NOT LISTED FOR SALE

6505 E Cactus Wren Place Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Paradise Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,944,000 - $6,834,102

6 Beds

8 Baths

7,915 Sq Ft

$694/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last sale price $2,160,000 $273 Per Sq Ft

Est. 154% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $31,895/month

72 Days on Market

Highlights

Guest House
Heated Spa
1.05 Acre Lot
Kiva Elementary School Rated A
Gated Community
Mountain View

About This Home

As of March 2019

This stunning Santa Barbara influenced home built by Gary Geitz is the essence of elegance and Arizona charm. This marvelous estate has a touch of Southwest style in both the design and architecture and is tucked back on a private street featuring lovely Mummy Mountain views. From the moment you walk in the front door you will be captivated by the elegant ceiling details that can be found throughout the entire home. The main house features 5 en-suite bedrooms and a grand office/library with coffered ceilings and beautifully crafted wood paneled built-in bookcases. The beautiful open concept kitchen and family room is perfect for entertaining and features expansive windows looking out to the fabulous backyard with mature landscaping and diving pool. Kitchen features granite counter tops, gas range, dual ovens and a butler pantry. Detached guest house is 1,244sf and features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen, large living space and single car garage. You've finally found the home you've been looking for; you can stop looking now.

Last Listed By

Christopher Karas

Compass License #SA555869000 Listed on: 11/26/2018

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,844

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

1.05 Acre Lot
Private Streets
Desert faces the front and back of the property
Block Wall Fence
Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
Sprinklers on Timer
Grass Covered Lot

HOA Fees

Property has a Home Owners Association

Parking

5 Car Direct Access Garage
2 Open Parking Spaces
Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
Side or Rear Entrance to Parking
Garage Door Opener

Home Design

Santa Barbara Architecture
Wood Frame Construction
Tile Roof
Stucco

Interior Spaces

7,915 Sq Ft Home
1-Story Property
Central Vacuum
Vaulted Ceiling
Ceiling Fan
Gas Fireplace
Double Pane Windows
Wood Frame Window
Solar Screens
Family Room with Fireplace
3 Fireplaces
Living Room with Fireplace
Mountain Views

Kitchen

Eat-In Kitchen
Breakfast Bar
Gas Cooktop
Built-In Microwave
Dishwasher
Kitchen Island
Granite Countertops

Flooring

Carpet
Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

Laundry in unit
Dryer
Washer

Home Security

Security System Owned
Intercom
Fire Sprinkler System

Pool

Heated Spa
Play Pool

Outdoor Features

Covered patio or porch
Built-In Barbecue

Schools

Kiva Elementary School
Mohave Middle School
Saguaro High School

Utilities

Refrigerated Cooling System
Zoned Heating
Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Water Softener
High Speed Internet
Cable TV Available

Additional Features

No Interior Steps
Guest House

Listing and Financial Details

Tax Lot 8
Assessor Parcel Number 174-53-034

Community Details

Overview

Bob Tazerka Association, Phone Number (602) 284-0262
Built by Gary Geitz
Vista Camello Subdivision, Custom Floorplan

Recreation

Sport Court

Security

Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,844

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

HOA Fees

$42 per month

Parking

Listing Details

Cross Street: Lincoln Dr. & Invergorden
Legal Info Range: 4E
Property Type: Residential
HOA #2: N
Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
Recreation Center Fee 2: N
Recreation Center Fee: N
Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 41.67
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: 1995
Spa Private: Yes
Tax Year: 2018
Directions: North on Invergorden, right on Cactus Wren Rd, left Cactus Wren Pl.
Master Model: CUSTOM
Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
Lot Size Acres: 1.05
Subdivision Name: VISTA CAMELLO
Architectural Style: Santa Barbara/Tuscan
Efficiency: Multi-Zones, Sunscreen(s)
Property Attached Yn: No
ResoBuildingAreaSource: Owner
Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 500.0
Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

Flooring: Carpet, Stone
Spa Features: Heated, Private
Possible Bedrooms: 7
Total Bedrooms: 6
Fireplace Features: 3+ Fireplace, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Gas, Other, See Remarks
Fireplace: Yes
Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Central Vacuum, Fire Sprinklers, Intercom, No Interior Steps, Soft Water Loop, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry, Bidet, Double Vanity, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Tub with Jets, High Speed Internet, Granite Counters
Living Area: 7915.0
Stories: 1
Window Features: Wood Frames, Double Pane Windows
ResoLivingAreaSource: Owner
Kitchen Features:Dishwasher2: Yes
Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
Community Features:Gated Community2: Yes
Kitchen Features:Granite Countertops: Yes
Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
Kitchen Features:Disposal2: Yes
Kitchen Features:Refrigerator2: Yes
Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
Fireplace:Fireplace Family Rm: Yes
Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
Fireplace:Gas Fireplace: Yes
Kitchen Features:Reverse Osmosis: Yes
Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
Kitchen Features:Cook Top Gas: Yes
Fireplace:Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
Other Rooms:Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: Yes
Kitchen Features:Multiple Ovens: Yes
Fireplace:_three_ Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace:Fireplace Master Bdr: Yes
Fireplace:Other (See Remarks)14: Yes

Exterior Features

Fencing: Block
Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio, Private Street(s), Sport Court(s), Built-in Barbecue
Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front, Grass Front, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
Pool Features: Play Pool, Heated, Private
View: Mountain(s)
Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
Construction Type: Painted, Stucco, Frame - Wood
Other Structures: Guest House
Roof: Tile
Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
Exterior Features:Built-in BBQ: Yes
Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
Exterior Features:Separate Guest House: Yes
Exterior Features:Sport Court(s): Yes
Exterior Features:Private Street(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

Total Covered Spaces: 5.0
Parking Features: Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Dir Entry frm Garage, Electric Door Opener, Over Height Garage, Side Vehicle Entry
Attached Garage: No
Garage Spaces: 5.0
Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
Parking Features:Dir Entry frm Garage: Yes
Parking Features:Electric Door Opener: Yes
Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
Parking Features:Side Vehicle Entry: Yes
Parking Features:Over Height Garage: Yes

Utilities

Cooling: Refrigeration, Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Natural Gas
Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside, Other, Washer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup, See Remarks
Security: Security System Owned, Gated Community
Water Source: Pvt Water Company
Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: CACTUS WREN ESTATES
Phone: 602-284-0262
Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Annually
Association Fees:HOA Name4: CACTUS WREN ESTATES
Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 602-284-0262
Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
Association Fees:HOA Management Company: Bob Tazerka
Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
Association Fee Incl:Street Maint: Yes

Schools

Elementary School: Kiva Elementary School
High School: Saguaro High School
Middle Or Junior School: Mohave Middle School

Lot Info

Land Lease: No
Lot Size Sq Ft: 45603.0
Parcel #: 174-53-034
ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

Builder Name: Gary Geitz

Tax Info

Tax Annual Amount: 15844.0
Tax Book Number: 174.00
Tax Lot: 8
Tax Map Number: 53.00

Ownership History

Jun 2023 - Present Rushda Mumtaz Family Trust 1 Year and 11 Months

Private Individual

Purchase Details

Closed on

Jun 19, 2023

Sold by

Mumtaz Rushda

Bought by

Rushda Mumtaz Family Trust

Total Days on Market

Current Estimated Value

$5,495,276

Mar 2019 - Jun 2023 Mumtaz Rushda 4 Years and 3 Months

Private Individual

Purchase Details

Listed on

Nov 26, 2018

Closed on

Mar 26, 2019

Sold by

Severson Gerard L and Severson Teresa N

Bought by

Mumtaz Rushda

Seller's Agent

Christopher Karas

Compass

Buyer's Agent

Christopher Karas

Compass

List Price

$2,450,000

Sold Price

$2,160,000

Premium/Discount to List

-$290,000

-11.84%

Avg. Annual Appreciation

15.58%

Original Mortgage

$1,500,000

Interest Rate

4.3%

Mortgage Type

New Conventional

May 2005 - Mar 2019 Severson Gerard L and Severson Teresa M 13 Years and 10 Months

Private Individual

Purchase Details

Closed on

May 12, 2005

Sold by

The Thomas Stewart Family Trust

Bought by

Severson Gerard L and Severson Teresa M

Oct 1999 - May 2005 Thomas Thomas Peter and Stewart Jacqueline Sue 5 Years and 7 Months

Private Individual

Purchase Details

Closed on

Oct 11, 1999

Sold by

Berman Michael A

Bought by

Thomas Thomas Peter and Stewart Jacqueline Sue

Original Mortgage

$1,900,000

Interest Rate

7.37%

Mortgage Type

New Conventional

Sep 1997 - Oct 1999 Berman Michael A 2 Years and 1 Month

Private Individual

Purchase Details

Closed on

Sep 26, 1997

Sold by

Robertson Jon H

Bought by

Berman Michael A

Sep 1997 - Sep 1997 Berman Michael A Less than a month

Private Individual

Purchase Details

Closed on

Sep 23, 1997

Sold by

Berman Barbara

Bought by

Berman Michael A

Mar 1995 - Sep 1997 Robertson Jon H and Robertson Shauna R 2 Years and 6 Months

Private Individual

Purchase Details

Closed on

Mar 8, 1995

Sold by

Finefrock Randy

Bought by

Robertson Jon H and Robertson Shauna R

Original Mortgage

$927,500

Interest Rate

9.25%

Mortgage Type

New Conventional

Average Value

Not Available

List Price

Sold Price

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Purchase History

Buyer	Sale Price	Title Company
Rushda Mumtaz Family Trust	--	None Listed On Document
Mumtaz Rushda	$2,160,000	Premier Title Agency
Severson Gerard L	$3,299,000	First American Title Ins Co
Thomas Thomas Peter	$2,900,000	Capital Title Agency
Berman Michael A	$1,995,000	Security Title Agency
Berman Michael A	--	Security Title Agency
Robertson Jon H	$1,325,000	Network Escrow & Title Agenc

Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Status	Borrower	Loan Amount
Previous Owner	Mumtaz Rushda	$1,500,000
Previous Owner	Severson Gerard L	$400,000
Previous Owner	Severson Gerard L	$417,000
Previous Owner	Severson Gerard L	$990,000
Previous Owner	Thomas Thomas Peter	$1,900,000
Previous Owner	Robertson Jon H	$927,500

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date	Event	Price	Change	Sq Ft Price
03/29/2019 03/29/19	Sold	$2,160,000	-11.8%	$273 / Sq Ft
11/26/2018 11/26/18	For Sale	$2,450,000	--	$310 / 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	$14,891	$263,514	--	--
2024	$14,678	$250,966	--	--
2023	$14,678	$300,000	$60,000	$240,000
2022	$14,055	$260,460	$52,090	$208,370
2021	$14,979	$233,760	$46,750	$187,010
2020	$14,880	$206,470	$41,290	$165,180
2019	$15,892	$217,000	$43,400	$173,600
2018	$16,146	$217,930	$43,580	$174,350
2017	$15,551	$216,970	$43,390	$173,580
2016	$15,213	$200,400	$40,080	$160,320
2015	$14,403	$200,400	$40,080	$160,320

Source: Public Records

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Seller's Agent in 2019

Christopher Karas

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Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5850624

APN: 174-53-034

Arizona Maricopa County Paradise Valley 85253 Paradise Valley

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