24200 N ALMA SCHOOL Road 36, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

$2,255,000 Asking Price

3 beds
4 baths
3,953  sqft
Built in 2002

Perched on a premium view lot backing to the McDowell Mountain Preserve, this exceptional home in gated Sonoran Highlands offers a rare combination of privacy and breathtaking scenery. Designed for both entertaining and everyday luxury, the backyard is a true retreat with a stacked stone fireplace, built-in BBQ with grill and Green Egg, travertine hardscape, a large covered patio, pool with water feature, fire pit, four-hole putting green, and an above-ground spa. Inside, the gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring custom cabinetry with intricate wood detailing, double wall ovens, built-in microwave, walk-in pantry, pot filler, induction cooktop, granite counters, a furniture-style center island with prep sink, and a built-in refrigerator. Adjacent is a dining area with a wine storage display and wet bar with sink. The spacious layout includes three ensuite bedrooms, with the primary suite offering a private fireplace, large view windows, and a spa-like bath with double vanities, a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and oversized closet. A separate wing includes two guest bedrooms and a private den with a fireplace, while a generous bonus room at the front of the home, currently set up for billiards, opens to an inviting exterior courtyard. A private office provides a quiet space to work from home. The home also features a powder bath with a floating vanity, a large laundry room with a built-in desk, sink, and ample cabinetry, plus new water heaters and a central vacuum system. Impeccably upgraded with a brand new roof (2025) featuring new underlayment, two state-of-the-art HVAC units (2025), two new water heaters (2025), propane tanks supplying natural gas, a security system, and a three-car garage with a split bay featuring an over-height door, epoxy flooring, and built-in cabinetry.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, No Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Double Vanity, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Tub with Jets, High Speed Internet, Granite Counters
Flooring:
Carpet, Tile
A/C:
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
Heating:
Electric
Fireplace:
3+ Fireplace, Exterior Fireplace, Fire Pit, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Gas, Fireplace
Eco/Green Feature:
Multi-Zones

Exterior

General:
Private Street(s), Private Yard, Built-in Barbecue, Above Ground, Heated, Private
Style:
Santa Barbara/Tuscan
Pool:
Heated, Private
Parking:
Garage Door Opener, Extended Length Garage, Direct Access, Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Side Vehicle Entry

Construction

Roofing:
Tile
Windows:
Skylight(s), Dual Pane
General:
Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted

Location

HOA Amenities:
Management, Rental OK (See Rmks), Maintenance Grounds, 700.0, Semi-Annually
Originating MLS:
Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service 2
School District:
Cave Creek Unified District
County:
Maricopa

Lot

Zoning:
21702179
Fencing:
Block, Wrought Iron

Utilities

Water:
City Water
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service 2

This listing courtesy of:
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty, Laura Lucky

About Scottsdale, AZ

Housing

Number of Units
163,365
Median Home Value
$550,013
Median Rent
$1,370

32.28% of housing units are renter occupied.

14.54% are vacant.

Commute

Car
48.51%
Public Transportation
0.45%
Walk to Work
0.95%
Work from Home
48.79%
Other
0.87%

The median travel time to work is 13 minutes.

People

Population
299,698
Median Age
46.60
Median Household Size
2.43

Education

High School
12.17%
Associate’s Degree
6.59%
Bachelor’s Degree
35.76%
Graduate Degree
23.53%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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