NOT LISTED FOR SALE

6505 E Cactus Wren Place Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Estimated Value: $3,900,000 - $6,659,655

6 Beds
8 Baths
7,915 Sq Ft
$703/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 29, 2019

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

Est. 158% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $30,665/month

72 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Heated Spa
  • Mountain View
  • Kiva Elementary School Rated A
  • Gated Community
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

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 Agent to Sell the Property

Christopher Karas

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

Last Buyer's Agent

Christopher Karas

Compass License #SA555869000

Compass

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

  • $42 Monthly HOA Fees

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
  • 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

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Intercom

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

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • 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

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, street maintenance
  • 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

0

HOA Fees

$42 per month

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Lincoln Dr. & Invergorden
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • 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 Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.05
  • Subdivision Name: VISTA CAMELLO
  • Architectural Style: Santa Barbara/Tuscan
  • Efficiency: Multi-Zones
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 500.0
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: 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
  • Kitchen Features:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: Heated, Private
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Possible Bedrooms: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Other, 3+ Fireplace, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Central Vacuum, No Interior Steps, Soft Water Loop, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry, Bidet, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Tub with Jets
  • Living Area: 7915.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Solar Screens, Dual Pane, Wood Frames
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Reverse Osmosis: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Multiple Ovens: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: 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: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Other Structures: Separate Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • 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: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access, Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Over Height Garage, Side Vehicle Entry
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 5.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:Side Vehicle Entry: Yes
  • Parking Features:Over Height Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Other, See Remarks
  • Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Security System Owned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Pvt Water Company
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated
  • Association Fee: 500.0
  • 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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint

Schools

  • Elementary School: Kiva Elementary School
  • High School: Saguaro High School
  • Junior High Dist: Scottsdale Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mohave Middle School

Lot Info

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

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

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2023
Sold by
Mumtaz Rushda
Bought by
Rushda Mumtaz Family Trust
Current Estimated Value
$5,563,914

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%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.72%
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2005
Sold by
The Thomas Stewart Family Trust
Bought by
Severson Gerard L and Severson Teresa M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 1999
Sold by
Berman Michael A
Bought by
Thomas Thomas Peter and Stewart Jacqueline Sue

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,900,000
Interest Rate
7.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 1997
Sold by
Robertson Jon H
Bought by
Berman Michael A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 1997
Sold by
Berman Barbara
Bought by
Berman Michael A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 1995
Sold by
Finefrock Randy
Bought by
Robertson Jon H and Robertson Shauna R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$927,500
Interest Rate
9.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date 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

Date 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 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 $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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Christopher Karas

    Compass

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5850624

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 174-53-034

Arizona Maricopa County Paradise Valley 85253

6505 E Cactus Wren Place, Paradise Valley, AZ

This home is located at 6505 E Cactus Wren Place, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 since 26 November 2018 and is currently estimated at $5,563,914, approximately $702 per square foot. This property was built in 1995. 6505 E Cactus Wren Place is a home located in Maricopa County with nearby schools including Kiva Elementary School, Mohave Middle School, and Saguaro High School.

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