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12297 E CORTEZ Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 (MLS# 7081863)

12297 E CORTEZ Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

$1,960,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,516 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,767 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,960,000 Last Modified: 9/30/2026

Overview

Description

THIS IS MORE THAN A RENOVATION - IT IS A WORK OF ART. Completely reimagined in 2026, this exceptional Scottsdale residence offers 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,516 square feet and a custom three-car garage. Set on an 8,767-square-foot north/south-facing lot with open washes in both the front and rear, only one adjacent neighbor and sweeping city-light views, the property offers a remarkable combination of privacy, architecture and sophisticated desert living. Inside, 10-foot ceilings soar to a dramatic 26 feet in the living room, where a floor-to-ceiling full-slab statement fireplace with a 74-inch Dimplex linear fireplace anchors an impressive 100-inch media installation. White oak hardwood flooring extends throughout, while a custom floating staircase constructed with solid-steel

Supplements: structural elements, oak treads, integrated lighting and custom railing creates a striking architectural centerpiece. Expansive folding glass door systems on both levels create seamless indoor-outdoor living, complemented by a custom iron front entry with privacy glass. Statement chandeliers, integrated lighting and custom railing creates a strikin ...

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Listing Details MLS# 7081863

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number
12297
Compass
E
Street Name
CORTEZ
St Suffix
Drive
City/Town Code
Scottsdale
State/Province
AZ
Zip Code
85259
Zip4
3362
Country
US
County Code
Maricopa
Assessor Number
217-44-087
Subdivision
CHOLLA RIDGE
Tax Year
2025

Contract Information

Type
Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership
Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN
No

General Property Description

Dwelling Type
Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles
Detached
Exterior Stories
2
# of Interior Levels
2
# Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
Yes
Total Bathrooms
4
Approx SQFT
3516
Price/SqFt
557.45
Horses
N
Builder Name
Del Webb
Year Built
1994
Approx Lot SqFt
8767
Approx Lot Acres
0.201
Community Pool Y/N
No
Private Pool Y/N
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes
Fireplaces Total
2
Planned Comm Name
Cholla Ridge
Marketing Name
Cholla Ridge
Elementary School District
Scottsdale Unified District
High School District
Scottsdale Unified District
Elementary School
Anasazi Elementary
Jr. High School
Mountainside Middle School
High School
Desert Mountain High School

Remarks Misc

Cross Street
122ND AND VIA LINDA
Directions
From Shea, East to 124th Street North to Via Linda, West to 122nd Place, North to Cortez. Home is on the right.

Legal Info

Township
3N
Range
5E
Section
23
Lot Number
44

Basement

Basement Y/N
N

More Information

Items Updated

Floor Yr Updated
2025
Floor Partial/Full
Full
Wiring Yr Updated
2025
Wiring Partial/Full
Partial
Plmbg Yr Updated
2025
Plmbg Partial/Full
Partial
Roof Yr Updated
2024
Roof Partial/Full
Full
Kitchen Yr Updated
2025
Kitchen Partial/Full
Full
Bath(s) Yr Updated
2025
Bath(s) Partial/Full
Full
Pool Yr Updated
2026
Pool Partial/Full
Partial

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces
3
Slab Parking Spaces
3
Total Covered Spaces
3

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service
Aligned Showings

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible
No

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Architecture: Contemporary View: Desert; City Lights; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; Bidet Master Bedroom: Downstairs Additional Bedroom: Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet Fireplace Features: Fireplace Family Rm; Fire Pit Flooring: Tile; Wood Window Features: Dual Pane Private Pool Features: Outdoor; Fenced; Heated; Play Pool Spa: None Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside Other Rooms: Family Room; Great Room Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s); 9+ Flat Ceilings; Water Purifier Technology: Pre-Wire Srnd Snd; Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet; Security System Owned; Smart Home Exterior Features: Balcony; Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Patio Parking Features: Attached Garage; Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s); Garage Door Opener Road Access Type: City Street Construction: Wood Frame Const - Finish: Stucco Roofing: Tile Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Natural Gas Plumbing: Tankless Ht Wtr Heat; Gas Hot Water Heater Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public Services: City Services Fencing: Wrought Iron; Block Property Description: North/South Exposure; Adjacent to Wash Landscaping: Desert Front; Grass Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email; Phone Call Lockbox Type: None Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; Conventional; Owner May Carry; 1031 Exchange Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
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Listing Office: The Brokery
Office Email: tim@thebrokery.com
Last Updated: September - 30 - 2026
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