12297 E CORTEZ Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

$1,960,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,516 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,767 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,960,000 Last Modified: 9/23/2026

Description

THIS IS MORE THAN A RENOVATION - IT IS A WORK OF ART. Completely reimagined in 2026, this exceptional Scottsdale residence offers 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,516 square feet and a custom three-car garage. Set on an 8,767-square-foot north/south-facing lot with open washes in both the front and rear, only one adjacent neighbor and sweeping city-light views, the property offers a remarkable combination of privacy, architecture and sophisticated desert living. Inside, 10-foot ceilings soar to a dramatic 26 feet in the living room, where a floor-to-ceiling full-slab statement fireplace with a 74-inch Dimplex linear fireplace anchors an impressive 100-inch media installation. White oak hardwood flooring extends throughout, while a custom floating staircase constructed with solid-steel

Supplements: structural elements, oak treads, integrated lighting and custom railing creates a striking architectural centerpiece. Expansive folding glass door systems on both levels create seamless indoor-outdoor living, complemented by a custom iron front entry with privacy glass. Statement chandeliers, integrated lighting and custom railing creates a striking architectural centerpiece. Expansive folding glass door systems on both levels create seamless indoor-outdoor living, complemented by a custom iron front entry with privacy glass. Statement chandeliers, integrated architectural LEDs, Ring security, Google Nest climate controls, Sonos audio and extensive CAT6/HDMI infrastructure integrate technology throughout the home. At the heart of the residence, the chef's kitchen pairs custom oak cabinetry and integrated appliance panels with Taj Mahal leathered quartzite countertops, a full-height slab backsplash and an oversized waterfall island designed for entertaining. The appliance package includes a panel-ready KitchenAid refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, ZLINE 48-inch range and wall oven, 1200-CFM hood system and integrated Summit wine cooler. The main-level primary retreat opens directly to the backyard and delivers a spa-like experience with a dedicated extra-large steam shower, custom white-marble detailing, soaking tub, upgraded glass, illuminated mirrors, integrated audio and smart bidet. The custom primary closet features extensive built-in storage and a commercial-grade roll-down locking security door for enhanced private storage. Sound-dampening mineral-wool insulation around plumbing and within the shared fireplace wall further enhances acoustic privacy. A step-free front entry and step-free main-level layout provide convenient access to the primary suite and main living areas. The resort-style backyard is designed for year-round Scottsdale living with a private heated pool, mesh pool fencing, custom gas fire pit with built-in seating, illuminated outdoor shower and expansive Napoleon outdoor kitchen complete with grill, refrigerator, sink, storage, trash pullout and full utility connections. Upgraded pool tile, hardscape, drainage, landscaping, natural grass and robotic pool-care systems complete the setting, while permanent exterior LED lighting creates dramatic evening ambiance. The three-car garage continues the home's custom design with solid-steel architectural elements, Fire Black metallic epoxy showroom-style flooring and a Tesla Wall Connector for EV charging. Additional upgrades include a high-efficiency Rinnai tankless water heater, whole-house APEC water filtration and conditioning system, smart HVAC integration and extensive interior and exterior improvements. Located near Lost Dog Wash Trailhead with convenient access to Scottsdale amenities, this completely reimagined residence brings together privacy, architecture, technology and indoor-outdoor desert living.

Open Houses

Saturday, September 26, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Sunday, September 27, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

More Information MLS# 7081863

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No List Price: $1,960,000 Status: Active Current Price: $1,960,000 List Date: 2026-09-17

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 44 Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 44 CHOLLA RIDGE MCR 035934 Assessor's Parcel #: 87 Tax Municipality: Scottsdale Taxes: 4029 House Number: 12297 Compass: E Street Name: CORTEZ St Suffix: Drive City/Town Code: Scottsdale State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85259 Zip4: 3362 Country: US County Code: Maricopa Assessor Number: 217-44-087 Subdivision: CHOLLA RIDGE Tax Year: 2025

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached # of Interior Levels: 2 # Bedrooms: 5 Full Bathrooms: 3 Half Bathrooms: 1 Total Bathrooms: 4 Approx SQFT: 3516 Price/SqFt: 557.45 Approx Lot SqFt: 8767 Approx Lot Acres: 0.201 Horses: N Builder Name: Del Webb Elementary School District: Scottsdale Unified District High School District: Scottsdale Unified District Elementary School: Anasazi Elementary Jr. High School: Mountainside Middle School High School: Desert Mountain High School Community Pool Y/N: No Private Pool Y/N: Yes Planned Comm Name: Cholla Ridge Fireplace YN: Yes Fireplaces Total: 2 Marketing Name: Cholla Ridge Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Exterior Stories: 2 Year Built: 1994

Legal Info

Range: 5E Section: 23 Township: 3N Lot Number: 44

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Const - Finish

Stucco: 1

Roofing

Tile: 1

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: Y HOA Disclosure/Addendum Affirmation: Yes HOA Transfer Fee: 200 HOA Fee: 280 HOA Paid Frequency: Semi-Annually HOA Name: Cholla Ridge HOA Telephone: 480-355-1190 HOA Management Company: AZ Comm. Mgt. Svcs. HOA Management Phone: 480-355-1190 Special Assessment HOA: No HOA 2 Y/N: N PAD Fee Y/N: N Cap Improvement/Impact Fee: 0 Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%: % Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 280 Disclosure Fees HOA: 175 Other Fees HOA: 25 Other Fees Description: Doc Fee Land Lease Fee Y/N: N Rec Center Fee Y/N: N Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 46.67

Showing Notification Methods

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

Lockbox Type

None: 1

Architecture

Contemporary: 1

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1 Separate Shwr & Tub: 1 Double Vanity: 1 Private Toilet Room: 1 Bidet: 1

Master Bedroom

Downstairs: 1

Additional Bedroom

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

Fireplace Features

Fireplace Family Rm: 1 Fire Pit: 1

Flooring

Tile: 1 Wood: 1

Window Features

Dual Pane: 1

Private Pool Features

Outdoor: 1 Fenced: 1 Heated: 1 Play Pool: 1

Dining Area

Formal: 1 Eat-in Kitchen: 1

Heating

Natural Gas: 1

View

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

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Gas Oven: 1 Gas Range: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Built-in Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Gas Cooktop: 1 Granite Counters: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Central Air: 1

Interior Features

Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1 9+ Flat Ceilings: 1 Water Purifier: 1

Laundry

Washer Included: 1 Dryer Included: 1 Inside: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Other Rooms

Family Room: 1 Great Room: 1

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y

Road Access Type

City Street: 1

Technology

Pre-Wire Srnd Snd: 1 Cable TV Avail: 1 High Speed Internet: 1 Smart Home: 1 Security System Owned: 1

Fencing

Block: 1 Wrought Iron: 1

Water Source

City Water: 1

Exterior Features

Balcony: 1 Built-in BBQ: 1 Covered Patio(s): 1 Patio: 1

Spa

None: 1

Sewer

Sewer - Public: 1

Parking Spaces

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

Parking Features

Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s): 1 Attached Garage: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1

New Financing

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 Owner May Carry: 1 1031 Exchange: 1

Plumbing

Tankless Ht Wtr Heat: 1 Gas Hot Water Heater: 1

Utilities

APS: 1 SW Gas: 1

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: 1

Property Description

North/South Exposure: 1 Adjacent to Wash: 1

Landscaping

Desert Front: 1 Grass 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

Items Updated

Floor Yr Updated: 2025 Floor Partial/Full: Full Wiring Yr Updated: 2025 Wiring Partial/Full: Partial Plmbg Yr Updated: 2025 Plmbg Partial/Full: Partial Roof Yr Updated: 2024 Roof Partial/Full: Full Kitchen Yr Updated: 2025 Kitchen Partial/Full: Full Bath(s) Yr Updated: 2025 Bath(s) Partial/Full: Full Pool Yr Updated: 2026 Pool Partial/Full: Partial

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: 1 Agency Discl Req: 1

Possession

Close of Escrow: 1

Association Fee Incl

Common Area Maint: 1

Assoc Rules/Info

Pets OK (See Rmrks): 1 Rental OK (See Rmks): 1 Prof Managed: 1

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: 122ND AND VIA LINDA Directions: From Shea, East to 124th Street North to Via Linda, West to 122nd Place, North to Cortez. Home is on the right. Geo Lat: 33.591933 Geo Lon: -111.814971

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Architecture: Contemporary View: Desert; City Lights; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; Bidet Master Bedroom: Downstairs Additional Bedroom: Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet Fireplace Features: Fireplace Family Rm; Fire Pit Flooring: Tile; Wood Window Features: Dual Pane Private Pool Features: Outdoor; Fenced; Heated; Play Pool Spa: None Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside Other Rooms: Family Room; Great Room Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s); 9+ Flat Ceilings; Water Purifier Technology: Pre-Wire Srnd Snd; Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet; Security System Owned; Smart Home Exterior Features: Balcony; Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Patio Parking Features: Attached Garage; Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s); Garage Door Opener Road Access Type: City Street Construction: Wood Frame Const - Finish: Stucco Roofing: Tile Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Natural Gas Plumbing: Tankless Ht Wtr Heat; Gas Hot Water Heater Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public Services: City Services Fencing: Wrought Iron; Block Property Description: North/South Exposure; Adjacent to Wash Landscaping: Desert Front; Grass 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 Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; Conventional; Owner May Carry; 1031 Exchange Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
Listing Office: The Brokery
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Last Updated: September - 23 - 2026
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