6419 E Cactus Rd
Scottsdale, AZ · Long-term & short-term rental options
A well-kept home with rustic character and generous grounds
3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms · Additional living room · No pool. I have viewed the property and confirm its good condition. The rustic design offers a distinctive alternative to the more updated interiors of some competing rentals.
Higher-price comparisons near one acre
These show the broader parcel-size market. Their additional amenities and full advertised grounds must be considered before applying their prices to the subject’s 25,000-square-foot rental area.
| Click to view listing | Home / lot | Monthly asking evidence | Key difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7815 E Thunderbird Rd ↗ | 4 / 3 · 2,400 sq ft Advertised 1 acre |
$4,800 Annual furnished offering; updated Sept. 19, 2026 |
Pool, extra bedroom/bath and horse-property features. Useful ranch-style comparison. |
| 6420 E Gary Rd ↗ | 4 / 2.5 · 2,918 sq ft 0.80 acre |
$5,500 Historical ask; removed April 2025 |
Pool, gourmet kitchen, office/bonus room. Listing prose rounds the lot to one acre. |
| 12602 N Scottsdale Rd ↗ | 5 / 2 · about 3,000 sq ft 1 acre |
$5,295–$6,600 July–August 2026 asks; removed in August |
Pool, more updated finishes and more bedrooms. Also asked $4,295 in June; final lease rent unverified. |
| 12210 N 67th St ↗ | 4 / 3 · 3,015 sq ft Advertised 1.1 acres |
$6,975 Displayed unit #23 offering; 1–2 year terms advertised |
2026 updates, pool, sport court and extensive garage capacity. Confirm whole-home access; portal labels/prices vary. |
Closest matches to the actual rental offering
| Click to view listing | Home / lot | Rent evidence | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12228 N 64th St ↗ | 3 / 2 · advertised 2,495 sq ft About 23,958 sq ft lot |
$3,495–$3,695 asks Removed May 2026; feeds differ |
Nearby, similar bedrooms and lot; pool and more updated kitchen. Interior area records vary. |
| 4929 E Sunnyside Dr ↗ | 4 / 2.5 · advertised 2,826 sq ft 24,739 sq ft lot |
$3,650 reported closed April 6, 2026 |
Nearly identical lot; pool, extra bedroom and service inclusions. Stronger evidence than an asking price. |
| 13039 N 70th St ↗ | 4 / 2 · 2,214 sq ft 24,316 sq ft lot |
$3,000 reported closed Jan. 2026; later $3,300 ask |
No private pool; updated baths. Close lot match; closed/relisted sequence lowers confidence. |
| 5735 E Acoma Dr ↗ | 3 / 2* · 2,323 sq ft 9,893 sq ft lot |
$3,599 asking Annual furnished; Sept. 2026 |
No pool. Furnishing cross-check only; much smaller yard. *Description says 2.5 baths; $25.99 recurring fee extra. |
How the adjustments support the range
Lot: roughly half-acre comps need little adjustment. Against Acoma’s smaller lot, allow an estimated +$150–$300/month. Full-acre comps offer more land than the tenant receives here; avoid pricing the excluded horse section.
Pool and updates: allow approximately −$200–$350/month against pool homes and −$100–$250 where a competitor has demonstrably more updated finishes. The subject is in good condition; these are amenity/style comparisons, not repair deductions. Bedroom, layout, service and road-setting differences also matter.
Example: the $3,595 midpoint for 64th Street, less $250 for its pool, $150 for more updated finishes and $100 for setting, indicates about $3,095. Thunderbird’s $4,800 annual ask, less $150–$300 for grounds, $200–$350 for pool and $200–$400 for its extra bedroom/bath, indicates $3,750–$4,250 before concessions or other differences.
Conclusion: the closer lot matches and reported closed evidence carry more weight than the higher full-acre asks. Start at $3,495, budgeting around $3,200. The $3,750–$4,000 stretch test suits an owner willing to trade speed for price. Review qualified inquiries and applications after 14 days. All adjustment amounts are judgment estimates, not statistically measured premiums.
Short-term & seasonal rentals
The grounds, rustic character and additional living room can distinguish the guest experience. Pool-equipped homes often offer a different amenity package; the following are planning ranges rather than verified booking results.
| Season | Nightly base rate | 30+ night furnished monthly test |
|---|---|---|
| Summer · June–September | $125–$175 | $2,700–$3,300 |
| Shoulder · April–May, October–November | $175–$240 | $3,400–$4,400 |
| Peak · January–March / selected holidays | $250–$350 | $4,500–$5,800 |
Clickable benchmarks: Melrose Village ↗ is a smaller no-pool 3-bedroom home advertising $175 summer, $200–$225 fall and $325 on selected premium dates. Thunderbird ↗ advertises $2,800/week or $8,000/month for vacation terms, with a pool and extra bedroom. Vrbo 961018 ↗ offers 3 bedrooms on an advertised half-acre with pool/spa; no verified USD rate, so it is a physical comparison only.
Strategy: favor an annual lease for predictable proceeds. Seasonal rentals offer flexibility, but utilities, management, turnover and vacancy can absorb much of the higher gross rent. Validate actual bookings before choosing STR.
Rates are analyst launch estimates, not achieved rents. Nightly figures exclude cleaning, taxes and guest fees. Monthly figures assume ordinary utilities with an electricity cap. Verify date-specific USD quotes; the Vrbo link may display another currency.