Desert Highlands is a North Scottsdale guard-gated community located on the south side of Pinnacle Peak.  Desert Highlands opened in 1983, and the community is filled with over 150 homes spread over 850 acres.  Desert Highlands places a special focus on ensuring open spaces and homes that blend into the beautiful natural Sonoran desert surroundings. 

Desert Highlands homes start  at approximately $650,000 and span to over $10 million. You will find that  these homes offer some of the most spectacular views.  Desert Highlands offer a high level of security to its residents.  There is 24-hour monitoring and electronic gate access on vehicles. The staff includes 16 trained security officers who cover  the property 24 hours, 7 days a week.