27777 N 95TH Street 1, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 (MLS# 6919857)

27777 N 95TH Street 1, Scottsdale, AZ 85262

$2,250,000

One of Scottsdale's most unique and historic parcels, part of the K.T. Palmer Ranch. He co-founded Carefree and picked this property back in the 1930s.

This historic parcel even features a waterfall and borders Estancia's golf course lake. Pinnacle Peak is visible from all parts of this picturesque parcel. Pinnacle Peak rises above some of the most expensive and fancy homes in all of Scottsdale. There are remarkable trails open to the public as well.

Last available lot with no HOA, backing up to the lake and 4th hole at the Estancia Golf Course. A potential home will have wonderful views of Pinnacle Peak, the golf course, even city lights, in the higher and clearer air above Phoenix!

Sunset vistas very evening from this extraordinary dream site.

Carefree co-founder KT Palmer found this parcel in 1933, raised his family and wrote a book about it. Bordering Estancia, with cliffs, seasonal waterfalls, and this large area on the Northeast has plenty of room for a home or horse facilities.

Can you imagine this cliff even has waterfalls coming off it when it rains! This is a favorite area called "the grotto" and is near the entrance of the property.

A property that comes with a seasonal 15 ft. waterfall, and a dramatic variety of landscapes. When it rains, your property sprouts its own waterfall over the granite monolith and into a verdant pool of water.

The big view. From everywhere on the property, the majestic rocks of Pinnacle Peak, a view that attracted K.T. Palmer to the property in the early 1930s. One of Scottsdale's most popular parks is on the peak.

"The most beautiful desert in the world" is how National Geographic describes the Upper Sonoran desert. Stunning natural scenes everywhere you look. Here's late afternoon sun casting long saguaro shadows in your own private park.

The Rock, centerpiece of this amazing getaway, but no ordinary boulder. KT Palmer wrote that he could stand on this boulder and count 500 saguaros without even turning. The closest neighbor was 5 miles away. Take some chairs up on the rock and you may find this perch is your favorite place for sunset and city light views!

Near the optimal building area on this unique property. Look closely at the large boulder. Originally, a protected area as boulder easement 3, but now slated to be released by the City of Scottsdale to allow building a dream home in the area, and bordering the stunning Estancia lake on the # 4 hole.

Astonishing location that borders Estancia golf course lake and hole number 4. Imagine a home buiilt with view of city lights, Pinnacle Peak and the gorgeous golf course!

Trapped rainwater in basins was even used as a bathtub by settler KT Palmer. The water runs down in cracks and grows remarkable mosses and lichens. See the next photo!

If Ansel Adams had seen this Scottsdale property for sale, even he would be intrigued! The KT Palmer ranch property, one of the area's most historic parcels. Put some color into your life. This land is ready for a famous home! Major architects have walked the site and are ready to design your dream home, reached through a dramatic road through the rocks. This image edited for lighting.

The property looks much like it did in 1933, when acquired by KT Palmer, who fell in love with the dramatic territory and wrote a book about it, and even raised his family for 27 years! And he would never imagine, it would back up to Estancia's gorgeous golf course lake on hole 4!

Forces of nature were at work to create this picturesque and striking fifteen foot high rock wall on the West side of the property.

This lot is a microcosm for what we love about the West.. .views, secret canyons, hiking trails next to a verdant lake! Large area gives you and your architect lots of creativity in the design of the home and the estate. You could even wind a picturesque drive through the rocks to the home. Its a Legacy property that will impress.

Sunset splashes colors on the ancient granite boulders, weathered thru millions of years. And when it rains, this is a waterfall! The driveway would be on the left of this granite feature, traveling toward the Estancia golf course and a spectacular building area on the NorthEast.

How many land parcels have a book written about them? K.T. Palmer's story in over 350 pages, has the story of the property, its history an many anecdotes over his 27 years there, raising a family.

On the side of the massive granite monolith, the grotto area picks up water seeping through cracks, and grows an astonishing display of lichen and thick moss.

Nurtured by water trapped in cracks above, thick moss and lichen grow on the North side of the rocks, defying Mother Nature's heat, even in the summer!

grotto as it rains on the moss on gthe c

The easiest way to access a building area would be to follow anatural trail along the North property line and cut into the homesite area on the NE part of the parcel. There are no large rocks to contend with or protected desert plants in that area. Since horses are ok, what a great setup for a small picturesque ranch as well.

A natural rock basin filled with water sits on the cliff of the property. Paths thru the rocks are amazing and exciting to explore,

Hiking trails that could be established among the ancient rocks would rival that of any recreation area!

KT Palmer and his family would haul water up to a rock depression and use it for a bathrub. Recent rains filled this one. Note the lichen and weathered colors on the granite rocks

Like owning your own park, there could be a myriad of trails through the boulder groupings.

Yes, its dry in our Arizona sun, but check out some of the other photos to see when its running. What a multi-faceted property! A true grotto, with water falling into pools with a 15 ft. drop, and thick moss growing on the rocks.

A registered and capped well on the property. Reports say water was found at 60 feet

One of Scottsdale's most unique land parcels with dramatic boulders, suggested building area on the NE part, and bordering the lake and4th hole of the Estancia Golf Course!

Large weathered granite rocks are throughout the property and provide dramatic highlights throughout.

In his book 'For Land's Sake", KT Palmer said he had never seen such large and mature cactus as on his ranch property. When purchased in 1933, the closest neighbor was 5 miles away and Palmer had to build a road to access the property!

National Geographic described this upper Sonoran desert as the "most beauful desert in the world. In the Palmer book, he described standing on the rock and counting 500 saguaros without even having to turn!

After rains, you'll find water collecting in basins on the rock. A tough hedgehog cactus was even able to root and grow in the residual soil that gathered there. The Palmer family use to carry water to some ofthe smaller basins and use it as a bathtub.

Hand-made walls are found on the property where KT channeled some of the water runoff.

Mother nature did an admirable job in crafting this dramatic land.

Cliff ledges were the favorite place for K.T. Palmer, who had a picnic table near this site where he prepared food and enjoyed the view.

One of the early kitchens used by the owner on a picturesque boulder ledge.

Site of the hogan and a nice building area! Palmer hired a Chinle Navajo to construct an authentic hogan, when they used for years. It was showing its age and was later removed for safety. Horses are ok for the property and perhaps this would make a super place for a small stables.

Rare photo of the hogan on the property. As was traditional, the door faced east and the roof was open so you could have fires inside. It later was used just for storage and then fell into disrepair. The Navajos wouldn't sleep in it as they siad it had not "been property blessed."

Level and cleared area would make a perfect location for a secretive and very private casita, artist's studio or retreat structure.

Looking from near the border with Estancia, toward the West, showing the open areas on the Northeast part of the parcel that could be optimum homesite locations.

Always a favorite place for picnics and relaxing, beneath the cliffs of the granite overhang. This giant wall is near what would be the entance to the property.

In his book "For Land's Sake", owner K.T. Palmer said he could stand on this cliff and count 400 saguaros without even turning around! That was back in the 1930s, but you will still be impressed by the stature, health and size of the giant saguaros on the property.

From the lake and fourth hole of Estancia Golf Course, you can see the property looking West, and always spot the imposing granite monolith rising out of the Earth.

K.T. Palmer had constructed walls on various parts of the property to channel water. You'll see part of the free-standing garage in the background. There's enormous plant growth over the wall, and some suspect there may be a Spring on the property near there.

Water pockets like this fill with rainwater and provide drinks for the wildlife in the area.

Rain flows off the large granite surface and tumbles 15 feet over the cliff. Running water has left stained dark stains on the granite, over eons.

There are several large and flat cleared areas on the Southwest part of the property, near where the hogan was constructed. it was as a popular gathering area for Palmer and all his guests who would come out and visit them on Sundays, to enjoy the trip and unspoiled desert. Horses are ok and this could perhaps be a place for a stable or barn?

Sunset on the saguaros. There can be no better landscaping than this, provided by Mother Nature. This showcase would be near the entrance.

Solidly-built structure used by Palmer. it could serve as an artists studio or a variety of uses. Or could be removed.

Fairly level area nearthe NorthEast portion of the property, perhaps suited for a home with dynamic views of Pinnaacle Peak. And its near the capped well head.

Here's that level area again, level with the large boulder rocks, and closer to the Estancia golf cours.

Amazing granite landform in a photo taken midday, to capture the natural color of the rock.

A closer look, taken above the lake, of the 4th hole of the Estancia Golf Course with Pinnacle Peak in the background.

Estancia has long been the top address in Scottsdale in this area,, And owning the Palmer ranch makes you a neighbor!

water trickles to the edge of the waterf

patinas on the rock with lichen and thic

Large single boulder you see is easement 2, which will be released by the city of Scottsdale, expanding the possible building envelope. It would also allow a trail from the main house to go down to the hogan site, if that is built on.

Here's a closeup of boulder easement number3, soon to be released. Nice level area in front of it that could be incorporated into a feature of the property.

Stunning area ringed by awesome rocks near the possible building areas.

Historical "shoe rock" on the property. The rock has a number of small depressions that the Palmer's used to bath in when they filled with water, and he wrote about it in his book!

The Northeast portion of the property has a multitude of potetial building areas, from KT Palmers shop North. The well is located right in that area. Note Estancia's golf course lake on the right.

Property Type: Land Lot Size (sq. ft.): 222,071 Status: Active

Current Price: $2,250,000 List Date: 9/15/2025 Last Modified: 5/01/2026

Overview

Description

We are looking for a buyer who will become the proper steward of this priceless land. and treat it respectully. It's the last 5+ acre lot bordering the Estancia Club's 4th hole and lake. with seasonal waterfall and unparallelled vistas of Pinnacle Peak. Secluded historic parcel with an expanded homesite in the boulders with no HOA and capped well. A private sanctuary ready for a landmark residence. We can put you in touch with world-renonwed architects and builders who understand the potential this homesite has. This was the ''Diamond'' in KT Palmer's ranch, the co-founder of Carefree, Close to the famous Scottsdale nightlife, shopping and activities. Golf memberships in Arizona's top-rated Estancia Club are available. Be sure to watch the video tour. Check supplement. for more info

Listing Details MLS# 6919857

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number: 27777
Compass: N
Street Name: 95TH
St Suffix: Street
City/Town Code: Scottsdale
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85262
Zip4: 4100
Country: US
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 216-85-055-A
Subdivision: A legacy property bordering Estancia's golf course lake with spectacular homesite and a waterfall
Tax Year: 2024
Lot #: Yes
Assessor's Map #: 85
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 1 WHARTON PROPERTY DIVISION MCR 064721
Assessor's Parcel #: 55
Assessor Parcel Ltr: A
Add'l Parcels: No
Tax Municipality: Scottsdale
Census Tract: 216829
Taxes: 4489
Tax District: Scotts

Contract Information

For Sale or Lease?: Sale
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

General Property Description

Apx Total Acres: 5.1
Apx Total Acres G/N: G
Price Per Acre: 441176.47
Apx SqFt: 222071
Price Per SqFt: 10.13
Apx SqFt G/N: G
Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
Horses: Y
Zoning: R1-190 ESL FO
Flood Zone: No
Elementary School District: Cave Creek Unified District
High School District: Cave Creek Unified District
Elementary School: Desert Sun Academy
High School: Cactus Shadows High School

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: Dynamite and 95th St.
Directions: head South on 95th St. Property is on the left at the sharp turn.

Legal Info

Township: 5N
Range: 5E
Section: 32
Lot Number: Yes

Distance To Street

Distance To Street Comments: street access

More Information

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings

Contact Info

List Agent Home Phn: 480-488-9508

Special Listing Cond

N/A: Yes

Pmt & Rate Info

Equity: 2250000
Total Owed: 0

Assoc/Prop Info

HOA Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
Assessed Balance: 0
HOA 2 Y/N: N

Lockbox Type

None: Yes

Existing Land Use

Residential Lot: Yes
Ranch: Yes

Zoned Presently

Single Family: Yes

Potential Use

Single Family: Yes
Ranch: Yes

Parcel Size

5.00 - 9.99 Acres: Yes

Development Status

Subdivision Plat Apv: Yes

View

City Lights: Yes
Mountain(s): Yes

Vegetation

Natural Vegetation: Yes
High Desert: Yes

Road Surface Type

Gravel: Yes
Dirt: Yes
Treated: Yes

Traffic Count

Not Available: Yes

Water Source

Domestic Well: Yes

Sewer

No Sewer/Septic: Yes

Electric

APS: Yes

Topography

Gentle Sloping: Yes
Existing Wash(s): Yes

Gas

Other (See Rmks): Yes

Existing Structures

Garage(s): Yes

Distance to Cable

On Property: Yes

New Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Distance to Phone

On Property: Yes

Distance to Water

On Property: Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: Yes

Distance to Electric

On Property: Yes

Existing 1st Loan Type

Fixed: Yes

Distance to Gas

Call Listing Office: Yes

Existing 1st Loan Terms

Not Applicable: Yes

Distance to Sewer

None: Yes

Existing 2nd Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: Yes

Existing 2nd Loan Type

Not Applicable: Yes

Existing 2nd Loan Terms

Not Applicable: Yes

Existing 3rd Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: Yes

Existing 3rd Loan Type

Not Applicable: Yes

Reports/Disclosures

Seller Prop Disc Stm: Yes
Well Disclosure: Yes

Existing 3rd Loan Terms

Not Applicable: Yes

Environmental

None: Yes

Existing Other Loan

Not Applicable: Yes

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Existing Land Use: Residential Lot; Ranch Zoned Presently: Single Family Potential Use: Single Family; Ranch Parcel Size: 5.00 - 9.99 Acres Development Status: Subdivision Plat Apv View: City Lights; Mountain(s) Vegetation: Natural Vegetation; High Desert Road Surface Type: Gravel; Dirt; Treated Traffic Count: Not Available Topography: Gentle Sloping; Existing Wash(s) Existing Structures: Garage(s) Water Source: Domestic Well Sewer: No Sewer/Septic Electric: APS Gas: Other (See Rmks) Distance to Cable: On Property Distance to Phone: On Property Distance to Water: On Property Distance to Electric: On Property Distance to Gas: Call Listing Office Distance to Sewer: None Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear Existing 1st Loan Type: Fixed Existing 1st Loan Terms: Not Applicable Existing 2nd Loan: Treat as Free&Clear Existing 2nd Loan Type: Not Applicable Existing 2nd Loan Terms: Not Applicable Existing 3rd Loan: Treat as Free&Clear Existing 3rd Loan Type: Not Applicable Existing 3rd Loan Terms: Not Applicable Existing Other Loan: Not Applicable New Financing: Cash; Conventional Environmental: None Lockbox Type: None

Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: May - 01 - 2026

27777 N 95TH Street 1, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 (MLS# 6919857)