5500 N DROMEDARY Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018

$24,000,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 4,641 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,030,629 Status: Active

Current Price: $24,000,000 Last Modified: 11/21/2025

Overview

Description

Iconic Camelback Mountain Estate: A Rare, Once-in-a-Lifetime Buildable Opportunity 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

Supplements: 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 esta ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 6950226

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number: 5500
Compass: N
Street Name: DROMEDARY
St Suffix: Road
City/Town Code: Phoenix
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85018
Zip4: 1843
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 172-49-047-D
Subdivision: --
Tax Year: 2025
Assessor's Map #: 49
Legal Description (Abbrev): ARCADIA REPLAT MCR 15/49 PT BLOCK V & PT OBRIENS CAMELBACK LANDS EX P/D 10710/1134 & EX P/D 9950/643
Assessor's Parcel #: 47
Assessor Parcel Ltr: D
Tax Municipality: Phoenix
Taxes: 17144

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No

General Property Description

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles: Detached
Exterior Stories: Yes
# of Interior Levels: 2
# Bedrooms: Yes
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: Yes
Total Bathrooms: 3
Approx SQFT: 4641
Price/SqFt: 5171.3
Guest House SqFt: 1900
Horses: N
Builder Name: Unknown
Year Built: 1950
Lead Based Hazard Disclosure: Yes
Approx Lot SqFt: 1030629
Approx Lot Acres: 23.66
Flood Zone: No
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Elementary School District: Scottsdale Unified District
High School District: Scottsdale Unified District
Elementary School: Hopi Elementary School
Jr. High School: Ingleside Middle School
High School: Arcadia High School

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: Camelback Rd and Arcadia Drive
Directions: 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.

Legal Info

Township: 2N
Range: 4E
Section: 17
Lot Number: -

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

More Information

Parking Spaces

Carport Spaces: 3
Slab Parking Spaces: 6
Total Covered Spaces: 3

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Text: Yes
Email: Yes
Phone Call: Yes

Special Listing Cond

N/A: Yes

Construction

Block: Yes

Const - Finish

Painted: Yes
Stone: Yes

Roofing

Foam: Yes

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 0

Lockbox Type

None: Yes

Architecture

Contemporary: Yes

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: Yes
Separate Shwr & Tub: Yes
Double Vanity: Yes
Private Toilet Room: Yes
Tub with Jets: Yes

Master Bedroom

Upstairs: Yes

Fireplace Features

Gas Fireplace: Yes
Exterior Fireplace: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Stone: Yes

Private Pool Features

Diving Pool: Yes

Dining Area

Formal: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes

Heating

Natural Gas: Yes

View

Mountain(s): Yes

Kitchen Features

Kitchen Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Walk-in Pantry: Yes
Granite Counters: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Laundry

Washer Hookup: Yes

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: N

Fencing

Wrought Iron: Yes
None: Yes

Water Source

City Water: Yes

Spa

None: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes
Septic-In & Connected: Yes

New Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Utilities

SRP: Yes
SW Gas: Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: Yes

Property Description

Borders Preserve/Public Land: Yes
Hillside Lot: Yes
North/South Exposure: Yes

Landscaping

Desert Front: Yes
Desert Back: Yes
Natural Desert Front: Yes
Natural Desert Back: Yes
Grass Back: Yes
Irrigation Back: Yes

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: Yes
Agency Discl Req: Yes

Possession

Close of Escrow: Yes

Association Fee Incl

No Fees: Yes

Assoc Rules/Info

None: Yes

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Architecture: Contemporary View: Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; Tub with Jets Master Bedroom: Upstairs Fireplace Features: Gas Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace Flooring: Carpet; Stone Private Pool Features: Diving Pool Spa: None Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen Kitchen Features: Refrigerator; Pantry; Walk-in Pantry; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Hookup Construction: Block Const - Finish: Painted; Stone Roofing: Foam Cooling: Central Air Heating: Natural Gas Utilities: SRP; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Septic Tank; Septic-In & Connected Fencing: Wrought Iron; None Property Description: Borders Preserve/Public Land; Hillside Lot; North/South Exposure Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Natural Desert Front; Natural Desert Back; Grass Back; Irrigation Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email; Phone Call Lockbox Type: None Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req

Listing Office: RETSY

Last Updated: November - 21 - 2025