12228 E Cortez Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

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List Price
$2,088,000
Days on Market
30
Status
ACTIVE
MLS#
7077208
City
Scottsdale
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Lot Size
14,440
Subdivision
Sonoran Arroyos North Phase One
Year Built
1995
Type
Single Family Residence

Property Description

Welcome to this exceptional, meticulously maintained home in the highly sought-after gated community of Sonoran Arroyos. Lovingly cared for by its original owner, this beautiful 4-bedroom, 3-bath residence offers an ideal blend of privacy, breathtaking mountain views, resort-style outdoor living, and thoughtfully updated interiors. Perfectly positioned against a private wash, the home enjoys a peaceful and secluded setting surrounded by the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert. The backyard is truly an oasis, designed for both relaxing and entertaining, with a newly updated PebbleTec pool and tranquil waterfall, new cool-decking, built-in BBQ, and a large electric retractable awning that creates comfortable outdoor living throughout the year. Inside, the home offers a spacious and versatile floor plan with distinct living spaces, including a welcoming living room, formal dining room, comfortable family room, dedicated office, and an inviting eat-in kitchen--providing plenty of room for everyday living, working from home, and entertaining guests. The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, new stainless-steel appliances, and a stylish backsplash, with a convenient eat-in area perfect for casual meals. The spacious primary suite offers a cozy fireplace and a beautifully remodeled, spa-inspired bathroom complete with a generous walk-in shower, large soaking tub, and impressive oversized walk-in closet. Additional updates include modern light fixtures, ceiling fans, plantation shutters, new screens, and newer interior paint, creating a polished, move-in-ready home that has been exceptionally well maintained. With its spectacular mountain views, private wash setting, spacious floor plan, resort-style backyard, and beautifully updated interior, this original-owner residence offers a rare opportunity to enjoy privacy, comfort, and an exceptional Arizona lifestyle within one of the area's most desirable gated communities.

Additional Information

Elementary School
Anasazi Elementary
High School
Desert Mountain High School
Middle School
Mountainside Middle School
Acres
0.33
Assoc Fee Includes
Maintenance Grounds
Hoa Fee
$265
Hoa Fee Frequency
Quarterly
Hoa
Yes
Hoa Name
Sonoran Arroyos
Builder Name
MCNEELY-CUSTOM
Community
Sonoran Arroyos
Community Features
Gated, Biking/Walking Path
Construction
Wood Frame, Painted, Stucco
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Exterior Features
Built-in Barbecue
Fencing
Wrought Iron, Block
Fireplace
Family Room, Master Bedroom, Gas
Flooring
Carpet, Tile
Garage Spaces
3
Heating
Natural Gas
Laundry
Inside
Lot Size
14,440
Model
GORGEOUS-PPTY.
New Financing
Cash, Conventional
Other Rooms
Family Room
Parking Features
Garage Door Opener, Direct Access
Lot Features
Desert Front, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Roofing
Tile
Sewer
Public Sewer
Pool
Yes
Spa
None
Stories
1
Subdivision
Sonoran Arroyos North Phase One
Taxes
$5,346
Tax Year
2025
Water
Public

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