Desert Mountain is an expansive, upscale master-planned community in North Scottsdale, Arizona, sprawling across 8,000 acres of high Sonoran Desert terrain at elevations ranging from 2,500 to 4,500 feet, just 38 miles northeast of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Established in 1986, this luxurious enclave is renowned for its seven championship golf courses—six designed by Jack Nicklaus and one by Dick Bailey—including the notable Renegade, Cochise, and Geronimo courses, complemented by seven clubhouses, such as the $12 million Sonoran Clubhouse with its fitness center, spa, and swim facilities. The community features a variety of residences, from custom homesites to fully built estates, spread across 36 distinct villages like Saguaro Forest and Lone Mountain. Residents enjoy 20 miles of private hiking trails with breathtaking views of the Continental Mountains, a 9-court tennis complex, and proximity to the Tonto National Forest for outdoor adventures. Located near Carefree and Cave Creek, Desert Mountain balances exclusivitywith a vibrant social scene, making it a premier destination for affluent desert living.

Desert Mountain currently has 115 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $4,606,525, 19 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $2,042,557.90, and 21 lots for sale with an average list price of $2,981,761.91. The average annual property tax for Desert Mountain is $5,461.89.