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Price Dropped by $4K$ 1,225,000
3 Beds3 Baths2,535 SqFt12068 N 137TH Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Single Family Home
Listed by Aaron Church of RETSY
Community Overview
Community Amenities
Scottsdale Mountain's HOA amenities are a meaningful part of the community's lifestyle offering and are included in the master association:
✅ 24-hour guard gate with controlled access for residents and guests
✅ Outdoor tennis complex with multiple courts
✅ Additional sport court area accommodating both tennis and basketball play
✅ Ramada at the tennis complex, available for private parties and resident events
✅ Community spa adjacent to the tennis complex
✅ Sensational McDowell Mountain and Sonoran Desert views throughout the community's common areas and nearly all home sites
The Overlook at Scottsdale Mountain
Within the broader Scottsdale Mountain community sits The Overlook at Scottsdale Mountain, a sub-community of luxury townhomes located at the base of the mountain along 136th Street and Via Linda. The Overlook offers six different floor plans with up to approximately 2,400 square feet, positioned in the $750,000 to over $1 million range. For buyers seeking a lower-maintenance luxury option within Scottsdale Mountain's guard-gated environment and preserve access, The Overlook is a compelling alternative to the single-family home inventory.
Schools Near Scottsdale Mountain
One of Scottsdale Mountain's strongest and most underappreciated selling points is its proximity to an exceptional cluster of public and charter schools, all within approximately one mile of the community. For families with school-age children, this concentration of highly rated educational options is a material quality-of-life advantage that distinguishes Scottsdale Mountain from many other North Scottsdale guard-gated communities at similar price points.
Desert Mountain High School
Desert Mountain High School is the zoned public high school serving most Scottsdale Mountain residents, located on Via Linda approximately half a mile from the community. It is one of the most academically distinguished public high schools in Arizona, earning a GreatSchools rating of 10 out of 10 and a Niche grade of A. The school serves approximately 1,940 students in grades 9 through 12, maintaining a 94 percent graduation rate and average SAT scores of approximately 1,300. Desert Mountain's International Baccalaureate program is a particular draw for families seeking a rigorous, globally recognized academic framework, offering both the IB Diploma Programme for upperclassmen and a structured pre-IB pathway for incoming students. The combination of strong baseline academics and the IB designation makes Desert Mountain one of the most sought-after public high school assignments in North Scottsdale.
BASIS Scottsdale
BASIS Scottsdale is a nationally recognized public charter school located approximately half a mile from Scottsdale Mountain, serving students in grades 4 through 12 on a single campus. BASIS schools consistently rank among the top schools in the United States for rigorous academic preparation, with a curriculum that introduces advanced subject matter significantly earlier than traditional public school programs. BASIS Scottsdale earns a GreatSchools rating of 9 out of 10. Because BASIS operates as a charter school, enrollment is open to any Arizona resident through an application process, making proximity particularly valuable: Scottsdale Mountain families can walk or drive a short distance to one of the nation's most demanding and respected academic programs without the geographic constraints of traditional district zoning.
Anasazi Elementary School
Anasazi Elementary is the zoned public elementary school for most Scottsdale Mountain residents, serving grades PK through 5 and located approximately half a mile to one mile from the community. Anasazi consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Arizona, earning a GreatSchools rating of 8 to 9 out of 10 and recognition in the top 5 percent of Arizona schools by some ranking services. Academic performance is well above state and district averages, with approximately 72 percent of students achieving math proficiency and 71 percent achieving reading proficiency against state averages of 35 and 40 percent respectively. The school employs an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme curriculum, providing an IB-aligned educational experience from kindergarten through fifth grade that feeds naturally into Desert Mountain High School's IB Diploma Programme. The student-teacher ratio of approximately 14 to 1 is well below the state average.
Mountainside Middle School
Mountainside Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 and is located directly adjacent to Desert Mountain High School on Via Linda, approximately half a mile from Scottsdale Mountain. It is the natural feeder school for students progressing from Anasazi Elementary to Desert Mountain High School, creating a coherent K through 12 pathway entirely within walking or short driving distance of the community. Mountainside earns a GreatSchools rating of 9 out of 10 and maintains strong academic performance relative to state averages. The school's proximity to Desert Mountain High School means students benefit from shared facilities and a clear academic progression as they move through the Scottsdale Unified system.
Buying a Luxury Home in Scottsdale Mountain
Scottsdale Mountain attracts buyers with a specific and identifiable profile. Families with school-age children are drawn by the proximity to Desert Mountain High School's IB program, Anasazi Elementary's IB Primary Years curriculum, and BASIS Scottsdale's rigorous charter program, all within a short distance of a guard-gated community with immediate trail access. Active outdoor enthusiasts value the direct McDowell Mountain Preserve connectivity. Out-of-state and California relocators find the combination of guard-gated security, mountain views, school quality, and price points below the premium master-plans highly compelling.
When you work with Jeff Hernandez as your Scottsdale Mountain buyer's agent, you benefit from:
✅ Community-specific knowledge of Scottsdale Mountain's sub-neighborhoods, builder product lines, view corridor premiums, and HOA structure, including the distinction between single-family homes in the master association and townhomes in The Overlook
✅ The analytical perspective of someone who has practiced law in Arizona since 1992, applied to purchase agreements, HOA documents, and community CC&Rs to help buyers understand terms and conditions that affect a high-value purchase
✅ School enrollment guidance: Jeff can direct buyers to the appropriate Scottsdale Unified and BASIS Scottsdale contacts to verify specific address eligibility for Anasazi, Mountainside, and Desert Mountain before making purchasing decisions based on school access
✅ Informed guidance on HOA fees, architectural review requirements, and community rules specific to Scottsdale Mountain, including considerations for renovations and additions on hillside lots
✅ Access to on-market and select off-market opportunities through RETSY and Forbes Global Properties networks
✅ Full transaction management for out-of-state buyers, with digital-first due diligence support and clear communication from initial search through close
Selling Your Scottsdale Mountain Home
Selling in Scottsdale Mountain requires a property-specific strategy that accounts for the community's two most important value variables: view corridor position and proximity to the school cluster. A home that can document its walking distance to Anasazi Elementary and Desert Mountain High School's IB program, combined with a premium mountain or city light view, is a meaningfully different listing than a comparable-sized home without those attributes. Marketing a Scottsdale Mountain home effectively means leading with what makes your specific property compelling within the community.
Scottsdale Mountain sellers working with Jeff receive:
✅ A property-specific pricing analysis anchored in current Scottsdale Mountain comparable sales, with close attention to view corridor, lot elevation, school proximity, home size, and builder versus custom construction distinctions
✅ AI-powered marketing workflows covering digital exposure, buyer targeting, and listing syndication, backed by a Certified Agent in AI credential from the Krem Institute
✅ National reach through RETSY and Forbes Global Properties, targeting the out-of-state and California relocation buyer audience, particularly families who specifically research school quality when selecting a North Scottsdale community
✅ Professional photography and drone video that capture the McDowell Mountain Preserve setting, elevated views, and the neighborhood's walkable proximity to the school cluster
✅ Listing copy and marketing materials that explicitly highlight the Desert Mountain IB program, Anasazi's IB Primary Years curriculum, and BASIS Scottsdale's charter availability, which are search-driven buyer priorities for family-focused luxury buyers
✅ Controlled showing management limited to pre-qualified buyers, protecting your privacy and time
✅ Negotiation strategy informed by more than 30 years of combined professional experience, drawing on the analytical discipline of someone who has practiced law since 1992 to evaluate every offer, counteroffer, and closing condition
Meet Jeff Hernandez
Jeff Hernandez is a licensed Arizona Realtor and Attorney with The Connie Colla Group at RETSY, a Forbes Global Properties partner with luxury reach across North America, Europe, and beyond. He brings more than 30 years of combined professional experience to every Scottsdale Mountain transaction, as a licensed Arizona attorney since 1992 and a Realtor since 2019.
Jeff holds a Certified Agent in AI credential from the Krem Institute, integrating artificial intelligence into pricing analysis, buyer targeting, digital marketing, and transaction management. For Scottsdale Mountain sellers whose buyer audience includes a strong family relocation and out-of-state component, that technology-forward marketing approach reaches qualified buyers beyond local MLS exposure.
His background as a licensed Arizona attorney shapes how he approaches transaction documents and negotiation strategy at every stage. Legal representation is not included as part of real estate brokerage services.
Jeff works alongside his wife and partner Connie Colla, founder of The Connie Colla Group and Branch Manager of RETSY's North Scottsdale office, bringing a full-service team approach to every client relationship.
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Scottsdale Mountain Luxury Real Estate: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scottsdale Mountain, and where is it located?
Scottsdale Mountain is a guard-gated master association of more than 700 single-family homes located in North Scottsdale in the 85259 zip code, just north of Shea Boulevard and directly adjacent to the McDowell Mountain Preserve. Home sites are positioned at varying elevations to capture views of Sonoran Desert terrain, the mountain ridgeline, and city lights stretching from Phoenix to far east Mesa. It is one of the few North Scottsdale guard-gated communities offering both 24-hour security and direct McDowell Mountain Preserve trail access, combined with proximity to a cluster of highly rated schools all within approximately one mile.
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