8768 E VILLA CASSANDRA Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85266 (MLS# 6898328)

8768 E VILLA CASSANDRA Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85266

$3,000,000

Refined New Construction with Striking Modern Entry

Virtual Tour

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Exquisite 8 foot fireplace with beautifully textured tile.

SKS luxury appliances feature innovative design and reliability.

Dramatic! with views through to backyard, pool, and casita.

Versatile space perfect for pool parties, a home office, or an additional living area.

Extra spacious and luxurious primary retreat. Notice the ceiling detail.

Extra spacious and luxurious primary retreat.

Ceiling mounted speakers and underlit quartzite counter in the powder room.

Every bathroom is artfully designed to be unique and special.

Every closet features upgraded built-in cabinetry for incredible organization.

Roof deck offers spectacular sunsets and mountain views.

3 Car total - split 1 and 2. Oversized with EV charge, epoxy and storage.

Entry to this quiet, special neighborhood.

So much lovely NAOS in the neighborhood.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 4,976 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 43,364 Status: Closed

Current Price: $3,000,000 List Date: 7/30/2025 Last Modified: 5/08/2026

Overview

Description

Newly completed modern estate offering exceptional privacy and a beautifully appointed detached guest casita, included in the nearly 5,000 sq ft of light-filled contemporary design. The home features soaring ceilings, expansive walls of glass, and effortless indoor-outdoor living. The resort-style backyard is designed as a true private retreat, complete with a sparkling pool and spa, generous covered patios, and curated low-maintenance desert landscaping--perfect for both relaxed everyday living and elevated entertaining. Inside, the chef's kitchen showcases premium appliances, an oversized island, and warm modern finishes that balance sophistication with livability. The primary suite is a serene sanctuary, offering spa-inspired design and a custom-designed closet with refined detail

Supplements: The detached guest casita enjoys its own private entrance and features a stylish bath along with a well-appointed wet bar including beverage refrigeration, ice maker, and microwave--ideal for visitors, extended stays, multigenerational living, or an executive office retreat. Constructed with enhanced insulation and energy-efficient systems for qui ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 6898328

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number: 8768
Compass: E
Street Name: VILLA CASSANDRA
St Suffix: Drive
City/Town Code: Scottsdale
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85266
Zip4: 1021
Country: US
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 216-34-138
Subdivision: DESERT SPRINGS
Tax Year: 2024
Assessor's Map #: 34
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 12 DESERT SPRINGS MCR 040509
Assessor's Parcel #: 138
Tax Municipality: Scottsdale
Taxes: 995

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: 5
Half Bathrooms: Yes
Total Bathrooms: 6
Approx SQFT: 4976
Price/SqFt: 602.89
Guest House SqFt: 692
Horses: N
Builder Name: Esteem Homes
Year Built: 2025
Approx Lot SqFt: 43364
Approx Lot Acres: 0.996
Flood Zone: No
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Planned Comm Name: Desert Springs
Elementary School District: Cave Creek Unified District
High School District: Cave Creek Unified District
Elementary School: Black Mountain Elementary School
Jr. High School: Sonoran Trails Middle School
High School: Cactus Shadows High School

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: SW corner of Pima and Hawknest.
Directions: From Pima Road, go west on Hawknest. Enter Desert Springs on the south side of the road. Go right on Arroyo Secco Rd, left on 86th Way, left on Villa Cassandra Dr. to end of cul-de-sac.

Status Change Info

Off Market Date: 2026-04-08
Under Contract Date: 2026-03-14
Close of Escrow Date: 2026-04-07

Legal Info

Township: 5N
Range: 4E
Section: Yes
Lot Number: 12

More Information

Architect

Architect: Chavez AIA

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces: 3
Slab Parking Spaces: 4
Total Covered Spaces: 3

Cooling

HVAC SEER Rating: 15
ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment: Yes
Programmable Thmstat: Yes
Central Air: Yes

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Text: Yes
Phone Call: Yes

Miscellaneous

Home Warranty: Yes

Sold Info

Loan Type: Conventional
Closing Cost Split: Seller Assist - A
Buyer Concession $/%: %
Seller Concession to Buyer: 6
Seller Concession $/%: %
Buyer Concession to Seller: 0

Special Listing Cond

N/A: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes
Blown Cellulose: Yes
Spray Foam Insulation: Yes

Const - Finish

Stucco: Yes
Low VOC Paint: Yes

Construction Status

Complete Spec Home: Yes

Roofing

Foam: Yes
Reflective Coating: Yes

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: Y
HOA Disclosure/Addendum Affirmation: Yes
HOA Transfer Fee: 100
HOA Fee: 399
HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly
HOA Name: Desert Springs
HOA Telephone: 9283631696
HOA Management Company: Ogden & Company
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: 399
Disclosure Fees HOA: 400
Other Fees HOA: 0
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 133

Lockbox Type

Supra: Yes

Architecture

Contemporary: Yes

Master Bathroom

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

Master Bedroom

Split: Yes

Additional Bedroom

Other Bedroom Split: Yes
2 Master Bedrooms: Yes
Separate Bedroom Exit: Yes
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: Yes
Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet: Yes

Fireplace Features

Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
Two Way Fireplace: Yes
Gas Fireplace: Yes
Freestnd Fireplace: Yes
Fire Pit: Yes

Flooring

Tile: Yes

Window Features

ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows: Yes
Low-Emissivity Windows: Yes

Private Pool Features

Heated: Yes

Community Features

Biking/Walking Path: Yes
Gated: Yes

Dining Area

Formal: Yes
Breakfast Bar: Yes

Heating

Natural Gas: Yes
ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment: Yes

View

City Lights: Yes
Mountain(s): Yes

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Gas Oven: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Built-in Microwave: Yes
Multiple Ovens: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Walk-in Pantry: Yes
Granite Counters: Yes

Interior Features

9+ Flat Ceilings: Yes
Central Vacuum: Yes
Wet Bar: Yes
Fire Sprinkler System: Yes
No Interior Steps: Yes
Water Softener Owned: Yes
Soft Water Loop: Yes

Laundry

Washer Hookup: Yes
Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
220 V Dryer Hookup: Yes
Inside: Yes

Other Rooms

Great Room: Yes

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: N

Accessibility Feat.

Zero-Grade Entry: Yes
Accessible Door – 32in+ Wide: Yes
Hallways 36in+ Wide: Yes
Bath Roll-In Shower: Yes
Bath Lever Faucets: Yes

Road Responsibility

Private Maintained Road: Yes

Technology

Pre-Wire Srnd Snd: Yes
High Speed Internet: Yes
Security System Owned: Yes

Fencing

Block: Yes
Wrought Iron: Yes

Water Source

City Water: Yes

Exterior Features

Separate Guest House: Yes
Built-in BBQ: Yes
Covered Patio(s): Yes
Private Street(s): Yes

Spa

Private: Yes
Heated: Yes

Sewer

Sewer - Public: Yes

Parking Features

Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s): Yes
Extended Length Garage: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes

New Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Energy/Green Feature

HERS Rating Y/N: Y
HERS Rating: 54
HERS Cert Date: 2025-07-11
ENERGY STAR Light Fixture: Yes

Plumbing

Recirculation Pump: Yes
Tankless Ht Wtr Heat: Yes
Dual Flush Toilet: Yes
Engy Star Ht Wtr Htr: Yes
Gas Hot Water Heater: Yes
Gas Hot Wtr – Tnklss: Yes

Utilities

APS: Yes
SW Gas: Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: Yes

Property Description

Cul-De-Sac Lot: Yes
North/South Exposure: Yes
Adjacent to Wash: Yes
Borders Common Area: Yes

Landscaping

Gravel/Stone Front: Yes
Desert Front: Yes
Desert Back: Yes
Synthetic Grass Back: Yes
Yrd Wtring Sys Front: Yes
Yrd Wtring Sys Back: Yes
Auto Timer H2O Front: Yes
Auto Timer H2O Back: Yes

Services

City Services: Yes

Unit Style

All on One Level: Yes

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: Yes
Agency Discl Req: Yes

Possession

By Agreement: Yes
Close of Escrow: Yes

Association Fee Incl

Street Maint: Yes

Assoc Rules/Info

No Visible Truck Trailer RV Boat: Yes
Prof Managed: Yes

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Architecture: Contemporary View: City Lights; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; Bidet Master Bedroom: Split Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Split; 2 Master Bedrooms; Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet Fireplace Features: Fireplace Living Rm; Two Way Fireplace; Gas Fireplace; Freestnd Fireplace; Fire Pit Flooring: Tile Window Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows; Low-Emissivity Windows Private Pool Features: Heated Spa: Private; Heated Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Gated Dining Area: Formal; Breakfast Bar Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Multiple Ovens; Pantry; Walk-in Pantry; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; 220 V Dryer Hookup; Inside Other Rooms: Great Room Interior Features: 9+ Flat Ceilings; Central Vacuum; Wet Bar; Fire Sprinkler System; No Interior Steps; Water Softener Owned; Soft Water Loop Technology: Pre-Wire Srnd Snd; High Speed Internet; Security System Owned Exterior Features: Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Private Street(s); Separate Guest House Parking Features: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s); Extended Length Garage; Garage Door Opener Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road Construction: Wood Frame; Blown Cellulose; Spray Foam Insulation Const - Finish: Stucco; Low VOC Paint Construction Status: Complete Spec Home Roofing: Foam; Reflective Coating Cooling: Central Air; Programmable Thmstat; ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment Heating: Natural Gas; ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment Plumbing: Recirculation Pump; Tankless Ht Wtr Heat; Dual Flush Toilet; Engy Star Ht Wtr Htr; Gas Hot Water Heater; Gas Hot Wtr – Tnklss Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public Services: City Services Fencing: Wrought Iron; Block Property Description: Cul-De-Sac Lot; North/South Exposure; Adjacent to Wash; Borders Common Area Landscaping: Gravel/Stone Front; Desert Front; Desert Back; Synthetic Grass Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Phone Call Lockbox Type: Supra Possession: By Agreement; Close of Escrow Unit Style: All on One Level Association Fee Incl: Street Maint Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req

Listing Office: HomeSmart

Last Updated: May - 08 - 2026