Paradise Valley Meets Arcadia – Camelback Mountain View
October 24th, 2023
Classic Tradition meets Location! Updated 1950’s Ranch is tucked in on a near 2-ACRE lot! Paradise Valley prime location boasts views of Camelback Mountain and Praying Monk. Desirable cul-de-sac lot offers privacy, possibilities to add a guest casita. Double doors lead to the grand foyer full of natural light from French doors, skylights and the openness of towering wood-beam vaulted ceilings. Huge dual+cedar closets. Impressive brick and wood flooring, wainscoting, built-in bookshelves accent this traditional beauty. Island kitchen W/granite, Subzero, 6 burner Viking gas stove + second oven. 360 bottle wine cellar! Kitchen opens to family rm w/ fireplace, inviting breakfast room to enjoy the serenity of the private central courtyard. Room to roam or build on this irreplaceable lot! WOW!!!
An entertainer’s delight offering formal dining and living room with second fireplace in addition to the welcoming kitchen. Abundance of exterior amenities – Gazebo, heated play pool / spa, built-in BBQ, 4th car garage workshop with extra cabinets and 3 car side entry garage, large secluded driveway, front porch, N/S exposure, VIEWS to rave about! Priced below appraised value!
Make It Modern! Here’s the Arcadia Area Dream Home you have been waiting for. Complete remodel opened to studs and rebuilt in 2018-2019, including permitted addition; structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, sprinkler system…you name it! Amazing Great Room plan offers split en-suites, home theater, euro-style island kitchen and all the indoor/outdoor living you desire! Finished Garage with studio/shop, architectural doors and separate HVAC. Updated Western Windows Systems doors. Great Room with 10′ high multi-slide door. All Bedrooms have sliding doors to outside. Pool/Spa Landscape are a true private paradise with amazing Camelback Mountain sunset views! All of this in a great walkable neighborhood. Prime cul-de-sac location and minutes from the heart of Scottsdale and all this location offers!
This Fully Restored Mid Century Modern magically blurs the edges of time. Purchased from the Architect’s family (Michael Defiel, known for Central Park West), the vision to bring the tech & convenience of today together w/the charm and design sense of the 1950’s was born. Troy Strumpfer, Modern Building & Design expertly navigated the studs-in remodel creating a 2023 home that offers true homage to its’ Mid Century Roots. The design captivates from clerestory windows, to walls of glass, warm woods, honed concrete floors, iconic roofline & jaw-dropping carport breezeway. The deep overhangs, spa-like pool, gourmet appliance kitchen, built-in sofa & banquette elevate & speak volumes. The home harkens an authenticity of spirit. Arcadia location is the envy of all.
Updated Gemini Home in Sun City!
November 21st, 2023
Welcome to the Active Adult community of Sun City with 8 golf courses and 7 Rec Centers. This PHASE II Gemini home was totally remodeled in 2019. You will enjoy the updated kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, open concept and pantry. Two separate living areas, wood-like flooring, carpet in the bedrooms, walk-in closet with closet organizers, and very nice updated bathrooms. Plenty of room for your golf cart, attached garage cabinets, ample storage, and front and back covered patios. Enclosed Arizona Room, and also a shaded covered patio space. Plenty of room to grow and move around in this home! The HOA takes care of the green grass in the front and back. Perfect for lock-and-leave lifestyle or for living in Sun City full-time.
MCM in Camelback Ranch Estates
October 12th, 2023
WOW! Downtown Scottsdale urban setting! Camelback Park Estates is the highly sought after little enclave of 1950’s Mid Century Modern Homes attributed to Ralph Haver architect. This MCM gem is available for the first time in years and won’t last long! Live the urban life in this sleek modern home complete with concrete floors, plaster walls, and contemporary cabinetry, lighting and more! Gorgeous low maintenance yard with BBQ and built in firepit. Separate guest room is a welcome respite for visitors. A short walk to movies, shopping, and top notch Scottsdale restaurants, The Scott, Postino’s, Fashion Square, Caesar’s and more. This is everything you want in a home with character, right sized, proximity to all and at the right price. Do not miss this one!
Concrete Dome House – Architect Wallace Neff Inspired
May 10th, 2022
Accepting Back Up Offers: An almost 10,000 SF lot zoned R-3 in the center of the city, for this price, you got it. But, there is more, one of the original and few left MONOLITHIC AIRFORM DOME houses from Post War Era 1950 still standing? Unbelievable. Can you imagine the cool cave hang out pad you could make out of that place? What about a YERT … it could be yours. Guest Quarters or even just a Tiny House … the possibilities are endless. Then, there is the long buildable LOT with NO HOA to tie your creative forces down, honestly, open your mind to the possibilities on this Urban set property close to it all. LOCATION, LAND, COOL DOME HOUSE … we have it all here!
What is a Monolithic Dome?
A Monolithic Dome is a round, steel-reinforced concrete building known for its energy efficiency, low maintenance, and ability to offer near absolute protection from natural disasters. While they have had a relatively low profile in the past, these unique buildings have slowly started gaining national prominence as school districts, churches, sports facilities and even home owners have opted for Monolithic Dome construction. Monolithic Dome homes have been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, the NBC Nightly News, MSNBC, CNBC, National Geographic Channel and Discovery Channel.
Welcome to the beautiful 55+ golf community of Sun City with 7 Rec Centers and 8 golf courses, and numerous clubs and activities. Enjoy the perfect lock-n-leave in this Del Webb Model D-35 gemini/twin home with 2-car garage parking, large laundry room and attached garage cabinets for ample storage. Featuring fresh white paint, upgraded kitchen cabinets, eat-in kitchen and also a formal Dining Room, and the home was expanded with an additional room that is perfect for a home office, card room or the perfect bonus room. Enjoy the front open patio with plenty of room for outdoor furniture, or sit outside and enjoy the covered patio in the back surrounded by lush green grass and trees for shade. Spacious bedrooms, vanity, walk-in closet, and you have 1 tub and 1 walk-in shower.
This home is in close proximity to the Sundial Rec Center and also to Bell Center. Don’t miss this one!
Northpointe Starter Home in Mesa!
October 20th, 2023
HOT NEW PRICE! Welcome to Northpointe subdivision where there are 2 community pools, 1 kiddie pool + waterfall. The community areas are very beautiful here. This is a single family home – no shared walls, but instead of a typical backyard, you have a side courtyard off the living room. Pass through the slider from the living room and you will enjoy the extended covered patio which features an outdoor TV + sound bar, fire pit, and storage area. You can also add exterior lights for entertaining. The HOA covers all exterior landscaping, so no landscape maintenance for you to worry about. Inside you will find vaulted ceilings, laminate flooring, new dishwasher, large walk-in pantry and inside laundry. The primary bedroom has a large walk-in closet, and a nice en-suite bathroom with combo tub/shower.
The secondary bedrooms are very spacious and you will find tall vaulted ceilings throughout. So many special features to this home. Put this one on your list to come see today!
Southwest in Scottsdale! Mission Del Arroyos Condo
February 21st, 2024
Discover luxury at Mission De Los Arroyos. This Sante Fe Style Modern community offers a fully remodeled 2 Bed, 2 Bath unit featuring exquisite granite waterfall countertops. Revel in the light, airy feel, generous bedrooms, and thoughtfully designed split floorplan. The great room, adorned with a fireplace, exudes warmth and charm, creating an inviting ambiance.
Step onto the East-facing patio from this ground-level haven, perfect for morning coffees or evening relaxation. Centrally located with easy 101 freeway access, enjoy the convenience of two community pools and the affordability of low HOA fees. This residence is tailored for first-time buyers, those seeking a lock-and-leave lifestyle, or individuals downsizing with discerning taste.
Experience Arizona living at its finest, where architectural elegance meets functional design. Immerse yourself in a home that transcends the ordinary, offering a unique blend of sophistication and comfort. Make Mission De Los Arroyos your sanctuary, where every detail is a testament to refined living.
Bridgeview at Hayden Ferry Penthouse
February 8th, 2021
This stunning two-story Penthouse perched atop the luxurious Bridgeview Condominiums offers unparalleled exclusivity and comfort, as well as captivating views of the mountains, the city lights and Tempe Town Lake! Once featured in Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine, this exquisite 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom penthouse comes replete with soaring 18-foot ceilings in the entry, a kitchen fit for a chef, an elevator, a two-story chandelier and much, much more!
The living spaces are separated by a two-way fireplace on the main floor. Three full en-suite bedrooms plus an bedroom/office with Murphy bed and en suite bath provide plenty of flexibility in this unit. One en suite bedroom is located downstairs while the remaining bedrooms are located upstairs.
The eat-in, bar-top kitchen includes the following Miele appliances: a gas range and oven, separate steam/convection oven, dishwasher, refrigerator with freezer and built-in, plumbed coffee maker. There is also a built-in Wolf microwave. The side of the kitchen that is open to the formal dining room has a separate refrigerator drawer and freezer/ice maker combo drawer as well as a Sub-Zero wine refrigerator making the kitchen both a functional workspace and perfect for entertaining.
Bridgeview Condominium offers private and secure access with 24 hour concierge service, a heated lap pool, fitness center, theater, club house and underground/gated parking. Located in the center of it all and only minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport, residents have convenient proximity to Mill Avenue as well as downtown Phoenix entertainment. For professionals, Bridgeview is moments away from the light rail depot that connecting Phoenix to Mesa.
But the locale offers more than just entertainment and easy access to transportation. This particular unit welcomes breathtaking views of Tempe Town Lake, the Phoenix skyline, Papago Park, Piestewa Peak, South Mountain, the Estrella Mountains and Arizona’s fabled Camelback Mountain.
Offering a superb location, exquisite details and all the necessities for easy living in style, this penthouse is perfectly suited to the most discerning of buyers. If you are in the market for a penthouse condo that feels like a 5-star hotel, this is it!
Gorgeous Home in Adobe Highlands
December 6th, 2023
This beautiful North Phoenix home in Adobe Highlands is tucked back between the canal and the mountain, and is a very private street. Convenient location near Hance Park for soccer, pickleball, children’s playground, and easy commute near both the I-17 and the 101 freeways. You will enjoy the resort-style backyard including pebbletec pool with water bar inside the pool, saltwater + newer motor, rock waterfall with grotto, pavers, green grass, reading nook, covered patio, and so much more! Do you need extra parking space? This home has an RV gate, RV parking, plus 40′ of concrete for parking along the side of the house.
The garage has upgraded electrical where you could have a workshop and attached garage cabinets. Inside the home features engineered wood floors, tall ceilings, open floor plan, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops in the kitchen and all the bathrooms, newer paint, brand new primary bathroom, pantry, inside laundry, casual Dining Room, plus formal Dining Area, and tons more to see! The attic has 30″ high of insulation which will help lower your electric bills, and the landscape lighting has been updated in the front and backyard and all are on timers. The irrigation system was re-done 3 years ago with new pipes and new timer. Don’t miss this updated home that has been lovingly cared for by the Owners. It doesn’t get much better than this!
Bon Vie 28 – Designer Modern!
January 26th, 2024
Explore an exclusive opportunity to own a piece of architectural history with this meticulously crafted 1 bed, 1 bath Mid Century Modern masterpiece by renowned architect Donald Van Ess. Ascend to the upper echelons of design in this ultra-unique unit, thoughtfully adorned with original furnishings available for purchase, allowing you to seamlessly integrate style into your lifestyle. The property unfolds as a one-of-a-kind sanctuary, featuring a small office space for added functionality. Immerse yourself in the rich local culture with Scottsdale Stadium and Old Town Scottsdale just a stroll away.
Boasting move-in readiness and the mark of its original owner, this dwelling captures the essence of Mid-Century allure. The community’s heated pool beckons for relaxation and socializing, elevating your living experience. With 1-car carport parking, your convenience is prioritized, and excellent lock-and-leave capability ensures peace of mind for those on the go.
Indulge in the seamless blend of form and function, celebrating timeless design and unparalleled craftsmanship. Don’t miss this extraordinary chance to call this iconic dwelling home – where every detail tells a story of architectural excellence and sophistication.