$2,700,000

6521 E 5th St Scottsdale, AZ 85251

South Scottsdale Neighborhood

Estimated payment $14,565/month

Total Views 4,920
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,294 Sq Ft
$820 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Media Room
  • Built in 1955 | Newly Remodeled
  • 0.15 Acre Lot
  • Tavan Elementary School Rated A
  • Solar Power System
  • Mountain View

About This Home

Welcome to Casa Desierto, a home built for the Sonoran Desert, nestled in the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona. Built by a local architect Andrea Forman. Constructed with advanced insulated composite concrete, this home provides exceptional thermal insulation, robust fire resistance, and superior soundproofing. The thoughtfully designed landscape features drought-resistant plants, harmonizing beautifully with the desert scenery. Inside, discover elegant open-plan living spaces, a gourmet kitchen, and luxurious bedrooms. Equipped with smart home technology, Casa Desierto seamlessly combines sustainability with refined luxury. An art piece if you will. Under Construction currently*

Listing Agent

Bryce Buchanan

Compass License #SA659912000 Listed on: 10/21/2025

Compass

Co-Listing Agent

Bailey Knoles

Compass License #SA682964000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,638

Year Built

  • Built in 1955 | Newly Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,738 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Spray Foam Insulation
  • Insulated Concrete Forms
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Products or Finishes
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,294 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Wired For Sound
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Roller Shields
  • Window Screens
  • Great Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Media Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Home Gym
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Induction Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Built-In Trash or Recycling Cabinet
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Double Vanity
  • Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
  • Private Water Closet
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall
  • Solar Tube

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Smart Home
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Accessible Home Design

  • Hard or Low Nap Flooring

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR/CFL/LED Lights
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment for Heating
  • North or South Exposure
  • No or Low VOC Paint or Finish
  • Solar Power System
  • Watersense Fixture

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Tavan Elementary School
  • Ingleside Middle School
  • Arcadia High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating unit installed on the ceiling
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Wiring Updated in 2025
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater
  • Water Softener
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Built by Andrea Forman
  • Southwest Village Unit 6 Lots 117 142 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 218
  • Assessor Parcel Number 130-06-071

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,638

Year Built

Built in 1955 | Newly Remodeled

Lot Details

6,738 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: 68th St & Indian School
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Items Updated Wiring Yr Updated: 2025
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Solar Panelsk W: 20.0
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Co List Office Mls Id: laun001
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-776-1555
  • Subdivision Name: SOUTHWEST VILLAGE UNIT 6 LOTS 117-142
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • New Construction: Yes
  • Efficiency: Multi-Zones, Solar Panels, Other (See Remarks), Solar Tubes, ENERGY STAR Light Fixture
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 819.67
  • Special Features: NewHome

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Tile, Other
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Built In Recycling, Built-In Electric Oven, Induction Cooktop, Electric Range, Washer, Dryer, Stacked Washer/Dryer
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Door – 32in+ Wide, Hard/Low Nap Floors
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing, See Remarks, Insert
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Kitchen Island, Non-laminate Counter, High Speed Internet, Smart Home, Master Downstairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s), 9+ Flat Ceilings, Wet Bar, Roller Shields
  • Living Area: 3294.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Dual Pane, Mechanical Sun Shds, Screens, Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Other, Back Yard, Front Yard, Perimeter
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Rain Gutters
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, North/South Exposure, Desert Front, Desert Back
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req
  • Construction Type: Other, Spray Foam Insulation, ICFs (Insulated Concrete Forms), Painted, Stucco, Low VOC Paint, Wood Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: New Construction
  • Roof: Metal, Other

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Extended Length Garage, Garage Door Opener, Direct Access, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Attached Garage
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Utilities: Other, See Remarks, Natural Gas Connected
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Programmable Thmstat, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Electric, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Ceiling, Hot Water, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Engy Star (See Rmks), Washer Hookup, Inside
  • Security: Security System Owned, Fire Sprinkler System
  • 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: Tavan Elementary School
  • High School: Arcadia High School
  • Junior High Dist: Scottsdale Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ingleside Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6738.0
  • Parcel #: 130-06-071

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Recirculation Pump, Low-Flow Fixtures

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Andrea Forman

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1638.0
  • Tax Lot: 218

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $1,981 $24,213 -- --
2024 $1,619 $23,060 -- --
2023 $1,619 $48,370 $9,670 $38,700
2022 $1,536 $35,280 $7,050 $28,230
2021 $1,632 $31,170 $6,230 $24,940
2020 $1,618 $29,430 $5,880 $23,550
2019 $1,561 $28,230 $5,640 $22,590
2018 $1,512 $27,270 $5,450 $21,820
2017 $1,448 $24,500 $4,900 $19,600
2016 $1,420 $23,270 $4,650 $18,620
2015 $1,352 $21,460 $4,290 $17,170
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/21/2025 10/21/25 For Sale $2,700,000 -- $820 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Pioneer Title Agency
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $1,069,000 Wfg National Title Insurance
Warranty Deed $91,300 United Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,560,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $82,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6936738

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 130-06-071

Arizona Maricopa County Scottsdale 85251 South Scottsdale

6521 E 5th St, Scottsdale, AZ

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