5500 N Dromedary Road Phoenix, AZ 85018
Listing Courtesy of: Arizona Regional MLS / Retsy

  5500 N Dromedary Road Phoenix, AZ 85018

Active (133 Days)
$24,000,000 (USD)
1
BED
2.5
BATH
4,641
SQFT

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 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 estates, or reimagining the existing residence, the possibilities are unparalleled. Conceptual floorplan and site plan designs by renowned architect Mark Candelaria are also available to inspire your vision.

Privately gated and surrounded by natural desert beauty, this estate combines unmatched privacy, panoramic vistas, and rare development flexibilityall just minutes from the heart of the city. Whether preserved, expanded, or completely transformed, this is a truly once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a piece of Arizona history on one of its most iconic mountain peaks.

MLS #:
6950226
Taxes
$17,144
Lot Size
23.66 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1950
Style
Contemporary
Views
Mountain(s)
County
Maricopa County

Listed By

Rebecca Hoyt, Retsy
Source
Arizona Regional MLS
Last checked Apr 4 2026 at 3:55 AM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
Interior Features
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Pantry
  • Full Bth Master Bdrm
  • Kitchen Island
  • Double Vanity
  • Separate Shwr & Tub
  • Tub With Jets
  • Upstairs
  • Granite Counters
Lot Information
  • North/South Exposure
  • Hillside Lot
  • Desert Back
  • Desert Front
  • Natural Desert Back
  • Natural Desert Front
  • Grass Back
  • Irrigation Back
  • Borders Preserve/Public Land
Property Features
  • Fireplace: Exterior Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Gas
Heating and Cooling
  • Natural Gas
  • Central Air
Pool Information
  • Diving Pool
Flooring
  • Carpet
  • Stone
Exterior Features
  • Block
  • Painted
  • Stone
  • Roof: Foam
Utility Information
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Septic In Cnctd
School Information
  • Elementary School: Hopi Elementary School
  • Middle School: Ingleside Middle School
  • High School: Arcadia High School
Stories
  • 1.00000000
Living Area
  • 4,641 sqft
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ARMLS Last Updated: 4/3/26 20:55.