At the northern edge of Scottsdale, Desert Mountain unfolds across thousands of acres of high Sonoran Desert, where winding roads climb through rugged terrain and homes settle into the landscape with remarkable space between them. Higher elevations bring expansive mountain, desert and city-light views, giving the community a sense of openness and remove that feels distinctly different from Scottsdale farther south.
Residences range from refined desert homes to significant custom estates, with architecture shaped by views, topography and indoor-outdoor living. Six Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses are woven through the community, but golf is only one part of life here. An extensive private club environment includes dining, fitness, tennis, pickleball, hiking and other recreation, with membership separate from homeownership and subject to club terms.
What defines Desert Mountain most is its scale and setting. The landscape feels present at every turn—saguaro-covered hillsides, distant mountain ranges, open sky and long stretches of protected desert. For those drawn to privacy, space and a closer relationship with the Sonoran landscape, Desert Mountain offers a way of living that feels both deeply connected to Scottsdale and intentionally apart from it.
Residents enjoy access to championship golf courses, an impressive collection of clubhouses, fine dining, tennis and pickleball, state-of-the-art fitness and wellness facilities, and miles of private hiking trails that showcase the beauty of the surrounding desert. Every aspect of the community is thoughtfully designed to complement the natural landscape while providing an unparalleled level of comfort and sophistication.
Whether you’re searching for a custom hillside estate, a lock-and-leave golf villa, or a seasonal retreat, Desert Mountain offers an exceptional opportunity to experience luxury living in one of North Scottsdale’s most iconic communities.
13,919 people live in Desert Mountain, where the median age is 61.4 and the average individual income is $122,980. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Desert Mountain, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Dave's Doghouse, Jojo the Baker, and Kreamy Waffle.
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| Dining | 3.45 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.66 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.66 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.57 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.98 miles | 7 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.08 miles | 7 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.26 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.9 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.93 miles | 13 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.09 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.12 miles | 9 reviews | 3.6/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.66 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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| Active | 4.73 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.73 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.66 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Desert Mountain has 6,401 households, with an average household size of 2.17. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Desert Mountain do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 13,919 people call Desert Mountain home. The population density is 90 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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