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This BEAUTIFUL home w/CASITA is OVERFLOWING w/DESIGNER upgrades!! GOURMET kitchen w/granite countertops, HUGE island w/sink, tiled backsplash, 42'' cabinets + stainless appliance suite w/wall ovens! Open concept great room w/GORGEOUS built-in entertainment center w/STONE gas FIREPLACE! PRIVATE owner's suite w/sitting room + ensuite bath, BIG walk-in shower + soaking tub! Separate den! Loft! Media room! CASITA w/kitchen, bedroom, living room, bath, laundry + separate entrance! SO many living options in this multi generation home! FANTASTIC backyard OASIS w/built-in swimming pool w/waterfall, fire features, pergola w/sunken kitchen + swim up seating/counter, gas fire pit, pavers/faux grass + covered porch & balcony! This is true LUXURY LIVING! Located in award winning EASTMARK! WELCOME HOME

This prime property in the TALINN Community boasts a prime location near Desert Ridge marketplace, High street mall, Scottsdale quarters in 3 mile radius. The 4 bed/4.5 bath home features a heavily upgraded GOURMET KITCHEN with high-quality appliances, quartz countertops, and an island, perfect for entertaining. A downstairs bedroom and bath add convenience, while TWO MASTER BEDROOM options upstairs provide versatility. The loft serves as a game area or media setup, enhancing entertainment possibilities. Outside, a beautiful pergola and elegant landscaping create a serene outdoor retreat. Excellent school zone. With a heated COMMUNITY POOL and children's playground, the community offers a luxurious lifestyle. In summary, this home offers a perfect blend of comfort, style and functionality

Motivated Seller, Bring ALL OFFERS...This 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home features a sleek contemporary remodel with an open layout, high-end finishes, and abundant natural light. Enjoy a gourmet kitchen with a new wine chilling room. The hidden pantry offers a clever storage solution, keeping your culinary essentials out of sight while maintaining an uncluttered, modern aesthetic. The master suite offers a spa-like bathroom and expansive closet. Relax by the pool with stunning mountain views or entertain in style. With a 3-car garage and stylish design, this home seamlessly blends comfort and sophistication. Experience Scottsdale living at its finest.

Perched on a premium hilltop lot with no HOA, this impeccable home was newly built in 2021. Sellers added over $300k in upgrades! Offers the perfect blend of modern luxury and rural serenity. Located in one of New River's most picturesque neighborhoods, this spacious 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence showcases breathtaking mountain vistas and expansive desert views—ideal for those seeking peaceful, wide-open spaces outside of the city yet just 10 minutes from shopping and dining conveniences. As you step inside, you'll immediately appreciate the meticulous attention to detail. The open layout is designed to maximize the panoramic views from every room, enhanced by custom wall treatments and elegant finishes throughout. The main level is thoughtfully designed for single-story living, with a welcoming great room with fireplace, an open kitchen with large island, and the luxurious primary suite. This private retreat features a spa-like bath with a freestanding tub, dual vanities, and a generous walk-in closet with direct access to the laundry room, offering ultimate convenience. Also on the main level is an Air Conditioned 4-car Garage, fully equipped with custom cabinetry and an electric vehicle charging outlet. Downstairs is home to a second living room, three additional split bedrooms, two full baths, and an open bonus room providing flexibility for multi-generational living, large families, or long-term guests, with direct access to the large patio and beautifully landscaped backyard. Whether you're entertaining on the covered patio, enjoying a glass of wine on the balcony, or simply taking in the star-filled night sky, this home is perfect for those who value quality, tranquility, and a lifestyle surrounded by wide open spaces. See list of Features & Upgrades in Documents tab. Only 4 minutes to the I-17 and 8 minutes to Great Hearts Anthem K-12. Don't miss the opportunity to make this exceptional property your own!

SELLER OFFERING 5.75% FINANCING RATE FOR 30 DAYS. COME SEE THIS GORGEOUS NEW CONSTRUCTION - CHOOSE YOUR HOME NOW. Blue Sky Homes are 50% MORE energy efficient than a standard new build and Energy Star / Indoor AirPlus Certified for cost savings and a significantly healthier home for you and your family. WELCOME TO INDIGO at CASA AZUL - We are a Newly Constructed 12 home subdivision exuding state of the art smart home features, notable sustainability with the intent of encouraging community and serenity. This 4 bedroom , 3 1/2 bathroom home offers upgrades and amenities you won't find from any other new home builder Aside from our custom interior design features and highly desirable family friendly floor plans, we proudly offer all of the following upgrades in all of our Casa Azul homes. 16' Sliding Glass Doors / Vaulted Ceilings / Smart Home Control Center Tablet / Smart lock & Keyless Entry / Smart Thermostat / Smart Home Pre-wiring for Complete Home Synthesis / Quartz Countertops & Custom Cabinetry / Energy Star Appliances / Oversized Bathrooms & Bedrooms / Covered Back Patios / Lifestyle Features / Serene Backyards / Electric Vehicle Charging Outlet / ENERGY STAR Certified / Indoor AirPLUS Certified / 3rd Party Audited Energy & HERS Score Rating / Spray foam insulation / Insulated Garage & Attic / EPA Water sense Toilets, Faucets, & Showers / LED Lighting /Insulated Owner's Suite for Efficiency & Sound / No VOC paint / Low VOC Engineered Flooring. Centrally located and close to all of the best restaurants and schools Arizona has to offer ... welcome to your new home!

The electric gate opens. You take in the glorious ponderosa pines, the beautiful front yard, the circular driveway, the sprawling, welcoming single-level home, and the barn. The Alpacas come closer, curious. The mountains glow and shimmer as a stunning backdrop on one side, the national forest invites you on the other. As you breathe in and process this beauty, you know. You are home. Welcome. This is a unique opportunity to live your dream in a single-level home on almost 4 treed acres, backing national forest on 2 sides, with a separate guest house/apartment and a 6 stall barn with a workshop. The design of the home is fabulous. Family and friends will gather in the newly upgraded kitchen and dining area, or spill over into the greatroom. The wall of windows in the greatroom allows you to feel like you are surrounded by nature while relaxing inside. Behold the ponderosas, blue skies and the ever changing colors of the mountains in the near distance. The sunroom on the side of the kitchen is a perfect office or, why not? Use it as a sunroom. Do you need privacy? There is a bedroom and bathroom behind the kitchen, perfect as a guest suite, exercise area, or your office. The entry room is that highly desired second living area or play area. With a spacious primary bedroom and two additional bedrooms and bath, live and entertain with ease. Start every day peacefully waking to the mountain's dazzling and subltly changing hues in the morning sunlight. You may never want to leave. But wait. There is a detached apartment above the garage! House your teenager, your guest or rent it out! Equestrian? You will adore the 6 stall steel barn in excellent condition that now includes a full workshop. Toys? When you see the three car garage and additional breezeway you will want to buy more - there is plenty of space to store them. The breezeway lends itself to many uses. Imagine! RV? Hook it up! (septic for RV is not permitted). Let's walk the property. Breathe in the tranquility of the pines and enjoy the views of the mountains on your back deck. Listen to the soothing sounds of your water feature, the calming whispers of the wind in the trees and the birds chirping. Time to explore! Mount your horses, put on your hiking shoes or get your bike ready - lose yourself in the National forest from your back yard. You must spend time here to understand the peace, tranquility and opportunities offered by this unique home. Let us inpsire you. The home inspection has been completed. This home is in excellent condition. Owners are meticulous. Welcome.

Custom upgrades abound in this beautifully appointed 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath, 2 car garage home located in the sought after McCormick Ranch community of Vista De Cielo. Rich warm neutral tones give this home a modern, comfortable feel. Upon entry through the frosted glass paneled door, you are greeted by open concept living spaces w/ an exquisite electric fireplace in the living room flanked by 2 large windows showcasing the beautiful, lush backyard, extended patio and sparkling pool! Adjacent to the large dining room w/ elegant chandelier is the custom island kitchen w/quartz countertops, 2 tone cabinetry, waterfall island, new Monogram appliances including double ovens, microwave drawer, hooded ss vent, 6 burner stove top and a 36-inch built-in fridge. Large double-door office off the kitchen (could be used as a 4th bedroom) with a stunning floor to ceiling tile walled powder room across from the office. Don't miss the master with walk out, large walk-in closet, frosted glass barn door entry to the master bath with opulent free-standing tub and multi-head shower behind glass partition...stunning. If that wasn't enough...all secondary bedrooms are ensuites with their own private baths! Large laundry comes with a washer and dryer, custom cabinets and a sink! No expense spared! New windows, new roof, new a/c unit, new landscaping, interior & exterior completely remodeled, new custom-made garage door, synthetic smooth stucco finish throughout, custom iron gates throughout yard. Don't miss an opportunity to own this one-of-a-kind home ideally located near award winning golf courses, famed shopping malls, renowned hiking paths & more!

Brand new BASEMENT home with approx 4,100 sq ft, on 2+ acre lot with NO HOA! 4 Bedrooms on main floor and 1 in basement. Plenty of time for Buyer to make selections for cabinets, paint, flooring, granite, etc. Standard features include granite throughout, tile surrounds covered patio, 4-car garage, tile roof... Much more! Estimated completion time is 9-10 months from ground-breaking. Drive by only.

YOU'VE FOUND THE PERFECT FAMILY HOME IN THE HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER COMMUNITY OF FIRESIDE AT DESERT RIDGE! Enter through the PRIVATE COURTYARD into this 6 BED/4.5BATH SPACIOUS 4302 SQ/FT(Builder) beauty with soaring ceilings, an Entertainers Kitchen featuring gorgeous Quartz tops and stainless steel appliances. The Floor Plan boasts a 1st Floor Split Master Suite with 2 large Walk-In Closets and luxury master bath. Designer touches at every turn, including a stunning gas fireplace, wood flooring and so much more. Step out into the manicured yard featuring a relaxing pool with water feature and plenty of space for entertaining or just relaxing. Just a short distance to the clubhouse complete with a fitness center, two heated pools, Tennis and numerous other amenities for the entire family.

$5,000 PAINT CREDIT OFFERED! Own this 6 bed, 4.5 bath Amazon model in the sought-after Fireside community near the school! With a 4-car garage, heated pool, 4,302ft² & located on a premium view lot with no neighbors behind, this won't last long! The main floor includes your open concept great room, upgraded kitchen, formal dining room, den/bonus room, primary bedroom suite (which is epic!), powder bath, laundry, & a casita/mother-in-law suite with a private entrance & bathroom! Upstairs you'll find the additional 4 bedrooms (all with walk-in closets), a loft, tech space, & two more bathrooms! The back yard is filled with beautiful travertine, a heated (& cooled!) pool with smart equipment + controls, a pergola-covered outdoor kitchen + firepit, & view fencing without neighbors behind you! The front yard's desert landscape is maintained with an auto drip system, as is the courtyard! The home also features a TON of upgrades including but not limited to a new dishwasher (2024), AC (2022), solar system, RO water system, soft water system, new back turf (2022), misters on the patio, outdoor security system, new pendant lighting, in-ceiling surround sound speaker system, landscape lighting, and more! See this one soon!

Charming 3 bedroom/3 bathroom home including separate entry guest casita located in a private gated community of 35 homes. Features include walk-in closets for each bedroom, custom cabinetry, granite counter tops, tile flooring throughout the great room/kitchen, open floor plan and spacious rear yard for entertaining. A gorgeous resort like pool with covered spa area make this hard-to-find home in a sought after Scottsdale location a one of a kind. Come see for yourself and make it yours today!

Welcome to a beautifully remodeled home with modern upgrades and an open-concept layout. The home features added square feet of permitted living space, enhancing its functionality. The Master Suite offers a spacious closet, dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a separate shower. Throughout, you'll find sleek 24x48 tile flooring, while the gourmet kitchen boasts a waterfall island, quartz countertops, new cabinetry, and appliances. The front door is equipped with smart glass that shifts from clear to frosted on demand, providing instant privacy and added security. Outside, enjoy a resurfaced Pebble Tec pool, new pump, pergola, built-in BBQ, and paver patio—perfect for entertaining. With upgraded electrical, new windows, and fresh paint throughout, this move-in-ready gem is waiting for you!