5500 N Dromedary Rd

—
Baths
4,641 Sq. Ft.
$5,171 / Sq. Ft.
4,641
Sq. Ft.
$5,171
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The famous MERRY CHRISTMAS house can now be yours! Perched high above the city atop the south slope of Camelback Mountain, the 23.66-acre property has the most exquisite sweeping views of the entire Valley below. This is one of the last remaining buildable lots on the mountain with unlimited possibilities; subdivide into as many as 4 separate parcels, build a family compound, or leave the current property; all are special opportunities. The existing 4,661square-foot residence, originally built in...The famous MERRY CHRISTMAS house can now be yours! Perched high above the city atop the south slope of Camelback Mountain, the 23.66-acre property has the most exquisite sweeping views of the entire Valley below. This is one of the last remaining buildable lots on the mountain with unlimited possibilities; subdivide into as many as 4 separate parcels, build a family compound, or leave the current property; all are special opportunities. The existing 4,661square-foot residence, originally built in the 1950s, and influenced by world renown Frank Lloyd Wright has an impressive midcentury modern vibe. Privately gated and surrounded by the beauty of the desert, this estate property combines ultimate privacy, panoramic vistas, and building flexibility. Whether preserved, expanded, or completely The famous MERRY CHRISTMAS house can now be yours! Perched high above the city atop the south slope of Camelback Mountain, the 23.66-acre property has the most exquisite sweeping views of the entire Valley below. This is one of the last remaining buildable lots on the mountain with unlimited possibilities; subdivide into as many as 4 separate parcels, build a family compound, or leave the current property; all are special opportunities. The existing 4,661square-foot residence, originally built in the 1950s, and influenced by world renown Frank Lloyd Wright has an impressive midcentury modern vibe. Privately gated and surrounded by the beauty of the desert, this estate property combines ultimate privacy, panoramic vistas, and building flexibility. Whether preserved, expanded, or completely transformed, this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a piece of Arizona history sitting on one of its most iconic mountain peaks. You will literally be king of the mountain!

Conceptual floorplan and site plan designs by architect Mark Candelaria are available for inspiration.

Listing Agents

  1. Robert Joffe

    Robert Joffe

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (602)-989-8300

  2. Jonah Joffe

    Jonah Joffe

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (602)-626-0775

Property Details for 5500 North Dromedary Road

Architectural Style
Contemporary
Subdivision Name
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View
Mountain(s)
View YN
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 05/15/2026 03:32 PM

Property Details for 5500 North Dromedary Road

StatusComing Soon
MLS #7028875
Days on Market-
Taxes$17,144 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1950
Lot Size23.66 AC / 1,030,630 SF
CountyMaricopa County
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Building Information for 5500 North Dromedary Road

Stories1Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size23.66 AC / 1,030,630 SF

Payment Calculator

$121,023 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$119,595

Property Taxes

$1,429

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5500 North Dromedary Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Unparsed Address: 5500 N DROMEDARY Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018
  • City: Phoenix
  • Coordinates: -111.968937, 33.512388
  • Country: US
  • County Or Parish: Maricopa
  • 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.
  • Latitude: 33.512388
  • Longitude: -111.968937
  • Postal City: Phoenix
  • Postal Code: 85018
  • Postal Code Plus4: 1843
  • State Or Province: AZ
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Year Built: 1,950
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees
  • Association YN: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $17,144.00
  • Tax Book Number: 172.00
  • Tax Legal Description: ARCADIA REPLAT MCR 15/49 PT BLOCK V & PT OBRIENS CAMELBACK LANDS EX P/D 10710/1134 & EX P/D 9950/643
  • Tax Lot: -
  • Tax Map Number: 49.00
  • Tax Parcel Letter: D
  • Tax Year: 2,025
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 3
  • Carport YN: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 3
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 6
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
School Information
  • Elementary School: Hopi Elementary School
  • Elementary School District: Scottsdale Unified District
  • High School: Arcadia High School
  • High School District: Scottsdale Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ingleside Middle School
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 4,641
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 4641.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: North/South Exposure, Hillside Lot, Borders Preserve/Public Land, Desert Back, Desert Front, Natural Desert Back, Grass Back, Natural Desert Front, Irrigation Back
  • Lot Size Acres: 23.66
  • Lot Size Area: 1030630.0
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1030630.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Property and Assessments
  • Propertysp Descriptionco Hillsidesp Lot: Yes
  • Propertysp Descriptionco North Southsp Exposure: Yes
  • Builder Name: Unknown
  • Building Area Source: Assessor
  • Documents Change Timestamp: 05-15-2026 06:51:55 PM
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Parcel Number: 17249047D
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Public Survey Range: 4E
  • Public Survey Section: 17
  • Public Survey Township: 2N
Utilities
  • Electric On Property YN: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic in & Cnctd, Septic Tank
  • Water Source: City Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Painted, Stone, Block
  • Fencing: None, Wrought Iron
  • Horse YN: No
  • Pool Features: Diving Pool
  • Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Roof: Foam
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Possible: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Exterior Fireplace, Gas
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Walk-in Pantry, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Upstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Tub with Jets
  • Laundry Features: Wshr/Dry HookUp Only
  • Spa Features: None
  • Number of Interior Levels: 2.0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Mastersp Bedroomco Upstairs: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease YN: No

Property History for 5500 North Dromedary Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 30, 2026

Withdrawn

ARMLS #6950226

$24,000,000—
Nov 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

ARMLS #6950226

$24,000,000—
Sep 8, 2025

Withdrawn

ARMLS #6781148

$30,000,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/30/2026

Withdrawn

ARMLS #6950226

$24,000,000
11/21/2025

Listed (Active)

ARMLS #6950226

$24,000,000
09/08/2025

Withdrawn

ARMLS #6781148

$30,000,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5500 North Dromedary Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$17,144 ($1,429 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt4,641 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,641 SqFtStories1Lot Size756,202 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950ZoningRE-35CountyMARICOPAAPN172-49-047D

Schools near 5500 North Dromedary Road

This home is within Scottsdale Unified District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Hopi Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Ingleside Middle School
Public6 to 8

Arcadia High School
Public9 to 12

Echo Canyon K-8
PublicPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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5500 North Dromedary Road is a single family home Coming Soon in Phoenix, AZ 85251. This property is currently priced at $24,000,000. This listing's school district is Scottsdale Unified District. Nearby schools include Hopi Elementary School, Ingleside Middle School and Arcadia High School. 5500 North Dromedary Road is a 1-bed, 0-bath, 4,641 sqft single family home built in 1950.

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