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5500 N DROMEDARY Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018

-- · Maricopa County

Key Facts

1Beds
3Baths
4,641Sq Ft
1950Year Built
23.66Lot (acres)
1Stories

Listing Courtesy: Compass - 4807761555

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 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.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

Contemporary

Year Built

1950

Stories

1

Living Area

4,641 sq ft

Lot Size

23.66 acres

Parking Spaces

6

Listing #

7028875

Property Features

Interior

Granite CountersDouble VanityEat-in KitchenKitchen IslandPantry

Appliances

Refrigerator

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Natural Gas

Flooring

CarpetStone

Fireplace

GasOutside

Fencing

NoneWrought Iron

Lot Features

Desert BackDesert Front

Construction

StoneBlock

Roof

Foam

Sewer

Septic Tank

Water Source

Public

Schools

Elementary:
Hopi Elementary School
Middle:
Ingleside Middle School
High:
Arcadia High School

Financial Details

HOA

None

Annual Taxes

$17,144

Tax year 2025

Parcel Number

172-49-047-D

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.

Affordability Calculator

$4,800,000

Estimated monthly payment

$127,738/mo

Principal $19,200,000 · Est. interest $26,785,708 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Phoenix, AZ

$473,740
Median Listing Price
66
Median Days on Market
1,613
Median Sq Ft
$280
Median Price / Sq Ft
4,098
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 4966% above the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 1747% above the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Phoenix, AZ.

Location

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Nearby Schools

  • Hopi Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.0 mi away

  • Arcadia Neighborhood Learning Ctr

    School · 1.5 mi away

  • Echo Canyon School

    Elementary · 1.5 mi away

  • Arcadia High School

    Secondary · 1.5 mi away

  • Ingleside Middle School

    Secondary · 1.6 mi away

  • Phoenix Country Day School

    Secondary · 1.7 mi away

  • Montessori Academy

    Elementary · 1.7 mi away

  • Camelback Christian School

    School · 1.7 mi away

  • Tavan Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.8 mi away

  • Desert View Learning Center

    School · 1.9 mi away

  • Christ Church School

    Elementary · 1.9 mi away

  • Christ Lutheran School

    School · 2.0 mi away

  • St Theresa Parish

    School · 2.2 mi away

  • Kiva Elementary School

    Elementary · 2.3 mi away

  • Presbyterian Church

    School · 2.3 mi away

  • Biltmore Preparatory Academy

    School · 2.3 mi away

  • Ville de Marie Academy

    School · 2.4 mi away

  • Hossana Learning Center

    School · 2.4 mi away

  • Judson School

    School · 2.5 mi away

  • Ombudsman Charter East II

    Secondary · 2.6 mi away

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Last Updated: 2026-05-15

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