RARE PARADISE HEIGHTS PRESERVE LOT WITH EXTRAORDINARY DESERT VIEWS! Set on nearly an acre (.982 acres), this distinctive residence offers a rare combination of privacy, architecture and expansive Arizona scenery. Inspired by the timeless principles of Frank Lloyd Wright, the home's strong horizontal lines, warm masonry and organic design blend naturally into the surrounding Sonoran Desert landscape. The exceptional preserve lot captures sweeping views overlooking approximately 82 square miles of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation, creating an incredible sense of openness rarely found in the Valley. A private courtyard provides a welcoming transition between indoors and out, surrounded by mature desert landscaping and striking native vegetation. For the car enthusiast, For the car enthusiast, hobbyist or collector, the property offers an impressive 5-car garage capacity plus workshop space; an exceptional feature that adds tremendous versatility. With its nearly one-acre (.982 acres) setting, preserve location, dramatic desert vistas and architecturally distinctive design, this Paradise Heights property is far from ordinary. A truly unique Arizona home where architecture, privacy and the beauty of the desert come together.
Paradise Heights, located between E Shea Blvd and E Cactus Rd, is a residential and desert-edge Scottsdale neighborhood with wide mountain views and a quiet, low-slung streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Scottsdale Road & Shea Boulevard corridor, where coffee counters, local studios, and patio dining set a polished, everyday rhythm. Mid-century ranch homes and contemporary rebuilds sit on larger lots, with desert landscaping and dark-sky evenings. The McDowell Sonoran Preserve frames the eastern horizon, shaping a routine of trail time and open-space scenery. Nearby cultural anchors like Taliesin West and the Musical Instrument Museum add a distinctly Sonoran sense of place.
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Market insights
12609 E Doubletree Ranch Rd · $1,240,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 66 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.0%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,240,000
Median sale price in this area is $497,368. (60% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Granite counters
Non-laminate counters
Vaulted ceilings
Double vanity
Kitchen island
Pantry
High-speed internet
3/4 bath in master bedroom
Dual-pane windows with wood frames
Fireplace
Bath roll-in shower (accessibility)
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms (possible)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Pantry
Reverse osmosis
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Electric range
Laundry & utility
Inside laundry
Washer
Dryer
Water softener (owned)
Flooring
Tile flooring
Heating & cooling
Heat pump heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Private yard
Storage
Sprinklers in front and rear with auto timer
Desert front and natural desert back
Borders preserve/public land
City-maintained road
Home design
Single family residence
Fee simple ownership
Asphalt road access
Views of city, city lights, desert, panoramic and mountains
Parking
Attached garage
Attached carport
Tandem parking
Garage door opener
7 covered parking spaces (5 in garage, 2 carport)
Construction
Slump block construction
Built-up, foam, and rolled/hot mop roofing
Utilities
Septic system (septic tank, septic connected)
HOA & community
No association fees
Electricity and solar
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Sale and tax history for 12609 E Doubletree Ranch Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
ARMLS #7084597
Sep 24, 2026
Listed
$1,240,000
$691/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,829 (+4.2%)
2024
$2,716 (+2.3%)
2023
$2,656 (+5.1%)
2022
$2,528 (−7.8%)
$9,480 + $37,940
$47,420
2021
$2,743 (+0.9%)
$8,340 + $33,360
$41,700
2020
$2,718 (+3.1%)
$7,910 + $31,640
$39,550
2019
$2,635 (+2.3%)
$7,960 + $31,840
$39,800
2018
$2,575 (+6.0%)
$7,960 + $31,840
$39,800
2017
$2,430 (+2.0%)
$7,180 + $28,730
$35,910
2016
$2,381 (+4.1%)
$6,690 + $26,790
$33,480
2015
$2,288 (+3.5%)
$6,340 + $25,360
$31,700
2014
$2,211 (−7.2%)
$5,560 + $22,270
$27,830
2013
$2,381 (+1.0%)
$5,670 + $22,680
$28,350
2012
$2,357 (−12.7%)
$5,840 + $23,380
$29,220
2011
$2,701 (+3.8%)
$7,280 + $29,130
$36,410
2010
$2,602 (−6.8%)
$7,960 + $31,860
$39,820
2009
$2,792
$10,020 + $40,080
$50,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.98 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,795
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,795
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Maricopa County
APN
21732239
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2026.
R1-43
Single-Family Residential District
This district is intended to promote and preserve residential development. Large lots are required to maintain a low density of population. The principal land use is single-family dwellings and uses incidental or accessory thereto together with required recreational, religious and educational facilities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Public service
Communications tower
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
7% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 112° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Scottsdale, AZ • 85259
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 13.4 hours in
June and 7.7 hours in December, placing it above the
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Redfin Estimate for 12609 E Doubletree Ranch Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $735,000 and $1,490,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $735K to $1.5M.