12228 E CORTEZ Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 (MLS# 7077208)

12228 E CORTEZ Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

$2,188,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,602 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 14,440 Status: Active
Current Price: $2,188,000 List Date: 10/08/2026 Last Modified: 11/03/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this exceptional, meticulously maintained home in the highly sought-after gated community of Sonoran Arroyos. Lovingly cared for by its original owner, this beautiful 4-bedroom, 3-bath residence offers an ideal blend of privacy, breathtaking mountain views, resort-style outdoor living, and thoughtfully updated interiors. Perfectly positioned against a private wash, the home enjoys a peaceful and secluded setting surrounded by the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert. The backyard is truly an oasis, designed for both relaxing and entertaining, with a newly updated PebbleTec pool and tranquil waterfall, new cool-decking, built-in BBQ, and a large electric retractable awning that creates comfortable outdoor living throughout the year.

Supplements: Inside, the home offers a spacious and versatile floor plan with distinct living spaces, including a welcoming living room, formal dining room, comfortable family room, large laundry room, dedicated office, and an inviting eat-in kitchen--providing plenty of room for everyday living, working from home, and entertaining guests. The gourmet kitchen ...

Listing Details MLS# 7077208

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number
12228
Compass
E
Street Name
CORTEZ
St Suffix
Drive
City/Town Code
Scottsdale
State/Province
AZ
Zip Code
85259
Zip4
3311
Country
US
County Code
Maricopa
Assessor Number
217-44-161
Subdivision
SONORAN ARROYOS NORTH PHASE ONE
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
Yes
# of Interior Levels
Yes
# Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Total Bathrooms
3
Approx SQFT
3602
Price/SqFt
607.44
Horses
N
Model
GORGEOUS-PPTY.
Builder Name
MCNEELY-CUSTOM
Year Built
1995
Approx Lot SqFt
14440
Approx Lot Acres
0.331
Community Pool Y/N
No
Private Pool Y/N
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes
Fireplaces Total
2
Planned Comm Name
Sonoran Arroyos
Marketing Name
Gated-Ventana Foothills
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
VIA LINDA & 120 TH PLACE
Directions
East on Via Linda past Ancala Golf Course to 120th Place, left through gate, right on Cortez to house on left.

Legal Info

Township
3N
Range
5E
Section
23
Lot Number
19

Basement

Basement Y/N
N

More Information

Items Updated

Roof Partial/Full
Partial
Kitchen Partial/Full
Partial
Bath(s) Partial/Full
Full
Pool Partial/Full
Full

Parking Spaces

Garage 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 View: City Lights; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Tub with Jets Fireplace Features: Fireplace Family Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr; Gas Fireplace Flooring: Carpet; Tile Window Features: Screens Private Pool Features: Outdoor; Heated Spa: None Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Gated Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen Kitchen Features: Electric Oven; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Pantry; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry: Inside Other Rooms: Family Room Interior Features: Skylight(s); Central Vacuum; Wet Bar; Intercom; Fire Sprinkler System Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet; Security System Owned Exterior Features: Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s) Parking Features: Direct Access; Garage Door Opener Construction: Wood Frame Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Tile Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Natural Gas Plumbing: Gas Hot Water Heater Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public Services: City Services Fencing: Wrought Iron; Block Landscaping: Desert Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Phone Call Lockbox Type: None Possession: By Agreement Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail

Room Information

Room Name
Living Room
IDX
Listing Office: Compass
Office Phone: 480-776-1555
Office Email: lexie.fabor@compass.com
Last Updated: November - 03 - 2026
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