MLS# 6973015 – 12869 E Altadena Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

$2,500,000 - 5Br/5Ba - for Sale in Sabino Estates, Scottsdale
Price: $2,500,000
Beds: 5
Baths: 4 full, 1 half
Living Area SqFt: 4,880
Status: Active
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Size Acres: 0.44
Lot Size SqFt: 19,080
Year Built: 1998
Neighborhood: Sabino Estates
Days on Website: 20

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Property Description

Elevated living, panoramic views and an ideal location set the stage for a sophisticated Scottsdale lifestyle. Nestled in the prestigious gated community of Sabino Estates, this updated single-level residence captures breathtaking McDowell Mountain panoramas and twinkling city lights, backing to an expansive canyon wash for exceptional privacy on a premium homesite with southern exposure. Timeless finishes – highlighted by rare Italian Calacatta marble and engineered wide-plank wood flooring – complement an open, light-filled interior with soaring 12ft ceilings and expansive tinted windows that frame serene desert vistas. The gourmet kitchen welcomes gatherings around a striking oversized Ljen Blue quartzite island with seating, and paired with professional-grade Miele appliances for The primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a sitting room and private fireplace, gracefully framed by a wall of windows that invites you to savor the views. Outside, experience resort-style living designed for both entertaining and everyday unwinding. A sparkling heated pool anchors the space, paired with an integrated spa featuring a soothing spillover and natural boulder accents that bring a relaxed, desert-luxe ambiance. Expansive cool-deck, grass and desert landscaping wraps gracefully around the water, creating multiple destinations for loungers, conversation seating, and sunset cocktails under wide open desert skies. Perfectly positioned just minutes from McDowell preserve trailheads and a short drive to Mayo Clinic, BASIS and Cheyenne Traditional schools, and the best Scottsdale offers with world-class entertainment, dining and shopping, this home delivers a rare blend of luxury, privacy and an unforgettable lifestyle – tranquil, refined and made to impress.

Property Details and Features

  • Appliances & Equipment
  • “Dryer”
  • “Washer”
  • “Reverse Osmosis”
  • “Refrigerator”
  • “Built-in Microwave”
  • “Dishwasher”
  • “Gas Range”
  • Bathrooms
  • 4 total decimal bathrooms
  • 5 total bathrooms
  • Bedrooms
  • 5 total bedrooms
  • Building
  • Built in 1998
  • Architectural style: “Contemporary”
  • Living area: 4880
  • Construction materials: “Stucco”, “Wood Frame”, “Painted”
  • Cooling
  • “Central Air”
  • “Ceiling Fan(s)”
  • “Programmable Thmstat”
  • Exterior Features
  • “Misting System”
  • “Built-in Barbecue”
  • Fence
  • “Back Yard”
  • “Wrought Iron”
  • Fireplaces
  • “Fire Pit”
  • “Family Room”
  • “Master Bedroom”
  • “Gas”
  • Floors
  • “Carpet”
  • “Stone”
  • “Wood”
  • Garage
  • 3 spaces
  • Heating
  • “Solar”
  • “Natural Gas”
  • Home Owner’s Association
  • Association fee: $265
  • Association fee frequency: Quarterly
  • Association fee includes: “Maintenance Grounds”
  • Interior Features
  • “Quartz Countertops”
  • “High Speed Internet”
  • “Double Vanity”
  • “Eat-in Kitchen”
  • “9+ Flat Ceilings”
  • “Kitchen Island”
  • “Full Bth Master Bdrm”
  • “Separate Shwr & Tub”
  • Listing
  • Listing ID: 6973015
  • Standard status: Active
  • 20 days on market
  • Location
  • Subdivision name: SABINO ESTATES
  • Lot
  • 0.44 acres
  • 19,080 sqft
  • “Borders Common Area”
  • “Adjacent to Wash”
  • “North/South Exposure”
  • “Sprinklers In Rear”
  • “Sprinklers In Front”
  • “Desert Back”
  • “Desert Front”
  • “Gravel/Stone Front”
  • “Gravel/Stone Back”
  • “Grass Back”
  • Energy Saving
  • Green energy efficient: “Solar Panels”
  • Parking
  • “Attached Garage”
  • Pool
  • “Heated”
  • Possession
  • “By Agreement”
  • Property
  • View: “Desert”, “Panoramic”, “City Lights”, “Mountain(s)”
  • Roof
  • “Built-Up”
  • Schools
  • Elementary school: Anasazi Elementary
  • High school: Desert Mountain High School
  • High school district: Scottsdale Unified District
  • Sewer
  • “Public Sewer”
  • Taxes
  • Annual amount: $5,038
  • Lot: 38
  • Windows
  • “Solar Screens”
  • “Dual Pane”
  • “Mechanical Sun Shds”
  • “Tinted Windows”

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$2,500,000 – 12869 E Altadena Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

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