NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $3,725,000 - $6,221,355

6 Beds
8 Baths
8,036 Sq Ft
$623/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 16, 2018

Last sale price $2,850,000 $355 Per Sq Ft

Est. 76% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $27,680/month

126 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Heated Pool
  • Gated Parking
  • Laguna Elementary School Rated A
  • RV Access or Parking
  • 1.03 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of November 2018

A rare find, this elegant estate in the popular Cactus Acres is on 1.1 acres of lushly landscaped grounds. The main home and separate guest home are adorned with finely selected finishes, hand-crafted cabinetry and doors, intricate ceiling details and a flowing plan with influences of modern Mediterranean architecture. A circular drive greets you with a water fountain and hand-forged iron and glass door that look through the formal living room's glass retractable wall to the resort backyard beyond. The formal dining room has an oval ceiling with crystal chandelier and looks into the 800+ temperature-controlled wine cellar through hand-carved wood arched windows. The great room is the heart of the home and is anchored by a Canterra fireplace, limestone floors with glass tile inlay,custom... A rare find, this elegant estate in the popular Cactus Acres is on 1.1 acres of lushly landscaped grounds. The main home and separate guest home are adorned with finely selected finishes, hand-crafted cabinetry and doors, intricate ceiling details and a flowing plan with influences of modern Mediterranean architecture. A circular drive greets you with a water fountain and hand-forged iron and glass door that look through the formal living room's glass retractable wall to the resort backyard beyond. The formal dining room has an oval ceiling with crystal chandelier and looks into the 800+ temperature-controlled wine cellar through hand-carved wood arched windows. The great room is the heart of the home and is anchored by a Canterra fireplace, limestone floors with glass tile inlay,custom built media center and wet bar with copper sink, two refrigerators and glass front cabinetry with accent lighting.

An African mahogany breakfast bar overlooks this WOW kitchen with large island and beautiful crafted cabinetry with generous storage, spice racks coffee bar. Top of the line appliances include multiple Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezers, Wolf 60" 6-burner range with two full ovens and warming drawer, and Bosch and Fisher-Paykel dishwashers. The walk-in pantry has plenty of storage and pull out drawers. The separate oval-shaped breakfast nook offers built-in seating with kid-friendly fabric and overlooks the outdoor patios.

Ready to have some fun? Check out the game room with two automated glass pocket doors and the full bar including two refrigerators, ice maker and dishwasher. Plenty of storage, three TV's, an arcade and powder bath make this the perfect place for your next sporting event.

When it's movie time, relax in the home theater with a large screen and projector, snack bar with microwave and two refrigerated drawers and powder bath, complete with mini TV, so you don't miss a thing.

At the end of the day, relax in the master retreat with solid hardwood flooring, Canterra fireplace, wood beams and custom draperies. The spa bath includes a free-standing air jetted tub with back warmer and steam shower with rain head and body jets. The two large walk-in closets are perfect for those who love fashion and also has a second washer/dryer.

Looking for large extra bedrooms? The en-suite guest room and two additional bedrooms are very spacious with walk-in closets and crown moulding.

Let's get the party started! The entertainer's paradise outdoors is a treat for the eye. From the flames in the glass tile pool to the swim up bar, to the sport court, putting green or batting cage, there is truly something for everyone. Three fireplaces offer a variety of conversation settings and the fire pit perfect for your favorite s'mores. Travertine pavers flow into Canterra patios and the two outdoor kitchens offers plenty of space to cook up your favorite BBQ.

Your guests will never want to leave the luxurious two bedroom, two bath guest house with family room surrounding a Canterra fireplace, breakfast area and kitchen with refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher.

Are you a car enthusiast on top of it? You'll love the underground car vault, limo bay with service amenities such as dishwasher and ice maker, and car lift to accommodate your every whim.

Come see for yourself.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Monica Monson

The Noble Agency License #BR535076000 Listed on: 06/08/2018

Co-Listed By

Barry Van Patten

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty License #BR571733000

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrew Bloom

Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living License #SA110379000

Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,768

Year Built

  • Built in 2009

Lot Details

  • 1.03 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 5 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Tandem Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway
  • Gated Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 8,036 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Mountain Views
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 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
  • Smart Home

Pool

  • Heated Pool
  • Heated Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Fire Pit
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Built-In Barbecue
  • Playground

Schools

  • Laguna Elementary School
  • Mountainside Middle School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Water Purifier
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Guest House

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 217-26-003-U

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Built by Evolution Homes
  • Cactus Acres Subdivision

Recreation

  • Sport Court

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,768

Year Built

Built in 2009

Lot Details

0

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: 96th Street & Cactus
  • Legal Info Range: 5E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Partial
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2014
  • Updated Floors: Partial
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2014
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Partial
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2014
  • Updated Kitchen: Partial
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2014
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 5.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 2009
  • Spa Private: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Directions: South on 96th Street from Cactus, East on Gary. Follow to end of cul-de-sac, last home on left.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.03
  • Co List Office Mls Id: lyon06
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-585-7070
  • Subdivision Name: Cactus Acres
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Tax Parcel Letter: U
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Windows:Low-E: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Features:Water Purifier: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: 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
  • Technology:Smart Home: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Wood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: Other
  • Spa Features: Heated, Private
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Water Purifier
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Possible Bedrooms: 8
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit, 3+ Fireplace, Exterior Fireplace, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Smart Home, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Central Vacuum, No Interior Steps, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Bidet, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Tub with Jets
  • Living Area: 8036.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Low-Emissivity Windows, Dual Pane, Vinyl Frame
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: 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:BonusGame Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Multiple Ovens: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Arizona RoomLanai: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fire Pit: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Playground, Private Yard, Sport Court(s), Storage, Built-in Barbecue
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front, Cul-De-Sac, Grass Front, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: Heated, Private
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Other Structures: Separate Guest House, Gazebo
  • 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:Childrens Play Area: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Separate Guest House: Yes
  • Exterior Features:GazeboRamada: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Sport Court(s): Yes
  • Fireplace Features Exterior Fireplace: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 5.0
  • Parking Features: Tandem Garage, RV Access/Parking, Gated, RV Gate, Garage Door Opener, Extended Length Garage, Direct Access, Circular Driveway, Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Over Height Garage, Separate Strge Area
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 5.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:RV Gate: Yes
  • Parking Features:Separate Strge Area: Yes
  • Parking Features:Tandem Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Over Height Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes
  • Parking Features:Extended Length Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Circular Drive: Yes
  • Parking Features:RV AccessParking: Yes
  • Parking Features:Gated2: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric
  • 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:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:No Fees: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Elementary School: Laguna Elementary School
  • Junior High Dist: Scottsdale Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mountainside Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 44717.0
  • Parcel #: 217-26-003-U

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Recirculation Pump

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Evolution Homes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15768.0
  • Tax Book Number: 217.00
  • Tax Lot: na
  • Tax Map Number: 26.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 8, 2018
Closed on
Nov 12, 2018
Sold by
Horvath Stacey and Horvath Stephen M
Bought by
Horvath Stephen M and Horvath Stacey
Seller's Agent
Monica Monson
The Noble Agency
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Bloom
Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living
List Price
$2,995,000
Sold Price
$2,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-4.84%
Current Estimated Value
$5,007,089

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,157,089
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.54%
Original Mortgage
$570,000
Interest Rate
4.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2014
Closed on
Aug 27, 2014
Sold by
Riggs James R and Riggs Kimberly
Bought by
Pcres Holdings Llc
Seller's Agent
Monica Monson
The Noble Agency
Buyer's Agent
Betsy Dickinson
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$3,795,000
Sold Price
$3,125,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$670,000
-17.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.16%
Original Mortgage
$1,400,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2014
Closed on
Aug 22, 2014
Sold by
Monson Mark B and Monson Monica C
Bought by
Riggs James R and Riggs Kimberly
Seller's Agent
Monica Monson
The Noble Agency
Buyer's Agent
Betsy Dickinson
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$3,795,000
Sold Price
$3,125,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$670,000
-17.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,400,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2006
Sold by
Beck Charles L
Bought by
Monson Mark B and Monson Monica C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,960,000
Interest Rate
8%
Mortgage Type
Construction
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
Horvath Stephen M -- Commonwealth Land Title Insu
Horvath Stephen M $2,850,000 Commonwealth Land Title Insu
Pcres Holdings Llc -- Chicago Title Agency Inc
Riggs James R $3,125,000 Chicago Title Agency Inc
Monson Mark B $820,000 The Talon Group Desert Ridge
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Horvath Stephen M $570,000
Open Horvath Stephen M $1,995,000
Previous Owner Riggs James R $1,400,000
Previous Owner Monson Mark B $1,960,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/16/2018 11/16/18 Sold $2,850,000 +28400.0% $355 / Sq Ft
10/12/2018 10/12/18 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2018 09/01/18 Rented $10,000 0.0% --
07/11/2018 07/11/18 For Rent $10,000 0.0% --
06/08/2018 06/08/18 For Sale $2,995,000 -4.2% $373 / Sq Ft
08/29/2014 08/29/14 Sold $3,125,000 -17.7% $389 / Sq Ft
07/25/2014 07/25/14 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2014 03/07/14 For Sale $3,795,000 -- $472 / 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 $13,611 $258,356 -- --
2024 $17,278 $246,053 -- --
2023 $17,278 $297,010 $59,400 $237,610
2022 $16,393 $229,320 $45,860 $183,460
2021 $17,417 $212,550 $42,510 $170,040
2020 $17,620 $207,260 $41,450 $165,810
2019 $17,003 $203,530 $40,700 $162,830
2018 $16,464 $188,970 $37,790 $151,180
2017 $15,768 $179,720 $35,940 $143,780
2016 $15,462 $170,630 $34,120 $136,510
2015 $14,117 $168,510 $33,700 $134,810
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5778532

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 217-26-003U