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Significant Sales: March 2022

Throughout the state of Arizona, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has been proud to represent and participate in the following sales for the month of March.


We refer to these as ‘Significant Sales’, and while all of our transactions are truly significant, we hope you enjoy discovering these amazing homes based not only on price, but their architectural, cultural, and geographical significance, as well as those involved in the journey.

Enjoy!

Significant Seller Representations:

5711 N Yucca Road 10 | Paradise Valley
Sold for: $9,400,000
Seller Representation: Frank Aazami, Zoja Pedenko

20 Western Saddle Court | Tubac
Sold for: $1,550,000
Dual Representation: Gary Brasher & Melinda Maddock

5 De Ayer Court | Tubac
Sold for: $1,105,000 | Dual Representation
Seller Representation: Mindy Maddock
Buyer Representation: Marty Durkin

2157 Balboa Court | Tubac
Sold for: $803,555
Seller Representation: Marty Durkin

130 Cinnabar Drive | Sedona
Sold for: $3,872,390 | Dual Representation
Seller Representation: Ed Pennington & Jeanette Sauer
Buyer Representation: Katrin Themlitz

150 Rimstone Circle | Sedona
Sold for: $2,195,000 | Dual Representation
Seller Representation: Ed Pennington & Jeanette Sauer
Buyer Representation: Jim French & Anne French

5185 W. Three Forks Road | Prescott
Sold for: $1,845,000
Seller Representation: Linda Wood & Chris Wood

13871 N Grey Bears Trail | Prescott
Sold for: $1,401,000
Seller Representation: Terri Kiffer

14465 N Soza Mesa Lane | Prescott
Sold for: $1,550,000
Seller Representation: Linda Wood & Chris Wood

26450 N 106th Way | Scottsdale
Sold for: $5,500,000
Seller Representation: Michael Johnson

7450 E Continental Mountain Estates Drive 3 | Cave Creek
Sold for: $3,875,000
Seller Representation: Debbie Omundson & Susan Folts

7878 E Sunflower Court | Scottsdale
Sold for: $2,700,000
Seller Representation: Stacy Paluscio, Courtney Woods Olson, & Darcy Whalen

42882 N Chiricahua Pass | Scottsdale
Sold for: $6,025,000 | Dual Representation
Seller Representation: Will Foote, Mike Holder, Debbie Negrin & Jay Pennypacker
Buyer Representation: Bee Francis, Karen Baldwin & Kathleen Benoit

376 N Cloverfield Circle | Litchfield Park
Sold for: $1,450,000
Seller Representation: Cindy Smith

245 N Parkview Court | Litchfield Park
Sold for: $855,000
Seller Representation: Theresa Schoffstall

8246 W Rock Springs Drive | Peoria
Sold for: $805,000
Seller Representation: Lori Reiland

3370 N Mahogany Run | Flagstaff
Sold for: $4,408,000
Seller Representation: Valerie Core/Freddi Paulsrud

13448 and 13358 East Old Route 66 | Parks
Sold for: $1,800,000
Seller Representation: Andy Grannan & Jenny Addington-Bradshaw

10280 N Cliff Dweller Place | Oro Valley
Sold for: $1,800,000
Seller Representation: Jenna Loving

5000 E Via Estancia Miraval 8 | Tucson
Sold for: $1,950,000
Seller Representation: Judy Smedes & Kate Herk

3320 East San Miguel Place | Paradise Valley
Sold for $3,200,000 | Dual Representation
Seller Representation: Anthony Guerriero
Buyer Representation: Lisa Roberts

2218 E Orleans Drive | Gilbert
Sold for $2,268,671
Seller Representation: Jeffery Hall

9993 N Ginger Way | Casa Grande
Sold for $1,200,000
Seller Representation: Adam Prather

23005 N Via Ventosa | Scottsdale
Sold for $5,800,000
Seller Representation: Lisa Lucky, Matt Lucky, & Laura Lucky

8900 E Sands Dr | Scottsdale
Sold for $4,550,000
Seller Representation: Will Foote, Jay Pennypacker, Debbie Negrin, & Mike Holder

19465 N 98th Pl | Scottsdale
Sold for $4,450,000
Seller Representation: Allan MacDonald


Significant Buyer Representations:

  • 21174 N 110th Way | Scottsdale
    • Sold for $8,400,000
    • Buyer Representation: Brad Kimmelman
  • 6220 E Bret Hills Drive | Paradise Valley
    • Sold for $7,150,000
    • Buyer Representation: Nicole Hedges
  • 20 Ruby Drive | Sedona
    • Sold for $2,500,000
    • Buyer Representation: Jacque Weems
  • 10675 E Winter Sun Drive | Scottsdale
    • Sold for $5,100,000
    • Buyer Representation: Cheryl D’Anna
  • 11128 E Mesquite Drive | Scottsdale
    • Sold for $4,250,000
    • Buyer Representation: Kirk Marshall & Keith Marshall
  • 516 W Wulfenite Road | Flagstaff
    • Sold for $1,100,000
    • Buyer Representation: Eric Jensen
  • 20 E Calle De Felicidad | Tucson
    • Sold for $1,792,000
    • Buyer Representation: Marta Harvey
Business, Entertainment, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Matthew Oparowski

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is dedicated to bringing the highest level of service to today’s home buyers and sellers. This tradition continues with the recent addition of luxury Real Estate Advisor, Matthew Oparowski to the Carefree Office.  

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty agents strive to deliver real estate experiences beyond expectations to enhance lifestyles for their clients, expanding their reputation as the most respected name in real estate. 

Matthew, a  Midwest/Chicago transplant, has lived in North Scottsdale for over a decade. With a background in new construction with a passion for luxury and from that experience, his desire is to be your resource person for the various luxury communities – what differentiates them.

Matthew can speak to the statistics, as well as the lifestyle trade-offs. Affiliating with the leader in luxury has its perks, including the most powerful marketing on earth. He prides himself on good communication skills and paying attention to detail. 

Learning what clients are looking for and understanding why is a key component to the experience. It’s fun to educate buyers on our market so we can get  them the right property and they can live their dream resort lifestyle.

Matthew Oparowski
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In The News: March 2022

ABC 15 – Arizona

Arizona Foothills Magazine

AZ Central

Beaumont Enterprise

City Sun-Times

Darik News

Flagstaff Business News

Kold

KTAR

Mansion Global

Patch

Phoenix Business Journal

Quick Telecast

Realtor.com

Robb Report

The Sacramento Bee

Street Scout

Business, Entertainment, Real Estate, Residential Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Wendi Ingram 

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is dedicated to bringing the highest level of service to today’s home buyers and sellers. This tradition continues with the recent addition of luxury Real Estate Advisor, Wendi Ingram to the Pinnacle Peak Office.

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty agents strive to deliver real estate experiences beyond expectations to enhance lifestyles for their clients, expanding their reputation as the most respected name in real estate. 

“Straight Talk, Solid Service” is what you will receive from Wendi when she guides you through the real estate process in Arizona. Wendi has been a real estate agent for the last 18 years in the Midwest. Wendi comes from Iowa where she was a REALTOR® with the largest private real estate brokerage in the state, Ruhl & Ruhl REALTORS®. Her strong values and ethics helped her receive numerous awards including the Top Agent for Excellence in Service in 2019 and in 2020 was named Chamber Ambassador of the Year for GMICC. 

Wendi is aware of how stressful moving can be. Her goal is to make the process simple and hassle-free. In the aggressive market conditions that Arizona is currently in it is important to have an experienced agent that will be your trusted advisor. As a buyer’s agent, she will consult with you on making the best offer possible for your situation, lead you through the inspection process and assist you in your financing alternatives. As a seller’s agent, she will help navigate you through the multiple offer pros and cons and the steps that you need to take before putting your home on the market to receive the highest offer on your home. 

Wendi feels strongly about continuing to further her education in the ever-changing world of real estate and sharpens her skills, by receiving designations such as her: Certified Residential Specialist (CRS®), Senior Residential Specialist (SRES®), Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), e-Pro, Luxury Homes Certification (LHC). 

Wendi and her husband Lane have two adult children, Zach, an IT Analyst at Nationwide Insurance, and Maddie who is a teacher at Fellows Elementary. In her spare time, she likes walking, hiking, being involved in her church, and spending time with family and friends.   

We are excited to welcome Wendi Ingram to our Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty sales team at the Pinnacle Peak Office. I know she will be a great asset to our office and will do a great job representing her clients.

Kevin Gonzales, MANAGING BROKER
Business, Entertainment, Real Estate

Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Melissa Kalinowski 

 Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is dedicated to bringing the highest level of service to today’s home buyers and sellers. This tradition continues with the recent addition of luxury Real Estate Advisor, Melissa Kalinowski, to the Southeast Valley Office.

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty agents strive to deliver real estate experiences beyond expectations to enhance lifestyles for their clients, expanding their reputation as the most respected name in real estate. 

Melissa has lived in Arizona since 1995. Prior to relocating to AZ, Melissa grew up in Cincinnati and spent several years in Southern California. Melissa began her career in real estate as a paralegal and has spent years developing her deep understanding of real estate transactions serving as a title officer, escrow officer, and real estate agent.

“I am beyond excited to be joining Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty! The brand name is synonymous with high-end real estate across the globe,” said Melissa Kalinowski. “Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty felt like a perfect fit for me, from the culture of the company, the management team, to the professionalism of its agents! Thrilled to begin this new journey”

Melissa’s zest for life and her incredible vast knowledge create an experience for her clients that is second to none.  Melissa’s ability to communicate, pay attention to detail, and understand the client’s needs in helping them reach their goals has truly been her recipe for success.  By following a process, Melissa prepares her clients to win in any market.  Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is so proud to add her to our award-winning team.

Cathay Green, MANAGING BROKER
Business, Land and Lots, Real Estate

Recording Breaking Lot Sale in Paradise Valley

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce the highest closing price ever – $9.4M for the highest unsplittable single-family homesite in Paradise Valley history.

Frank Aazami and Zoja Pedenko Represented the seller on this record-breaking sale.

The extraordinary run of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty and its long-standing luxury real estate domination in Arizona has yet another landmark to tout. The brokerage has now sold and represented the most expensive, unsplit single-family land lot in Paradise Valley’s history. The parcel located at 5711 N. Yucca Road, 10 closed Friday, March 25th, 2022 for a record-breaking $9.4 million.

Agents Zoja Pedenko and Frank Aazami represented the seller and spearheaded the transaction of
the sprawling parcel of land which covers almost 5 acres.

Aazami says the buyer, who has not been named, plans to spend in the vicinity of $30 million to
develop the land and turn it into their own dream property. “This lot is one of the last, larger undeveloped pieces of land in the Town of Paradise Valley and we knew it was going to command a record-breaking price. This is one of those rare opportunities and we are more than pleased to have found the buyer who will now take the property to a whole new level,” said Aazami.

Recently Featured in the Phoenix Business Journal

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Carving the Future

 We have a thriving Arizona youth sport during this Winter Olympic year that might be a surprise – Alpine Ski and Snowboard racing. 

Alpine skiing has been one of the Winter Olympics’ signature competitions since 1936. This timeless sport consists of five events – downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super-G, and combined events. 

The Flagstaff Alpine Ski & Snowboard Team was founded in 1967 and trains over 180 athletes from ages eight to eighteen at the Arizona Snowbowl. The team competes in the Rocky Mountain Division of US Ski and Snowboard. The Rocky Mountain Division consists of the following states: Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Wyoming, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska. 

Families commute from all over the state and from cities as far as Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson to have their juniors on this team. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty’s CEO and co-owner, Todd Gillenwater and, his wife, Nancy Gillenwater, have twin 17-year-old daughters that have been on the team since the age of eight and are finishing their high school racing careers this winter. 

This season they’ve raced downhill, super g, giant slalom, and slalom – all Olympic events. The races have been held in Loveland, Aspen, Purgatory, Colorado, and Flagstaff, Arizona. Their final season wraps up this March with Championship races in Taos, New Mexico. 

When asked for takeaways from being an athlete on the Flagstaff Alpine Ski & Snowboard Team for almost all of their childhood, the Gillenwater twins said self-confidence, discipline, respect for the mountains, and how fortunate they feel to have been a part of the team and sport. These are the qualities that will define them forever. 

flagstaffskiclub.org

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Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Alana Bateman

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is dedicated to bringing the highest level of service to today’s home buyers and sellers. This tradition continues with the recent addition of luxury Real Estate Advisor, Alana Bateman, to the Humphrey Office.

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty agents strive to deliver real estate experiences beyond expectations to enhance lifestyles for their clients, expanding their reputation as the most respected name in real estate. 

Alana Bateman was born and raised in Arizona, growing up in the desert landscape of  Tucson to living in the beautiful forest of Flagstaff. She graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in Electrical Engineering.

Alana has a dynamic  professional background in sales and customer service. As a REALTOR®, her priority is to make her clients happy, finding and selling homes that provide the best outcome in every transaction. Her goal is to ensure a stress-free buying and selling experience for her clients. 

Alana has proven to be an immediate dynamo in her real estate practice. Her super-positive energy and enthusiasm are one of the first things you learn about her. She is also an expert in the current state of the market and her marketing expertise is absolutely top-shelf. We are proud to welcome her to our family of real estate professionals

Bret Lamberson, Managing Broker
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Russ Lyon SIR Welcomes Kimber Chisman

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is dedicated to bringing the highest level of service to today’s home buyers and sellers. This tradition continues with the recent addition of luxury Real Estate Advisor, Kimber Chisman, to the Southeast Valley Office.

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty agents strive to deliver real estate experiences beyond expectations to enhance lifestyles for their clients, expanding their reputation as the most respected name in real estate.

As your professional real estate advisor, Kimber focuses on client satisfaction. Her business is about service and she is not happy until you are happy. Kimber’s years in the business have provided her the experience to assist with nearly every real estate need.

“Quality never goes out of style, and I am excellence defined. Results that move you,” said Kimber Chisman

Whether it’s finding a home, finding the best loan, or helping you get the most out of selling your home she is here to guide you.

Kimberly Chisman is such a bright beautiful soul. Her background in customer service and her attention to detail combined with a phenomenal work ethic and a true desire to serve others give her such an advantage when working with clients. Kimber has spent much of her work life in educating and training others to be the best they can be. It’s so exciting having someone of Kimber’s quality join our Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty family.

Cathy Green, Managing Broker
Baseball, Entertainment, Real Estate, Sports

Cody Bellinger Lists Chandler Residence with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty

This masterpiece is equally tailor-made for those who love sports as well as those who love to entertain.

Have you ever dreamed of flying into town, taxing directly into your own private hangar, stepping into your home and shooting a game of hoops, or hitting a few balls in your own batting cage? While that may seem like a somewhat elaborate dream, it can actually now come to reality.


Star Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger can make that dream come true for you; Russ
Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, Arizona’s leader in luxury real estate, is listing his “ultimate
man cave” for sale at $3,999,000 with Agent Jennifer Bellinger, who when she’s not finding buyers
for exquisite custom homes in Arizona also serves as Cody Bellinger’s mother.

This beautiful Forte custom home at 4390 W Beechcraft Place in Chandler measures in at 4,513 square feet on one level, with 3 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, but the numbers don’t do it justice when compared to the incredible amenities that it contains. The first and most prominent is the 3,762 square foot air-conditioned airplane hanger which taxis directly onto the Stellar runway. You can transit directly from a private plane right into your home.


The most unique features reflect the occupation of its owner, however; this is a sports-lover’s paradise. It naturally contains a retractable batting cage as well as a basketball court, a bar, and a game room. The absolutely perfect destination for your sports fanatic friends to come to and let loose. If you want to make your friends envious, this has what you need.


Of course, the home won’t be purely for recreation, and to that end, this exquisite home features dual master bedrooms, a guest suite, and a formal office.


The open floor plan has 18′ ceilings with floating box beam ceiling treatments. Towering gas linear fireplace in the main room is the centerpiece of the living area. While you’re entertaining, it’s essential to create great meals, and this home’s kitchen is appointed with Subzero/Wolf appliances including a built-in espresso maker, dual Cove dishwashers, and the dining space has built-in Subzero Wine Fridge.

If you want to cook outside in the beautiful Arizona weather, it has an outdoor kitchen with a pizza over. And it also features a heated pool jacuzzi, and a fireplace, making it an ideal meeting spot for not just your sports enthusiast friends, but friends and family of all hobbies and stripes.

And you know the old adage about real estate; it’s all about location, location, location. This Chandler home speaks perfectly to that, as it is close to world-renowned shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and schools. It’s an ideal place to both entertain family and raises a family.


We invite you to take your own virtual tour of the property by watching this video, with both video
and photo credit going to Anthony Giammarino at Airobird Drones Arizona.

We are confident that you’ll think that this gorgeous home is just as much of a home run as Cody Bellinger did when he purchased it.

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