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Lush Sonoran Desert Lifestyle - Setting the standard by which all other private golf communities are measured, Desert Highlands consists of 560 homesites spread out amongst 850 acres of lush Sonoran desert. Currently, over 475 custom homes have been completed in Desert Highlands, and another 25 homes are under construction. Homes range in price from the mid $900,000's to over $4,000,000. Homesites start from the mid $500,000's.

• Price range from $1 to 10 million
• Median Listed Price:  $1.95 million
• 850 acre residential golf community

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Golf Course Information

Par 72, 7,099 Yards

Per Jack Nicklaus - "This is a golf course that is unique among any of the courses I've been involved with.  Desert Highlands begins with probably a greater and denser variety of desert foliage than I've ever seen.  Added to this are the rocks of Pinnacle Peak and the views which are outstanding during the day and breathtaking at night. 

The course is built with a concept of harmonizing the course and the desert vegetation in a design format not used to this extreme before.  The course will produce all the golf that a good golfer will want to find. The fairways are wide enough so that the intelligent average golfer can play it well. The average golfer must become a more intelligent player to challenge the course successfully.  And the course is one that woman will find manageable and pleasant.  We have been totally sensitive to our responsibility and obligation to protect this magnificent site."

One of the most unique features of the golf facility is the 18 hole putting course.  This immaculately cared for feature is perfect for keeping your putting game in shape, or settling the last hole tie from your round on the championship course.

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Clubhouse and Amenities

Wrapped in Comfort and Ease! - The much awarded Desert Highlands clubhouse is widely known as one of the most beautiful clubhouses in the world.  Wrapped around imposing granite outcroppings, the clubhouse appears to be born of the mountains surrounding it.  Designed by William Zmistowski, the clubhouse features a myriad of naturally elegant textures that wrap you in comfort and ease.

The Jack Nicklaus golf course and uniquely designed clubhouse received international note.  The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's) became the model for all other exclusive, gated communities in the Southwest.  The variety of tennis court surfaces drew admiration for providing residents a richer range of recreational options, not golf alone.  And, the fulfillment of the original developer vision has become the ideal that developers and residents of other communities recognize as the ultimate achievement.

• Membership Fee - $75,000
• Monthly Membership Dues - $675
• Membership includes golf, tennis, clubhouse usage, guard services, and common area and road maintenance.

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A Gorgeous Setting - With convenient access to the Loop 101 Freeway (4 miles), residents are easily able to reach all the wonderful amenities and venues throughout the City.  Shopping, supermarkets and other needed services are all close by. There are major shopping centers with several additional planned for the coming years within a six mile radius.   A host of wonderful restaurants are nearby and yet the community offers the serenity of the Sonoran Desert for relaxing evenings at home.

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