$3,450,000
SOLD FEB 26, 2020

42820 N Fleming Springs Rd Cave Creek, AZ 85331

6 Beds
7 Baths
10,159 Sq Ft
54.66 Acres

Recently Sold

$340 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

359 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Heated Spa
  • 54.66 Acre Lot
  • Black Mountain Elementary School Rated A-
  • Gated Parking
  • Mountain View

About This Home

As of February 2020

SELLER MOTIVATED - BRING ALL OFFERS!!! Saguaro Sanctuary. Imagine your own private retreat surrounded by thousands of saguaro's standing guard, you have found ''Heaven's Gate''. This European masterpiece secure & gated is a work of art and comes with its own 34 acre mountain & 360 degree breathtaking views perched higher than any other home in the area. The romantic stone walkways & patios meander throughout the property & guide you to each room, draping florals cascade off stone pillars with verdigris lanterns & exquisite stone detail. The grounds are complete with resort style diving pool, water fall and orchards. Once inside be charmed by the 100 year old barn wood floors, curvilinear walls encased in glass, an Italian inspired kitchen w/everything needed to entertain mightily....... Multiple dining areas offer numerous options to all in residence. Generous master suite with private balcony, guest wing has 3 ensuites plus well-appointed main floor study. Take the elevator to lower lever which showcases multiple rooms plus game room, wine cellar, private theater and fitness studio. The paved nature trail is perfect for meditation and inspiration. Unique potential w/access to two 10 acre parcels.

This home is being sold with lot parcel 202-18-013-C and lot parcel 202-18-013-D included in the purchase price.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cheryl D'Anna

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty License #SA041552000 Listed on: 01/21/2019

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Donna LeGate

Compass License #BR006874000

Last Buyer's Agent

Cheryl D'Anna

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty License #SA041552000 Listed on: 01/21/2019

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,699

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 54.66 Acre Lot
  • Private Streets
  • Desert faces the back of the property
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 5 Car Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway
  • Gated Parking

Home Design

  • Designed by Tom Argue Architects
  • Santa Barbara Architecture
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Foam Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 10,159 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Furnished
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Two Way Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Mechanical Sun Shade
  • Solar Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views
  • Intercom

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Heated Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Fire Pit
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Built-In Barbecue
  • Playground

Schools

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

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Propane
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot See Document Section
  • Assessor Parcel Number 202-18-013-E

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Built by Tom Argue
  • Private 34 Acre Mountain Estate Subdivision

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,699

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Fleming Springs/School House
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Architect Architect: Tom Argue
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 5.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Spa Private: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Directions: Cave Creek to School House Rd north to Fleming Springs. Right@ 4 way stop onto Flem Sps about 1 mile over 6 speed bumps, Turn left at two green stucco monuments walls, next left is long drive to home
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 54.66
  • Co List Office Mls Id: lyon09
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-488-2998
  • Subdivision Name: Private 34 Acre Mountain Estate
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Spanish, Santa Barbara/Tuscan
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Tax Parcel Letter: E
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Utilities Butane Propane: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Windows:Solar Screens: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Family Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Gas Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Master Bdr: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Two Way Fireplace: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Wood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: Ranch, Farm, Grove
  • Spa Features: Heated, Private
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Possible Bedrooms: 8
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit, 3+ Fireplace, Two Way Fireplace, Exterior Fireplace, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Upstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Central Vacuum, Elevator, Furnished(See Rmrks), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Bidet, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Tub with Jets
  • Living Area: 10159.0
  • Stories: 3
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Solar Screens, Mechanical Sun Shds
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Gas: Yes
  • 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
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Reverse Osmosis: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Multiple Ovens: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Library-Blt-in Bkcse: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Media Room: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fire Pit: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Wrought Iron
  • Exterior Features: Playground, Balcony, Private Street(s), Private Yard, Storage, Built-in Barbecue
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Natural Desert Back, Irrigation Front, Irrigation Back
  • Pool Features: Heated, Private
  • View: City Light View(s), Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Tile, Foam
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Childrens Play Area: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes
  • Exterior Features:GazeboRamada: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Street(s): Yes
  • Fireplace Features Exterior Fireplace: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 5.0
  • Parking Features: Gated, Garage Door Opener, Circular Driveway, Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Separate Strge Area, Temp Controlled
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 5.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:Temp Controlled: Yes
  • Parking Features:Separate Strge Area: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Circular Drive: Yes
  • Parking Features:Gated2: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Propane
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Security: Fire Sprinkler System
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Heating:Electric: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: 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: 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

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2380990.0
  • Parcel #: 202-18-013-E

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Recirculation Pump

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Tom Argue

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11699.0
  • Tax Book Number: 202.00
  • Tax Lot: See Document Section
  • Tax Map Number: 18.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 21, 2019
Closed on
Feb 24, 2020
Sold by
Sturrus Peter
Bought by
Watson Robert D
Seller's Agent
Cheryl D'Anna
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cheryl D'Anna
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$4,000,000
Sold Price
$3,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$550,000
-13.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.21%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2009
Closed on
Sep 13, 2012
Sold by
Grovich Nicholas F and Grovich Lauri R
Bought by
Sturrus Peter
Seller's Agent
Preston Westmoreland
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Preston Westmoreland
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$4,700,000
Sold Price
$3,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900,000
-19.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2003
Sold by
Grovich Nicholas F
Bought by
Grovich Nicholas F and Grovich Lauri R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Small Business Administration
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $3,450,000 First Arizona Title Agcy Llc
Warranty Deed $3,800,000 Greystone Title Agency
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- Security Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,924,300 Unknown
Previous Owner $2,500,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $2,282,780 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,500,000 Small Business Administration
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Price Changed $5,995,500 -7.7% $590 / Sq Ft
04/15/2025 04/15/25 Price Changed $6,495,500 -0.1% $639 / Sq Ft
03/06/2025 03/06/25 Price Changed $6,500,000 -6.5% $640 / Sq Ft
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Price Changed $6,950,000 0.0% $684 / Sq Ft
02/20/2025 02/20/25 For Sale $6,950,000 0.0% $684 / Sq Ft
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Off Market $6,950,000 -- --
11/15/2024 11/15/24 For Sale $7,500,000 0.0% $738 / Sq Ft
11/15/2024 11/15/24 Off Market $7,500,000 -- --
11/13/2024 11/13/24 Price Changed $7,500,000 +117.4% $738 / Sq Ft
02/26/2020 02/26/20 Sold $3,450,000 -8.0% $340 / Sq Ft
01/15/2020 01/15/20 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2019 12/03/19 Price Changed $3,750,000 -6.3% $369 / Sq Ft
01/21/2019 01/21/19 For Sale $4,000,000 +5.3% $394 / Sq Ft
09/17/2012 09/17/12 Sold $3,800,000 -19.1% $374 / Sq Ft
10/25/2011 10/25/11 For Sale $4,700,000 +23.7% $463 / Sq Ft
10/16/2011 10/16/11 Off Market $3,800,000 -- --
09/24/2011 09/24/11 Price Changed $4,700,000 -4.1% $463 / Sq Ft
07/11/2011 07/11/11 Price Changed $4,900,000 -2.0% $482 / Sq Ft
04/06/2011 04/06/11 Price Changed $4,999,000 -7.4% $492 / Sq Ft
08/27/2010 08/27/10 Price Changed $5,400,000 -42.6% $532 / Sq Ft
02/25/2009 02/25/09 For Sale $9,400,000 -- $925 / 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 $10,752 $257,126 -- --
2024 $10,318 $244,882 -- --
2023 $10,318 $257,734 $58,134 $199,600
2022 $10,149 $222,115 $50,095 $172,020
2021 $11,664 $222,870 $50,270 $172,600
2020 $12,132 $223,180 $50,340 $172,840
2019 $11,699 $222,322 $50,142 $172,180
2018 $11,249 $199,957 $45,097 $154,860
2017 $11,953 $209,699 $47,299 $162,400
2016 $12,017 $233,220 $52,600 $180,620
2015 $11,355 $202,836 $46,746 $156,090
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5871692

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 202-18-013E