Off-Market Teardown Lots for Luxury Homebuilders
Private land and teardown opportunities in Paradise Valley, Arcadia, and the Cactus Corridor, sourced directly from owners.
Sourcing Land Where Inventory Is Scarce
In Paradise Valley and Arcadia, good custom-home sites rarely reach the open market in a form a builder can act on quickly. Many of the best lots sit under older homes owned for decades, and many of those owners would rather sell quietly than list. Lux Homes & Land works directly with those owners. We acquire luxury homes, teardowns, and land off-market, and we work with builders who want access to that pipeline.
Ready to talk? Call (480) 420-0231 or use the private form below.
Where We Focus
- Paradise Valley (85253): one-acre R-43 and larger R-175 parcels, flatland and hillside.
- Arcadia, Phoenix: mature R1-10 and R1-18 lots in Camelback East.
- Cactus Corridor (85254): large-lot, equestrian-era and ranch properties along Cactus Road in Scottsdale.
Entitlement Details We Flag Up Front
Every opportunity is different, and builders do their own due diligence. When we share a deal, we point out the rules that most often change a site's value, based on the Town and City ordinances:
- Paradise Valley R-43: 43,560 sq ft minimum, 165 ft width, 40 ft front/rear setbacks, 20 ft sides for one-story homes up to 24 ft (40 ft for two-story or taller), 25% maximum floor area ratio.
- Paradise Valley height and open-space plane: 24 ft max on lots under 3 acres, 26 ft on 3 to under 4 acres, 30 ft on 4+ acres, measured from lowest natural grade, plus the open-space criteria plane rising from 16 ft above the 20 ft setback line.
- Paradise Valley R-175: setbacks differ depending on whether a primary building existed before June 13, 1991 (40 ft front/rear vs. 100 ft per the Town's table). Demolition timing matters on these parcels.
- Paradise Valley hillside: Article XXII hillside review covers grading, disturbance, height, lighting, and materials.
- Phoenix R1-10 / R1-18: coverage limits of 50%/30% (plus 10% for ADU or attached shade), 2 stories and 30 ft.
Ready to talk? Call (480) 420-0231 or use the private form below.
Who the Deal List Is For
The list is built for builders and developers who are actively acquiring and can move with confidence when the right lot appears. That typically includes:
- Custom and semi-custom luxury homebuilders working in Paradise Valley, Arcadia, and the Cactus Corridor
- Spec builders looking for teardown sites with clear redevelopment potential
- Small development teams evaluating lot splits or assemblages where zoning allows
- Architect-builder teams sourcing land on behalf of a client
Tell us what you build, the lot sizes and price range you work in, and how quickly you can close. We use that buy box to decide which opportunities to send you, so you only hear about deals that fit.
We keep owner information confidential until there is mutual interest. Opportunities may be offered as an assignment, a direct purchase from us, or another structure depending on the property, and every builder should complete their own due diligence on zoning, title, utilities, and site conditions.
How the Deal List Works
- Tell us your buy box. Target areas, lot size, price range, and timing.
- We source off-market. Opportunities come from direct relationships with owners, not the MLS.
- Private release. When a property fits, we share it with builders on the list before it goes anywhere else.
- Move quickly. Serious, ready builders get the best access.
Use the form below: put your company in "Company / Target Areas," choose "Builder Deal List," and describe your buy box in the notes. Or call (480) 420-0231.
Have a Lot to Sell?
If you are an owner rather than a builder, start on our home page or the page for your area. Our Submarkets & Land Values page outlines the areas we work in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these listings on the MLS?
No. Deal-list opportunities are sourced directly from owners and shared privately.
What areas do you cover?
Paradise Valley (85253), Arcadia in Phoenix, and the Cactus Corridor (85254). Our target areas are flexible, so tell us where you build.
Is there a fee to join the deal list?
No. Tell us what you build and where, and we will contact you when a fit comes up.
Do you verify zoning?
We flag the key zoning and entitlement items we see, but every builder should complete their own due diligence with the Town or City.
What information should I send to join?
Your company name, the areas you build in, the lot sizes and price range you target, your typical product (custom, spec, or both), and how quickly you can close. Use the form or call (480) 420-0231.
Do you also buy lots yourselves?
Yes. We acquire luxury homes, teardowns, and land directly from owners using our own capital, and we share select opportunities with builders on the list.
Join the Private Builder Deal List
Tell us your buy box. Opportunities are shared privately with builders on the list.
Explore
Sources
- Town of Paradise Valley Zoning Ordinance, Article X (Height & Area Regulations), Table 1001-A1/A2, via Municode
- Town of Paradise Valley, Standard Residential (Flatland) Zoning Requirements
- Town of Paradise Valley Zoning Ordinance, Article IV (R-175 District), via Municode
- Town of Paradise Valley Zoning Ordinance index (incl. Article XXII, Hillside Development Regulations)
- Phoenix Zoning Ordinance §611, R1-10 District
- Phoenix Zoning Ordinance §610, R1-18 District
- City of Phoenix, Camelback East Village
- City of Scottsdale, Cactus Corridor Area Plan (adopted May 1992)
Zoning summaries are general information from the cited ordinances and may change. Confirm requirements for any specific parcel with the Town or City.