Another amazing month for Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty! From a $4,500,000 estate in Paradise Valley Farms estate to a luxury Sedona ranch with Oak Creek running through the property, here are our top September Significant Sales.
Seller Representation | Lori Finnerty | $4,500,000 | Scottsdale, AZ
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, Chris Demas, to the Tucson 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.
Chris Demas and his wife, Anne, returned to Tucson after a 17-year hiatus upon retiring from an academic surgical career. He has always been enamored with real estate and brings the same diligence he was committed to utilizing in the operating room to serve my clients. Chris knows what the responsibility of being on call means, and he is responsive, organized, and detail oriented. The same way that he listens to his patients is how he listens to his clients delivering the high quality service they desire.
Chris and his wife live in the foothills of Tucson in the Ventana Canyon neighborhood. They are avid golfers, pickleball players and love to hike the mountain trails near our community.
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Joanie Barreiro of the Russ Lyon SIR Desert Mountain office represented the seller of a $6,050,000 Scottsdale estate located within the Upper Canyon of the prestigious Silverleaf community.
The 7,698 SF custom Mediterranean home designed by architect CP Drewett and built by Sonora West Development, offers 6-bedrooms, 6.5-bathrooms, dramatic curb appeal and breathtaking views of the Valley from nearly every room. The smart floor plan features key spaces on the main level and includes a walk-out lower level guest retreat. The home features the finest outdoor living essentials with a pool, BBQ center and covered patio with a fireplace to enjoy the panoramic views.
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, Jessica Koc, to the Tucson 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.
Originally from Los Angeles, Jessica moved to Tucson and fell in love with it’s gorgeous landscape and rich culture! She began flipping homes and opened an interior design and luxury tile business. She used her eye for design, trends, and luxury to find countless homes with incredible potential. With her background in marketing at a national property management company she is eager to help with investment properties and secondary residences as well.
As her clients, you are her number one priority and her attention to detail and listening to her clients wishes is beyond compare. Jessica knows all of her client’s situations are unique and strives to exceed her clients expectations.
Jessica Koc will be a wonderful addition to the Tucson Team at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. Jessica originally hails for Los Angeles and is fluent in the Spanish language. She has an entrepreneurial spirit combined with her knowledge of architecture, design and construction which will be an added benefit for her buyers and sellers.
The National Association of Realtors® today announced Jeff Fields, with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty in Scottsdale, as one its five 2020 Good Neighbor Award winners. As a volunteer and past board president of nonprofit Teen Lifeline, Fields has served more than 28,000 youth through a peer-to-peer teen crisis hotline while providing community education on suicide prevention.
NAR’s Good Neighbor Awards honor 10 Realtors® annually for making an extraordinary impact on their communities through volunteer work. Over the past 21 years, the Good Neighbor Awards program has awarded nearly $1.4 million in grants to more than 200 Realtor®-led nonprofits. Their impact has been felt in 40 states, 15 countries and in Puerto Rico.
Our Good Neighbor Award winners leave a remarkable impact on their communities every year, but everything these Realtors® have done in 2020 is even more impressive and more commendable. I am proud to honor Jeff Fields for dedicating his time and passion to giving hope to teens who had none.”
NAR President Vince Malta, broker at Malta & Co., Inc., in San Francisco, Calif.
Fields became passionate about saving teens from what he calls “the most preventable death” after losing several friends to suicide. To read his full story, go to magazine.realtor/JeffFields.
With the award, Fields will receive a $10,000 grant for his charity and will be featured in the November-December issue of Realtor® Magazine. In lieu of the traditional ceremony held every year at the REALTORS® Conference and Expo, each winner will also be honored by their local Realtor® associations over the coming months.
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, Michael Konefal, to the Flagstaff 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.
Michael has been an Arizona resident since 1989 and fell in love with Arizona from the moment he arrived. In 2001 Michael attended Northern Arizona University and earned his bachelor’s degree in Public Relations with a Minor in Spanish. In 2005 he began his first company, RisingHy Specialty Sauces, and started his entrepreneurial journey. In 2011 Michael saved a local Tortilla company, the Tortilla Lady, from closing its doors and merged it with RisingHy providing Northern and Central Arizona with high-quality sauces and tortillas.
Michael Konefal and his wife, an Arizona native, currently have two small children and are raising them in the wonderful community of Flagstaff. Michael takes his entrepreneurial spirit into the Real Estate market to locate the perfect home for you and your family. He is a diligent worker who pays close attention to your needs and strives to make you love the home buying and selling experience.
Michael’s extensive experience as a professional in the Flagstaff community, combined with his commitment to excellence and integrity, will bring great success in his real estate practice. As one of the best skiers on the mountain, he can be more than a REALTOR® to his clients and act as a local resource. Michael will be an amazing addition to our team.
Many of your favorite pumpkin patches and corn mazes are open this fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic and you can still hunt for your favorite pumpkin for your decorating and carving goals.
Vertuccio Farms – “Your Destination for Farm-Friendly, Family Fun”
Located at 4011 S Power Road, Mesa, Arizona
The corn maze is open from October 1st to November 1st.
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (Russ Lyon SIR) is proud to announce that Lori Finnerty of the Russ Lyon SIR Camelback Tower office has represented the seller and buyer of a $4,500,000 home in Scottsdale.
The 11,080 SF Paradise Valley Farms estate features 6-bedrooms, 6-bathrooms and a 7-car garage. The interior showcases beautiful millwork and crown molding accentuated by Venetian plaster and the formal living room is complemented by a Cantera stone fireplace. The resort-style backyard features a pool with swim up bar, ramada and fireplace perfect for outdoor entertaining.
Arizona’s leading luxury real estate brokerage, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (RLSIR), is proud to present the most significant August sales featuring everything from panoramic mountain views to historical masterpieces and one-of-a-kind custom estates.
The first sale topping the list is located 11004 E Feathersong Lane. This extraordinary home was sold by Allan MacDonald of the RLSIR Pinnacle Peak office for $8,250,000 earning its spot as the highest August sale for RLSIR. With a premier location in Scottsdale’s Silverleaf neighborhood, this home offers gorgeous panoramic mountain and city light views from every room and grand living spaces with generous covered outdoor living spaces appointed with the finest details and finishes. This Modern Mediterranean 11,045 square-foot floor plan includes a custom guest house with an elevator, a living room with balcony and fireplace, a bedroom, two-baths and a utility room.
The second highest sold home is located on 5212 E Exeter Boulevard is one of the three spiral designs realized by Frank Lloyd Wright. The home was sold for $7,250,000 by Bob Hassettof the RLSIR Pinnacle Peak office. This iconic historical masterpiece sits on approximately 5.9 acres with 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in Phoenix’s Arcadia neighborhood and enjoys sweeping views of Camelback Mountain. The home offers reproductions of the signature “March Balloons” carpet designed by Wright for the living room and a dining table and chairs. Its new owners were students at Taliesin and plan to preserve its history.
The third highest sale was a Mediterranean designed home perched high up on the prestigious Upper Canyon of Silverleaf in Scottsdale. Joanie Barreiro of the Desert Mountain office represented the buyer in the purchase of 11173 E Feathersong Lane for $6,050,000. This 6 bedroom, 6.5 bathroom home includes luxury features such as a walk-out lower level guest retreat accessible via elevator, game room, pool and BBQ, 5 car garage and an abundance of natural lighting with views from nearly every room.
The fourth home on the list is an extraordinary contemporary masterpiece located in the village of Saguaro Forest in Desert Mountain. This 2018 Lee Hutchison designed home built by Dick Lloyd was sold for $5,025,000. Nancy Sertich, Dena Bullard, Tim Floor, Shawn Rimer, Katie Fisher, Kirk Marshall and Keith Marshall of the Pinnacle Peak and Desert Mountain offices represented the seller and the buyer. The home is located at 9847 E Chiricahua Pass. The estate property was designed with a modern flow that offers open free-flowing living between inside and out.
The fifth highest sale to round out August’s significant sales is a magnificent and chic modern designed home situated on the 17th hole of The Estancia Club offering sunset, golf course and Pinnacle Peak views. Debbie Negrin, Jay Pennypacker, and Will Foote of the Pinnacle Peak office represented the seller and the buyer. They sold the home for $3,950,000. This 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom home located at 10247 E Running Deer Trail offers a unique architectural blend of poured-in-place concrete, glass, steel and an ideal great room floor plan.
Additional significant sales for August from Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agents include:
10641 E Blue Sky Drive in Scottsdale sold by Mike Holder, Debbie Negrin, Jay Pennypacker, Will Foote, Penney Sutherland for $3,350,000
