NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $3,147,272

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,684 Sq Ft
$672/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 09, 2023

Last sale price $2,975,000 $635 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,716/month

120 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Concierge
  • Guest House
  • Fitness Center
  • Black Mountain Elementary School Rated A-
  • Golf Course Community
  • Gated with Attendant

About This Home

As of August 2023

Desert Mountain Golf Membership available with this exquisite Allen Tafoya designed Masterpiece in the High Sonoran Desert! At an elevation of 3,400 ft, this 4,684 sq ft luxury estate is situated on an elevated lot with boulder outcroppings offering unobstructed city lights, mountains, sunsets and valley views. This one-of-a-kind home has 3 en-suite bedrooms in the main home + separate casita with attached garage, dining room, & separate cozy hearth room. Exceptional craftsmanship throughout with wood and stone flooring, beautiful custom wood beams and columns, open floor plan, and 5 fireplaces. The uniquely designed kitchen offers saguaro spine wood cabinetry, and granite & butcher block countertops. Spacious outdoor living with private swimming pool, spa, fire pit & BBQ. Offered turnkey.

Last Listed By

Kathy Reed

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty License #SA555323000 Listed on: 03/22/2023

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,841

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 0.86 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers

HOA Fees

  • $319 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Designed by Alan Tafoya Architects
  • Santa Fe Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Foam Roof
  • Stone Exterior Construction
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,684 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Mechanical Sun Shade
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Security System Owned

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
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bar In Bathroom
  • Multiple Entries or Exits

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Fire Pit
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Built-In Barbecue

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Schools

  • Black Mountain Elementary School
  • Sonoran Trails Middle School
  • Cactus Shadows High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Purifier
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 17
  • Assessor Parcel Number 219-47-380

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • Ccmc Association, Phone Number (480) 921-7500
  • Built by Craig Eckhardt
  • Desert Mountain Subdivision, Alan Tafoya Architec Floorplan

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Clubhouse
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,841

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$319 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Cave Creek Road & Pima Road
  • Legal Info Range: 5E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Architect Architect: Alan Tafoya
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 319.39
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Partial
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2019
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Partial
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2020
  • Updated Roof: Partial
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2019
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Spa Private: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Directions: North on Pima Road to Cave Creek; Proceed East on Cave Creek Rd to Desert Mountain Pkwy about 1 mile down on Right. Ask Guard for directions to Village of Sunset Canyon.
  • Master Model: Alan Tafoya-Architec
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.86
  • Co List Office Mls Id: lyon09
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-488-2998
  • Subdivision Name: DESERT MOUNTAIN
  • Architectural Style: Territorial/Santa Fe
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 1916.34
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Stone, Wood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Appliances: Water Purifier
  • Accessibility Features: Mltpl Entries/Exits, Bath Grab Bars
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: 3+ Fireplace, Fire Pit, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Master Downstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Double Vanity, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, High Speed Internet, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 4684.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Dual Pane, Mechanical Sun Shds
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Golf Course: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Gas: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Countertops: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Community Features:Comm Tennis Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Guarded Entry: Yes
  • Community Features:Pickleball Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Workout Facility: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Community Features:On-Site Guard: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Reverse Osmosis: Yes
  • Community Features:Children_squote_s Playgrnd: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Cook Top Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Cook Top Gas: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: Yes
  • Community Features:Concierge: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fire Pit: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Wrought Iron
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Storage, Built-in Barbecue
  • Lot Features: Desert Back, Desert Front, Cul-De-Sac, Irrigation Front, Irrigation Back
  • Pool Features: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: City Lights, Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted, Stone
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Foam
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Separate Guest House: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Extended Length Garage, Direct Access, Attch'd Gar Cabinets
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes

Utilities

  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Security System Owned, Security Guard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Pickleball, Gated, Community Spa Htd, Community Pool Htd, Guarded Entry, Golf, Concierge, Tennis Court(s), Playground, Biking/Walking Path, Clubhouse, Fitness Center
  • Amenities: Club, Membership Opt, Management
  • Association Fee: 1916.34
  • Association Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
  • Association Name: DM HOA
  • Phone: 480-565-5600
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Semi-Annually
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: DM HOA
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-565-5600
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA: 400.0
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Company: CCMC
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Phone: 480-921-7500

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds

Schools

  • Elementary School: Black Mountain Elementary School
  • 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: 37489.0
  • Parcel #: 219-47-380
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Craig Eckhardt

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7841.0
  • Tax Book Number: 219.00
  • Tax Lot: 17
  • Tax Map Number: 47.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2023
Closed on
Aug 9, 2023
Sold by
Jkl Trust
Bought by
Michele R Chocholek Mitchell Revocable Trust and Mark W Mitchell Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Kathy Reed
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Allison Cahill
The Agency
List Price
$3,500,000
Sold Price
$2,975,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$525,000
-15%
Total Days on Market
120
Views
20
Current Estimated Value
$3,147,272

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$172,272
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2011
Sold by
Lichtstein Jerome and Lichtstein Kathleen
Bought by
Lichstein Jerome and Lichstein Kathleen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 1998
Sold by
Groff Kenneth M and Groff Marian
Bought by
Lichtstein Jerome and Lichtstein Kathleen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 1997
Sold by
Desert Mountain Properties Ltd Prtnrshp
Bought by
Groff Kenneth M and Groff Marian

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$438,800
Interest Rate
7.22%

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Michele R Chocholek Mitchell Revocable Trust $2,975,000 First Arizona Title
Lichstein Jerome -- None Available
Lichtstein Jerome $620,000 First American Title
Groff Kenneth M $487,500 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Groff Kenneth M $438,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/09/2023 08/09/23 Sold $2,975,000 -12.5% $635 / Sq Ft
07/22/2023 07/22/23 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2023 07/10/23 Price Changed $3,400,000 -2.9% $726 / Sq Ft
05/09/2023 05/09/23 For Sale $3,500,000 0.0% $747 / Sq Ft
05/02/2023 05/02/23 Off Market $3,500,000 -- --
03/23/2023 03/23/23 For Sale $3,500,000 -- $747 / 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 $9,355 $169,870 -- --
2024 $8,108 $161,781 -- --
2023 $8,108 $205,060 $41,010 $164,050
2022 $7,841 $155,020 $31,000 $124,020
2021 $8,504 $143,150 $28,630 $114,520
2020 $8,474 $137,730 $27,540 $110,190
2019 $8,155 $135,980 $27,190 $108,790
2018 $7,893 $125,860 $25,170 $100,690
2017 $7,534 $127,630 $25,520 $102,110
2016 $7,559 $119,370 $23,870 $95,500
2015 $7,097 $106,475 $21,295 $85,180
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6533506

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 219-47-380