Desert Wind II, Scottsdale, AZ

Desert Wind II — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

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Top Real Estate Agents in Desert Wind II, Scottsdale (2026)

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Desert Wind II Neighborhood Overview

Desert Wind II is a neighborhood in Scottsdale, Arizona, primarily within the 85254 ZIP code. The market is classified in the Luxury tier, with a median home value of $634,400. The housing stock here is characterized by an average home size of approximately 1,550 square feet, reflecting a mix of comfortable single-family residences. Homeownership is the dominant living arrangement, with a homeownership rate of 72.7% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 27.3%.

The local housing market is active, as evidenced by 1,517 total mortgage originations. The vast majority of these were conventional loans (1,461), indicating a market primarily serving buyers with strong credit. Government-backed financing plays a smaller role, with 30 FHA loans and 26 VA loans originated. For renters, the median gross rent is $1,773 per month. The area's affluence is underscored by a median household income of $114,968, which aligns with the premium housing costs.

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Desert Wind II Market Data

MetricValue
Median Home Price$634K
Median Gross Rent$2K/mo
Median Household Income$115K
Homeownership Rate72.7%
Renter-Occupied27.3%
Rental Vacancy Rate5.8%
Market TypeBalanced
Market TierLuxury
Primary ZIP Code85254
Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA)
Total Mortgage Originations1,517
VA Loan Originations26
VA Loan Share1.7%
Average VA Loan Amount$766K
Conventional Loan Originations1,461
FHA Loan Originations30

Top Real Estate Agents in Desert Wind II, Scottsdale

Merit Criteria — Agents must hold an active license verified by Arizona Department of Real Estate (AZDRE), maintain a minimum 4.5-star consumer rating with 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, have 5+ years of documented experience, and pass both AI-assisted analysis and human editorial review. Fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets qualify. No agent can pay for inclusion or ranking position.

4 agents met the full merit gate for Desert Wind II, Scottsdale, AZ, selected from over 220,000 licensed Arizona professionals.

Kelly Cook Listed

5.0 stars 309+ verified reviews License: SA562405000 Cook & Associates Real Estate Advisors 20+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (480) 227-2028

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://cookandassociatesaz.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/CookandAssociatesRE

Why selected: Selected for sustained community leadership and market excellence, nearly of expertise, and national media recognition. She further stands out by mentoring professionals as a podcast host, advancing the industry.

Community & Leadership

Podcast Host and Mentor at Real Estate Industry Professionals[6]

Director Thru 11/9/2024 at Rescue A Golden Of Arizona[6]

Notable Achievements

Chairman's Circle Gold Award

19 Years in Real Estate

Top 1% Real Estate Team Performance

3,000+ Homes Sold Career Achievement

Nearly Two Decades of Experience

Prudential Real Estate Chairman's Circle Gold

3,000+ Career Home Sales

Nearly Two Decades in Real Estate

MBA Degree

1,000+ Five-Star Reviews

Career Sales Volume

Annual Production

309 Five-Star Reviews

Top 1% Realtor Southwest US

Verified Specialties

Residential Real Estate, short sales, foreclosures, internet marketing, technology-forward real estate, Luxury Real Estate, Investment Properties, Short Sales, Foreclosures, First-Time Buyers, Team Leadership, High-volume sales, Team leadership, Luxury homes, Investment properties, New construction, Short sales, residential real estate, business development, new build homes, industry mentoring, professional education, luxury homes, investment properties, digital marketing, team leadership, business coaching, real estate systems, business mentoring, market analysis, client advisory services[4]

Cities Served

Scottsdale

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Vicki Kaplan Listed

Contact

Phone: (480) 677-1330

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.vickikaplan.com

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/VickiKaplan

Why selected: Selected for her tenure and, demonstrating expertise across a broad market. Her steady production and high average sale price of $1.48M establish her as a top-tier professional.

Community & Leadership

Mentor at Professional real estate community[6]

Participant at Arizona Best Real Estate[6]

Notable Achievements

20 Years of Real Estate Service

207 Career Transactions

5-Star Client Rating

High-Value Transaction Experience

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Investment Properties, New Construction[4]

Cities Served

Scottsdale

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Kellen Britt Listed

Contact

Phone: (480) 298-0133

Email: [email protected]

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/KellenBritt

Why selected: His expertise across diverse price points and recognition in industry publications demonstrate proven, reliable results.

Notable Achievements

21 Years of Continuous Practice

Perfect 5-Star Rating (32 Reviews)

83 Career Transactions

Average Transaction Value $286,875

Verified Specialties

Relocation, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties[4]

Cities Served

Scottsdale

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Chey Castro Listed

Contact

Phone: (602) 570-2516

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.cheycastro.com

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Chey-Castro

Why selected: Selected for his strong community involvement and faith-based approach to client relationships, combined with of expertise and a. His consistent performance includes with a three-year average sale price of nearly $2 mil..

Community & Leadership

Supporter at Faith-based community service[6]

Community advocate at Client relationship building[6]

Notable Achievements

18-Year Career Achievement

Luxury Market Specialist

Perfect Client Rating

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Luxury Homes[4]

Cities Served

Scottsdale

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

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