3 Sold Desert Estates and Country Living in Scottsdale and Albuquerque

Within the gated community of Pinnacle Peak Estates II in North Scottsdale, this modern, custom-built residence sits on a premium corner acre lot, framing refined desert living with a sense of privacy. Inside, soaring ceilings and expansive windows shape a bright, contemporary atmosphere and encourage seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The layout includes four bedrooms plus an office and three full bathrooms, balancing everyday comfort with flexible work-from-home space. At the center, a chef’s kitchen is outfitted with Thermador appliances—an induction cooktop, double ovens, and two dishwashers—designed for effortless hosting. Owned solar panels add an energy-efficient layer to the home’s modern approach. Outdoors, a heated pool and spa are set within a beautiful desert landscape, creating a calm backdrop for mornings, sunsets, and unhurried evenings at home.

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Beyond the guard gates of Sincuidados in Scottsdale, this Fisher Custom 3-bedroom residence pairs Santa Fe warmth with refined European design on a private acre framed by dramatic Sonoran boulders and uninterrupted desert views. Wood-beamed ceilings, softly curved barrel vaults, and elegant French doors set a quiet, architectural rhythm throughout. At the center, a chef’s kitchen anchors daily life with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, a built-in coffee system, and an easy connection to surrounding living spaces. Nearly every room opens outdoors, where a large stone entry courtyard, multiple patios, and a fireside outdoor living area extend the day into the desert air. A raised bed with drip system supports desert gardening, while the secluded primary retreat adds an outdoor shower and a luxurious heated soaking tub integrated into the landscape. Clubhouse, pickleball courts, and resident-only hiking trails round out the setting.

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From its elevated setting in the pristine Umbrage Mini Farms, this 2.9-acre mini farm offers quiet seclusion with beautiful mountain views. The land is fully fenced and supported by MRGCD irrigation rights with underground ditch irrigation, plus a private well; the house itself is on city water and natural gas. Inside, hardwood floors and abundant natural light shape an easy, comfortable daily rhythm. A lanai sunroom adjoining the kitchen frames views of the garden and gazebo, creating a seamless connection to the outdoors. Practical amenities are equally considered, with a 2-car attached garage at the house and a substantial 40’x50’ barn featuring 14’ walls, an RV door, an 8,000 lb car lift, and an air compressor. An attached 30’x24’ garage, a 50’x30’ equipment shed, and a chicken coop complete the working-country setup.

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