THE SECRET SCOTTSDALE GARDEN OASIS. Ahhh...You would never know it's there...Disappear through the gate into the most enchanting private retreat in the Valley WITH 2-CAR GARAGE AND OVER 2,000 SQFT! A private garden oasis paradise, canopied in mature trees & cascading bougainvillea, filtering the Scottsdale sun into dappled shade over meandering brick pathways, hand-painted murals, instruments & touches in every corner. An ultimate setting for entertaining under the central gazebo...guests wander to find a new chat nook around every bend. Warm, magical, & wildly private, this is indoor/outdoor living next to Eldorado Park & greenbelt unlike anything in Scottsdale. The brilliant light-filled artist's studio opens straight out to the garden, and the primary suite adds its own private walkout This is a garden you have to wander to believe. Follow the brick paths as they curve past a hand-muraled courtyard wall, a blue mosaic fountain, and shady seating areas that seem to appear out of nowhere -- one moment you're under a rose-covered arbor, the next you've found a quiet reading corner, and the next you're at the dining gazebo, ready to seat a crowd. Bougainvillea spills over the pergolas in hot pink, while orange bird-of-paradise and desert blooms line the front walk. It's the kind of backyard that turns a Tuesday into an occasion -- and makes hosting effortless, whether it's a dinner party for twelve or a quiet morning with coffee and the birds. The concrete Spa Pad and its 220V hookup is waiting for your new above ground hot tub!
Inside, the home keeps surprising you. A dedicated artist's studio has its own direct walkout to the Secret Garden and soaring custom windows that pour in natural light -- use it as a fourth bedroom suite, a home office, a clinic or wellness practice space, or a working studio. Easy to create a direct separate access from the street, it's a rare setup for anyone who wants to have a practice or creative work from home without sacrificing privacy.
The long-time owners are creative professionals, and it shows: the home is layered with warm, unexpected touches, from a jewel-toned, hand-muraled bath to art and other touches displayed throughout. They've also been thoughtful about wellness -- cork flooring runs through much of the home, a naturally hypoallergenic, softer-underfoot alternative that adds to the home's easy, grounded feel.
The primary suite is a retreat unto itself, with a generous adjoining reading and office area that opens through a third private walkout to the garden -- so morning coffee among the bougainvillea is never more than a few steps away.
Four bedrooms in all, situated on a desirable corner close to Eldorado Park and minutes from shopping, dining, and parks. But the real story here isn't the square footage -- it's the sanctuary. Homes with this much soul, and a garden this alive, don't come along often.
For sale
$730,000
7802 E MONTE VISTA Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
4beds
2,037sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
7,163 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$358/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Blue mosaic fountainHand-muraled courtyard wallMeandering brick pathwaysPrivate garden oasis paradiseHand-painted muralsRose-covered arborQuiet reading corner
- 17 days
- 1,473
- 153
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Scott Vacek 480-779-7355,
Keller Williams Realty Phoenix,
Orit Vacek 480-779-7355,
Keller Williams Realty Phoenix
Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 7078278

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Gas Stub for Range, Refrigerator, Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range
- Laundry: Inside, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Non-laminate Counter, High Speed Internet, Full Bth Master Bdrm
- Flooring: Other
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,037
- Total interior livable area: 2,037 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Direct Access
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Block
Lot
- Size: 7,163 Square Feet
- Features: North/South Exposure, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Alley, Corner Lot, Desert Back, Desert Front
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo
- Parcel number: 13110038
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Painted, Block, Slump Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Playground, Biking/Walking Path
- Subdivision: COX HEIGHTS 4 AMD
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: No Fees
Location
- Region: Scottsdale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $358/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $485,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,347
- Date on market: 9/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 17 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $730,000$358/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,322 +4.2% | $48,520 -14.7% |
| 2024 | $1,269 +2.2% | $56,900 +179.7% |
| 2023 | $1,241 +3.2% | $20,341 -41.2% |
| 2022 | $1,203 -7% | $34,600 +11.1% |
| 2021 | $1,294 +2.7% | $31,150 +5% |
| 2020 | $1,260 +2.8% | $29,660 +10.3% |
| 2019 | $1,225 | $26,900 +12% |
| 2018 | $1,225 +6.9% | $24,010 +5.6% |
| 2017 | $1,146 +6.2% | $22,730 +9% |
| 2016 | $1,079 -0.1% | $20,860 +6% |
| 2015 | $1,081 | $19,680 +34.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $14,600 +22.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $11,920 -7% |
| 2012 | -- | $12,820 -14.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $15,000 -12.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $17,150 -22.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $22,230 -13.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $25,650 +15% |
| 2007 | -- | $22,300 +62.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $13,750 |
| 2005 | -- | $13,750 +5.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $13,050 |
| 2003 | -- | $13,050 +30.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $10,000 |
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Neighborhood: Cox Heights
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Pima Elementary School
- Middle: Tonalea Middle School
- High: Coronado 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.




