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Experience the best of Verrado living! Ideally located across from a serene park with captivating views. Enjoy sunsets from your porch or retreat to your backyard oasis with a sparkling pool, swim-up bar, and covered BBQ area. This energy-efficient home features spray foam insulation, 47 owned solar panels, Tesla batteries for off-grid capability, and no electric bills—just yearly credits! Inside, find wood-look tile floors, stainless steel appliances, new carpet, and smart features like a Rachio watering system and updated pool equipment. The garage has epoxy floors, custom cabinets, and extra storage. Plus, a den and versatile bonus room perfect for a home office, craft room, or gym. Luxury, comfort, and sustainability in one of Buckeye's most desirable communities.

PRICED TO SELL! A rare find at Trilogy at Verde River Golf and Social Club. Let your imagination go wild with this vacant 2 bedroom 2 1/2 bath with office,freshly painted and new carpet in bedrooms.Tile flooring, whole house vac . Gourmet kitchen with Monogram appliances, shaker style shaker custom cabinets with brushed nickel hardware., subway tile backsplash, pendant lights and much more. Large Great Room adjacent to kitchen with surround sound, a wall of glass sliding doors that open up to a spectacular view of the Tonto National Forest. Backyard features built in BBQ, firepit, and built in misters. Exterior TV hook up, outdoor lighting and speakers. Custom floor to ceiling tile in Master bath, soaking tub and separate shower. Large extended garage with shelving and epoxy flooring.

Highly sought after location in the N Central corridor. Close to award winning restaurants, 5 mins to 51 freeway and 10 mins to downtown. Situated on a quiet, tree lined cul de sac lot., This 4 plex has been in the same hands for decades & needs updating. Always fully rented & professionally managed.

Discover your dream home in Legend Hills! This beautiful single-level home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, plus a den or 4th bedroom, all within an open floorplan. With stunning views of Mingus, Granite, and Bradshaw Mountains, you'll love the spacious kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances, and alder cabinetry. Enjoy cozy nights by the gas fireplace in the great room, and relax in the luxurious primary suite with a walk-in shower and ample closet space. Outside, you'll find pipe rail perimeter fencing, 2 automatic gates, RV parking, a large storage shed roll up doors, and an oversized 3-car garage, new Generac generator for backup power. All this, set on 2.4 acres with city light views and privacy, makes this home a must-see!

Enjoy mountain views from this spectacular property with a portico in Fountain Hills! Beautiful updates are throughout this unique home. An abundance of windows and vaulted ceilings opens this home to light and air. Gather in the lovely kitchen boasting stainless and custom appliances, display cabinetry, center island with vegetable sink, pot filler at large range, extended backsplash and built-in wine cooler! There is banquette seating ready for a table to enjoy your morning coffee. The Generous primary suite affords a private sanctuary with ensuite bath and wash views. A vaulted living room is outfitted with a wet bar and focal fireplace to enjoy the views. 3 other bedrooms assures there is plenty of room for work, play and rest for everyone. Additional spaces provide an area for... storage or to create a custom space for yourself. Centrally located, this home benefits from a short commute to schools, shopping, parks and the famous fountain! See all the possibilities this property brings!

Situated on the 15th Fairway of the Legends Golf course in Arrowhead Lakes, This 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home is beautifully appointed. Step inside to a grand entrance with a gorgeous view of the golf course with three large picture windows in the open living/dining room. Kitchen features include granite counter tops, rich cabinetry, stainless appliances, wall ovens, gas cooktop, kitchen island and great breakfast area. Cozy family room anchored by a gas fireplace. Wonderful primary bedroom with ensuite where you will find a step in shower, soaking tub, dual vanities and walk in closet. Shutters, architectural niches, and arched entries are just some of the special touches you will notice. Outside you will find a lovely covered patio overlooking the infinity swimming pool and spa. Nicely landscaped back yard space with al fresco dining area and built in BBQ. Perfectly located with close proximity to shopping, entertainment and freeways - this gorgeous home has it all.

Gorgeous 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home, set on a sprawling 11,200 sqft lot with stunning mountain views! This recently updated residence offers a spacious 4,408 sqft of living space with high ceilings, creating an airy and bright atmosphere. The remodeled kitchen is a chef's dream, complemented by a formal dining room with a butler's pantry, a formal living room, a great room, and a separate office. The primary bedroom is conveniently located downstairs. The large upstairs media room is perfect for entertainment, and bedrooms 2 and 3 share a Jack & Jill bathroom. Enjoy comfort year-round with three brand new Trane HVAC units and the benefits of a fully paid-off solar system. The covered patio overlooks a beautifully landscaped garden, heated pool with a connected spa, and waterfall feature. With a custom RV gate and no HOA height restrictions, this home offers both luxury and flexibility!

This is a very unique property in Sun City Festival, a 55+ active adult community with incomparable amenities! This 3-bed, 2.5 bath home features a den, formal dining area and a billiards room. AND the list price includes ALL furnishings. The best part is the east-facing backyard, nestled against the 5th hole on the Vista course, with a lake, fountain and mountain views! This oasis-like setting includes a pool with a heater and cooler and in-ground firepit, all perfect for entertaining. The spacious kitchen includes SS appliances and a gas cooktop. The master suite features dual vanities, shower and tub. The full-size 3-car garage includes built-in cabinets. Other special features include a Bose sound system, Brinks security, in-house vac and a new 2023 AC unit. This home is a MUST see!

Beautiful classic ranch style home with detached casita. The main house includes 2429 square feet with 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 baths. The casita totals 555 square feet with attached storage room. Beautifully remodeled throughout. The kitchen features custom cabinets, stainless appliances with double ovens and a gas stove top. The breakfast area boasts a built-in buffet and desk area and tons of storage. This home is perfect for entertaining inside and out. Cozy family room offers a wood burning stove. French doors lead to the bright Arizona room. Additional features include Plantation shutters and ceiling fans throughout, recessed lighting, remodeled bathrooms, and tile flooring. Enjoy the large backyard offering lush green landscape, sparkling diving pool, shade trees, and so much more

Location, location, location! Here's your chance to snag a little slice of paradise—a one-acre horse property that's equal parts charm and convenience, and absolutely no HOA in sight. This 2500 sq. ft., four-bedroom, two-bath home is like a blank canvas waiting for your personal touch. Whether you're into the modern farmhouse vibe, a dash of Santa Barbara, or a hint of Spanish style, this place has the bones to make it all work, complete with Saltillo tile and those cool hand-painted decorative inlays that add just the right amount of flair. The house got a major glow-up in 2019, with a fresh new kitchen and bathrooms, but it didn't stop there. The roof is new, the pool's been resurfaced and re-tiled (with all-new equipment), and the electrical system was completely updated in 2021 and 2022. So, you're not just getting styleyou're getting substance, too. But let's talk about that 1200 sq. ft. outbuilding in the back. Is it a barn for animals or a toy barn? Both, you bring all your animals but it's perfect for car collectors, RVs, side-by-sides, or boat enthusiastsor maybe just a cool hangout spot. Located in a prime spot in Gilbert, you get all the peace and quiet of country living, with the bonus of having shops, restaurants, and city amenities just around the corner. And those evening skies? They're like a daily dose of cotton candy sunsets that'll make you fall in love with this place over and over again. So, if you're looking for a home that's as flexible as your imagination and as solid as your dreams, this might just be the one.

etter than new, highly upgraded, one level Dorn Organic Home set high on the largest lot in centrally located Walden Ranch with unobstructed views of Granite Dells, Mingus Mountain and San Francisco Peaks. Watch the July 4th fireworks and the moon rise from your patio. Popular Sunflower plan with post-tension slab and healthy building techniques that exceed the United States Energy Star program, making it 70% more energy efficient than the typical home. Open concept living features a central great room with vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace with blower; chef's kitchen with GE Profile appliance suite, white painted cabinets, stunning quartz countertops and 9 foot island with pendants overhead and huge walk-in pantry; formal dining area with a view; private primary suite with dreamy walk-in shower; 2 bedrooms sharing a full bath; den or office; rich engineered hardwood floors; fully landscaped and fenced backyard paradise with covered patio, grassy area for kids and pets, and paver area for al fresco dining under the stars; 3 car garage with epoxy floor; thermal blinds, Roman shades and plantation shutters; and ceiling fans in 3 bedrooms. Walk or bike to the scenic Peavine Trail, community gazebo, pickleball, 2 dog parks and bocce ball. Easy drive to both campuses of Dignity Health, public and charter schools (including Basis and Tri-City Prep), historic downtown Prescott's shops, restaurants and Courthouse Square cultural events, and Watson Lake for boating and hiking.

Our eyes are made to see forms in light: light and shade reveal these forms. Rising like the sun over Midtown Phoenix is Soleil. Inspired by Original Modernism; built for connoisseurs of live, work, play. There's a renaissance going on in PHX and you can be close to it all. Uber or light rail yourself to 3 rd Street Promenade and into secluded hidey holes! And when you need to unwind? You're 15 minutes away from exciting, desert hiking trails. It's here you'll witness sun-setting colors pour and splash themselves all over the Sonoran Desert.