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Private club living near Carefree · 85262
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Desert Mountain is a guard-gated, master-planned private club community in far North Scottsdale, near Carefree in the high Sonoran Desert foothills. Homes range from villas and patio homes to custom estates across many villages, often with mountain and city-light views. Desert Mountain Club membership is separate from home ownership.
Desert Mountain homes range from lock-and-leave villas and patio homes to custom estates and buildable homesites, spread across many villages behind guard-gated entries. Membership in Desert Mountain Club is separate from home ownership, so if golf or clubhouse access matters, confirm the membership options alongside the home.
The community borders the town of Carefree and sits near the Tonto National Forest. Schools are in Cave Creek Unified (confirm with the district), and Cave Creek Road or Scottsdale Road lead south toward Loop 101.
Sources: Desert Mountain Club · Tonto National Forest
Around town
Around town
Michael Mina steakhouse serving prime cuts and seafood at the Fairmont Princess.
Upscale Mexican cuisine and tequila program inside the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.
Classic American steakhouse with prime and wagyu cuts at Scottsdale Quarter.
FAQ
Common home styles in Desert Mountain include villas, patio homes and custom estates; desert contemporary, Santa Fe and Tuscan. Lot sizes: villa lots to large custom homesites.
Desert Mountain homes are mainly in ZIP code 85262.
Yes; guard-gated master association. Check the HOA, dues and CC&Rs for each property before you buy.
Cave Creek Unified. Boundaries can change, so confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the district.
Browse the live Desert Mountain listings on this page, then create a free account to save homes and get alerts for new listings. Call (602) 904-2362 with questions.
