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Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Lists Most Expensive Property Ever in Southern Arizona – 1700-Acre Historic Ranch for $30 Million in Patagonia, Arizona
A Rare Gem, the Rail X Ranch Boasts 2 Barns, a Casita, 3 Apartments, 3 Standalone Homes, Including the Main House, Plus its Own Private Lake.
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce the rare and historical listing of a nearly $30 million ranch that promises to redefine luxury living amidst the natural splendor of Patagonia.
Listed by Associate Broker Gary Brasher, of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, the Rail X Ranch is an awe-inspiring property spanning approximately 1700 acres and featuring 2 barns, a casita, 3 apartments, 3 standalone homes, plus its own private lake.
The multilevel estate is set within the picturesque landscapes of Patagonia and will captivate buyers with its remarkable features, rich history, and extraordinary possibilities.
Located at 2671 AZ-82 in Patagonia, Rail X Ranch features 8 bedrooms, 9 full bathrooms, and 3 half bathrooms and stands as a testament to timeless elegance and sophistication.
With a listing price of $29,950,000, the ranch, according to the Multiple Listing Service, is now the highest-priced residential property in the last 30 years in Southern Arizona. The prestigious property presents an unparalleled opportunity for those seeking an unmatched lifestyle set upon 1739 acres of rolling grasslands and mesquite in Southern Arizona.
Inside, the estate is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. The main house and the casita, constructed in 1937, offer 11,398 square feet of living space and are a stunning blend of classic and contemporary elements. The main living space boasts vaulted ceilings and a grand fireplace, exuding an air of elegance while maintaining an intimate atmosphere. The meticulously hand-painted white beams and unique black-and-white staircase add a touch of opulence. While the black and white checkered floors lead into a floor-to-ceiling library adorned with intricate details serving as a focal point of the estate.
Rail X Ranch boasts an illustrious heritage, having once been owned by the esteemed Kolbe family, known for their significant contributions to the region, with over 23 years of dedicated service in the US Congress. The property’s legacy is deeply rooted in the land, with its origins dating back to the late 1800s.
Several of the rooms are an art lover’s dream, adorned with meticulous details and custom finishes. The kitchen’s built-in breakfast nook is perfect for savoring morning moments, while a custom wood bar invites camaraderie
and relaxation. All the living quarters total 17,956 square feet, including 15 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, and 4 half bathrooms.
When discussing the estate, Associate Broker Brasher of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty states, “Every once in a great while, a part of Arizona’s history comes available on the market. A signature property that is unique and breathtaking in its beauty and as diverse as the Arizona landscape. The Rail X Ranch is such a property.”
Among the distinctive features that set Rail X Ranch apart are its private lake, stunning pool, multiple barns, and the rare presence of an artesian well, which flows without mechanical intervention. The property retains all its mineral rights—a rarity in Southern Arizona. Adjoined to the Coronado National Forest, the ranch offers an abundance of outdoor activities, from horseback riding to hiking and bird watching, all within the confines of this exceptional property. Area experts have identified more than 200 species of birds in nearby Patagonia.
Nothing is better than gathering around a cozy fireplace during the holidays. And, as winter continues, a hearth is the natural feature in your home to spend your time by, especially in the evenings. Whether you love sipping hot cocoa by the fireside or using it as a centerpiece when hosting a festive party, the fireplace is the heart of the home and perfect for gathering.
Since the fireplace is often the focal point of a room, adorning your hearth with decadent holiday decor creates a beautiful atmosphere for making those lasting winter memories. Be the host with the most by layering green garlands, twinkling lights or votive candles around the fireplace to create the ideal holiday hearth.
If you’re looking for a beautiful home with an eye-catching hearth, look no further than the gorgeous estates offered by Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. The company’s lifestyle specialists are there to assist you in finding the perfect home for entertaining or hosting your holiday soirees.
Take a peek at the beautiful holiday hearths featured in this edition of ICONIC Estates to find some inspiration for the season!
The holidays are a time when many people feel compelled to give back to their community by making holiday donations to causes that align with their values. If you are interested in giving the gift of hope to sick and injured children while also achieving your financial goals, Phoenix Children’s offers many ways to support world-class pediatric health care with an immediate tax benefit. Here are the ways you can support Arizona’s children and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit.
Erik Segelbaum, a sommelier, wine educator and wine journalist, joined Monogram in a first-ever role as the Wine Director. He leads the creation and direction of wine education at brand events to elevate the palates of consumers with sophisticated pairings as part of the Monogram Culinary Guidelines.
He has been named a 2020 Wine Enthusiast “40 under 40 Global Tastemaker” and Food & Wine Magazine “2019 Sommelier of the Year.” A truly accomplished sommelier, Segelbaum tells us that his “ultimate foray into wine isn’t particularly sexy,” but some might call his journey the American Dream.
As construction begins, we await a masterpiece in the desert that will be available to own for a discerning homeowner with whom this level of team and quality resonates.
To that end, every inch of the 17,000-plus square-foot home, plus 9,000 square feet of covered outdoor living space, was contemplated with discerning intention, understanding the exacting standards of the high-net worth individuals who will find Ellington Heights compelling.
It’s a modern estate yet perfectly at home in the Arizona desert. And, much like the desert itself, the design exudes understated simplicity, yet is significant in its detail. Envisioned with only the finest materials and finishes available, the homeowner can expect perfection at every turn.
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 Bonny Hayward 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.
Bonny Hayward is such a great addition to our Southeast Valley Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty team. She brings with her years of service as a teacher in our public schools. Her ability to listen and understand what a client’s goals are and devise a plan to meet those goals is her top priority. Bonny’s passion for service combined with her ability to problem solve and her attention to detail will guarantee outstanding results for her clients.
CATHY GREEN, MANAGING BROKER
Bonny grew up in Spokane, Washington, and comes from a family in the service industry with firefighters, nurses, and teachers. She was taught from a young age to help others and make them feel valued. She started her professional career as a public school teacher because she wanted to make a difference in her community.
Becoming a professional real estate advisor has allowed Bonny to take that connection to her community and help more tangibly. As a teacher, she had perfected her skills as a problem solver and an artful negotiator combined with being very good at building trust and rapport quickly. These skills will allow her to help her real estate clients to find and purchase their dream homes and or sell their current homes while also building additional wealth by investing in income-producing real estate. Bonny’s business is about service, and she is not happy until you are happy.
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 Penny Lambert 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.
Penny Lambert is an outstanding professional. Penny’s work ethic combined with her exceptional ability to build trust and rapport has allowed her to be a phenomenal negotiator. Penny promises that she will use a detailed process that allows her clients to rest assured knowing that they will have a smooth transaction and meet all of their real estate goals.
CATHY GREEN, MANAGING BROKER
Understanding her client’s motivations and lifestyle, deepening relationships, and contract negotiation is one of Penny’s strengths. After her many years of life’s experiences, while always aspiring to discover more, Penny has learned to anticipate issues – no small thing given the complexity of real estate transactions.
It’s also important to me to execute every process promptly and accurately, always underpinning tasks with empathy for your particular situation. Buying, selling, relocating, downsizing, moving, financial and family decisions – changing one’s address can be stressful. Penny finds the most successful outcomes happen by offering the best of what she knows while ‘walking in your shoes.
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Significant Sales: November 2022
Throughout the state of Arizona, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has been proud to represent and participate in the following sales for November.
We refer to these as ‘Significant Sales.’ While all of our transactions are genuinely significant, we hope you enjoy discovering these unique homes based not only on price but their architectural, cultural, and geographical significance, as well as those involved in the journey.
Enjoy!
Seller Representation:
Buyer Representation:
- 1100 N Scenic Drive | Payson
- Sold for $1,325,000
- Buyer Representation: Aaron Rangel, Dave Pattison, & George Fried
- 4101 S Last Chance Trail | Gold Canyon
- Sold for $1,035,000
- Buyer Representation: Danny Baker
- 8656 E Halifax Street | Mesa
- Sold for $700,000
- Buyer Representation: Amy Antalik
- 8881 E Via Del So Drive | Scottsdale
- Sold for $5,565,000
- Buyer Representation: Will Foote, Debbie Negrin, Jay Pennypacker
- 9820 E Thompson Peak Pkwy 830 | Scottsdale
- Sold for $5,500,000
- Buyer Representation: Allan MacDonald
- 5525 E Lincoln Drive 78 | Paradise Valley
- Sold for $5,200,000
- Buyer Representation: Cari Dandy
- 8320 E Concho Lane | Carefree
- Sold for $1,675,000
- Buyer Representation: Stacy Paluscio, Courtney Woods Olson, Darcy Whalen
- 10989 E Taos Drive | Scottsdale
- Sold for $1,615,000
- Buyer Representation: Colleen Rose-Scurti
- 40860 N 97th Street | Scottsdale
- Sold for $4,275,000
- Buyer Representation: Dan Wolski, Mitchell Hundman
- 37200 N Cave Creek Road #1026 | Scottsdale
- Sold for $3,800,000
- Buyer Representation: Cheryl D’Anna
- 1359 E McLellan Blvd | Phoenix
- Sold for $1,006,053
- Buyer Representation: Camden Steele
- 206 Calle Francesca 56 | Sedona
- Sold for $2,275,000
- Buyer Representation Peggy Branch
- 3622 S Loba Drive | Prescott
- Sold for $620,000
- Buyer Representation Georgia Myers
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 Kristen Boyd 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.
Kristen is truly an amazing human with an ability to communicate and negotiate for her clients that allow desired results. Kristen’s ability to problem solve and her attention to detail combined with an outstanding work ethic make her a wonderful addition to our award-winning Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty’s Southeast valley team.
Cathy Green, Managing Broker
After graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California at Davis 19 years ago, Kristen Boyd relocated from California to the beautiful Arizona desert. For the past 16 years, Kristen has lived in Chandler and is the mother of four awesome kids.
Kristen has always been interested in real estate and is now fortunate enough to do it for a living. She chose real estate as a career path because it allows her to use the customer service and people skills she acquired during a 15-year career in the sales and marketing industry. It also offers her an opportunity to serve the community that she loves.
She understands and knows the dynamics of the local real estate market and what it takes to succeed. You’ll have a lot of questions during your real estate transaction. You deserve to know what is happening at all times and what needs to happen to reach the finish line. That’s why Kristen works extra hard to keep her clients informed and to make the process as smooth and transparent as possible.
When Kristen not helping her clients, she enjoys spending time with her four children. She also enjoys cooking, fitness, sports, hiking, reading, and music.
Throughout the state of Arizona, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has been proud to represent and participate in the following sales for October.
We refer to these as ‘Significant Sales.’ While all of our transactions are genuinely significant, we hope you enjoy discovering these unique homes based not only on price but their architectural, cultural, and geographical significance, as well as those involved in the journey.
Enjoy!
Seller Representation:
Buyer Representation:
- 6261 W Dillion Wash | Prescott
- Sold for $3,000,000
- Buyer Representation: Linda Wood, Jolynn Greenfield
- 75 Kallof Place | Sedona
- Sold for $2,909,157
- Buyer Representation: Nancy Read
- 910 W Park Ridge Drive 16 | Sedona
- Sold for $1,520,000
- Buyer Representation: Jeanette Sauer and Katie Harvey
- 1910 Red Rock Loop Road | Sedona
- Sold for $1,100,000
- Buyer Representation: Katrin Themlitz and Alejandro Gutierrez
- 13000 W Glendale Avenue | Glendale
- Sold for $2,800,000
- Buyer Representation: Anjeleigh Trefz
- 4319 W Faull Drive | New River
- Sold for $644,000
- Buyer Representation: Renee Ryan, Theresa Schoffstall
- 19 Calle Maria Elena | Tubac
- Sold for $779,900
- Buyer Representation: Mindy Maddock
- 15606 E Telegraph Drive | Fountain Hills
- Sold for $1,750,000
- Buyer Representation: Amy Antalik
- 12653 E Poinsettia Drive | Scottsdale
- Sold for $1,199,999
- Buyer Representation: Rebecca Watwood-Millington
- 8975 N Snowbowl Ranch Rd | Flagstaff
- Sold for $1,585,000
- Buyer Representation: Paula Mack
- 2718 W Adirondack Ave | Flagstaff
- Sold for $650,000
- Buyer Representation: Alana Bateman
Fueled by talent, charisma, and passion, Nic Roldan is the leading American polo player with an impressive 8-goal handicap rating. He is the youngest polo player in the world to win the prestigious U.S. Open Polo title at 15 and has captained Team USA, winning victoriously on all five continents at every level; Nic attracts worldwide acclaim. His commitment to increasing awareness and participation in the sport he loves with a broader audience of players and new spectators reflects his passionate dedication to Polo.
Nic will return and headline the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships on November 5th at West World of Scottsdale.
Nic Roldan is a licensed REALTOR®; see NicRoldan.com with Equestrian Sotheby’s International Realty in Wellington, Florida. He also develops, flips, and constructs properties, having personally created eight properties.
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty had the opportunity to sit down with this America Polo Star to get his take on playing polo in the desert and how his journey began.
Tell us how you were first introduced to the sport of polo.
It runs in the family; I’m a 4th generation polo player.
Is polo your first love, or is there another sport you love equally?
I love sports, and that competitive spirit gets translated into all areas. Off the polo field, I’m an avid golfer. When I was a kid, I played junior golf and got into the Junior Olympics with roller hockey.
For those who have never played polo, what makes the sport so fascinating to watch and play?
The athleticism of the horses and athletes is a perfect mix of beauty and power, the symbiosis between man and horse. The adrenaline.
Do you have any goals you hope to still achieve in the sport?
Yes, always! To win another U.S. Open Polo Championships and to play in Argentina again at the game’s highest level. Likewise, I’m passionate about continuing to grow the sport of polo and highlighting the horses in it.
What are you looking forward to when coming to the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships on November 5th?
The energy, the fans, the support, and the infectious excitement that the event generates.
You have played all over the world, including Scottsdale, several times. How does the Valley of the Sun and Scottsdale, in particular, compare to some of the other polo destinations you regularly play?
For the most part, Polo is played in warm climates, and during that time, Scottsdale’s climate is perfect. It’s a showcase event truly bringing polo to a whole new and fresh demographic, and the vibe is fantastic.
Any advice for those looking to get into Polo?
Don’t stress about the rules too much, as often that inhibits you from enjoying the game’s fluidity. The most critical factor for anyone getting into the sport is the actual riding, that is, the belt and braces of our sport; if you can master riding, you are 70% there.