Desert Mountain Neighborhood Guide
By Anne Sostman | The Scottsdale Agent | License SA718853000
Desert Mountain:
Six Nicklaus Courses.
8,000 Acres.
North Scottsdale, Arizona · 85262
Desert Mountain is one of the largest and most celebrated private golf communities on earth, spanning 8,000 acres in far North Scottsdale with six Jack Nicklaus Signature courses, a 70,000+ square foot clubhouse, and a range of residential options from village condos to mountainside estates. Founded in 1987, Desert Mountain reset the global standard for private residential golf communities and continues to deliver one of the most complete luxury lifestyles in Arizona.
— Anne Sostman | The Scottsdale Agent
North Scottsdale Specialist
Six Nicklaus Courses · 8,000 Acres · Guard Gated
Off Market Access Available
Published by Anne Sostman
Overview
What Is Desert
Mountain?
Desert Mountain is an 8,000 acre private golf community in far North Scottsdale founded in 1987. The six Jack Nicklaus Signature courses (Renegade, Geronimo, Cochise, Apache, Chiricahua, and Outlaw) make it one of the largest and most celebrated private golf communities on earth.
The 70,000+ square foot clubhouse complex includes multiple dining venues, a Jim Flick Golf Performance Center, fitness center, spa, tennis and pickleball courts, and extensive social programming. The scale of amenities is unmatched by any other community in Arizona.
Housing ranges from village condos starting around $700K to patio homes, custom lots, and mountainside estates exceeding $10M. This extraordinary breadth makes Desert Mountain accessible to a wider range of luxury buyers than most ultra exclusive communities while maintaining the private club lifestyle throughout.
Real Estate
What Buyers Need
to Know.
Desert Mountain offers the widest range of housing in any private golf community in Arizona, from $700K condos to $10M+ mountainside estates across 8,000 acres.
Lifestyle
Why People Choose
Desert Mountain.
What makes this community a compelling place to call home.
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Six Course Variety
Play a different Nicklaus course every day of the week. The variety of terrain, elevation, and routing keeps the golf experience fresh even for daily players.
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Far North Desert Setting
Among the most elevated communities in the metro. Cooler summers, more rainfall, and a lush, boulder strewn Sonoran landscape.
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Scale and Space
8,000 acres means wide open spaces between neighborhoods. The sense of room and desert immersion is dramatically different from more compact communities.
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Accessible Luxury
The condo and patio home options make Desert Mountain accessible to buyers who want the private club lifestyle without the $5M+ custom home commitment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Desert Mountain
FAQ.
The questions buyers and relocators ask most.
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What is Desert Mountain?
An 8,000 acre private golf community in far North Scottsdale (85262) with six Jack Nicklaus Signature courses. Founded in 1987. Homes from $700K condos to $10M+ estates.
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How many golf courses does Desert Mountain have?
Six Jack Nicklaus Signature courses: Renegade, Geronimo, Cochise, Apache, Chiricahua, and Outlaw. One of the largest private golf communities on earth.
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What are home prices in Desert Mountain?
Village condos from $700K. Patio homes $800K to $1.5M. Custom homes $1.5M to $5M. Mountainside estates $5M to $10M+.
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Is Desert Mountain membership required?
Club membership provides access to the six courses, clubhouse, spa, fitness, and social programming. Multiple membership tiers are available.
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Six Nicklaus Courses.
8,000 Acres.
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