$840,000
SOLD JAN 6, 2026

1509 E Venado Dr New River, AZ 85087

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,082 Sq Ft
50,965 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$403 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • RV Garage
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • New River Elementary School Rated A-
  • Mountain View
  • Santa Fe Architecture

About This Home

As of January 2026

Impeccable Southwest Custom Home with Mountain Views & Detached RV Workshop Nestled on 1.17 acres along a private drive, this meticulously maintained home offers the perfect blend of Southwest charm, modern upgrades, and unmatched mountain views—just steps from the Tonto National Forest.
Scenic Desert Setting
Enjoy breathtaking vistas, majestic saguaros, and colorful sunsets from multiple patios. The tiered, fenced backyard features low-maintenance desert landscaping with mature mesquites, a built-in BBQ and bar, plus plenty of space for entertaining or tranquil relaxation. Soft lighting, ceiling fans, and shaded seating make it ideal for year-round outdoor living. Thoughtful Interior Design
An open-concept great room welcomes you with soaring log beams and a striking stone fireplace. The split floor plan provides privacy, with a spacious main suite and a remodeled guest wing. One guest room offers flexible use as an office, workout space, or hobby room, with sliding doors to the patio.
The gourmet kitchen boasts alder cabinetry, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and high display shelves for art and collectibles. Remote-controlled shades throughout enhance comfort and energy efficiency. Newly installed luxury vinyl plank flooring adds warmth and easy care.
Modern Comforts & Smart Features
"Smart home controls for lighting, security, climate, and shades
"Custom interior paint and sunscreens on all windows
"Newly painted exterior (2025)
"Roof resealed with transferable 10-year warranty (2025)
"Custom gutter system (2022)
RV Garage & Workshop
In 2008, a 1,200 sq. ft. detached garage/workshop was builtfully insulated garage doors and air-conditioned, with a steel support beam for heavy lifting. It includes:
"RV hookups and 200-amp electrical service
"Multiple outlets, new water heater, and sink
"Potential to convert into a guest casita or income unit
Additional RV hookups for electric and septic are conveniently located along the circular driveway. The main garage features epoxy flooring, and all garage doors on the property are insulated.
Unmatched Lifestyle
From desert sunsets in the courtyard to year-round adventure in Tonto National Forest, this home offers an exceptional Southwest living experience. Don't miss the property video to see everything this retreat has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Kuzelka

ECLAT Real Estate License #SA540248000 Listed on: 08/29/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kodi Riddle

eXp Realty License #BR514965000

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,648

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 1.17 Acre Lot
  • Private Streets
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 6 Car Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway
  • RV Garage

Home Design

  • Santa Fe Architecture
  • Roof Updated in 2025
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Foam Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,082 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Mechanical Sun Shade
  • Solar Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Floors Updated in 2025
  • Vinyl Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom Updated in 2025
  • 2 Full 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
  • Fire Pit
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Built-In Barbecue

Schools

  • New River Elementary School
  • Gavilan Peak Middle School
  • Boulder Creek High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Propane
  • Shared Well
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • North or South Exposure
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Built by New River Homes

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Block 1500
  • Assessor Parcel Number 202-20-035-N

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,648

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

1.17 Acres

Parking

6

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Circle Mountain Road and 16th Street
  • Legal Info Range: 3E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Full
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2025
  • Updated Floors: Full
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2025
  • Updated Roof: Full
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2025
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 7.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.17
  • Subdivision Name: N/A
  • Architectural Style: Territorial/Santa Fe
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Tax Parcel Letter: N
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 403.46
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Utilities Butane Propane: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Family Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Gas Fireplace: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-In Electric Oven2: Yes
  • Technology:Smart Home: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Built-In Electric Oven, Water Purifier
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit, Family Room, Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Smart Home, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, 9+ Flat Ceilings, No Interior Steps, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Tub with Jets
  • Living Area: 2082.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Solar Screens, Dual Pane, Mechanical Sun Shds
  • 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
  • Other Rooms:Separate Workshop: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fire Pit: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Partial
  • Exterior Features: Other, Private Street(s), Private Yard, Storage, Built-in Barbecue, RV Hookup
  • Lot Features: Street(s) Not Paved, North/South Exposure, Hillside Lot, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Corner Lot, Desert Back, Desert Front, Natural Desert Back, Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Grass Back, Natural Desert Front
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail, Well Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame
  • 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:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes
  • Exterior Features:RV Hookup: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Street(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Other6: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 7.0
  • Parking Features: RV Access/Parking, Garage Door Opener, Extended Length Garage, Direct Access, Circular Driveway, Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Over Height Garage, Separate Strge Area, Temp Controlled, Detached, RV Garage
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: 6.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:Temp Controlled: Yes
  • Parking Features:Separate Strge Area: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Over Height Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:RV Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes
  • Parking Features:Extended Length Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Circular Drive: Yes
  • Parking Features:RV AccessParking: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Propane
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
  • Heating: Electric
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Shared Well
  • Heating:Electric: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fee Incl:No Fees: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Elementary School: New River Elementary School
  • High School: Boulder Creek High School
  • Junior High Dist: Deer Valley Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Gavilan Peak School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 51150.0
  • Parcel #: 202-20-035-N

Building Info

  • Builder Name: New River Homes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3648.0
  • Tax Block: 1500
  • Tax Book Number: 202.00
  • Tax Lot: 00
  • Tax Map Number: 20.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2025
Closed on
Mar 4, 2026
Sold by
Witt Karen
Bought by
Karen J Witt 2002 Trust and Witt
Seller's Agent
Nancy Kuzelka
ECLAT Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kodi Riddle
eXp Realty
List Price
$872,499
Sold Price
$840,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$32,499
-3.72%
Views
29

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.34%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2025
Closed on
Dec 19, 2025
Sold by
Beckett Debra K and May Heather E
Bought by
Witt Karen
Seller's Agent
Nancy Kuzelka
ECLAT Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kodi Riddle
eXp Realty
List Price
$872,499
Sold Price
$840,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$32,499
-3.72%
Views
29

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$567,000
Interest Rate
6.26%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2020
Sold by
Beckett Debra K and May Heather E
Bought by
Beckett Debra K and May Heather E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$356,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2005
Sold by
Rogers Robert and Rogers Kelly
Bought by
Beckett Debra K and May Heather E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,000
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2002
Sold by
New River Homes Inc
Bought by
Rogers Robert and Rogers Kelly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$236,550
Interest Rate
6.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $840,000 University Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First Arizona Title Agcy Llc
Warranty Deed $365,000 Capital Title Agency Inc
Warranty Deed $249,000 Security Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $567,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $356,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $292,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $236,550 New Conventional
Closed $36,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/06/2026 01/06/26 Sold $840,000 -2.9% $403 / Sq Ft
01/02/2026 01/02/26 Off Market $865,000 -- --
10/14/2025 10/14/25 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2025 10/05/25 Price Changed $865,000 -0.9% $415 / Sq Ft
08/29/2025 08/29/25 For Sale $872,499 -- $419 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

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 $3,707 $35,596 -- --
2024 $3,453 $33,901 -- --
2023 $3,453 $52,530 $10,500 $42,030
2022 $3,319 $37,110 $7,420 $29,690
2021 $3,426 $35,820 $7,160 $28,660
2020 $3,351 $34,180 $6,830 $27,350
2019 $3,242 $32,710 $6,540 $26,170
2018 $3,125 $31,860 $6,370 $25,490
2017 $3,067 $29,120 $5,820 $23,300
2016 $2,783 $28,710 $5,740 $22,970
2015 $2,575 $24,500 $4,900 $19,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6913049

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 202-20-035N

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