12251 E CORTEZ Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

$2,575,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3.5 Square Footage: 3,985 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 15,714 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,575,000 Last Modified: 10/21/2025

Overview

Description

Welcome to this breathtaking custom home situated on a cul-de-sac in the gated community of Sonoran Arroyos. No expense or detail was spared in this home. Gourmet kitchen with double islands, gas cooktop and stainless steel appliances. This home has everything you need to enjoy indoor/outdoor living. The backyard is a true resort-style oasis, new L-shaped fire pit with grilling and dining area,. oversized side burner, refrigerator, new water features, gas fire pit and two large copper fire bowls added to the ambiance. Master suite has a newly designed walk-in closet with four electric rods for your convenience, fireplace and access to your oasis. Master bathroom has a walk-in shower, soaking tub, fireplace and two vanities. There's so much to this home. You have to see it!

Listing Details MLS# 6744218

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number
12251
Compass
E
Street Name
CORTEZ
St Suffix
Drive
City/Town Code
Scottsdale
State/Province
AZ
Zip Code
85259
Zip4
3310
Country
US
County Code
Maricopa
Assessor Number
217-44-220
Subdivision
SONORAN ARROYOS NORTH PHASE 2
Tax Year
2023
Assessor's Map #
44
Legal Description (Abbrev)
LOT 70 SONORAN ARROYOS NORTH PHASE 2 MCR 038210
Assessor's Parcel #
220
Tax Municipality
Scottsdale
Taxes
5727

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
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
Yes
Total Bathrooms
3.5
Approx SQFT
3985
Price/SqFt
646.17
Horses
N
Builder Name
Unknown
Year Built
1996
Approx Lot SqFt
15714
Approx Lot Acres
0.361
Flood Zone
No
Community Pool Y/N
No
Private Pool Y/N
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes
Fireplaces Total
2
Marketing Name
SONORON ARROYOS
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 and 120th place
Directions
Just east of Ancala...North of 120th place to Cortez. Right on Cortez.

Status Change Info

Off Market Date
2025-01-17
Under Contract Date
2024-11-26
Close of Escrow Date
2025-01-17

Legal Info

Township
3N
Range
5E
Section
23
Lot Number
70

More Information

Basement

Basement Y/N
N

Items Updated

Roof Yr Updated
2023
Roof Partial/Full
Full

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces
3
Slab Parking Spaces
3
Total Covered Spaces
3

Residential Propane Tank

Propane Underground Y/N
No

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service
Aligned Showings
Text
Yes
Phone Call
Yes

Sold Info

Loan Type
Cash
Closing Cost Split
Normal - N
Buyer Concession $/%
$
Seller Concession $/%
$
Buyer Concession to Seller
0
Seller Concession to Buyer
0

Special Listing Cond

Owner/Agent
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Const - Finish

Painted
Yes
Stucco
Yes

Roofing

Tile
Yes

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N
Y
HOA Disclosure/Addendum Affirmation
Yes
HOA Transfer Fee
155
HOA Fee
254
HOA Paid Frequency
Quarterly
HOA Name
SONORAN ARROYOS
HOA Telephone
480 355 1190
HOA Management Company
AZ community mgmt Se
Special Assessment HOA
No
HOA 2 Y/N
N
PAD Fee Y/N
N
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee
0
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%
$
Prepaid Association Fees HOA
0
Disclosure Fees HOA
245
Other Fees HOA
0
Com Facilities Distr
N
Land Lease Fee Y/N
N
Rec Center Fee Y/N
N
Rec Center Fee 2 Y/N
N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv
84.67

Lockbox Type

None
Yes

Architecture

Santa Barbara/Tuscan
Yes

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm
Yes
Separate Shwr & Tub
Yes
Double Vanity
Yes
Private Toilet Room
Yes
Bidet
Yes

Additional Bedroom

Separate Bedroom Exit
Yes
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet
Yes
Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet
Yes

Add'l Property Use

None
Yes

Fireplace Features

Fireplace Living Rm
Yes
Fireplace Master Bdr
Yes
Two Way Fireplace
Yes
Gas Fireplace
Yes
Fire Pit
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Wood
Yes

Window Features

Solar Screens
Yes
Dual Pane
Yes
Mechanical Sun Shds
Yes
Triple Pane Windows
Yes

Private Pool Features

Heated
Yes

Community Features

Biking/Walking Path
Yes
Gated
Yes

Dining Area

Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Breakfast Bar
Yes
Dining in LR/GR
Yes
Dining in FR
Yes

Heating

Natural Gas
Yes

View

Mountain(s)
Yes

Kitchen Features

Built In Recycling
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Built-in Microwave
Yes
Multiple Ovens
Yes
Non-laminate Counter
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Reverse Osmosis
Yes
Walk-in Pantry
Yes
Wall Oven(s)
Yes
Gas Cooktop
Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Programmable Thmstat
Yes
Central Air
Yes

Interior Features

Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
9+ Flat Ceilings
Yes
Fire Sprinkler System
Yes
No Interior Steps
Yes
Furnished(See Rmrks)
Yes

Laundry

Washer Included
Yes
Dryer Included
Yes

Other Rooms

Great Room
Yes

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N
N

Road Responsibility

Private Maintained Road
Yes

Technology

Cable TV Avail
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes
Security System Owned
Yes

Fencing

Block
Yes
Wrought Iron
Yes

Water Source

City Water
Yes

Exterior Features

Built-in BBQ
Yes
Covered Patio(s)
Yes
Patio
Yes
Private Street(s)
Yes

Spa

Private
Yes
Heated
Yes

Sewer

Sewer - Public
Yes

Parking Features

Direct Access
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes

New Financing

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
1031 Exchange
Yes

Energy/Green Feature

Multi-Zones
Yes

Plumbing

Gas Hot Water Heater
Yes

Utilities

APS
Yes
SW Gas
Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear
Yes

Property Description

Borders Preserve/Public Land
Yes
Cul-De-Sac Lot
Yes
Adjacent to Wash
Yes

Landscaping

Desert Front
Yes
Desert Back
Yes
Synthetic Grass Frnt
Yes
Synthetic Grass Back
Yes
Auto Timer H2O Front
Yes
Auto Timer H2O Back
Yes
Irrigation Front
Yes
Irrigation Back
Yes

Services

City Services
Yes

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail
Yes
Agency Discl Req
Yes

Possession

Close of Escrow
Yes

Association Fee Incl

Common Area Maint
Yes
Street Maint
Yes

Assoc Rules/Info

Pets OK (See Rmrks)
Yes
Rental OK (See Rmks)
Yes
Prof Managed
Yes

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: Owner/Agent Add'l Property Use: None Architecture: Santa Barbara/Tuscan View: Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; Bidet Additional Bedroom: Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet Fireplace Features: Fireplace Living Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr; Two Way Fireplace; Gas Fireplace; Fire Pit Flooring: Carpet; Wood Window Features: Solar Screens; Dual Pane; Mechanical Sun Shds; Triple Pane Windows Private Pool Features: Heated Spa: Private; Heated Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Gated Dining Area: Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Bar; Dining in LR/GR; Dining in FR Kitchen Features: Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Reverse Osmosis; Built In Recycling; Wall Oven(s); Multiple Ovens; Walk-in Pantry; Non-laminate Counter; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included Other Rooms: Great Room Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s); 9+ Flat Ceilings; Fire Sprinkler System; No Interior Steps; Furnished(See Rmrks) Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet; Security System Owned Exterior Features: Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Patio; Private Street(s) Parking Features: Direct Access; Garage Door Opener Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road Construction: Wood Frame Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Tile Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Programmable Thmstat 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 Property Description: Borders Preserve/Public Land; Cul-De-Sac Lot; Adjacent to Wash Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Synthetic Grass Frnt; Synthetic Grass Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back; Irrigation Front; Irrigation Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Phone Call Lockbox Type: None Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint; Street Maint Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; Conventional; 1031 Exchange Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
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Last Updated: October - 21 - 2025
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