Seller's Agent in 2025
Deb Thorfinnson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties
(602) 717-4448
2 in this area
30 Total Sales
7921 N 54th St Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,424
Sq Ft
0.91
Acres
Highlights
- Private Pool
- Mountain View
- Santa Fe Architecture
- Kiva Elementary School Rated A
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Private Yard
About This Home
As of May 2025THIS IS A TRULY WONDERFUL PROPERTY AT THE FOOT OF THE NORTHWEST SLOPE OF MUMMY MOUNTAIN. THE HOME BOASTS PANORAMIC VIEWS OF PHOENIX MOUNTAIN PRESERVE AND MUCH OF PARADISE VALLEY. THE HANDCARVED DOORS AND BEAMED CEILING LEND ORIGINAL CHARM TO THE HIGHLY UPDATED INTERIOR. THERE ARE THREE PATIOS, ALL WITH GREAT VIEWS, AS WELL AS A LARGE, WELL LANDSCAPED BACKYARD WITH PRIVATE POOL, FIREPIT, BUILT-IN BBQ & FIREPLACE, PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING. KITCHEN FEATURES A HUGH ISLAND, A PERLICK WINE FRIDGE, CUSTOM CONCRETE COUNTERS, A WOLF RANGE (GAS), WOLF DOUBLE OVENS, TWO BOSCH DISHWASHERS, A SUB ZERO FRIDGE, A VENT-A-HOOD, A FARMHOUSE FIRECLAY SINK & A SEPARATE BAR SINK. THIRTEEN SKYLIGHTS, THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY, MAKE THE INTERIOR LIGHT & BRIGHT. PROPERTY IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED 20 MINUTES FROM PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, AND WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF TOP LUXURY RESORTS, INCLUDING SANCTUARY CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN, JW MARRIOTT CAMELBACK INN, AND THE NEW RITZ CARLTON.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Emily Devlin
Coldwell Banker Realty License #BR114592000 Listed on: 09/20/2020
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,918
Year Built
- Built in 1978
Lot Details
- 0.91 Acre Lot
- Desert faces the front and back of the property
- Block Wall Fence
- Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
- Sprinklers on Timer
- Private Yard
Parking
- 3 Car Direct Access Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Circular Driveway
Home Design
- Designed by BIRD Architects
- Santa Fe Architecture
- Wood Frame Construction
- Foam Roof
- Block Exterior
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 4,424 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Central Vacuum
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Gas Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Low Emissivity Windows
- Wood Frame Window
- Solar Screens
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Mountain Views
- Security System Owned
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Cooktop
- Kitchen Island
Flooring
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Remodeled Bathroom
- Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
- 4.5 Bathrooms
- Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
- Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall
Accessible Home Design
- Low Kitchen Cabinetry
Pool
- Private Pool
- Pool Pump
Outdoor Features
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Outdoor Fireplace
- Fire Pit
- Built-In Barbecue
Schools
- Cherokee Elementary School
- Cocopah Middle School
- Chaparral High School
Utilities
- Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- High Speed Internet
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Association fees include no fees
- Built by BIRD
- Vista Rica No. 2 Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 2 / 5400
- Assessor Parcel Number 169-06-042
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 10, 2025
Closed on
May 1, 2025
Sold by
Carlson Henry and Tuttle Jennifer
Bought by
Debra B Vanderzyden Trust and Vanderzyden
Seller's Agent
Deb Thorfinnson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties
Buyer's Agent
Christine VanderZyden
RETSY
List Price
$4,100,000
Sold Price
$3,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-4.88%
Views
23
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$15,104
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.13%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 27, 2021
Closed on
Oct 13, 2021
Sold by
Baum David and Krell Jamie
Bought by
Carlson Henry and Tuttle Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Lauren Ellington
Fathom Realty Elite
Buyer's Agent
Deb Thorfinnson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties
List Price
$3,000,000
Sold Price
$2,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-5%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.21%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 20, 2020
Closed on
Dec 30, 2020
Sold by
Mandell Jeffrey R and Mandell Tiia T
Bought by
David Baum and David Jamie Krell
Seller's Agent
Emily Devlin
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Osterman
Realty Executives Arizona Territory
List Price
$1,999,000
Sold Price
$1,999,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
58.50%
Original Mortgage
$1,499,250
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 30, 2017
Sold by
Mandell Jeffrey R and Mandell Tiia T
Bought by
Mandell Jeffrey R and Mandell Tiia T
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 13, 2014
Closed on
Feb 2, 2014
Sold by
Cody Paul J
Bought by
Mandell Jeffrey R and Mandell Tiia T
Seller's Agent
Rusty Davis
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Emily Devlin
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,325,000
Sold Price
$1,325,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.75%
Original Mortgage
$1,060,000
Interest Rate
4.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 22, 1994
Sold by
Cody Paul J and Cody Mary H
Bought by
Cody Paul J and Cody Mary H
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $3,900,000 | Wfg National Title Insurance C | |
| Warranty Deed | $2,850,000 | Old Republic Title Agency | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,999,000 | Stewart Ttl & Tr Of Phoenix | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,325,000 | Greystone Title Agency Llc | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $1,499,250 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $1,060,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2025 05/12/25 | Sold | $3,900,000 | -4.9% | $882 / Sq Ft |
| 04/14/2025 04/14/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/10/2025 04/10/25 | For Sale | $4,100,000 | +43.9% | $927 / Sq Ft |
| 10/21/2021 10/21/21 | Sold | $2,850,000 | -5.0% | $644 / Sq Ft |
| 09/13/2021 09/13/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/25/2021 08/25/21 | For Sale | $3,000,000 | +50.1% | $678 / Sq Ft |
| 01/13/2021 01/13/21 | Sold | $1,999,000 | 0.0% | $452 / Sq Ft |
| 10/05/2020 10/05/20 | For Sale | $1,999,000 | 0.0% | $452 / Sq Ft |
| 09/20/2020 09/20/20 | Off Market | $1,999,000 | -- | -- |
| 08/24/2020 08/24/20 | For Sale | $1,999,000 | +50.9% | $452 / Sq Ft |
| 02/21/2014 02/21/14 | Sold | $1,325,000 | 0.0% | $300 / Sq Ft |
| 01/23/2014 01/23/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/13/2014 01/13/14 | For Sale | $1,325,000 | -- | $300 / Sq Ft |
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $6,275 | $106,747 | -- | -- |
| 2024 | $8,707 | $101,664 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | $8,707 | $166,270 | $33,250 | $133,020 |
| 2022 | $8,352 | $137,630 | $27,520 | $110,110 |
| 2021 | $8,279 | $128,600 | $25,720 | $102,880 |
| 2020 | $8,222 | $124,380 | $24,870 | $99,510 |
| 2019 | $7,918 | $119,480 | $23,890 | $95,590 |
| 2018 | $7,601 | $120,480 | $24,090 | $96,390 |
| 2017 | $7,279 | $108,060 | $21,610 | $86,450 |
| 2016 | $7,114 | $107,050 | $21,410 | $85,640 |
| 2015 | $6,719 | $107,050 | $21,410 | $85,640 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Deb Thorfinnson
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Christine VanderZyden
C
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Christine VanderZyden
RETSY
(480) 776-1555
3 in this area
7 Total Sales
-
Lauren Ellington
Seller's Agent in 2021
Lauren Ellington
Fathom Realty Elite
(602) 326-9586
12 in this area
90 Total Sales
-
E
Seller's Agent in 2021
Emily Devlin
Coldwell Banker Realty
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Rosie Derryberry
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Rosie Derryberry
Real Broker
(480) 703-7673
4 in this area
61 Total Sales
-
Thomas Osterman
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Thomas Osterman
Realty Executives
(602) 405-4052
5 in this area
22 Total Sales
Map
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)
MLS Number: 6121787
APN: 169-06-042
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