NOT LISTED FOR SALE

42016 N 54th St Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Estimated Value: $1,142,358 - $3,648,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
3,535 Sq Ft
$525/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 26, 2023

Last sale price $1,199,000 $339 Per Sq Ft

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,516/month

240 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Private Pool
  • Mountain View
  • Black Mountain Elementary School Rated A-
  • 5.08 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of April 2023

Fabulous Frank Lloyd Wright inspired home on 5+ acres with stunning views to north Cave Creek/Spur Cross Conservation area. A wall of windows to the north gives you a breath-taking panorama of majestic desert vegetation, wildlife, mountains and a view that only the fortunate will enjoy. Enter through a double gated courtyard to the rustic entry door and expansive living room w/ acid stained concrete floor, wood corbels, beamed ceilings, wood burning fireplace and sliding doors to oversized patio. Set up your easel on the patio and spend a relaxing day painting the everchanging colors/textures of the mountains. Master bathroom remodel included luxurious backlit quartzite counter tops, custom knotty alder cabinets/framed mirrors, double entry shower w/ rain shower head, soaking tub & door to pool area, closet/dressing room with custom knotty alder drawers and hanging areas/quartzite countertop. Sliding barn-style door to bathroom is antique mahogany imported from France with hand-forged iron (valued at 15k). Kitchen remodel included high end granite, refaced cabinets, Thermador gas cooktop & cooktop hood fan, double wall oven, microwave, and of course, VIEWS from the breakfast room! Outside find the refreshing pool and entry to the separate library/office/casita that includes a fireplace, built-in bookshelves, walk-in closet with built-in shelves and separate HVAC unit. Several doors through-out property are antique mahogany imported from France with hand-forged iron (valued at 12-15k each) With 5+ acres, there is room to add your own personal touches with this rare and desirable north Cave Creek home near the pristine Spur Cross Conservation area and Tonto National Forest with thousands of acres of riding, hiking and exploring.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Merrilee Edwards

Realty Executives Brokerage Phone: 602-330-3200 License #BR029722000 Listed on: 07/21/2022

Realty Executives

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Reigle

My Home Group Real Estate License #SA682066000

My Home Group Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,966

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 5.08 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Santa Fe Architecture
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Foam Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,535 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane
  • Water Purifier
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 211-01-023-C

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include (see remarks)
  • Built by Custom
  • Metes And Bound Subdivision, Flw Influence Floorplan

Recreation

  • Horse Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,966

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Cave Creek & Spur Cross
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Partial
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2017
  • Updated Floors: Full
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2017
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Full
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2011
  • Updated Kitchen: Full
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2011
  • Updated Roof: Full
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2016
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Directions: North on Spur Cross to Morning Star, west to 54th st, south to property on west side
  • Master Model: FLW influence
  • Attribution Contact: 602-330-3200
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.08
  • Subdivision Name: Metes and Bound
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Spanish, Territorial/Santa Fe
  • Efficiency: Multi-Zones
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Tax Parcel Letter: C
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Owner
  • Utilities Butane Propane: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Concrete
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Water Purifier
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: 2 Fireplace, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, 9+ Flat Ceilings, No Interior Steps, Pantry, Double Vanity, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, High Speed Internet, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 3535.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Dual Pane
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Owner
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Countertops: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Cook Top Gas: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Multiple Ovens: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Partial
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front, Natural Desert Back, Natural Desert Front
  • Pool Features: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail, Well Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Painted, Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Built-Up, Foam
  • Construction:Block: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Utilities: Propane
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Biking/Walking Path
  • Amenities: None
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fee Incl:Other (See Remarks)5: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other (See Remarks)

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

  • Horse Amenities: Bridle Path Access
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 221208.0
  • Parcel #: 211-01-023-C
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Custom

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1966.0
  • Tax Book Number: 211.00
  • Tax Lot: 0
  • Tax Map Number: 1.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2023
Sold by
Alder Dirk C
Bought by
Alder Tracey
Total Days on Market
240
Current Estimated Value
$1,855,590

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
7.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2023
Sold by
Alder Dirk C and Alder Tracey F
Bought by
Alder Dirk C and Alder Tracey F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
7.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 21, 2022
Closed on
Apr 25, 2023
Sold by
Lake Lydia Sheppard
Bought by
Alder Dirk C and Alder Tracey F
Seller's Agent
Merrilee Edwards
Realty Executives
Buyer's Agent
Jim Reigle
My Home Group Real Estate
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,199,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$301,000
-20.07%
Views
189

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.76%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2015
Sold by
Campagna John J and Campagna Anncha C
Bought by
Red Moon Homes Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2011
Sold by
Ward Sherry J
Bought by
Lake Lydia Sheppard

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 2001
Sold by
Ward Sherry
Bought by
Peterson Barton D and Peterson Sue Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 1994
Sold by
Campagna John J and Campagna Anncha C
Bought by
Ward Sherry J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
8.86%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Alder Tracey -- Pioneer Title Services
Alder Dirk C -- --
Alder Dirk C -- --
Alder Dirk C $1,199,000 First American Title Insurance
Red Moon Homes Inc $11,063 First American Title Ins Co
Lake Lydia Sheppard $575,000 Equity Title Agency Inc
Peterson Barton D $325,000 Fidelity National Title
Ward Sherry J $475,000 United Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Alder Tracey $1,250,000
Previous Owner Alder Tracey $750,000
Previous Owner Ward Sherry J $200,000
Previous Owner Ward Sherry J $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/26/2023 04/26/23 Sold $1,199,000 0.0% $339 / Sq Ft
03/03/2023 03/03/23 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2023 02/13/23 Price Changed $1,199,000 -7.4% $339 / Sq Ft
11/19/2022 11/19/22 Price Changed $1,295,000 -3.7% $366 / Sq Ft
10/08/2022 10/08/22 Price Changed $1,345,000 -3.6% $380 / Sq Ft
08/16/2022 08/16/22 Price Changed $1,395,000 -7.0% $395 / Sq Ft
07/06/2022 07/06/22 For Sale $1,500,000 -- $424 / 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 $1,682 -- -- --
2024 $1,788 $47,051 -- --
2023 $1,788 $80,620 $16,120 $64,500
2022 $1,751 $59,610 $11,920 $47,690
2021 $1,966 $60,360 $12,070 $48,290
2020 $1,938 $54,520 $10,900 $43,620
2019 $2,436 $56,331 $12,891 $43,440
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6430670

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 211-01-023C