$2,600,000
SOLD APR 6, 2021

10196 E Whispering Wind Dr Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Pinnacle Peak Neighborhood
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
6,155 Sq Ft
2.42 Acres

Recently Sold

$422 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

346 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Gated Parking
  • 2.42 Acre Lot
  • Sonoran Trails Middle School Rated A-
  • Gated Community
  • Mountain View

About This Home

As of April 2021

Understated elegance is the cornerstone of this sanctuary that is located within the gated boutique community of Ladera Vista. This completely remodeled home down to the studs, has timeless appeal and is nestled upon 2.4 acres for privacy and offers dramatic city light & mountain views. The chef's kitchen has state of the art appliances, custom cabinetry, center island, and flows effortlessly into the great room with easy access for indoor & outdoor entertaining. The great room is anchored by a dramatic fireplace, features soaring ceilings with hand hewn beams, & view windows for enjoying sultry sunsets. A wine display room & wet bar are conveniently located near the dining & great rooms for easy entertaining. Desirable energy efficient Integra block construction helps to keep energy costs down.

A generous master retreat is split and includes a fireplace, sitting area, spacious dual walk-in closet, and a luxurious bath that has a new steam shower and has been designed for the most discriminating buyer.

There are two additonal ensuite bedrooms in the main house.

Upstairs there is a private executive office or den with built-in bookshelves that offers spectacular city light and mountain views.

A well appointed guest house with space for a bedroom, sitting area, private bath, and wet bar provides privacy for family and friends.

Multiple exterior venues take full advantage of the views and provide the perfect setting for entertaining and dining el fresco. The large wrap around patios offer plenty of space for enjoying the outdoors and entertaining, sit by the outdoor fireplace and bask in the incredible views.

A gated paver motor court allows for additional privacy and additional space for guest parking.

This home is ready for a new owner who wants to just move in and unpack. Remodel also includes a new roof, high seer A/C, tankless water heaters and Control 4 automation. Call today for your private showing, this one is not to be missed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cindy Metz

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty License #SA579643000 Listed on: 11/22/2019

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Kathy Reisdorf

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty License #SA574840000

Last Buyer's Agent

Cindy Metz

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty License #SA579643000 Listed on: 11/22/2019

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,317

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 2.42 Acre Lot
  • Private Streets
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard

HOA Fees

  • $117 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • 10 Open Parking Spaces
  • Side or Rear Entrance to Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gated Parking

Home Design

  • Santa Barbara Architecture
  • Tile Roof
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Foam Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 6,155 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Smart Home

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Built-In Barbecue

Schools

  • Desert Sun Academy Elementary School
  • Sonoran Trails Middle School
  • Cactus Shadows High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Water Purifier
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Guest House

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3
  • Assessor Parcel Number 217-06-121

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, street maintenance
  • Ladera Vista Association, Phone Number (480) 513-8106
  • Built by Graeger Custom Homes
  • Ladera Vista Subdivision, Custom Floorplan

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,317

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$117 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Happy Valley Road & Alma School Road
  • Legal Info Range: 5E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 116.67
  • Basement: N
  • Cooling HVAC SEER Rating: 16
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Full
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2019
  • Updated Floors: Full
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2019
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Full
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2018
  • Updated Kitchen: Full
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2019
  • Updated Plumbing: Full
  • Items Updated Plmbg Yr Updated: 2018
  • Updated Roof: Full
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2018
  • Updated Wiring: Full
  • Items Updated Wiring Yr Updated: 2018
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 10.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Directions: From Happy Valley Rd., turn south on Alma School Rd. to Ladera Vista (gate on the right). Take Wispering Wind to the ''T'' in the road and go right and home is on the corner.
  • Master Model: Custom
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.42
  • Co List Office Mls Id: lyon25
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-585-7070
  • Subdivision Name: Ladera Vista
  • Architectural Style: Santa Barbara/Tuscan
  • Efficiency: Multi-Zones
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 1400.0
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Features:Water Purifier: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Gas Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Master Bdr: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Technology:Smart Home: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Stone, Wood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Water Purifier
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: 3+ Fireplace, Exterior Fireplace, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Smart Home, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Master Downstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Central Vacuum, No Interior Steps, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Tub with Jets
  • Living Area: 6155.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Dual Pane
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Gas: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Reverse Osmosis: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Loft: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Multiple Ovens: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Wrought Iron
  • Exterior Features: Private Street(s), Private Yard, Built-in Barbecue
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Corner Lot, Desert Back, Desert Front, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • View: City Light View(s), Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Painted, Block
  • Other Structures: Separate Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Tile, Built-Up, Foam
  • Construction:Block: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Separate Guest House: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Street(s): Yes
  • Fireplace Features Exterior Fireplace: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Gated, Garage Door Opener, Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Side Vehicle Entry
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 10.0
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:Side Vehicle Entry: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Gated2: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Security System Owned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated
  • Association Fee: 1400.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Ladera Vista
  • Phone: 480-513-8106
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Ladera Vista
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-513-8106
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Street Maint: Yes
  • Association Fees:PAD Paid (Freq)2: Annually

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint

Schools

  • Elementary School: Desert Sun Academy
  • High School: Cactus Shadows High School
  • Junior High Dist: Cave Creek Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sonoran Trails Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 105340.0
  • Parcel #: 217-06-121

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Tankless Ht Wtr Heat, Recirculation Pump

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Graeger Custom Homes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8317.0
  • Tax Book Number: 217.00
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Map Number: 6.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 22, 2019
Closed on
Apr 2, 2021
Sold by
Forster Steven D and Forster Ann B
Bought by
Wesley Jared and Wesley Haruyo
Seller's Agent
Cindy Metz
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cindy Metz
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,799,000
Sold Price
$2,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$199,000
-7.11%
Current Estimated Value
$4,053,853

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,453,853
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.02%
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,819,851
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,153,763

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2013
Sold by
Forster Steven D and Forster Ann B
Bought by
Forster Steven D and Forster Ann B

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 12, 2012
Closed on
Jan 30, 2013
Sold by
Longust Thomas Michael and Longust Jacqueline
Bought by
Forter Steven D and Forster Ann B
Seller's Agent
Monica Monson
The Noble Agency
Buyer's Agent
Cindy Metz
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$1,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$345,000
-15.72%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.32%
Original Mortgage
$1,295,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2003
Sold by
Longust Thomas Michael and Longust Jacqueline
Bought by
Longust Thomas Michael and Longust Jacqueline

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$699,300
Interest Rate
5.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 1998
Sold by
Grayson Investment Company
Bought by
Longust Thomas Michael and Longust Jacqueline
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,600,000 Chicago Title Agency
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $1,850,000 First American Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Grand Canyon Title Agency In
Cash Sale Deed $310,000 Security Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $256,600 Credit Line Revolving
Open $2,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $75,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,596,750 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $75,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $172,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,295,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $500,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $699,300 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/06/2021 04/06/21 Sold $2,600,000 +4.0% $422 / Sq Ft
11/02/2020 11/02/20 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2020 06/29/20 Price Changed $2,500,000 +8.7% $406 / Sq Ft
06/29/2020 06/29/20 Price Changed $2,300,000 -8.0% $374 / Sq Ft
05/07/2020 05/07/20 Price Changed $2,500,000 -5.7% $406 / Sq Ft
03/12/2020 03/12/20 Price Changed $2,650,000 -5.3% $431 / Sq Ft
11/22/2019 11/22/19 For Sale $2,799,000 +51.3% $455 / Sq Ft
03/27/2013 03/27/13 Sold $1,850,000 -15.7% $301 / Sq Ft
01/28/2013 01/28/13 Pending -- -- --
12/14/2012 12/14/12 For Sale $2,195,000 0.0% $357 / Sq Ft
12/10/2012 12/10/12 Pending -- -- --
10/12/2012 10/12/12 For Sale $2,195,000 -- $357 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,574 $154,612 -- --
2024 $7,326 $147,250 -- --
2023 $7,326 $179,980 $35,990 $143,990
2022 $7,082 $133,560 $26,710 $106,850
2021 $8,072 $133,130 $26,620 $106,510
2020 $8,630 $135,380 $27,070 $108,310
2019 $8,593 $134,270 $26,850 $107,420
2018 $8,317 $132,230 $26,440 $105,790
2017 $7,940 $122,000 $24,400 $97,600
2016 $7,967 $126,610 $25,320 $101,290
2015 $7,481 $124,620 $24,920 $99,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6007881

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 217-06-121