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Desert Mountain

8,000-Acre Estate Community · 85262

Desert Mountain is an 8,000-acre guard-gated luxury community on the southern edge of the Cave Creek area (85262), with six Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses, custom estates on multi-acre parcels, and direct Tonto National Forest access.

ZIP
85262
Acreage
~8,000 acres
Courses
6 Jack Nicklaus
Price Range
$1.5M–$20M+

What is Desert Mountain?

Desert Mountain is one of the largest guard-gated luxury communities in North America, with 8,000 acres of Sonoran Desert landscape, six Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses, multiple private clubhouses, and custom estates arranged across the southern Cave Creek area.

How much do Desert Mountain homes cost?

Pricing in Desert Mountain ranges from roughly $1.5 million for patio homes and casitas to $20 million+ for trophy custom estates on premium parcels.

Is Desert Mountain part of Cave Creek or Scottsdale?

The Desert Mountain community sits primarily in the 85262 ZIP code in the Cave Creek / North Scottsdale area. While the community is often marketed as North Scottsdale, it is physically closer to the Town of Cave Creek and the Carefree border.

Is Desert Mountain Club membership included?

No. Desert Mountain Club is a separate private membership. Many residents are members; many are not.

What lifestyle does Desert Mountain offer?

Year-round full-service resort and country club lifestyle: six golf courses, multiple dining venues, a spa, a tennis and pickleball complex, hiking trails, and direct access to the Tonto National Forest.

Frequently Asked

Desert Mountain questions.

Desert Mountain is much larger (8,000 vs roughly 800 acres) with six courses vs Mirabel's one. Mirabel is more compact, more architecturally consistent, and more boutique.

Desert Mountain restricts short-term rentals.

Yes. While many residents are seasonal, a meaningful share live in Desert Mountain year-round.

Well-prepared homes between $2M and $5M typically contract in 60 to 180 days. Trophy estates take longer.

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