Welcome to this luxurious home with over $290k in updates, walking distance to A+ schools, & miles of hiking trails just up the street. As you enter through the custom wrought iron front door, you are greeted by beautiful travertine tile & mahogany wood floors that lead to a welcoming great room, a sun-filled breakfast room, & a kitchen that has space to entertain and cook for all. Continue into a warm and stunning family room with fireplace followed by a sitting area & office/bedroom. Upstairs is an expansive loft that adds to the many rooms of this incredibly loved home. No room has been untouched. Everything shows attention to detail from the shutters on every window to the tile work in every bathroom. The front yard is designed desert landscaping & the backyard is its own retreat w/ a sparkling pool & spa, a welcoming outdoor fireplace, BBQ kitchen, a large patio, & plenty of space for entertaining.
Sold for $1,317,200
$1,317,200
12279 E Cortez Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
5beds
3baths
4,076sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
9,683 Square Feet Lot
$1,676,700 Zestimate®
$323/sqft
$7,614 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,676,700
$1.59M - $1.76M
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Listed by:
Kevin J Stark 602-904-1000,
Realty ONE Group
Bought with:
Robert Weinstein, SA662426000
E & G Real Estate Services
Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 6547627
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- HVAC SEER Rating, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Gas Stub for Range, Refrigerator, Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Upstairs, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Exterior Fireplace, Family Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,076
- Total interior livable area: 4,076 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Extended Length Garage, Direct Access
- Garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Zero-Grade Entry, Accessible Hallway(s)
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Built-in Barbecue
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Variable Speed Pump, Heated
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, Private, Bath
- Fencing: Block,Wrought Iron
- Waterfront features: Wash
Lot
- Size: 9,683 Square Feet
- Features: North/South Exposure, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front
Details
- Parcel number: 21744084
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Santa Barbara/Tuscan
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1994
Details
- Builder name: DEL WEBB
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking/Walking Path
- Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Security System Owned
- Subdivision: CHOLLA RIDGE
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds
- HOA fee: $255 semi-annually
- HOA name: Cholla Ridge
- HOA phone: 602-957-9191
Location
- Region: Scottsdale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $323/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $869,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,698
- Date on market: 11/11/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 122 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2026 | Listing removed | $1,749,000$429/sqft |
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| 2/27/2026 | Price change | $1,749,000-5.5%$429/sqft |
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| 12/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,850,000+40.4%$454/sqft |
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| 8/31/2023 | Sold | $1,317,200-2.4%$323/sqft |
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| 8/22/2023 | Pending sale | $1,350,000$331/sqft |
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| 6/1/2023 | Price change | $1,350,000-3.2%$331/sqft |
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| 4/22/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000+183.5%$342/sqft |
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| 6/30/2004 | Sold | $492,000+35.2%$121/sqft |
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| 6/11/1999 | Sold | $364,000+11.7%$89/sqft |
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| 2/29/1996 | Sold | $326,000+23.2%$80/sqft |
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| 6/30/1994 | Sold | $264,687$65/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,750 +4.4% | $86,920 -5.2% |
| 2024 | $4,551 +16.7% | $91,660 +49.2% |
| 2023 | $3,900 +5.4% | $61,442 +5% |
| 2022 | $3,698 -12.3% | $58,520 +5% |
| 2021 | $4,219 +0.2% | $55,730 -1.4% |
| 2020 | $4,211 +3.8% | $56,500 +0.2% |
| 2019 | $4,058 | $56,360 +6.3% |
| 2018 | $4,058 +4.2% | $53,020 -1.5% |
| 2017 | $3,895 +7.8% | $53,850 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,614 +3.5% | $52,820 +8% |
| 2015 | $3,492 | $48,930 +11.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $43,950 +7.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $40,750 |
| 2012 | -- | $40,750 -4.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $42,780 -18.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $52,730 -4.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $55,150 -15.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $65,200 +4.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $62,650 +56.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $39,950 |
| 2005 | -- | $39,950 +9.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $36,600 |
| 2003 | -- | $36,600 +14% |
| 2002 | -- | $32,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 85259
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Anasazi Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Mountainside Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Desert Mountain High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Anasazi Elementary
- Middle: Mountainside Middle School
- High: Desert Mountain High School
- District: Scottsdale Unified District
Source: ARMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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