NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8605 E Villa Cassandra Dr Scottsdale, AZ 85266

Boulders Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,209,000 - $1,618,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,731 Sq Ft
$392/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 14, 2021

Last sale price $900,000 $241 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,220/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Pool
  • Gated Community
  • Mountain View
  • Black Mountain Elementary School Rated A-
  • 0.94 Acre Lot
  • Santa Fe Architecture

About This Home

As of January 2021

Celebrate the good life in this custom sanctuary located in the gated boutique community of Desert Springs in North Scottsdale. This home is warm, inviting and features 180 degree mountain views. Designed with entertaining in mind, this home offers numerous spaces for gathering both inside and out, creating the perfect ambiance for Arizona living at its finest. The floor plan includes the desirable open concept with a large great room that flows into the family room with gas fireplace and easy access to the kitchen and backyard. The well-appointed kitchen offers the desirable gas cooktop, dual islands, stainless appliances which includes a Sub-Zero refrigerator. Upgrades include 24'' travertine throughout, solid Alder doors, and wood baseboards throughout. The private master retreat is split from the secondary bedrooms and boasts a spacious master bathroom with walk-in shower, jacuzzi tub, dual vanities, and a large walk-in closet. There are 2 secondary bedrooms that share a hall bathroom and a third that is next to the master and makes a great office. The backyard features a negative edge pool with water feature, spa, pergola with built-in BBQ, extended covered patio, plus gorgeous sunset and mountain views.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cindy Metz

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty License #SA579643000 Listed on: 11/12/2020

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Katie Metz

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty License #SA665779000

Last Buyer's Agent

Carol Spencer

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty License #SA536734000

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,767

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 0.94 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers

HOA Fees

  • $117 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Santa Fe Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Foam Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,731 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Solar Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views
  • Security System Owned
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Pool

  • Heated Pool
  • Heated Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Fire Pit
  • Built-In Barbecue

Schools

  • Sonoran Trails Middle School
  • Cactus Shadows High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 22
  • Assessor Parcel Number 216-34-148

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • Golden Valley Prop. Association, Phone Number (602) 294-0999
  • Desert Springs Subdivision

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,767

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$117 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Pima and Hawknest
  • 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: 117.33
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Kitchen: Partial
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2007
  • Updated Roof: Partial
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2008
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Spa Private: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Directions: North on Pima to Hawknest Rd, turn left (west) to 87th St, turn left (south) to Arroyo Seco Rd, turn right to 86th Way, turn right on Villa Cassandra. Home is at the end of the cul-de-sac.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.94
  • Co List Office Mls Id: lyon25
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-585-7070
  • Subdivision Name: DESERT SPRINGS
  • Architectural Style: Territorial/Santa Fe
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 352.0
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Windows:Solar Screens: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Family Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Gas Fireplace: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Stone, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: None
  • Spa Features: Heated, Private
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit, 1 Fireplace, Family Room, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Central Vacuum, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Tub with Jets
  • Living Area: 3731.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Solar Screens
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Reverse Osmosis: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Multiple Ovens: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fire Pit: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Wrought Iron
  • Exterior Features: Built-in Barbecue
  • Lot Features: Desert Back, Desert Front, Cul-De-Sac, Irrigation Front, Irrigation Back
  • Pool Features: Heated, Private
  • View: City Light View(s), Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Built-Up, Foam
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:GazeboRamada: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attch'd Gar Cabinets
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Wshr/Dry HookUp Only
  • Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Security System Owned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated
  • Association Fee: 352.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Desert Springs
  • Phone: 602-294-0999
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 100.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Desert Springs
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 602-294-0999
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Company: Golden Valley Prop.
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Phone: 602-294-0999
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds

Schools

  • High School: Cactus Shadows High School
  • Junior High Dist: Cave Creek Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sonoran Trails Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 41162.0
  • Parcel #: 216-34-148

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3767.0
  • Tax Book Number: 216.00
  • Tax Lot: 22
  • Tax Map Number: 34.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2023
Sold by
Berk Leonard and Berk Judith A
Bought by
Berk Carr Living Trust and Berk
Current Estimated Value
$1,464,265

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 12, 2020
Closed on
Nov 16, 2020
Sold by
Maclean Gordon B and Maclean Elizabeth
Bought by
Berk Leonard and Carr Judith A
Seller's Agent
Cindy Metz
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Carol Spencer
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$900,000
Sold Price
$900,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.86%
Original Mortgage
$720,000
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2015
Sold by
Bustamante Misty Love
Bought by
Bustamante Juan and Bustamante Misty Love

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2007
Sold by
K Hovnanian Great Western Homes Llc
Bought by
K Hovnanian Great Western Bldg Co Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2004
Sold by
Devine Deborah A and Kitar Jeff S
Bought by
Maclean Gordon B and Sun Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$579,200
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2002
Sold by
Devine Deborah A
Bought by
Devine Deborah A and Kitar Jeff S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2002
Sold by
Kitar Jeffrey
Bought by
Devine Deborah A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2000
Sold by
Kitar Jeff S
Bought by
Devine Deborah A
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Berk Carr Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Berk Leonard $900,000 First American Title
Bustamante Juan -- Magnus Title Agency Llc
Bustamante Misty Love -- Magnus Title Agency Llc
K Hovnanian Great Western Bldg Co Llc -- Security Title Agency
Maclean Gordon B $724,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Devine Deborah A -- --
Devine Deborah A -- North American Title Co
Devine Deborah A -- North American Title Co
Devine Deborah A -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Devine Deborah $402,300 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Berk Leonard $720,000
Previous Owner Maclean Gordon B $579,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/14/2021 01/14/21 Sold $900,000 0.0% $241 / Sq Ft
11/14/2020 11/14/20 Pending -- -- --
11/10/2020 11/10/20 For Sale $900,000 -- $241 / 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 $3,718 $79,639 -- --
2024 $3,591 $75,847 -- --
2023 $3,591 $93,970 $18,790 $75,180
2022 $3,447 $76,310 $15,260 $61,050
2021 $3,829 $71,130 $14,220 $56,910
2020 $3,767 $64,880 $12,970 $51,910
2019 $3,648 $64,710 $12,940 $51,770
2018 $3,540 $62,420 $12,480 $49,940
2017 $3,395 $62,050 $12,410 $49,640
2016 $3,375 $61,060 $12,210 $48,850
2015 $3,209 $57,630 $11,520 $46,110
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6158491

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 216-34-148