HOA: Desert Mountain Club, Homeowners Association, accessed November 1, 2026.
- Seven villas and stacked flats: Desert Mountain Club, Seven Desert Mountain overview sheet, 2025, 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.
