NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,074,000 - $2,613,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,363 Sq Ft
$546/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 02, 2014

Last sale price $1,165,000 $267 Per Sq Ft

Est. 104% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,271/month

189 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Tennis Courts
  • Heated Spa
  • City Lights View
  • Mercury Mine Elementary School Rated A
  • RV Access or Parking
  • 1 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of September 2014

Fabulous One Acre Vista del Cerro estate adjacent to the Phoenix Mountain Preserve! Enjoy mountain & city light views, with privacy & solitude, all only minutes from major roadways and shopping and only 20 minutes from downtown and the airport. Hike, bike or ride the trails of the preserve – all within easy walking distance of your home!
Perfect for Entertaining – this home features soaring vaulted ceilings and an open, spacious floor plan surrounding a serene interior Atrium. In addition, the exceptional multi-tiered Back Grounds offer an Oasis in the Desert with a Lighted Tennis Court, sparkling oversized Pool, Ramada, Lawn play areas, secluded Spa, Firepit & Dog Run. (please click on More... link for detailed description of all features). Fabulous One Acre Vista del Cerro estate adjacent to the Phoenix Mountain Preserve! Enjoy mountain & city light views, with privacy & solitude, all only minutes from major roadways and shopping and only 20 minutes from downtown and the airport. Hike, bike or ride the trails of the preserve-all within easy walking distance of your home!
This expansive home features soaring, vaulted ceilings & a unique floor plan centered around the beautiful Atrium decorated with lush plants, a bubbling fountain & bench seating. Plenty of room in this 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath home which highlights a large Great Room with towering fireplace, granite wet bar and views of both the Atrium & rear grounds. Open to a large gourmet kitchen featuring granite countertops & island, custom cabinetry and upscale appliances including a Wolf dual-fuel range with dual convection oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer and Bosch dishwasher. Additional wall oven and microwave make this a chef's kitchen. This is truly a room that will become the center for all your family activities. An outstanding tiered Master Bedroom with large sitting area & 2-way fireplace also provides views & access to the Atrium & a private patio. Ample additional living space is provided with a sizeable Office & Exercise Room. The oversized 3 car garage will easily accommodate your needs, and also provides lots of storage with cabinets, closets & a storage room. Adjoining the garage is a separate air conditioned workshop for the hobbyist. In addition, there is a large concrete slab with gated access from the driveway for RV parking or other recreational vehicles.
The multi-tiered back grounds are exceptional with views of the mountain preserve & stunning landscaping. An entertainers' delight-the yard features a large covered patio with ceiling fans, built-in BBQ & access to the rooftop sundeck. A walkway from the patio leads to the large Ramada adjacent to the lighted tennis court & sparkling swimming pool. A lush grassy yard leads back to the house & the heated spa. Also available for your pets is a large, fully enclosed dog run area on the side of the house.
Truly a magnificent home in a marvelous location-the perfect combination for the most discerning Buyer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pat Tomlinson

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Sonoran Desert Lifestyles License #BR527408000 Listed on: 12/11/2013

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Sonoran Desert Lifestyles

Last Buyer's Agent

Kasey Caudill

Venture REI, LLC License #SA625353000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,916

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,363 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Tinted Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bar In Bathroom
  • Accessible Hallway
  • Stepless Entry

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Private Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Tennis Courts
  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Fire Pit
  • Built-In Barbecue

Schools

  • Mercury Mine Elementary School
  • Shea Middle School
  • Shadow Mountain High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8
  • Assessor Parcel Number 165-15-038

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Built by Custom
  • Vista Del Cerro Subdivision

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,916

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

1 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Shea Blvd / 40th St
  • Legal Info Range: 3E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Partial
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2010
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Partial
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2010
  • Updated Kitchen: Full
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2009
  • Updated Pool: Partial
  • Items Updated Pool Yr Updated: 2010
  • Updated Roof: Full
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2009
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Spa Private: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Subdivision Name: Vista Del Cerro
  • Efficiency: Load Controller, Multi-Zones
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 267.01
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Utilities Butane Propane: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Master Bdr: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: Heated, Private
  • Accessibility Features: Zero-Grade Entry, Bath Grab Bars, Accessible Hallway(s)
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Central Vacuum, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Tub with Jets
  • Living Area: 4363.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Dual Pane, Tinted Windows
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Reverse Osmosis: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Other Rooms:BonusGame Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Multiple Ovens: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Separate Workshop: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fire Pit: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Private Yard, Tennis Court(s), Built-in Barbecue
  • Lot Features: North/South Exposure, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Cul-De-Sac, Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Grass Front, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: City Lights, Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Tile, Concrete
  • 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:Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior Features:GazeboRamada: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Tennis Court(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: RV Access/Parking, RV Gate, Garage Door Opener, Direct Access, Circular Driveway, Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Over Height Garage
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:RV Gate: Yes
  • Parking Features:Over Height Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes
  • Parking Features:Circular Drive: Yes
  • Parking Features:RV AccessParking: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Propane
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Other, See Remarks
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Biking/Walking Path
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:No Fees: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mercury Mine Elementary School
  • High School: Shadow Mountain High School
  • Junior High Dist: Paradise Valley Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Shea Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43669.0
  • Parcel #: 165-15-038

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Custom

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6916.4
  • Tax Book Number: 165.00
  • Tax Lot: 8
  • Tax Map Number: 15.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2014
Sold by
Kruk Richard A and Kruk Carla A
Bought by
Brophy Eric S and Brophy Cindy A
Current Estimated Value
$2,380,828

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$932,000
Interest Rate
4.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 1998
Sold by
Kruk Richard A and Kruk Carla A
Bought by
Kruk Richard A and Kruk Carla A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 1994
Sold by
Gillman Paul R and Gillman Linda D
Bought by
Kruk Richard A and Kruk Carla A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
8.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Brophy Eric S $1,165,000 First American Title Ins Co
Kruk Richard A -- --
Kruk Richard A $595,000 Old Republic Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Brophy Eric S $932,000
Previous Owner Kruk Richard A $350,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/02/2014 09/02/14 Sold $1,165,000 -16.5% $267 / Sq Ft
05/31/2014 05/31/14 Price Changed $1,395,000 -6.7% $320 / Sq Ft
03/05/2014 03/05/14 Price Changed $1,495,000 -11.8% $343 / Sq Ft
12/11/2013 12/11/13 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $388 / 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 $10,613 $109,722 -- --
2024 $10,093 $104,497 -- --
2023 $10,093 $141,220 $28,240 $112,980
2022 $9,986 $100,970 $20,190 $80,780
2021 $10,017 $91,510 $18,300 $73,210
2020 $9,689 $88,050 $17,610 $70,440
2019 $9,702 $88,910 $17,780 $71,130
2018 $9,364 $82,860 $16,570 $66,290
2017 $8,951 $85,310 $17,060 $68,250
2016 $8,792 $85,810 $17,160 $68,650
2015 $8,097 $93,410 $18,680 $74,730
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5041112

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 165-15-038

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