Resale and spec built homes are available from about $700,000
to $2 million, with a broad selection in between. This
spectacular community rises sharply in altitude presenting
some of the most beautiful desert view lots and city light
view lots anywhere in the Sonoran Desert. Of the total 576
lots in Desert Highlands, 400 homes are completed and
approximately 60 are underway. Lot prices also vary widely
based upon location, altitude and view. Prices range from the
mid-$200,000s to over $900,000. Membership is conveyed to each
buyer with each resale lot or home sale. A $75,000 transfer
fee applies. The homeowners' fee is $710 a month, which is
inclusive of golf dues.
COMMUNITY
• Desert Highlands is a landmark residential enclave set
amidst 850 acres of lush Sonoran Desert, located at the base
and grandeur of Arizona’s Pinnacle Peak.
• On the 575 Desert Highlands homesites planned for
development, nearly 500 custom homes have been completed.
• Numerous homes in Desert Highlands have been recognized in
international competitions for their excellence in
architectural and environmentally sensitive design.
• Assuring Desert Highlands residents both privacy and
security is a guard-gated entry and 24-hour security patrol
monitoring the community’s 12 miles of private streets.
• There are 3 1/2 miles of jogging and walking trails that
wind throughout the community.
• A Membership Fee of $75,000 is payable upon the transfer of
property ownership in Desert Highlands.
• The current Association Fee is $775 per month and allows
Members full access to all amenities.
GOLF
• The recreational centerpiece of Desert Highlands is the Jack
Nicklaus Signature golf course.
• Desert Highlands achieved international recognition as host
course to the first two “Skins Games” in 1983 and 1984,
featuring Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson and Gary
Player.
• Golf Digest has ranked Desert Highlands as “The Best Desert
Course in the Country” and “The Best Course in Arizona.”
• Complementing the full course is an 18-hole putting course
designed by Gary Panks.
TENNIS
• Few recreational communities offer the variety of tennis
courts and facilities available at Desert Highlands Racquet
Club. Two manicured grass tennis courts and 4 clay courts are
supplemented by 7 additional grass, clay and LayKold courts
that are harmoniously integrated into the natural environment
of Desert Highlands.
• There’s also a complete pro shop featuring a wide array of
shoes, clothing and equipment.
CLUBHOUSE AND SPORTS PAVILION
• The dramatic views from the Desert Highlands Clubhouse
create a sensationally picturesque setting for formal or
informal dining.
• In addition to the many awards recognizing the design of
this architectural masterpiece, Golf Magazine named Desert
Highlands Clubhouse “The Third Best in the World.”
• The Desert Highlands Sports Pavilion is a 7,000 square foot
fitness facility featuring the finest cardio and weight
training exercise equipment.
