$4,999,999

5601 W Thunder Cloud Dr Queen Creek, AZ 85142

San Tan Mountain Neighborhood

Estimated payment $26,753/month

Total Views 206
3 Beds
3 Baths
4,619 Sq Ft
$1,082 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • RV Garage
  • 3.87 Acre Lot
  • Heated Spa
  • City Lights View
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

Welcome to The Lions Gate, a striking desert estate set on 3.87 acres of pristine Sonoran landscape. Designed to fully engage its surroundings, the home is positioned to capture sweeping views, expansive skies, and a level of privacy that feels both rare and intentional.
From the moment of arrival, bold architectural lines and expansive walls of glass establish a dialogue between structure and setting. The desert is not simply outside the home, it becomes part of the experience within. Light moves throughout the interiors, shifting with the time of day and softening each space with a quiet, natural rhythm. The result is a residence that feels grounded, open, and deeply connected to place.
At the center of the home, the kitchen unfolds as a natural gathering space, seamlessly connected to to the main living areas. Designed with both function and atmosphere in mind, it supports intimate daily living as effortlessly as it does larger moments of entertaining. Custom finishes and thoughtful detailing create a sense of cohesion, where each element contributes to the overall composition of the home.
The primary suite exists as a private retreat, carefully positioned to take in the surrounding landscape. Views extend outward in every direction, creating a sense of stillness and separation from the rest of the home. Additional spaces offer flexibility for guests, a home office, or wellness, adapting easily to the needs of daily life.
Outdoors, the property unfolds into a series of expansive living environments shaped by the desert itself. Patios extend into the landscape, offering multiple vantage points to experience the changing light and atmosphere throughout the day. In the evening, the setting transforms as the sky deepens into color, revealing layered sunsets over the mountains and a soft emergence of city lights in the distance. Mountain vistas frame the horizon, while the surrounding acreage preserves a sense of openness and quiet that is increasingly difficult to find.
Here, outdoor living is not an extension of the home, it is an essential part of it. Each space is positioned to invite pause, to capture view, and to create a connection to the natural surroundings.
The Lions Gate is more than a residence. It is a composition of land, light, and perspective, brought together to create a living experience defined by scale, privacy, and presence.

Listing Agent

James Greenwalt

Compass License #SA705935000 Listed on: 03/19/2026

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Co-Listing Agent

Brian North

Compass License #SA635186000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,424

Year Built

  • Built in 2022

Lot Details

  • 3.87 Acre Lot
  • Private Streets
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Artificial Turf
  • Misting System
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 8 Open Parking Spaces
  • 4 Car Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • RV Garage

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Desert

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Foam Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stone Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 4,619 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Double Vanity

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Smart Home

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Heated Pool
  • Pool Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Fire Pit
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Built-In Barbecue

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Schools

  • Florence K-8 Elementary And Middle School
  • Florence High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating unit installed on the ceiling
  • Heat Pump System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Built by Starwood
  • San Tan Ranches Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 161
  • Assessor Parcel Number 509-04-061

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,424

Year Built

Built in 2022

Lot Details

3.87 Acres

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Ellsworth and Hunt Highway
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 2022
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.87
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: laun001
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-776-1555
  • Subdivision Name: San Tan Ranches
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 1082.49
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: Private, Heated
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Reverse Osmosis, Built-In Gas Oven, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned, Water Purifier
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Fire Pit
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Full Bth Master Bdrm, Double Vanity, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Walk-in Pantry, Quartz Countertops, Smart Home, Master Downstairs, 9+ Flat Ceilings
  • Living Area: 4619.0
  • Stories: 3
  • Window Features: Screens

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Perimeter
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Storage, Private Street(s), Private Yard, Misting System, Built-in Barbecue, RV Hookup
  • Lot Features: Hillside Lot, Remote, Rural, Desert Front, Desert Back, Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Synthetic Grass Frnt, Synthetic Grass Back, Natural Desert Back, Irrigation Front, Irrigation Back
  • Pool Features: Heated, Variable Speed Pump, Outdoor
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: City Lights, Mountain(s), City, Desert
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Common Walls: Two Levels
  • Construction Type: Block, Wood Frame, Stone, Wood Siding
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered Patio(s), Covered Deck
  • Roof: Foam

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features: RV Access/Parking, Over Height Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gated, RV Garage, Temp Controlled, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Attached Garage
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 8.0

Utilities

  • Utilities: Other
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Ductless, Heat Pump, Gas
  • Heating: Ceiling, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Elementary School: Florence K-8
  • High School: Florence High School
  • Junior High Dist: Florence Unified School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Florence K-8

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 168517.0
  • Parcel #: 509-04-061

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Starwood

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5424.0
  • Tax Book Number: 509.0
  • Tax Lot: 161
  • Tax Map Number: 4.0

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/19/2026 03/19/26 For Sale $4,999,999 -- $1,082 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $450,000 Security Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Grand Canyon Title Agency In
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $150,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 7001128

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 509-04-061

Arizona Pinal County Queen Creek 85142 San Tan Mountain

5601 W Thunder Cloud Dr, Queen Creek, AZ

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