Scottsdale, Arizona
Desert Estates Homes for Sale
Desert Estates in Scottsdale represents a collection of substantial single-story homes on generous lots, spanning from mid-century builds through 2026 construction. The median home here sits at 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and 3,348 square feet on a 36,052-square-foot lot, with 81% featuring pools—a defining characteristic of the community. Priced at a median of $2,112,500 ($656 per square foot), Desert Estates commands 126% above Scottsdale's city median, reflecting the scale and lot sizes that define the area. Homes carry no HOA requirements, offering residents unencumbered ownership of their properties. The community draws from Paradise Valley Unified District schools, including Sandpiper Elementary, Desert Shadows Middle, and Horizon High School.
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Based on 32 closed sales over the last 12 months · price range $1,000,000 – $8,000,000 · 81% have a pool. Source: ARMLS.
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Why Desert Estates?
- •81% of homes feature pools, reflecting the community's recreational focus and desert living appeal
- •Single-story construction throughout, eliminating stairs and maximizing single-level living across substantial square footage
- •Expansive lots averaging 36,052 square feet provide privacy and space for outdoor development
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Paradise Valley Unified District
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Spacious desert living on private, pool-ready lots
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What is the typical home size and lot configuration in Desert Estates?
The median home is 3,348 square feet with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, situated on a median lot of 36,052 square feet. All homes are single-story, allowing full-width floor plans across generous acreage.
How does Desert Estates pricing compare to the rest of Scottsdale?
At a median price of $2,112,500 and $656 per square foot, Desert Estates is 126% above Scottsdale's median, reflecting the larger lot sizes, home scale, and pool prevalence that characterize the community.
What outdoor amenities are typical for homes here?
Eighty-one percent of homes include pools, making them a standard feature rather than an exception. The expansive lot sizes support extensive landscaping, entertaining spaces, and privacy buffers between properties.
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Listing data provided by Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS). Each listing is courtesy of its respective listing brokerage. This property is not representative of the displaying agent’s or brokerage’s transaction history.
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