$1,850,000
SOLD JAN 20, 2017

11969 E Desert Trail Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85259

Ancala Neighborhood
5 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,154 Sq Ft
0.66 Acres

Recently Sold

$359 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

100 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Golf Course Community
  • Heated Spa
  • Anasazi Elementary School Rated A
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of June 2023

City Light Views, Camelback Mountain Views, McDowell Mountain Views!! This pristine property is nestled high in the Ancala Country Club community. Dramatic circular paver drive, 4 car garage, quaint front courtyard, outdoor fireplaces, guest house, negative edge pool w/spa. A unique single level home. Rich & dramatic architecture, cove ceilings & lighting, home theater room, open floorplan, no steps! Home designed around the Views! Kitchen open to family room w/glass walls for outdoor/indoor entertaining. Home is gorgeous, exudes quality & custom features & not a cookie cutter home. Secondary en-suite bedrooms, walk-in closets, lots of storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debra Obrock

RE/MAX Excalibur License #SA016746000 Listed on: 12/08/2015

RE/MAX Excalibur

Co-Listed By

Bernhard Streed

RE/MAX Excalibur License #SA025300000

Last Buyer's Agent

Steven Lambrecht

Steven A Lambrecht, LLC License #BR557318000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,760

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 0.66 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 4 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Santa Barbara Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stone Exterior Construction
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 5,154 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Mechanical Sun Shade
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Play Pool

Outdoor Features

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

Schools

  • Anasazi Elementary School
  • Mountainside Middle School
  • Desert Mountain High School

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Zoned Heating
  • Water Softener
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Guest House
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 10
  • Assessor Parcel Number 217-21-147

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Aam Association
  • Built by Custom
  • Ancala North Phase One Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,760

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Shea Blvd & Frank Lloyd Wright
  • Legal Info Range: 5E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Association Fees Community Facilities District: N
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Spa Private: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Directions: Shea to FLW, North FLW to Via Linda, East on Via Linda to Ancala Gate, North to gate & guard will provide you directions.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.66
  • Co List Office Mls Id: reex02
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-355-3500
  • Subdivision Name: ANCALA NORTH PHASE ONE
  • Architectural Style: Santa Barbara/Tuscan
  • Efficiency: Multi-Zones
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 435.0
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet Available: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Spa Features: Community, Heated, Private
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: 3+ Fireplace, Exterior Fireplace, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Mstr Bdrm Sitting Rm, Walk-In Closet(s), Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Central Vacuum, Fire Sprinklers, No Interior Steps, Soft Water Loop, Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Double Vanity, Separate Shwr & Tub, Tub with Jets, High Speed Internet, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 5154.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Mechanical Sun Shds, Double Pane Windows
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool: Yes
  • Community Features:Golf Course: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Dishwasher2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated Community2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Countertops: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: 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
  • Kitchen Features:Disposal2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Refrigerator2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Fireplace Family Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace:Exterior Fireplace: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Fireplace: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
  • Community Features:Near Bus Stop: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Cook Top Gas: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Multiple Ovens: Yes
  • Fireplace:_three_ Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace:Fireplace Master Bdr: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Library-Blt-in Bkcse: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Media Room: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Wrought Iron
  • Exterior Features: Circular Drive, Covered Patio(s), Playground, Patio, Private Yard, Built-in Barbecue
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Corner Lot, Desert Back, Desert Front, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: Play Pool, Community, Heated, Private
  • View: City Lights, Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Stone, Frame - Wood
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Childrens Play Area: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Circular Drive: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Separate Guest House: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Dir Entry frm Garage, Electric Door Opener, Extnded Lngth Garage
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features:Dir Entry frm Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Electric Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:Extnded Lngth Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Refrigeration, Programmable Thmstat, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Security: Security System Owned, Gated Community
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Near Bus Stop, Pool, Guarded Entry, Golf, Tennis Court(s), Biking/Walking Path, Clubhouse
  • Amenities: Club, Membership Opt, Management, Rental OK (See Rmks)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Ancala HOA
  • Phone: 0
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Ancala HOA
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 0
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Company: AAM
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Blanket Ins Policy: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Anasazi Elementary
  • High School: Desert Mountain High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mountainside Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 28900.0
  • Parcel #: 217-21-147
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Custom

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11760.0
  • Tax Book Number: 217.00
  • Tax Lot: 10
  • Tax Map Number: 21.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2024
Sold by
Romanello Debra Lynne
Bought by
Debra L Romanello Abbeys Way Qualified Person and Romanello
Current Estimated Value
$3,025,613

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2023
Closed on
Jun 16, 2023
Sold by
Lipton Trust
Bought by
Holsten Joseph Martin and Romanello Debra Lynne
Seller's Agent
Tsutsumi Lambrecht
Realty Executives Arizona Territory
Buyer's Agent
Peggy Campbell
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,875,000
Sold Price
$2,875,000
Views
30

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.33%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2017
Sold by
Lipon John J and Lipon Patricia C
Bought by
Lipon Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2016
Sold by
Logan Jerry L
Bought by
Lipon John J and Lipon Patricia C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2013
Closed on
Apr 2, 2014
Sold by
Brandom Jack Smith Franklin and Brandom Leanne Marie
Bought by
Logan Jerry L
Seller's Agent
Jeanne Brandom
Kiva Fine Properties
Buyer's Agent
Bernhard Streed
RE/MAX Excalibur
List Price
$2,095,000
Sold Price
$1,950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-6.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.93%
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2004
Sold by
Cremer William H and Cremer Robin N
Bought by
The Glenn Investements Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2004
Sold by
The Glenn Investments Corp
Bought by
Brandom Jack Smith Franklin and Brandom Jeanne Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 1998
Sold by
Ancala North Llc
Bought by
Cremer William H and Cremer Robin N
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $2,875,000 First American Title Insurance
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $1,850,000 First American Title Ins Co
Warranty Deed $1,950,000 Old Republic Title Agency
Special Warranty Deed -- First American Title Ins Co
Special Warranty Deed $1,920,000 First American Title Ins Co
Cash Sale Deed $247,350 Stewart Title & Trust
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,500,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $650,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $950,000 Unknown
Closed $500,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2023 06/16/23 Sold $2,875,000 0.0% $558 / Sq Ft
05/14/2023 05/14/23 For Sale $2,875,000 +55.4% $558 / Sq Ft
01/20/2017 01/20/17 Sold $1,850,000 -7.3% $359 / Sq Ft
03/17/2016 03/17/16 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2016 02/11/16 Price Changed $1,995,000 -5.0% $387 / Sq Ft
12/08/2015 12/08/15 For Sale $2,100,000 +7.7% $407 / Sq Ft
04/07/2014 04/07/14 Sold $1,950,000 -6.9% $339 / Sq Ft
03/09/2014 03/09/14 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2013 10/17/13 For Sale $2,095,000 -- $364 / 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 $11,165 $187,205 -- --
2024 $11,920 $178,290 -- --
2023 $11,920 $212,360 $42,470 $169,890
2022 $11,278 $174,400 $34,880 $139,520
2021 $12,020 $157,520 $31,500 $126,020
2020 $11,910 $146,680 $29,330 $117,350
2019 $12,440 $150,900 $30,180 $120,720
2018 $12,270 $146,480 $29,290 $117,190
2017 $12,384 $146,960 $29,390 $117,570
2016 $13,585 $146,220 $29,240 $116,980
2015 $11,760 $139,800 $27,960 $111,840
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5370984

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 217-21-147