Scottsdale Community

Desert Mountain

Premier private golf and mountain estate living in North Scottsdale

Community Overview

Living in Desert Mountain

Desert Mountain is one of the most prestigious private club communities in the American Southwest. Located in the high Sonoran Desert of North Scottsdale, it features six Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses, luxury estate homes, and dramatic mountain terrain.

Desert Mountain spans thousands of acres in the high desert north of Scottsdale. The community is organized around its six distinct golf courses, each offering a different experience across the varied desert terrain. Homes range from golf-course villas to expansive custom mountain estates.

Lifestyle

Life at Desert Mountain centers on the private club experience — golf, tennis, fitness, dining, and a strong social community. The high desert elevation provides cooler temperatures and dramatic views across the Valley.

Community Character

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Location

Desert Mountain is located in the far north of Scottsdale near Pima Road and Cave Creek Road, at the edge of the Tonto National Forest. The remote setting provides privacy and a genuine connection to the Sonoran Desert.

Amenities & Features

  • Six Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses
  • Private Desert Mountain Club
  • Multiple dining venues
  • Tennis and pickleball
  • Fitness and spa facilities
  • Miles of hiking and equestrian trails
  • Gated and guarded entry
  • Proximity to Tonto National Forest

Golf & Recreation

Desert Mountain is renowned for its six Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses — each with a distinct character and challenge level. The courses are private and available to club members and their guests.

Buying in Desert Mountain

Purchasing a home in Desert Mountain requires understanding the community's HOA structure, available inventory, and pricing dynamics. Kimberley Doering provides expert guidance through every step.

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Selling in Desert Mountain

Selling in Desert Mountain requires community-specific marketing and pricing strategy. Kimberley Doering's local knowledge helps sellers achieve the best possible outcome.

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Local Expertise

Kimberley Doering in Desert Mountain

Kimberley Doering has been active in the Scottsdale and metro Phoenix real estate market since 2007. She brings deep knowledge of Desert Mountain and the surrounding communities to every buyer and seller she represents.

Arizona real estate license: SA584536000

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Interested in Desert Mountain?

Kimberley Doering can help you explore homes in Desert Mountain and the surrounding Scottsdale communities. Contact her to get started.

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