6835 E ORION Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

$849,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,353 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,358 Status: Active
Current Price: $849,000 Last Modified: 5/19/2026

Description

Experience elevated living at 6835 E Orion Drive inside SKYE on McDowell, where striking desert contemporary architecture meets thoughtfully curated luxury in one of Scottsdale's most desirable gated communities. This residence has been intentionally designed to deliver living experience that feels both sophisticated and effortlessly comfortable. From the moment you enter, the home immediately separates itself with soaring ceilings, dramatic natural light, clean architectural lines, and a flowing open concept layout that was clearly designed with both everyday functionality and upscale entertaining in mind. The main living space feels expansive yet inviting, seamlessly connecting the great room, dining area, and designer kitchen into one cohesive

Supplements: environment that lives beautifully. The kitchen serves as a true centerpiece of the home, featuring an oversized island, upgraded cabinetry, premium finishes, designer hardware, and abundant prep and gathering space. Every detail was selected to create a space that is equally impressive visually as it is practical for entertaining, hosting, or everyday living. Massive multi panel sliding glass doors blur the line between indoor and outdoor living, filling the home with natural light while creating an effortless connection to Arizona's year round lifestyle. The result is a home that feels bright, open, and architecturally intentional from every angle. Upstairs, the layout continues to impress with a spacious loft and adjacent covered patio that create incredible flexibility for a secondary living room, media lounge, executive office, fitness space, or private retreat. Rather than wasted square footage, every space throughout the home feels purposeful, functional, and elevated. The primary suite delivers a true luxury retreat experience with generous proportions, spa inspired finishes, and a calming atmosphere designed for relaxation and privacy. The bathroom carries the same designer feel found throughout the home, creating a space that feels more like a boutique resort than a traditional residence. One of the most exceptional features of the property is the rooftop sky lounge, offering an experience rarely found in Scottsdale. Whether enjoying mountain views, city lights, sunset gatherings, or quiet evenings under the Arizona sky, this space creates an entirely different level of lifestyle and entertaining potential. Additional upgrades and features include whole house surround sound wiring, Ring doorbell system, reverse osmosis, tinted upper level windows and rooftop access door, premium modern finishes throughout, and the type of thoughtful detail and design continuity that luxury buyers immediately recognize. Beyond the design and finishes, 6835 E Orion Drive offers the ideal lock and leave lifestyle for buyers seeking low maintenance luxury living in the heart of Scottsdale. With community maintained amenities and easy access to major freeway corridors, the location is exceptionally convenient for full time residents, second home owners, and frequent travelers alike. Sky Harbor International Airport is just minutes away, making weekend travel, business trips, and seasonal living incredibly effortless. Residents of SKYE on McDowell enjoy resort style amenities including a sparkling pool and spa, fitness center, outdoor gathering areas, and beautifully maintained green spaces, all positioned just minutes from Loop 101, world class golf, upscale dining, luxury shopping, hiking trails, and everything that makes Scottsdale one of Arizona's premier lifestyle destinations. Sophisticated design. Luxury finishes. Incredible layout. Iconic rooftop living. This is modern Scottsdale living done right.

More Information MLS# 7029522

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No List Price: $849,000 Status: Active Current Price: $849,000 List Date: 2026-05-16

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 11 Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 41 SKYE ON MCDOWELL MCR 131236 Assessor's Parcel #: 161 Tax Municipality: Scottsdale Taxes: 2677 House Number: 6835 Compass: E Street Name: ORION St Suffix: Drive City/Town Code: Scottsdale State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85257 Zip4: 3361 Country: US County Code: Maricopa Assessor Number: 129-11-161 Subdivision: SKYE ON MCDOWELL Tax Year: 2025

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached # of Interior Levels: 2 Full Bathrooms: 2 Half Bathrooms: 1 Approx SQFT: 2353 Price/SqFt: 360.82 Approx Lot SqFt: 2358 Approx Lot Acres: 0.054 Flood Zone: No Horses: N Model: Tempo Builder Name: K.Hovnanian Elementary School District: Scottsdale Unified District High School District: Scottsdale Unified District Elementary School: Tonalea Middle School Jr. High School: Tonalea Middle School High School: Coronado High School Community Pool Y/N: Yes Private Pool Y/N: No Fireplace YN: No Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Exterior Stories: 2 # Bedrooms: 3 Total Bathrooms: 3 Year Built: 2018

Legal Info

Range: 4E Section: 3 Township: 1N Lot Number: 41

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Const - Finish

Painted: 1 Stucco: 1

Roofing

Built-Up: 1

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: Y HOA Disclosure/Addendum Affirmation: Yes HOA Transfer Fee: 100 HOA Fee: 245 HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly HOA Name: Skye On McDowell HOA Telephone: 480-635-1133 HOA Management Company: GUD Comm Mgmt Special Assessment HOA: No HOA 2 Y/N: N PAD Fee Y/N: N Cap Improvement/Impact Fee: 980 Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%: $ Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 490 Disclosure Fees HOA: 277 Other Fees HOA: 23 Other Fees Description: Homewise Land Lease Fee Y/N: N Rec Center Fee Y/N: N Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 245

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings

Lockbox Type

Supra: 1

Architecture

Contemporary: 1

Master Bathroom

3/4 Bath Master Bdrm: 1 Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1 Double Vanity: 1 Private Toilet Room: 1

Master Bedroom

Split: 1 Upstairs: 1

Additional Bedroom

Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1

Flooring

Carpet: 1 Tile: 1

Window Features

Screens: 1 Dual Pane: 1 Low-Emissivity Windows: 1 Tinted Windows: 1 Vinyl Frame: 1

Community Features

Community Spa: 1 Community Spa Htd: 1 Gated: 1 Workout Facility: 1

Dining Area

Breakfast Bar: 1 Dining in LR/GR: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1 Natural Gas: 1

View

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

Kitchen Features

Built-In Electric Oven: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Engy Star (See Rmks): 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Built-in Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Reverse Osmosis: 1 Walk-in Pantry: 1 Gas Cooktop: 1 Granite Counters: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Programmable Thmstat: 1 Central Air: 1 Gas: 1

Interior Features

9+ Flat Ceilings: 1 Fire Sprinkler System: 1 Water Softener Owned: 1

Laundry

Washer Included: 1 Dryer Included: 1 Inside: 1 Upstairs Laundry: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Other Rooms

Great Room: 1 Loft: 1

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: N

Technology

Pre-Wire Srnd Snd: 1 High Speed Internet: 1

Fencing

Block: 1

Water Source

City Water: 1

Community Pool Features

Fenced: 1 Heated: 1 Outdoor: 1

Exterior Features

Balcony: 1 Covered Patio(s): 1 Patio: 1 Open Deck: 1 Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s): 1

Spa

None: 1

Sewer

Sewer - Public: 1

Parking Spaces

Slab Parking Spaces: 0 Total Covered Spaces: 2 Garage Spaces: 2

Parking Features

Attached Garage: 1 Direct Access: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1

Foundation Details

Slab: 1

New Financing

Cash: 1 VA: 1 Conventional: 1 FHA: 1

Plumbing

Gas Hot Wtr – Tnklss: 1

Utilities

SRP: 1 SW Gas: 1 Phone Available: 1

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: 1

Property Description

North/South Exposure: 1

Landscaping

Gravel/Stone Back: 1 Synthetic Grass Back: 1

Items Updated

Floor Yr Updated: 2025 Floor Partial/Full: Partial

Disclosures

Agency Discl Req: 1

Possession

Close of Escrow: 1

Association Fee Incl

Front Yard Maint: 1 Common Area Maint: 1 Street Maint: 1

Assoc Rules/Info

Prof Managed: 1

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: N 68th St & E McDowell Directions: From Loop 101, take exit 51 (McDowell Rd). Go west on McDowell, left into community, through the gate, Right on E Orion Dr, 6835 is on the left. Geo Lat: 33.46503 Geo Lon: -111.933119

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Architecture: Contemporary View: Panoramic; City Lights; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm; Full Bth Master Bdrm; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room Master Bedroom: Split; Upstairs Additional Bedroom: Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet Flooring: Carpet; Tile Window Features: Screens; Dual Pane; Low-Emissivity Windows; Tinted Windows; Vinyl Frame Community Pool Features: Fenced; Heated; Outdoor Spa: None Community Features: Community Spa; Community Spa Htd; Gated; Workout Facility Dining Area: Breakfast Bar; Dining in LR/GR Kitchen Features: Built-In Electric Oven; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Engy Star (See Rmks); Reverse Osmosis; Walk-in Pantry; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside; Upstairs Laundry Foundation Details: Slab Other Rooms: Great Room; Loft Interior Features: 9+ Flat Ceilings; Fire Sprinkler System; Water Softener Owned Technology: Pre-Wire Srnd Snd; High Speed Internet Exterior Features: Balcony; Covered Patio(s); Open Deck; Patio; Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s) Parking Features: Attached Garage; Direct Access; Garage Door Opener Construction: Wood Frame Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Built-Up Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Gas; Programmable Thmstat Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Plumbing: Gas Hot Wtr – Tnklss Utilities: SRP; SW Gas; Phone Available Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public Fencing: Block Property Description: North/South Exposure Landscaping: Gravel/Stone Back; Synthetic Grass Back Lockbox Type: Supra Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: Front Yard Maint; Common Area Maint; Street Maint Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; VA; FHA; Conventional Disclosures: Agency Discl Req
Listing Office: Schreiner Realty
IDX
Last Updated: May - 19 - 2026
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