5500 N DROMEDARY Road Phoenix, AZ 85018
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,641 sqft
Price per Sqft $5,171
Subdivision --
MLS Listing ID 6950226
Style Contemporary
Bedrooms 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1950
Annual Tax Amount $17,144
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 23.660 Acres
Acres 23.66
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)
Property Description
Perched on the slopes of the iconic Camelback Mountain, this extraordinary 23.66-acre estate represents one of the last and most significant buildable properties on the mountain. Offering more than 180 degrees of sweeping valley views—with Camelback's dramatic cliffs rising behind—the property is known throughout the community as the celebrated ''Merry Christmas House.'' Cherished by the same family for decades, it now awaits its next remarkable chapter.
The existing 4,661-square-foot residence, originally built in the 1950s, reflects the timeless influence of Frank Lloyd Wright. Organic architecture, expansive glass walls, stone accents, and a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living create a tranquil private sanctuary that feels both grounded in the landscape and elevated above the city lights.
Beyond its architectural legacy, the property's 23.66 acres offer exceptional potential for future development, including the opportunity to subdivide into up to four parcels. Whether envisioning a family compound, multiple luxury estates, or reimagining the existing residence, the possibilities are unparalleled. Conceptual floorplan and site plan designs by renowned architect Mark Candelaria are also available to inspire your vision.
Privately gated and surrounded by natural desert beauty, this estate combines unmatched privacy, panoramic vistas, and rare development flexibilityall just minutes from the heart of the city. Whether preserved, expanded, or completely transformed, this is a truly once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a piece of Arizona history on one of its most iconic mountain peaks.
Location
State AZ
County Maricopa
Community --
Area Maricopa
Direction From Camelback Rd and Arcadia Drive head W on Camelback. Turn North on Dromedary Rd. Follow the rd up into the mountain until the road narrows. Do not go up drive unaccompanied, gated half way up.
Rooms
Guest Accommodations 1900.0
Master Bedroom Upstairs
Den/Bedroom Plus 1
Separate Den/Office N
Interior
Interior Features Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Upstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Tub with Jets
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Carpet, Stone
Fireplaces Type Exterior Fireplace, Gas
Fireplace Yes
SPA None
Laundry Wshr/Dry HookUp Only
Exterior
Carport Spaces 3
Fence None, Wrought Iron
Pool Diving Pool
Landscape Description Irrigation Back
Utilities Available SRP
View Mountain(s)
Roof Type Foam
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description North/South Exposure, Hillside Lot, Borders Preserve/Public Land, Desert Back, Desert Front, Natural Desert Back, Grass Back, Natural Desert Front, Irrigation Back
Story 1
Builder Name Unknown
Sewer Septic in & Cnctd, Septic Tank
Water City Water
Architectural Style Contemporary
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Hopi Elementary School
Middle Schools Ingleside Middle School
High Schools Arcadia High School
School District Scottsdale Unified District
Others
HOA Fee Include No Fees
Senior Community No
Tax ID 172-49-047-D
Ownership Fee Simple
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Horse Property N
Disclosures Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
Possession Close Of Escrow
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
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