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Stunning Home for Sale in Gated Golf Course Community - Alta Mesa Estates Welcome to this exquisite home in the highly sought-after gated golf course community of Alta Mesa Estates. This luxury property boasts impeccable craftsmanship and high-end finishes throughout. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by an inviting foyer with graceful archways and a living room featuring elegant crown molding. Enjoy formal dining and a versatile den/office with a private courtyard, perfect for work or relaxation. The chef's kitchen is a true showstopper with custom cabinetry, crown molding, a glass tile backsplash, a large prep island with a breakfast bar, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and double ovens. A cozy breakfast nook with bay windows completes this beautiful space. Throughout the main living areas, you'll find wood-look porcelain tile flooring, adding both style and durability. Upstairs, a cozy loft offers a perfect spot for a reading nook, while the grand primary suite features balcony access, a walk-in closet, and a luxurious ensuite bathroom. The backyard oasis is ideal for entertaining, with a covered patio, multiple seating areas, and a saltwater pool with water features, creating a private resort-like atmosphere. Key Features: Located in NE Mesa with easy access to the 202 and US 60 Minutes from downtown Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Gilbert Close to Tonto National Forest (10-15 minute drive) Newer HVAC units and pool heater Fiberglass exterior windows and solid core exterior doors New ceramic tile in all three bathrooms Beadboard ceilings in the front entry and covered back porch Many more upgraded features throughout This home is perfect for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying the Arizona lifestyle. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity!

This stunning two-story home, located on a desirable corner lot across from a park area, offers ample space and luxurious features throughout. With 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a den, and a loft, this home is designed to meet all your needs. The impressive curb appeal is highlighted by brick accents and a spacious 4-car garage, featuring a tandem setup with a pull-through option and a soft water loop. Inside, the home boasts tile flooring, 6-panel doors, 5-inch baseboards, and two-toned paint, creating an elegant and cohesive aesthetic. The large slider in the main living area allows for seamless indoor-outdoor living. (CLICK TO READ MORE) The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring quartz countertops, white shaker staggered cabinets, a wall oven, a built-in microwave, a single basin sink, and upgraded pendant lighting. The kitchen opens up to the dining and living spaces, perfect for entertaining. The primary suite is a true retreat, offering direct access to the backyard, a massive walk-in closet, and a private bathroom with a separate tub and shower, dual sinks, white shaker cabinets, and a private toilet room. The laundry room is equipped with upper white shaker cabinets and a utility sink for added convenience. The backyard is designed for relaxation and enjoyment, featuring an extended patio slab, artificial turf, and low-maintenance landscaping. Just like a world-class resort, this community offers a luxurious community pool, splash pads, numerous parks spread throughout, the Steadfast Farm, and its very own state-of-the-art clubhouse The Mark. The Mark hosts events throughout the year and provides a wide variety of family-friendly games to play. Don't miss the chance to experience luxury living at its finest and make this exceptional home yours!

Gorgeous 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home, complete with a spacious den and an open floor plan designed for seamless living and entertaining. The split-bedroom layout ensures privacy, while two sliding glass walls open up to the backyard, offering a true indoor-outdoor experience. Step outside to your personal oasis, where you'll find a newly installed pool, travertine hardscape, and a covered patio. The backyard is also equipped with a movie screen and hot tub, creating the ultimate space for outdoor entertaining. Luxury vinyl plank flooring flows throughout the home & custom shutters. Guest Bedroom 2 features a private full bathroom. Additional highlights include a spacious 3-car garage. Own a home that blends luxury and comfort, inside and out!

Discover your dream home in the heart of North Scottsdale! This elegant and modern 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features a sparkling pebble-tec pool with a travertine deck and is only minutes away from all that Kierland and Scottsdale quarter has to offer including a variety of fine dining options, luxurious shopping experiences and 5-star spas! Nestled near multiple world class golf courses including the TPC Scottsdale, home of the Waste Management Open, enjoy life in the middle of all that Scottsdale has to offer! Beautifully tiled throughout, this light and airy home features neutral and modern paint colors, stainless steel appliances, a pool table, dining area, and a covered patio. This home has been a successful AirBnB and can be purchased fully furnished at no extra cost! Experience the epitome of upscale living and come see this home today!

WOW! Welcome to your North Central dream home! This thoughtfully designed, remodeled, and move in ready home is waiting for you. Taken down to the studs with a massive addition in 2015, no detail was missed on this ranch beauty. Featuring multiple living spaces, a large and open kitchen area, this home is an entertainers dream. The kitchen comes equipped with stainless steel appliances, including a gas range/oven, and tons of cabinets for storage. You will also love the custom built live edge island countertop, bar shelf, and the mantle above the gas fireplace. The primary suite features wall to wall cabinets that holds a TV as well as additional storage. Double sinks in the bathroom with tons of vanity space, a soaking tub, and a walk in shower highlight the primary bathroom.

This stunning new construction home, situated in the highly desirable Yavapai Hills, boasts outstanding curb appeal. For all the amazing details about this home, you'll want to watch the builder video under the photos. Upon entry, the open, great room split bedroom design concept immediately impresses. The great room features a gas fireplace and floods the space with natural light from the 12-ft sliding glass door. The kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring a six-burner gas cooktop, a beautiful tile backsplash that extends from the counters to the base of the cabinets and an elegant island with pendant lighting and quartz counters serving as the centerpiece & providing a contrasting accent to the flanking countertops. The cabinetry includes soft-close doors/drawers & dovetail construction. The massive walk-in pantry includes a dedicated circuit for an additional fridge or freezer. The master suite offers dedicated access to the rear covered patio, with ceiling fans installed in all bedrooms and the great room. The spa-like master bathroom includes an elegant tile backsplash from the vanities to the ceiling, floating vanities with indirect LED lighting, a double vanity, and a 42-inch tall massive walk-in shower with floor-to-ceiling tile. The guest bathroom is a full bath with a floating vanity, quartz counter, and indirect kick lighting and is flanked by the two spacious guest bedrooms. The home includes an ERV unit for fresh air circulation, 100% spray foam insulation, and wood plank tile floors throughout except for the three bedrooms. Custom modular closet systems provide additional storage solutions. Solid core doors and custom closet systems enhance functionality throughout the house. The 3.5-car garage is fully insulated in the ceiling and exterior walls, insulated overhead doors, WiFi-enabled openers and electric car charging plug. A tankless hot water heater with a recirculating pump is installed, and there's a convenient garage door leading to the backyard. The property provides a natural buffer with dedicated open space behind the house, enhancing privacy and views. Additional highlights include a HERS rating of 42, Milgard windows, gutters, downspouts, enclosed eaves, full synthetic stucco, a post-tension slab, an electric vehicle plug in the garage, and expansive paver patios with stack stone columns. The home is enveloped in full synthetic low-maintenance stucco and includes elegant paver driveways, walkways, and patios. The front and rear landscaping are fully completed, a rare find for new construction and offers excellent long-distance views of Glassford Hill and the Mingus Mountain Range. The newly finished home is ready to make it your own.

Experience desert living at its finest in this exquisite 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with a 3-car garage, nestled in the serene oasis of Wickenburg. The stunning curb appeal is enhanced by brand new landscaping, welcoming you into a home that is a true canvas for your dreams. Situated on a spacious 1/2 acre lot, there's ample room to add an RV garage, pool, or even a casita. The outdoor kitchen is perfect for entertaining as you enjoy breathtaking sunsets and mountain views. Inside, the kitchen is a chef's delight with satin-finished granite countertops, soft-close cabinets and drawers, a gourmet cooktop, and a chimney hood. Additional features include an owned security system and a water softening system. As a resident of Wickenburg Ranch, you'll also enjoy access to a wide range of resort- style amenities including clubhouse, 2 golf courses, 3 restaurants, 14 miles of paths and trails, fishing, salon and classrooms. Property backs to land preserve owned by Wickenburg Ranch. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!

Fantastic 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2000 sq ft townhome in Santa Fe subdivision in McCormick Ranch. Large open great room (with no step downs), wet bar and fireplace. Remodeled master bath with shower and jacuzzi tub. Private back yard, covered patio and 2 car garage. Located close to the club house with heated community pool and spa.

Mid-Century Modern Haver Homes in Central Phoenix are iconic and this Ralph Haver home has been given a new life! Highlighted by the exposed ceilings, beams, block construction and duct work. At 2,176sf, there are 2 Ensuite Bedrooms, a small room between the bedrooms used as a closet for the primary bedroom/office with a NEW 3rd Bedroom that has been framed in in the Bonus Room. A remodeled kitchen with tile backsplash, entertaining island, pro-style vent and gas range. HUGE bonus room that can serve as a 3rd bedroom, home office, game room, theater or all those things at once, with an adjacent half bath and exterior access. Resort style backyard with extended covered patio, gas fire pit, diving pool, paver walkways and Piestewa Peak views. Low maintenance landscape and artificial turf.

This stunning home, boasting long, sweeping views and located less than three miles from Historic Prescott's downtown square, has undergone well-thought out updates throughout. Perched at the top of a serene street, the property offers a level driveway and a porte-cochère, setting a welcoming tone with its modern design fused with classic Spanish influences. Upon entering, you're greeted by a breathtaking wall of windows in the great room that frame the tall pines of the Prescott National Forest, allowing natural light to pour in and enhancing the home's seamless connection to its surroundings. The entry level features elegant wood floors, highlighted by a striking floor-to-ceiling stone, two-way wood-burning fireplace that serves both the great room and the adjacent cozy family space. The kitchen is a chef's dream, showcasing beautiful granite countertops, an inset ceiling, abundant cabinetry, and a center island equipped with a gas cooktop. Multiple dining options abound, whether you prefer the breakfast bar at the island, the informal breakfast nook, or a formal dining experience in front of the great room's fireplace. The adjacent Arizona room serves as a versatile space, perfect for entertaining with its wet bar and walls of windows, further enhancing the indoor-outdoor flow. The main level also includes a well-appointed powder room. Downstairs, is the family room with the shared 2-way fireplace. The master suite has been meticulously updated with plush Berber carpet, its own private fireplace, and direct access to the deck where a hot tub awaitsideal for soaking in the panoramic vistas. The master bathroom offers a luxurious retreat with a walk-in, floor-to-ceiling tiled shower, soaking tub, and a spacious walk-in closet. Two additional guest bedrooms share a tastefully remodeled bathroom, with each room offering deck access, allowing guests to unwind in the serene outdoor atmosphere. A den off the third bedroom adds even more flexibility to this inviting home. Outside, the property is a peaceful, park-like haven, complete with a pergola-covered sitting area, a low-maintenance artificial grass patch, and an expansive garden area. The mix of modern updates and old-world charm blend perfectly to create an inviting, private escape, surrounded by nature yet conveniently close to the heart of Prescott where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of the four-season climate while enjoying the best of both indoor and outdoor living.

This home is the complete package-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 8+ car garage, a pool, horse property on an acre, with amazing views of the Superstition Mountains...WOW!!! Pride of ownership shows throughout this property. It has been well taken care of. Lots of parking for all the toys between the attached 2+ car garage & the detached 6 car garage out back. RV pad with 30 amp service. This fully fenced, flat usable lot still has space out back for more parking. Plenty of room to add a barn & corral if you want. The pool is so inviting & is perfect for cooling off in. While you rest & watch the gorgeous sunsets on the long covered patio you can listen to the relaxing sound of the pool waterfall. The front porch is perfect for enjoying the majestic Mountain Views.

This fully remodeled home is a must-see! Discover your dream home in the heart of Ocotillo Lakes. This beautifully updated residence offers a perfect blend of style and comfort. The open floor plan features fresh paint, custom tile flooring, and neutral quartz countertops throughout. Enjoy the luxury of contemporary tiled showers, a spacious loft, and a stunning backyard with a pool. The 3-car garage provides ample storage. Don't miss this opportunity to own a truly exceptional home!