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Desert Mountain vs. Estancia

Two of the most exclusive equity clubs in north Scottsdale — dramatically different scale and feel.

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Desert Mountain
Estancia
Tagline
Seven Jack Nicklaus signature courses inside one private community
A 640-acre members-only enclave at the base of Pinnacle Peak
Location
North Scottsdale, AZ 85262
North Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Price range
$1.6M – $18M
$2.8M – $22M
Lot count
Golf
Club access
HOA
Our take

Desert Mountain delivers seven Nicklaus courses and a 13 sq mi master-plan vibe. Estancia is a single Tom Fazio course inside a tighter, more private 640-acre enclave with smaller membership rolls.

Desert Mountain

Seven Jack Nicklaus signature courses inside one private community

Desert Mountain spans 8,000 acres in the high Sonoran Desert and is home to seven Jack Nicklaus signature courses — more than any other community in the world. Members enjoy nine restaurants, a 60,000 sq ft sports club, and 20+ miles of private hiking trails.

Location: North Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Price: $1.6M – $18M
Read the full Desert Mountain guide
Estancia

A 640-acre members-only enclave at the base of Pinnacle Peak

Estancia is one of the most private and intimate communities in all of Scottsdale — just 290 homesites on 640 acres at the foot of Pinnacle Peak. Tom Fazio’s Estancia Club is consistently ranked the #1 private course in Arizona.

Location: North Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Price: $2.8M – $22M
Read the full Estancia guide

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