9809 E HONEY MESQUITE Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85262

$8,500,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 6,226 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 35,286 Status: Active
Current Price: $8,500,000 Last Modified: 10/30/2026

Description

Golf Membership Available- Experience unparalleled modern living in this cutting-edge architectural showpiece, masterfully designed by the renowned David C. Hovey in Desert Mountain's Village of Saguaro Forest. Tucked away down a private, scenic driveway, this residence is nestled among lush Sonoran Desert vegetation and towering cacti, offering ultimate privacy and breathtaking panoramic views. Stretching from the southeast to the southwest horizon, the home captures majestic mountain vistas, a verdant golf course, twinkling city lights, stunning sunsets, and an endless night filled with stars. A welcoming bridge entry leads across a soothing boulder-lined water feature that cascades gracefully under the home and down the hillside. Once inside, the floor-to-ceiling glass walls

Supplements: immediately draw your eyes through the open-plan living spaces to the elevated, commanding views beyond. The interplay of sharp angles, clean lines, and expansive open spaces create a seamless blend of opulence and functionality, ensuring comfort in every corner of this meticulously designed home. The residence artfully combines organic materialsstone, wood, metal, glass, water, and firehandcrafted and interwoven throughout its design. Elegant, stacked stone walls, supported by metal and wood beams, frame the spaces, while expansive wood-plank ceilings and floors complement the walls of glass, allowing natural light to flood the home. Every room is designed to capture remarkable views from any vantage point, enhancing the fluid connection between indoor and outdoor living. The great room features a floor-to-ceiling stacked stone fireplace and multiple sitting areas, seamlessly separated from the kitchen by custom-crafted cabinetry. The modern kitchen embraces an expansive island, Viking and SubZero appliances, and flows into a dining space and casual den with elevated views of the cascading water feature and the natural beauty of the surrounding Arizona topography. Step outside to the elevated deck to enjoy morning sunshine or bask in the fiery glow of the sunset, accompanied by the warmth of the linear fire grateperfect for star-gazing under the desert sky. The Primary Suite is a sanctuary unto itself, positioned behind two sets of floor-to-ceiling pocket doors just beyond the great room's fireplace. While offering sweeping views, its thoughtful design also ensures complete privacy. An adjacent sitting area leads to a secluded outdoor retreat, complete with a luxurious outdoor shower, also accessible through the spa-like primary bath. This space features a soaking tub with a floor-to-ceiling view of the sanctuary, a walk-in shower encased in stone, and two custom-designed walk-in closets. Guests will enjoy complete comfort and privacy on the opposite side of the home, where two beautifully appointed ensuite bedrooms feature low-pile carpeting, double door closets, and spacious ensuite baths with walk-in showers. A U-shaped cantilevered staircase leads down to the lower level, where a den with a continuation of the stacked stone fireplace, an office, a full bath, and a fitness room await. The exterior glass walls of this level open onto breathtaking vistas, enhancing the sense of peace and tranquility. Outside, the resort-style backyard offers a spacious patio for lounging in the sun, a double negative-edge pool, and a geometric-shaped spa, all set against a backdrop of abundant desert vegetation creating privacy yet maintaining uninterrupted panoramic views. For al fresco dining, a covered dining space and outdoor kitchen provide the perfect setting for enjoying the Arizona climate with friends and family. The casita offers additional accommodation with its own den, breakfast bar, two bedrooms, a full bath, and laundry space, making it ideal for extended family or guests. Every inch of this property has been thoughtfully designed, ensuring every space exudes luxury and purpose. Enjoy a life of absolute tranquility and modern elegance in this one-of-a-kind architectural marvel, where every detail has been crafted to offer the finest in contemporary desert living. Located within the world-renowned community of Desert Mountain, memberss enjoy access to seven championship golf courses, seven architecturally distinctive clubhouses, world-class dining, and over 20 miles of private trails bordering the Tonto National Forest.

More Information MLS# 6937348

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No List Price: $8,500,000 Status: Active Current Price: $8,500,000 List Date: 2025-10-23

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 47 Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 138 DESERT MOUNTAIN PH 3 UT 35 (SAG F DESERT MTN PH 5) MCR 051150 Assessor's Parcel #: 734 Tax Municipality: Scottsdale Taxes: 12686 House Number: 9809 Compass: E Street Name: HONEY MESQUITE St Suffix: Drive City/Town Code: Scottsdale State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85262 Zip4: 2874 Country: US County Code: Maricopa Assessor Number: 219-47-734 Subdivision: DESERT MOUNTAIN Tax Year: 2024

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached # of Interior Levels: 2 # Bedrooms: 5 Full Bathrooms: 5 Half Bathrooms: 1 Total Bathrooms: 6 Approx SQFT: 6226 Price/SqFt: 1365.24 Approx Lot SqFt: 35286 Approx Lot Acres: 0.81 Horses: N Builder Name: OPTIMA Elementary School District: Cave Creek Unified District High School District: Cave Creek Unified District Elementary School: Black Mountain Elementary School Jr. High School: Sonoran Trails Middle School High School: Cactus Shadows High School Community Pool Y/N: Yes Private Pool Y/N: Yes Planned Comm Name: Desert Mountain Fireplace YN: No Marketing Name: Saguaro Forest 138 Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Exterior Stories: 2 Year Built: 2003

Legal Info

Range: 5E Section: 17 Township: 6N Lot Number: 138

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 1

Construction

Block: 1 Wood Frame: 1 Steel Frame: 1

Const - Finish

Stucco: 1

Roofing

Metal: 1

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: Y HOA Disclosure/Addendum Affirmation: Yes HOA Transfer Fee: 0 HOA Fee: 2529 HOA Paid Frequency: Semi-Annually HOA Name: Desert Mountain HOA HOA Telephone: 480-635-5600 HOA Management Company: CCMC Special Assessment HOA: No HOA 2 Y/N: N PAD Fee Y/N: N Cap Improvement/Impact Fee: 0.45 Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%: % Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 2529 Disclosure Fees HOA: 800 Other Fees HOA: 0 Land Lease Fee Y/N: N Rec Center Fee Y/N: N Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 421.5

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: No Showing Service Used Text: 1 Phone Call: 1

Lockbox Type

None: 1

Architecture

Contemporary: 1 Other: 1

Architect

Architect: David Hovey Sr.

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1 Separate Shwr & Tub: 1 Double Vanity: 1

Master Bedroom

Split: 1 Upstairs: 1

Additional Bedroom

Separate Bedroom Exit: 1 Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1 Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1

Private Pool Features

Heated: 1

Community Features

Biking/Walking Path: 1 Children's Playgrnd: 1 Community Spa: 1 Community Spa Htd: 1 Concierge: 1 Gated: 1 Golf: 1 Guarded Entry: 1 On-Site Guard: 1 Workout Facility: 1

Dining Area

Formal: 1 Eat-in Kitchen: 1 Breakfast Bar: 1

Heating

Natural Gas: 1

View

City Lights: 1 Mountain(s): 1

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Pantry: 1 Refrigerator: 1

Cooling

Programmable Thmstat: 1 Central Air: 1

Interior Features

Skylight(s): 1

Laundry

Washer Included: 1 Dryer Included: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Other Rooms

Family Room: 1 Bonus/Game Room: 1 Loft: 1 Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: 1

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y

Fencing

Block: 1

Water Source

City Water: 1

Community Pool Features

Heated: 1

Exterior Features

Balcony: 1 Separate Guest House: 1 Covered Patio(s): 1 Patio: 1

Spa

Private: 1 Heated: 1

Sewer

Sewer - Public: 1

Parking Spaces

Slab Parking Spaces: 0 Total Covered Spaces: 3 Garage Spaces: 3

Parking Features

Direct Access: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1

New Financing

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Utilities

APS: 1 SW Gas: 1

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: 1

Property Description

Golf Course Lot: 1 Cul-De-Sac Lot: 1 North/South Exposure: 1 Adjacent to Wash: 1

Landscaping

Desert Front: 1 Desert Back: 1

Contact Info

List Agent Home Phn: 480-266-7557

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: 1 Agency Discl Req: 1

Possession

Close of Escrow: 1

Association Fee Incl

Common Area Maint: 1

Assoc Rules/Info

Club, Membership Opt: 1 Prof Managed: 1

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: Pima Rd & Cave Creek Rd Directions: From Pima head East onto Cave Creek Rd and North onto Desert Mountain Pkwy. Ask guard at gate for directions to home. Geo Lat: 33.862213 Geo Lon: -111.868869

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Architecture: Contemporary; Other View: City Lights; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity Master Bedroom: Split; Upstairs Additional Bedroom: Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet Private Pool Features: Heated Community Pool Features: Heated Spa: Private; Heated Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Children's Playgrnd; Community Spa; Community Spa Htd; Concierge; Gated; Golf; Guarded Entry; On-Site Guard; Workout Facility Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Bar Kitchen Features: Disposal; Dishwasher; Refrigerator; Pantry; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included Other Rooms: Family Room; Bonus/Game Room; Loft; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn Interior Features: Skylight(s) Exterior Features: Balcony; Covered Patio(s); Patio; Separate Guest House Parking Features: Direct Access; Garage Door Opener Construction: Block; Wood Frame; Steel Frame Const - Finish: Stucco Roofing: Metal Cooling: Central Air; Programmable Thmstat Heating: Natural Gas Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public Fencing: Block Property Description: Golf Course Lot; Cul-De-Sac Lot; North/South Exposure; Adjacent to Wash Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Phone Call Lockbox Type: None Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone: 480-488-2998
Office Email: bret.lamberson@russlyon.com
Last Updated: October - 30 - 2026
9809 E HONEY MESQUITE Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85262- MLS# 6937348
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