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Custom Ranch Style 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with a bonus game room or office, located on a huge flat elevated lot. 2.1 acre lot with paved road, Cave Creek Water and SW Gas. Surrounded by custom homes. Open floorplan, vaulted ceilings, 2x6 construction. Original owners took meticulous care of the property. Home boasts an attached oversized 3-car garage with work bench and full bathroom, plus additional 2 bay 45 ft RV garage able to handle a large Class A RV. Epoxy floor garage also includes a vehicle lift and separate septic/dump. Four stall carport could be used for vehicles, equipment or horses. Built-in outdoor BBQ makes for a great entertaining space. Indoor gas fireplace feels cozy and warm in the winter. Beautiful natural Arizona desert landscaping. Close proximity to the Sonoran Mountain Preserve with miles of trails for biking, hiking and horseback riding and awesome views of Black Mountain in Cave Creek and Four Peaks!

Welcome to this stunning 4-bedroom home in Marbella Vineyard offering perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience. The spacious and inviting living areas are flooded with natural light and soaring ceilings creating an airy ambiance throughout the home. The formal dining room and charming courtyard are perfect for entertaining and creating lasting memories with friends and family. A versatile office space is ideal for those who work from home or need a quiet spot to focus. The heart of the home is the well-appointed kitchen, complete with modern appliances, ample storage space, and a center island. The kitchen overlooks both the cozy den and large family room with surround sound and stacked stone feature wall. Upstairs, you'll discover 3 spacious bedrooms, each offering a tranquil retreat for rest and relaxation. The primary suite boasts a large sitting area/home office space, his & hers walk-in closets, and a luxurious ensuite bathroom with dual sinks, a soaking tub, and a separate shower providing the perfect oasis. The oversized loft has enough space for endless possibilities. The downstairs bedroom is complete with en-suite bathroom. The backyard offers a covered patio, outdoor kitchen, and grassy area and RV gate. Marbella Vineyards community features a 7-acre park, walking paths, three recreation areas that include, ramadas, picnic tables, playgrounds, sandlot volleyball, basketball courts & barbecue areas. Convenient to shopping, schools & entertainment.

Take advantage of this rare opportunity! The Extra Suite+/flex room with a kitchenette is perfect for multi-generational living or an ideal work-from-home space. But that's just the beginning. This home is an entertainer's dream, featuring a brand-new presidential pool, fresh landscaping, and a spacious three-car garage. The excitement continues as you step inside to discover updated herringbone tile in the foyer, setting a luxurious tone from the moment you enter. The main home offers a spacious floor plan with a private office for focused work. The standout laundry room, featuring custom cabinets and flooring, adds a touch of elegance to everyday tasks. This home truly has it all!

If your looking for that special home with a Casita this Calistoga has it. Located in Active Adult neighborhood, a separate entry has a bedroom, bath with tile throughout and walk-in closet to give your guest that private space they can enjoy. The main home has vaulted ceilings with a contrasting beam and two tone paint to give added warmest with the 20' multi slider going to the oversized patio for entertaining. The kitchen is expansive with gourmet stainless steel gas appliances and a customize backsplash which accentuates the elegance of this space. Primary bedroom has soffit ceilings and primary bath modern concrete tile that gives a spa like environment. Den has French doors for use as an office, crafting room , or hobby room. The possibilities are with this extraordinary home.

Up to 3% of Base Price or total purchase price, whichever is less, is available through preferred lender. The Enchantment series is nestled within its own gated section of the sought-after Harvest community, just steps away from swimming pools, a catch-and-release lake, and a park. Enjoy the best of both worlds—peaceful living with easy access to shopping and entertainment. The spacious kitchen with a walk-in pantry, a gathering room, and a large patio makes it perfect for entertaining or simply relaxing. The owner's suite includes an upstairs retreat, while a guest suite is conveniently located downstairs. Don't miss out on this exceptional home.

Quick close and very pretty house!!! NEW Private lot, Cul-de-Sac Street with only 14 homes! Highly upgraded with White Cabinets, Quartz Countertops, 10' Ceilings, Iron Front Door, Wall of Glass, Wood Look Tile Thruout Entire House. Gourmet Kitchen and Stunning Owner Suite. Large Showers and Freestanding Tub. Nice Layout with Split Bedrooms. Walk to the Community Pool and Fitness Center with sport courts, party room and plenty of grassy areas to play in. Red Mountain is a Prominent Feature in the Whole Neighborhood, Walk for hours in Our Trail System Without leaving the Community or Red Rock is close to many hiking trails, NE Mesa's Saguaro and Canyon Lakes, Salt River and more! Also close the freeway/airport/shopping and restaurants. Really can't beat the location!

Don't buy new! This 2022 upgraded PARK FACING home is as good as it gets. Fully upgraded Woodside 5029 plan features every finish a buyer would want! 160K in upgrades! Nearly 1/3 of acre MASSIVE CORNER LOT. Main living space features 15' multislide doors, EXECUTIVE kitchen package with full overlay maple cabinetry, HUGE QUARTZ ISLAND, top of the line appliance package including CHEF sized gas cooktop and hood, wall ovens and large butlers pantry. Upgraded plumbing and electrical fixtures throughout. Large playroom / office off the main living space. 3 bedrooms included jack+jill bath separate from the main living area and primary suite. Don't forget the SHUTTERS throughout, 3 car tandem garage and backyard rocked and ready for your future pool / landscape plans! See QUOTE+PLANS attached!

Welcome to your newly remodeled 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home on a hillside in Ahwatukee's sought-after Mountain Park Ranch community. As you enter, you will find an elegant new iron front door leading to a large formal living and dining area with white shutters. The spacious and stunning kitchen boasts brand-new Quartz countertops and backsplash, a farm sink, stainless steel appliances, a beverage chiller, beautifully updated cabinets, and a spacious remodeled pantry offering plenty of storage. The large primary suite offers breathtaking views of the mountains and the preserve behind the home. Its bathroom includes double sinks, a ceiling fan, a spacious walk-in closet, and a separate soaking tub with more amazing mountain views. Enjoy new energy-efficient windows, fresh paint, and modern amenities like remote-controlled window coverings and solar panels throughout the home. Entertain in style with a paver patio featuring a state-of-the-art pizza oven, stylish awning, built-in TV, and newly resurfaced pool and deck area for outdoor fun and relaxation. Additional newer property upgrades include new carpet in 2023, new vinyl dual paned windows throughout 2023, $37,000 paid for Solar Panels 2021, New misting system and automatic retractable rear patio awning, fresh interior paint, newer roof 2019, newer A/C units 2016. Please see the detailed upgrade list in the document section of the MLS. This home is turn-key situated on a rare hillside lot in Mountain Park Ranch!

Nestled in the highly sought-after Pinnacle Hill subdivision, this semi-custom Wimberly-Benson home offers breathtaking mountain views and is just steps away from scenic hiking trails. Featuring soaring 12-foot flat ceilings, this spacious single-level, split floorplan home is truly impressive. Upon entry, you'll be greeted by the beauty of gorgeous, tumbled travertine tile that flows seamlessly throughout the home. The massive primary suite serves as a private retreat, boasting enormous picture windows, and an impressively large walk-in closet and thoughtfully separated from the other bedrooms for added privacy. The kitchen is perfect for entertaining, with a huge island and a welcoming eat-in dining area. For more formal occasions, enjoy the dedicated formal living and dining rooms or use for a pool table or game room. The heart of the home is the great room, centered around a cozy gas fireplace, with extra-large picture windows that flood the interior with natural light and provide stunning views of the sparkling play pool just outside. Step outside to relax under the covered patio with a custom pergola, surrounded by a massive lot that is over 1/3 of an acre, offering a spacious outdoor shed and a dedicated garden area. You will find the RV gate on the side of the home ready to accommodate all your needs. Designed with convenience in mind, this home comes equipped with a gas stub for the dryer and features a 3-car garage. There is also an extra room that was professionally converted from the previous 4th garage space to the perfect spot for a home office or gym. The location is ideal - just 15 minutes from the TSMC chip plant off the 303, with easy access to the I-17, a stone's throw away from Las Brisas elementary school, and a short drive to the Shops at Norterra featuring shopping, dining, live music and a theater.

This exquisite 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom custom Santa Fe home, blends Southwest charm with contemporary comfort, situated on a mountainside lot. The luxurious kitchen features knotty pine cabinets, large pantry with pullout shelves, Wolf stovetop, Miele oven, Bosch dishwasher, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer. Entertain easily with multiple seating areas. Meticulous attention to detail is evident in the spa-like primary bath, which boasts two granite vanities, Jacuzzi bathtub, large shower, and indulgences like a walk-in closet, an additional closet, and a separate exit to the back patio. The garage features a durable epoxy-coated floor, and entire home benefits from a water softener. Enjoy outdoor living on the beautifully crafted flagstone patios. Adjacent 1.3 acre lot also available available for sale. Stay comfortable year-round with two newer Trane AC units. This home is a true gem, offering a unique combination of style, luxury, and functionality.

IT'S A STEAL-REDUCED FOR THIS WEEK ONLY!! $120K BELOW SELLERS COSTS!! AIRBNB ''MOST LOVED HOMES'' TURN-KEY VACATION RENTAL OR PERFECT MOVE-IN READY HOME!! This Old Town Scottsdale gem has had a complete makeover with tasteful finishes to blend with any pallet. Open, bright & spacious, featuring luxury vinyl plank flooring, beautiful kitchen w/42'' cabinetry w/soft close drawers, slab quartz counters, HUGE kitchen island-perfect for entertaining, custom tiled baths both featuring dual vanities, massive laundry with storage & washer/dryer, stainless appliances including fridge, ample recessed lighting and list goes on. Situated on a cul-de-sac corner lot with tranquil yard!! Incredible value for this prime location!! Furnishings available...

Sellers are MOTIVATED to have new homeowners love this expansive beauty. Coupled with dropping interest rates, do not miss this opportunity to open the door to your next adventure. Welcome to your urban escape in the foothills of the Estrella's High Sonoran Desert. This stunning ranch style welcomes you with a stately entrance. Upon entering this entertainment-centric home, you will begin to envision making memories. The property features 3,323 sq ft, three bedrooms, three full baths, and a den with a closet that can flex as an extra bedroom, occupying a .766-acre corner lot with a three-bay garage, RV parking, and no HOA. This exclusive home presents a fresh ranch-style layout that speaks spacious living with impressive 12-foot ceilings catering to the relaxed or formal entertainer in you. This home sits in the desert dark skies, perfect for stargazing while entertaining guests in your expansive property. This beautiful home is in a private community where pride of ownership is visible throughout the community. Newly renovated in all the right places, this stunning home welcomes you onto beautifully new chiseled travertine flooring. Flanked with new hand-peeled viga poles. Inviting you to an expansive living room and formal dining room. Culinary enthusiasts will appreciate a chef's gourmet kitchen. Entertain your guest in a large, well-appointed kitchen, and enjoy ALL NEW stainless steel LG appliances, including large double ovens, a microwave with an air fryer, a 36-inch gas cooktop, a French door refrigerator, and a dishwasher. Beautiful solid hickory cabinetry with 42-inch uppers and hidden routed finger pulls is timeless. New granite countertops pull the warmth of a chef's kitchen together. Adjoining the heart of the home, guests will enjoy gathering in the breakfast room, with patio doors inviting you onto a full-length patio. The large gathering room boasts the comfort of a new carpet with plush padding and a refaced gas fireplace. Retreat to your spacious primary suite. The primary bathroom boasts a new American Standard jetted spa tub with ten jets, a large walk-in shower with dual shower heads, separate vanities with ample counter space, abundant cabinets, and coveted paired walk-in closets. Private wood-cased patio doors invite you onto a full-length entertainer patio to enjoy morning coffee or stargazing. The huge extended three-bay garage delivers 8ft. tall door stalls, 12ft. ceilings, and new garage openers. RV Parking, with a 30-amp plug-in, is perfect for travel enthusiasts. There is a 10ft. x 16ft. storage shed for those GO adventure items. BONUS includes complete architectural plans for a future RV garage on site. This home is truly turn-key. Interior doors have been raised to 8ft., with new solid knotty alder doors and wood-cased trim. New wood shutters, blinds, ceiling fans, and neutral interior paint throughout. All bathrooms have updated Kohler sinks, Moen fixtures, comfort height one-piece Kohler toilets, and custom granite counters. Custom floor-to-ceiling shower tile in bathrooms 2 & 3 have. New carpet with plush padding throughout.