12120 E Cortez Dr.12120 E Cortez Dr.This 4,026-square-foot single-level home in Scottsdale's gated Sonoran Arroyos community sits moments from Ancala Country Club, with a private pool, boulder water feature and fire pit anchoring the desert-landscaped backyard. Five bedrooms and 3.5 baths unfold across a design-forward floor plan finished with wide-plank wood flooring, designer cabinetry and modern lighting. The kitchen is outfitted with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances and opens directly into the living and dining areas for easy entertaining.
New windows and doors bring in natural light, while custom closets and fresh interior and exterior paint round out the move-in-ready finish. A three-car garage adds everyday storage and parking. Built in 1995 on a 0.33-acre lot, the home is set within a gated enclave of custom residences off Shea Boulevard and Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard in the Scottsdale Unified School District, convenient to McDowell Mountain trails, golf and North Scottsdale dining and shopping.
A rare combination of updates, privacy and location in one of 85259's established neighborhoods.
This stretch of 85259 sits in the McDowell Mountain foothills around the guard-gated Ancala community, where a private country club, upscale Via Linda dining, and direct McDowell Sonoran Preserve trail access replace strip-mall convenience. It's a quiet, golf-and-desert-lifestyle pocket of north Scottsdale with top-rated Scottsdale Unified schools and HonorHealth's Shea campus a short drive west.
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Illustrative imageDaniel Peden is a real estate broker, investor, and developer based in Scottsdale, Arizona, and serves as the Designated Broker of FirstTeam Scottsdale. Known for his entrepreneurial leadership and strategic perspective on real estate, Daniel brings a rare combination of brokerage expertise, development experience, and investment insight to Arizona’s luxury housing market.
Daniel partnered with Janelle Flaherty to launch FirstTeam Scottsdale, establishing a brokerage built around professionalism, collaboration, and exceptional client service. Together they are focused on attracting top agents and delivering a premier real estate experience for buyers, sellers, and investors throughout Arizona’s luxury markets.
Daniel is a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served as a Captain. His military service instilled the leadership, discipline, and commitment to excellence that continue to guide his approach to business, partnerships, and client relationships.
As the founder of Daniel Mark Group, Daniel leads a luxury real estate investment and development company focused on acquiring, renovating, and developing high-end residential properties throughout Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and the greater Phoenix area. His hands-on experience in development allows him to evaluate properties not only as a broker, but also through the lens of an investor and builder—giving clients a deeper understanding of value, design potential, and long-term investment opportunities.
Daniel is also a partner in Grand Canyon Home Supply, a design and materials showroom specializing in cabinetry, countertops, flooring, and tile. This involvement in the design and construction side of the industry further enhances his ability to guide clients through renovation opportunities and value-creating improvements.
Prior to focusing on real estate, Daniel held leadership roles in corporate America and a Fortune 50 company. This background sharpened his expertise in complex negotiations, strategic planning, and relationship management—skills that now translate directly into delivering exceptional outcomes for buyers, sellers, investors, and developers.
Daniel approaches real estate with the mindset of an owner, investor, and strategist. He is passionate about improving communities through thoughtful development, building strong partnerships, and helping clients make informed, high-level real estate decisions.
At FirstTeam Scottsdale, Daniel works alongside top agents and industry professionals to deliver a high-level real estate experience for Arizona’s most discerning clients.
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