PRIVACY, ARCHITECTURE AND 2.1 ACRES OF FREEDOM IN NORTH SCOTTSDALE. With NO HOA and a setting surrounded by mature Sonoran Desert, this distinctive Southwestern residence incorporates Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired elements with handcrafted details and a strong connection to its desert surroundings--offering genuine architectural character, generous space and the freedom to make the property your own.
The interior unfolds around a dramatic central living space where a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, exposed wood beams, architectural arches and natural light create an immediate sense of warmth. Handmade mahogany and copper entry doors reinforce the craftsmanship found throughout the residence, while the beautifully updated kitchen brings a sophisticated contemporary contrast to the home's organic character. The private primary suite opens to its own patio, additional en-suite bedrooms provide comfortable accommodations for family and guests, and an upstairs flex space offers options for an office, studio, media room or quiet retreat.
A detached studio guest suite adds another dimension of flexibility--ideal for visitors, extended stays, a private workspace or other possibilities. Recent improvements include comprehensive roof repairs, spray-foam insulation, two 2-ton ductless heat pumps and a professional surveillance system.
Outdoors is where the scale of this property truly comes alive. Multiple patios, mature desert landscaping, towering saguaros, a wood-burning fireplace, built-in BBQ and hot tub create spaces for entertaining, relaxing and watching the desert change as the sun goes down. The expansive 2.1-acre setting and NO HOA provide a rare combination of privacy and possibility in North Scottsdale.
This is a home for the buyer who values individuality over repetition and character over convention. Architecture, acreage, privacy and authentic desert surroundings come together in a property that feels distinctly its own.
For sale
$1,600,000
31220 N 70TH Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
5beds
3,205sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
2.1 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$499/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 48 days
- 636
- 70
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeffrey Hill 480-621-0208,
eXp Realty
Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 7082430

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Pantry, Granite Counters, Master Downstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Exterior Fireplace, Living Room
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,205
- Total interior livable area: 3,205 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached Carport, Circular Driveway
- Carport spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Storage, Built-in Barbecue
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Above Ground, Heated, Private
- Fencing: Block,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 2.1 Acres
- Features: Desert Front, Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Synthetic Grass Frnt, Auto Timer H2O Front
Details
- Parcel number: 21667183A
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Other, Painted, Block
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Metes Bounds
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: No Fees
Location
- Region: Scottsdale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $499/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $729,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,767
- Date on market: 9/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 46 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2026 | Listed for rent | $5,000$2/sqft |
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| 9/29/2026 | Listing removed | $5,000$2/sqft |
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| 9/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,600,000+20.8%$499/sqft |
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| 9/19/2026 | Listed for rent | $5,000-9.1%$2/sqft |
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| 2/26/2026 | Listing removed | $5,500$2/sqft |
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| 1/7/2026 | Listed for rent | $5,500-15.4%$2/sqft |
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| 11/9/2025 | Listing removed | $6,500$2/sqft |
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| 9/26/2025 | Listed for rent | $6,500+18.2%$2/sqft |
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| 1/27/2025 | Listing removed | $5,500$2/sqft |
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| 11/25/2024 | Price change | $5,500-15.4%$2/sqft |
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| 11/4/2024 | Listed for rent | $6,500+44.4%$2/sqft |
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| 9/10/2024 | Listing removed | $1,325,000$413/sqft |
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| 7/6/2024 | Price change | $1,325,000-1.8%$413/sqft |
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| 6/16/2024 | Price change | $1,349,000-3.6%$421/sqft |
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| 4/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000+7.7%$437/sqft |
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| 4/4/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/19/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,500$1/sqft |
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| 2/15/2024 | Price change | $1,299,000-2%$405/sqft |
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| 12/31/2023 | Price change | $1,325,000-1.9%$413/sqft |
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| 10/27/2023 | Price change | $1,350,000+3.9%$421/sqft |
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| 9/25/2023 | Price change | $1,299,000-3.8%$405/sqft |
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| 8/16/2023 | Price change | $1,350,000-3.5%$421/sqft |
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| 7/12/2023 | Price change | $1,399,000-3.5%$437/sqft |
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| 7/2/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,450,000-3.3%$452/sqft |
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| 5/17/2022 | Sold | $1,500,000+87.5%$468/sqft |
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| 6/30/2021 | Sold | $800,000$250/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,642 +0.4% | $72,920 -4.7% |
| 2024 | $1,635 +1.3% | $76,500 +125.9% |
| 2023 | $1,614 -0.1% | $33,866 -28.2% |
| 2022 | $1,616 -8.5% | $47,200 +4.8% |
| 2021 | $1,766 +3.3% | $45,030 +9.2% |
| 2020 | $1,710 +3.1% | $41,220 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,660 | $40,430 +3.9% |
| 2018 | $1,660 +4.3% | $38,910 +4.1% |
| 2017 | $1,592 +5.8% | $37,380 +3.2% |
| 2016 | $1,504 +6% | $36,210 +11.6% |
| 2015 | $1,419 | $32,460 +48.7% |
| 2014 | -- | $21,830 -14.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $25,650 |
| 2012 | -- | $25,650 -6% |
| 2011 | -- | $27,280 -31.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $39,600 -19.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $49,370 +3.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $47,600 +13.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $41,800 +65.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $25,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $25,300 +3.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $24,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $24,500 +31.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $18,650 |
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Neighborhood: 85266
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lone Mountain Elementary School
- Middle: Sonoran Trails Middle School
- High: Cactus Shadows High School
- District: Cave Creek Unified District
Source: ARMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





