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 (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.
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.
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
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, Carey Devlin, to the Sedona 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.
After graduation from UCLA, Carey Devlin’s professional career began with Sony Pictures, where she worked in various motion picture & sitcom post-production positions. Relocating from LA to the Palm Springs area to raise a family, she worked from home as a children’s television writer.
She returned to outside business in 2007 as a REALTOR® with Prudential CA Realty and then Bennion Deville Homes. Being in real estate for over a decade, Carey’s completed hundreds of deals and has an extensive database of satisfied clients.
Always helping friends and clients with creative projects, Carey launched her own design/development firm, successfully managing numerous commercial and residential projects. After selling her company in 2019, she moved from Palm Springs to Sedona, AZ, where she’s building a new home and real estate business as an Associate Broker at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty.
Carey Devlin is excited to join Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty because reputation is critical, and theirs is the most respected in the business. She looks forward to using her decade of real estate knowledge and the cutting edge tools and exposure of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty to guide her clients toward their goals & dreams.
While newer to the area, Carey is certainly not new to the business. With a long track record of success, Carey, like many other Californians, decided to make Sedona her home. Her professional attitude and work ethic will help her vault into the top ranks of our REALTORS®, and we are thrilled to have her join us.
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (RLSIR) is pleased to present a piece of Arizona history in Safford, Arizona filled with the charm and nostalgia of yesteryear.
Built in 1890 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this home was first owned by Sheriff Olney, who was once part of the group trying to locate Tombstone legends Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday.
Real Estate Advisor Brandon Hamiltonfrom the RLSIR Pinnacle Peak Office is the listing agent on the historic Arizona property in Safford. The 2,931 square-foot Colonial Revival home is located at 1104 S Central Avenue in Safford, AZ 85546. Listed for $575,000, the property offers 4 bedroom and 2 full bathrooms. Many of the interior’s original pieces remain in the home including the wood floors, wood banister, doors/doorways, wood trims, fireplace mantels, built-in bookshelves/bench located in the dining room. There are also many modern upgrades throughout the home to compliment the 19th Century craftsmanship.
This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of Arizona history. This iconic home sits in the heart of Safford. It’s deep-rooted in the town’s history while embracing modern amenities, making it the perfect home.
Brandon Hamilton, Real Estate Advisor, Listing Agent
Currently known as The Cottage Bed & Breakfast, the property also features two guest houses with 593 square-feet and 551 square-feet respectively. In the past, the main house and guest houses were utilized entirely as a classic Bed & Breakfast. Today it now serves as a private residence with one of the guest houses operating as a B&B with a kitchen and full bathroom. The other guest house operates as a bakery with its own commercial kitchen called The Cottage Bakery.
This home’s convenient location put it in close proximity to lakes, hiking trails, horseback riding, the Mount Graham International Observatory, museums and much more for residents to enjoy.
