Seller's Agent in 2025
Michelle Hodges
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
(310) 387-1242
12 in this area
50 Total Sales
116 E Desert Wind Dr Phoenix, AZ 85048
Ahwatukee Neighborhood
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,417
Sq Ft
0.33
Acres
Highlights
- Private Pool
- RV Gated
- 0.33 Acre Lot
- Kyrene de los Cerritos School Rated A
- Gated Community
- Mountain View
About This Home
As of November 2025Spectacular FULLY UPGRADED Hillside Retreat in the Unique and Gated Foothills community, Whistling Rock! Welcome to this beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath single-level home with a bonus room/den and a spacious 3-car garage with AC, tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac and backing the South Mountain Preserve. Nestled in the heart of the private, gated Foothills community, this home offers ultimate privacy, unmatched mountain views, and access to over 16,000 acres of hiking and biking trails just beyond your doorstep. Inside, you'll find... ...a thoughtfully designed split-floor plan with soaring ceilings, and modern tile flooring throughout. The window-lined living area features a stunning stone fireplace, flowing seamlessly into the designer-updated kitchen with immaculate cabinetry, double ovens, a flat cooktop with hood, granite counters, and a large island with bar-top seating and built-in sink. The built-in desk/workstation and bar areawith glass front cabinets, wine rack, and granite prep countermake this home ideal for both daily living and entertaining.
The bonus room offers flexible use as an office, gym, or guest space and is privately located near the secondary bedroomsperfect for family or visitors. The primary suite boasts a full wall of windows and sliders overlooking the backyard, pool and mountain preserve views.
Step outside to your resort-style, west-facing backyard featuring an outdoor kitchen, blue LED-lit pool, ambient lighting, and breathtaking sunset and mountain views.
Move-in ready, meticulously maintained, and close to Kyrene & Tempe Union schools, shopping, dining, parks, and freewaysthis is Arizona living at its finest.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty License #SA678407000 Listed on: 09/18/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,725
Year Built
- Built in 2002
Lot Details
- 0.33 Acre Lot
- Cul-De-Sac
- Desert faces the front and back of the property
- East or West Exposure
- Wrought Iron Fence
- Block Wall Fence
- Artificial Turf
- Misting System
- Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
- Sprinklers on Timer
HOA Fees
Parking
- 3 Car Direct Access Garage
- Electric Vehicle Home Charger
- Heated Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- RV Gated
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Roof Updated in 2024
- Wood Frame Construction
- Tile Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 3,417 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- 1 Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
- Mechanical Sun Shade
- Solar Screens
- Mountain Views
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Kitchen
- Kitchen Updated in 2023
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Electric Cooktop
- Built-In Microwave
- Kitchen Island
- Granite Countertops
- Laminate Countertops
Flooring
- Floors Updated in 2023
- Tile Flooring
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Bathroom Updated in 2023
- Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
- 2.5 Bathrooms
- Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
- Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
- Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall
Accessible Home Design
- Bath Scalding Control Feature
- Accessible Hallway
- Pool Ramp Entry
- Doors are 32 inches wide or more
- No Interior Steps
- Hard or Low Nap Flooring
Pool
- Pool Updated in 2025
- Private Pool
- Fence Around Pool
- Pool Pump
Outdoor Features
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Built-In Barbecue
Schools
- Kyrene De Los Cerritos Elementary School
- Kyrene Altadena Middle School
- Desert Vista High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Plumbing System Updated in 2023
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 68
- Assessor Parcel Number 311-02-641
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include ground maintenance
- 360 Community Manage Association, Phone Number (602) 863-3600
- Foothills Club West Association, Phone Number (602) 863-3600
- Association Phone (602) 863-3600
- Built by TW Lewis
- Foothills Club West Parcel 15E Subdivision
Recreation
- Bike Trail
Security
- Gated Community
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 18, 2025
Closed on
Nov 14, 2025
Sold by
Palmer-Palavido Heather and Palavido Michael C
Bought by
Fleck Frank Lee and Fleck Kerri Ann
Seller's Agent
Michelle Hodges
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Altdoerffer
Arizona Best Real Estate
List Price
$1,315,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-1.14%
Views
40
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.06%
Original Mortgage
$1,031,592
Outstanding Balance
$1,031,592
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$269,918
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 2, 2023
Closed on
Oct 6, 2023
Sold by
Ma/Aa Trust
Bought by
Palmer-Palavido Heather and Palavido Michael C
Seller's Agent
Rachael Richards
RHouse Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Hodges
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,065,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$234,000
-18.01%
Views
50
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.86%
Original Mortgage
$852,000
Interest Rate
7.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 20, 2008
Sold by
Askinazi Marc and Askinazi Andrea
Bought by
Askinazi Marc and Askinazi Andrea
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 20, 2006
Sold by
Askinazi Marc and Askinazi Andrea
Bought by
Askinazi Marc and Askinazi Andrea
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$276,000
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 13, 2002
Sold by
Askinazi Marc and Askinazi Andrea
Bought by
Askinazi Marc and Askinazi Andrea
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 12, 2002
Sold by
T W Lewis Company
Bought by
Askinazi Marc and Askinazi Andrea
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $1,295,750 | Chicago Title Agency | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,065,000 | Arizona Premier Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Transnation Title Ins Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Transnation Title Ins Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $668,863 | Chicago Title Insurance Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,031,592 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $852,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $276,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 11/18/25 | Sold | $1,300,000 | -1.1% | $380 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/18/2025 09/18/25 | For Sale | $1,315,000 | +23.5% | $385 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/06/2023 10/06/23 | Sold | $1,065,000 | -5.7% | $312 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 09/09/2023 09/09/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/06/2023 09/06/23 | Price Changed | $1,129,000 | -1.7% | $330 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/10/2023 08/10/23 | Price Changed | $1,149,000 | -11.5% | $336 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/02/2023 08/02/23 | For Sale | $1,299,000 | -- | $380 / Sq Ft |
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $7,960 | $81,332 | -- | -- |
| 2024 | $7,560 | $77,459 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | $7,560 | $84,750 | $16,950 | $67,800 |
| 2022 | $7,212 | $70,270 | $14,050 | $56,220 |
| 2021 | $7,411 | $67,110 | $13,420 | $53,690 |
| 2020 | $7,226 | $65,060 | $13,010 | $52,050 |
| 2019 | $6,993 | $62,760 | $12,550 | $50,210 |
| 2018 | $6,759 | $58,180 | $11,630 | $46,550 |
| 2017 | $6,450 | $57,380 | $11,470 | $45,910 |
| 2016 | $6,508 | $56,360 | $11,270 | $45,090 |
| 2015 | $5,781 | $54,420 | $10,880 | $43,540 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Michelle Hodges
-
Stephanie Altdoerffer
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Stephanie Altdoerffer
Arizona Best Real Estate
(602) 363-9927
5 in this area
163 Total Sales
-
Rachael Richards
Seller's Agent in 2023
Rachael Richards
RHouse Realty
(480) 460-2300
72 in this area
274 Total Sales
Map
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)
MLS Number: 6916858
APN: 311-02-641
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