12494 East Altadena Avenue

Showcased in Phoenix Home & Garden, this extensively renovated North Scottsdale residence is tucked within an intimate cul-de-sac of just 18 custom homes, offering refined design, exceptional craftsmanship, and mountain views. At the heart of the home, the stunning 2025 kitchen boasts custom Bernier cabinetry, quartzite countertops with a full-height backsplash, and Kelly Wearstler lighting, paired with an exceptional appliance suite, including Sub-Zero refrigeration with beverage and ice drawers, dual Miele dishwashers, and a Wolf gas range. The resort-style backyard has been completely transformed into a private retreat with a zero-edge, self-cleaning pool, an expansive covered patio with a fireplace, an outdoor kitchen, a sport court, an outdoor shower, and curated landscaping and lighting. Open-concept living spaces feature vaulted ceilings with exposed wood trusses, wide-plank wood flooring, recessed dim-to-warm lighting, custom motorized window treatments, a wet bar, and a glass wine cellar accommodating ~630 bottles. Western Window Systems sliding glass doors extend across the back of the home - including an expansive stacking door in the great room - that create seamless indoor-outdoor living and frame the northeast-facing backyard and mountain views. The remodeled primary suite offers a spa-inspired bath, custom quartzite vanity, redesigned walk-in closet, and integrated storage. Additional updates include refreshed secondary spaces and a new laundry with custom cabinetry. Modern systems include three HVAC units (2023), Control4 integration, Nest thermostats, Hydrawise irrigation, Luxor landscape lighting, surge-protected panels, a water softener, and an epoxy-finished three-car garage. Minutes from Ancala Country Club, trailheads, Mayo Clinic, HonorHealth, and everyday conveniences, the home also offers walkability to highly regarded schools offering the International Baccalaureate program and close proximity to BASIS Scottsdale. It delivers a rare combination of luxury, location, and lifestyle.