Escape to Your Private Desert Oasis - Mountain Views and Timeless Elegance Await! Tucked into a hidden cul-de-sac pocket in one of Scottsdale's most coveted neighborhoods, this nearly 5,000 sqft masterpiece blends contemporary flair with authentic Santa Fe charm. Bordered by the Arizona Canal and natural desert, this 1+ acre resort-like estate offers exceptional privacy, character, and craftsmanship.
Prime location just blocks from top-rated BASIS school, Mayo Clinic, premier health clubs, and some of Scottsdale's finest dining.
The home features 5 spacious bedrooms (4 with private en suite bathrooms), 5.5 total baths, and two garages with space for 5 cars - one fully AC-controlled with EV charging. Enter through a secure gated courtyard with a circular drive and a stunning centerpiece fountain. Inside, soaring beamed ceilings, custom hand-forged hardware on interior doors, and seamless quartzite granite floors create warmth and authentic architectural detail.
The backyard offers an indoor-outdoor paradise with a sparkling pool and spa, pickleball sport court, expansive landscaping, and breathtaking open desert and mountain views. Owned solar provides energy efficiency without compromise.
This home is a private desert sanctuary offering space, serenity, and Arizona living at its finest. Don't miss the opportunity to own the ultimate blend of beauty, function, and tranquility!
Sold for $2,250,000
$2,250,000
12555 E SADDLEHORN Trail, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
5beds
4,902sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
1.04 Acres Lot
$2,256,000 Zestimate®
$459/sqft
$8,642 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,256,000
$2.08M - $2.46M
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Sparkling pool and spaPickleball sport courtSoaring beamed ceilingsSeamless quartzite granite floorsExpansive landscapingHidden cul-de-sac pocketStunning centerpiece fountain
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Listed by:
Rami Haddad 480-845-2209,
Armstrong Properties
Bought with:
Danielle Seyk Malanche, SA717940000
Realty ONE Group
Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 6945340
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Water Softener Owned, Refrigerator, Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
- Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Concrete
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,902
- Total interior livable area: 4,902 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: RV Access/Parking, Gated, RV Gate, Garage Door Opener, Direct Access, Circular Driveway, Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Side Vehicle Entry
- Garage spaces: 5
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Sport Court(s), Built-in Barbecue
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Diving Pool, Heated
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, Private, Bath
- Fencing: Block
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 1.04 Acres
- Features: North/South Exposure, Borders Preserve/Public Land, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Front, Cul-De-Sac, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
Details
- Parcel number: 21732351
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Territorial/Santa Fe
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
- Roof: Tile,Built-Up
Condition
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Water: City Water
- Utilities for property: Propane
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Multi-Zones
- Water conservation: Recirculation Pump
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Security System Owned
- Subdivision: SAGUARO HEIGHTS
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: No Fees
Location
- Region: Scottsdale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $459/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,665,700
- Annual tax amount: $7,489
- Date on market: 11/11/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 192 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2026 | Sold | $2,250,000-5.3%$459/sqft |
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| 3/23/2026 | Price change | $2,375,000-0.8%$484/sqft |
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| 2/17/2026 | Price change | $2,395,000-1.2%$489/sqft |
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| 1/28/2026 | Price change | $2,425,000-2%$495/sqft |
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| 1/9/2026 | Price change | $2,475,000-1%$505/sqft |
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| 11/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,500,000+143.9%$510/sqft |
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| 4/15/2015 | Sold | $1,025,000-14.5%$209/sqft |
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| 4/4/2015 | Pending sale | $1,199,000$245/sqft |
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| 1/16/2015 | Listed for sale | $1,199,000+64.2%$245/sqft |
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| 8/14/2003 | Sold | $730,000+377.1%$149/sqft |
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| 5/5/1998 | Sold | $153,000+9.4%$31/sqft |
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| 5/13/1997 | Sold | $139,900+35.8%$29/sqft |
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| 2/16/1996 | Sold | $103,000$21/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,784 +4.7% | $166,570 -0.9% |
| 2024 | $7,433 +1.2% | $168,070 +55% |
| 2023 | $7,342 +5.1% | $108,446 +1% |
| 2022 | $6,986 -5.5% | $107,380 +8.4% |
| 2021 | $7,390 +3.9% | $99,080 +5.2% |
| 2020 | $7,110 +3.6% | $94,180 +0.7% |
| 2019 | $6,865 | $93,510 +7.9% |
| 2018 | $6,865 +4.8% | $86,660 +3.8% |
| 2017 | $6,550 +7.8% | $83,480 +3.2% |
| 2016 | $6,074 +3% | $80,880 +3.7% |
| 2015 | $5,895 | $77,980 +11.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $69,970 +10.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $63,550 -3% |
| 2012 | -- | $65,510 -27.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $90,130 -4% |
| 2010 | -- | $93,850 -20.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $117,820 -7.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $127,950 +33.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $95,550 +64.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $57,950 |
| 2005 | -- | $57,950 +13.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $51,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $51,000 +13.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $45,100 |
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Neighborhood: 85259
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Laguna Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.8 mi
- 7/10Mountainside Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 10/10Desert Mountain High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Laguna Elementary School
- 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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