22222 N VIA VENTOSA, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

$4,250,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 5,621 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 297,991 Status: UCB (Under Contract-Backups)
Current Price: $4,250,000 Last Modified: 4/13/2026

Description

Tucked within the esteemed custom-home community of Pinnacle Peak Heights, Desert Tears is a truly extraordinary gated estate set on nearly seven acres at the base of the McDowell Mountains, where the land rises into one of the area's peaks and captures sweeping panoramic city-light views and the beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Rich with character and timeless charm, this one-of-a-kind residence is defined by artisan craftsmanship and distinctive architectural details throughout. Its name, Desert Tears, offers a subtle nod to the beauty and stillness of the desert landscape that inspired its creation. Thoughtfully designed for both elevated entertaining and comfortable everyday living, the home offers a desirable and dynamic layout. The primary suite is privately situated on the upper

Supplements: level opening to breathtaking valley, city-light, and mountain views--creating a serene retreat that feels both elevated and connected to the surrounding landscape. Two additional en-suite bedrooms are located on the main level, along with a separate guest house on the property, providing ideal accommodations for family and guests. At the heart of the home, a truly exceptional commercial-grade kitchen caters to the culinary enthusiast, featuring top-tier Montague appliances, infrared gas broilers, a French hot top with wok ring, six-burner configuration, and three ovens. A striking horseshoe bar seamlessly connects the kitchen and main living spaces, enhancing the home's natural flow and creating an inviting environment for gathering and entertaining. A 1,000-bottle temperature-controlled wine cellar further elevates the experience. Seamless indoor-outdoor living is showcased through a beautiful Arizona room that opens to expansive desert and city views beyond. Throughout the home, richly layered finishes include custom beamed ceilings, domed brickwork, and extensive stone elements--remarkably sourced directly from the property itself--creating an authentic connection to the surrounding McDowell Mountain terrain. The grounds are equally captivating, featuring seven fireplaces, two fire pits, and a stunning heated all-tile pool and spa designed for both relaxation and recreation. The approximately 9.5-foot diving pool is complemented by a sculptural, custom-designed diving feature, while an intriguing fire feature at the entry gate creates a dramatic and memorable arrival. A sunken, lighted tennis court--recently refurbished and thoughtfully designed for both tennis and pickleball--adds to the estate's exceptional recreational offerings. Car enthusiasts will appreciate the impressive 13-car garage capacity, highlighted by a show-stopping nine-car showcase garage complete with a modular kitchen and extensive storage, creating a truly unique space for display, entertaining, and functionality. Private, distinctive, and masterfully crafted, Desert Tears is a rare Scottsdale estate that blends architectural soul, natural beauty, and exceptional livability into an offering of uncommon significance.

More Information MLS# 7002745

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No List Price: $4,250,000 Status: UCB (Under Contract-Backups) Current Price: $4,250,000 List Date: 2026-03-23

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 7 Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 12 PINNACLE PEAK HEIGHTS 5 MCR Assessor's Parcel #: 179 Tax Municipality: Scottsdale Taxes: 12986 House Number: 22222 Compass: N Street Name: VIA VENTOSA St Suffix: -- City/Town Code: Scottsdale State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85255 Zip4: 4427 Country: US County Code: Maricopa Assessor Number: 217-07-179 Subdivision: PINNACLE PEAK HEIGHTS Tax Year: 2025

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached # of Interior Levels: 2 Full Bathrooms: 4 Half Bathrooms: 1 Approx SQFT: 5621 Price/SqFt: 756.09 Approx Lot SqFt: 297991 Approx Lot Acres: 6.841 Flood Zone: Yes Guest House SqFt: 426 Horses: N Model: Custom Builder Name: Custom Elementary School District: Scottsdale Unified District High School District: Scottsdale Unified District Elementary School: Copper Ridge School Jr. High School: Copper Ridge School High School: Chaparral High School Community Pool Y/N: No Private Pool Y/N: Yes Planned Comm Name: Pinnacle Peak Heights Fireplace YN: Yes Fireplaces Total: 7 Marketing Name: Pinnacle Peak Heights Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Exterior Stories: 2 # Bedrooms: 4 Total Bathrooms: 5 Year Built: 1988

Legal Info

Range: 5E Section: 17 Plat: 234 Cnty Rcrd Bk & Pg #: 023445 Township: 4N Lot Number: 12

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 1

Construction

Block: 1 Wood Frame: 1

Const - Finish

Painted: 1 Stucco: 1

Roofing

Foam: 1

Pmt & Rate Info

Down Payment: 0 Total Encumbrance: 0 Total Asum Mnth Pmts: 0

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: N PAD Fee Y/N: N Com Facilities Distr: N Land Lease Fee Y/N: N Rec Center Fee Y/N: N Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 0

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings Text: 1 Email: 1 Phone Call: 1

Lockbox Type

None: 1

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1 Separate Shwr & Tub: 1 Double Vanity: 1 Private Toilet Room: 1 2 Master Baths: 1 Tub with Jets: 1

Master Bedroom

Upstairs: 1

Additional Bedroom

Other Bedroom Downstairs: 1 Separate Bedroom Exit: 1 Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1 Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1 Master Bedroom Sitting Room: 1

Fireplace Features

Wood Burning: 1 Fireplace Family Rm: 1 Fireplace Living Rm: 1 Fireplace Master Bdr: 1 Gas Fireplace: 1 Exterior Fireplace: 1 Fire Pit: 1

Flooring

Carpet: 1 Stone: 1 Wood: 1

Window Features

Screens: 1 Dual Pane: 1 ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows: 1 Mechanical Sun Shds: 1

Private Pool Features

Outdoor: 1 Diving Pool: 1 Heated: 1

Dining Area

Formal: 1 Eat-in Kitchen: 1 Breakfast Nook: 1 Breakfast Room: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1 Electric: 1

View

City: 1 City Lights: 1 Mountain(s): 1

Kitchen Features

Built-In Gas Oven: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Gas Oven: 1 Gas Range: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Built-in Microwave: 1 Multiple Ovens: 1 Non-laminate Counter: 1 Pantry: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Reverse Osmosis: 1 Gas Cooktop: 1 Granite Counters: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Central Air: 1

Interior Features

9+ Flat Ceilings: 1 Wet Bar: 1 Water Softener Owned: 1

Laundry

Washer Included: 1 Dryer Included: 1 Inside: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Other Rooms

Family Room: 1 Great Room: 1 Arizona Room/Lanai: 1 Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: 1

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y

Road Access Type

City Street: 1

Road Surface Type

Asphalt: 1

Road Responsibility

City Maintained Road: 1

Technology

High Speed Internet: 1 Ntwrk Wrng Multi Rms: 1 Security System Owned: 1

Fencing

Perimeter: 1 Block: 1

Water Source

City Water: 1

Exterior Features

Balcony: 1 Separate Guest House: 1 Built-in BBQ: 1 Tennis Court(s): 1 Covered Deck: 1 Private Pickleball Court(s): 1 Covered Patio(s): 1 Patio: 1 Open Deck: 1 Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s): 1

Spa

Private: 1 Heated: 1

Sewer

Septic-In & Connected: 1

Parking Spaces

Slab Parking Spaces: 0 Total Covered Spaces: 13 Garage Spaces: 13

Parking Features

Attch'd Gar Cabinets: 1 Detached Garage: 1 Temp Controlled: 1 Attached Garage: 1 Extended Length Garage: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1 Gated: 1

Irrigation

Sprinkler: 1

Foundation Details

Concrete Perimeter: 1

New Financing

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Energy/Green Feature

Multi-Zones: 1

Plumbing

Recirculation Pump: 1 Gas Hot Water Heater: 1

Utilities

APS: 1

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: 1

Existing 1st Loan Terms

Non Assumable: 1

Property Description

North/South Exposure: 1

Landscaping

Desert Front: 1 Desert Back: 1 Yrd Wtring Sys Front: 1 Yrd Wtring Sys Back: 1 Auto Timer H2O Front: 1 Auto Timer H2O Back: 1

Services

City Services: 1

Unit Style

Two Levels: 1

Contact Info

List Agent Home Phn: 480-220-9724

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: 1 Agency Discl Req: 1

Possession

Close of Escrow: 1

Association Fee Incl

No Fees: 1

Assoc Rules/Info

None: 1

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: Pinnacle Peak & Pima Road Directions: East on Pinnacle Peak to Church, S on Church to Foothills, E on Foot Hills, S on Vie Ventosa to property. Geo Lat: 33.687056 Geo Lon: -111.86646

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A View: City Lights; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; 2 Master Baths; Tub with Jets Master Bedroom: Upstairs Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Downstairs; Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Master Bedroom Sitting Room Fireplace Features: Wood Burning; Fireplace Family Rm; Fireplace Living Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr; Gas Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace; Fire Pit Flooring: Carpet; Stone; Wood Window Features: Screens; Dual Pane; ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows; Mechanical Sun Shds Private Pool Features: Outdoor; Diving Pool; Heated Spa: Private; Heated Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Nook; Breakfast Room Kitchen Features: Built-In Gas Oven; Gas Oven; Gas Range; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Reverse Osmosis; Multiple Ovens; Pantry; Granite Counters; Non-laminate Counter; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter Other Rooms: Family Room; Great Room; Arizona Room/Lanai; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn Interior Features: 9+ Flat Ceilings; Wet Bar; Water Softener Owned Technology: High Speed Internet; Ntwrk Wrng Multi Rms; Security System Owned Exterior Features: Balcony; Built-in BBQ; Covered Deck; Covered Patio(s); Open Deck; Patio; Private Pickleball Court(s); Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s); Separate Guest House; Tennis Court(s) Parking Features: Detached Garage; Attached Garage; Attch'd Gar Cabinets; Extended Length Garage; Garage Door Opener; Gated; Temp Controlled Road Access Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road Construction: Block; Wood Frame Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Foam Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Forced Air; Electric Plumbing: Recirculation Pump; Gas Hot Water Heater Utilities: APS Water Source: City Water Irrigation: Sprinkler Sewer: Septic-In & Connected Services: City Services Fencing: Perimeter; Block Property Description: North/South Exposure Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email; Phone Call Lockbox Type: None Possession: Close of Escrow Unit Style: Two Levels Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear Existing 1st Loan Terms: Non Assumable New Financing: Cash; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: April - 13 - 2026
22222 N VIA VENTOSA, Scottsdale, AZ 85255- MLS# 7002745
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