Throughout the state of Arizona, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has been proud to represent and participate in the following sales for August.
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 also on their architectural, cultural, and geographical significance, as well as those involved in the journey.
Enjoy!
Seller Representation:
31116 N 120th Avenue | Peoria Sold for $1,090,000 Seller Representation: Deanna Markosian1571 S FRS 87 Ranch | Globe Sold for $2,500,000 Seller Representation: Danny Baker19888 E Sunset Drive | Queen Creek Sold for $1,525,000 Seller Representation: Cindi DeWine6955 E Joshua Tree Lane | Paradise Valley Sold for $4,937,625 Seller Representation: Grant Almquist, Joe Bushong, & Chad Christian Buyer: Cardinals player Marvin Harrison Jr.7102 E Orange Blossom Lane | Paradise Valley Sold for $2,850,000 Seller Representation: Jessica Jablonski & Geoffrey Jablonski7832 E Parkview Lane | Scottsdale Sold for $2,350,000 Seller Representation: Jill Templeton-Haislip & Karen DeGeorge Career high sale for Jill Templeton-Haislip!19514 N 84th Avenue | Peoria Sold for $465,000 Seller Representation: Linda Allison & Jeni Lytle1450 & 1460 Terrace View Drive, Prescott, AZ 86301 Sold for $1,322,000 Seller Representation: Theresa Schoffstall70 Las Ramblas, Sedona, AZ 86351 Sold for $1,465,000 Seller Representation: Jacque Weems & Rainey Highley10 San Juan Circle, Sedona, AZ 86336 Sold for $1,721,355 Seller Representation: Katrin Themlitz2557 Government Prairie Road | Parks Sold for $1,055,000 Seller Representation: Kristina Webb75 W Hance Trail | Flagstaff Sold for $830,000 Seller Representation: Valerie Core & Freddi Paulsrud1293 Elkhorn Trail | Flagstaff Sold for $4,700,000 Seller Representation: Keith Laizure4919 N La Lomita | Tucson Sold for $2,700,000 Seller Representation: Bill Baffert & Kate Herk3201 E Table Mountain Road | Tucson Sold for $1,950,000 Seller Representation: Judy Smedes & Kate Herk5669 E Fort Lowell Road | Tucson Sold for $1,900,000 Seller Representation: Susanne Grogan & Matt Grogan
Dual Representation:
7500 E Boulders Parkway 17 | Scottsdale Sold for $1,255,000 Dual Representation: Stacy Paluscio, Courtney Woods Olson, & Darcy Whalen 42994 N 102nd Street | Scottsdale Sold for $10,800,000 Dual Representation: Jan Lux10777 E Distant Hills Drive | Scottsdale Sold for $7,350,000 Dual Representation: Kathleen Benoit, Bee Francis, & Maddi Elfgren615 Palmcroft Way Southeast | Phoenix Sold for $1,500,000 | Dual Representation Seller Representation: Chris Tiller Buyer Representation: Lois Zapernick8068 E Remuda Drive | Scottsdale Sold for $4,000,000 | Dual Representation Seller Representation: Frank Aazami & Ioana O’Connor Buyer Representation: Dinesh Wilson9875 E Buteo Drive | Scottsdale Sold for $3,225,000 | Dual Representation Seller Representation: Jenna Jacques Buyer Representation: Lisa Roberts7602 E Dale Lane | Scottsdale Sold for $2,120,000 Dual Representation: Kris Lacroix, Debbie Sinagoga, ,Josie Pakula, Katie Scala, & Stacie Levreau200 Hidden Meadow Drive | Sedona Sold for $4,600,000 Dual Representation: Monty Cooper & Ed Pennington
Buyer Representation:
10989 E Turnberry Road | Scottsdale
Sold for $1,200,000
Buyer Representation: Stacy Paluscio, Courtney Woods Olson, & Darcy Whalen
6414 E Maverick Road | Paradise Valley
Sold for $5,500,000
Buyer Representation: Cheryl D’Anna
20418 N 83rd Place | Scottsdale
Sold for $2,350,000
Buyer Representation: Racquel Miller
Career high sale for Racquel!
10208 W Quail Avenue | Peoria
Sold for $519,990
Buyer Representation: Art Valenzuela
3948 W Questa Dr | Glendale
Sold for $589,500
Buyer Representation: Lisa Baker
2030 William Palmer | Flagstaff
Sold for $2,538,000
Buyer Representation: Kim Leinweber
8342 E High Point Drive | Scottsdale
Sold for $2,850,000
Buyer Representation: Mike Holder, Will Foote, Jay Pennypacker, & Debbie Negrin
27720 N 70th Street | Scottsdale
Sold for $2,900,000
Buyer Representation: Amy Miller Gilbert & Michelle Mowzoon
1274 N High Point Drive | Prescott
Sold for $900,000
Buyer Representation: Nancy Read
5701 W Indian Camp Road | Prescott
Sold for $1,250,000
Buyer Representation: Terri Kiffer
2685 S Pinyon Jay Drive | Flagstaff
Sold for $2,625,000
Buyer Representation: Kristina Webb
Highest Career Sale!
7728 N Ancient Indian Drive | Tucson
Sold for $3,495,000
Buyer Representation: Bryan Durkin & Susan Neitzel
The Global Real Estate Advisors of Russ Lyon | Sotheby’s International Realty are uniquely trained and positioned to assist their clients with hyper-local market knowledge and white-glove services across the State of Arizona. Additionally, the Sotheby’s International Realty network of 26,400 agents in 83 countries & territories gives our Advisors the unique and well-connected ability to advise on real estate matters all over the USA and the world.
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty – Arizona’s leader in real estate and advisory services for over 77 years – and Arizona’s only truly international real estate brokerage.
These homes offer some of the most unusual features you will find in any Arizona homes, perfect for the most refined buyers.
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has earned its reputation as Arizona’s leading luxury home brokerage by connecting buyers to sellers for Arizona’s most impressive homes. That said, some homes feature bells and whistles that manage to turn heads even for those that have seen it all in real estate.
First is the home at 10040 E. Happy Valley Rd #1 in Scottsdale. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agent Lorraine Funk represents this 13,175-square- foot masterpiece in Desert Highlands, listed for $7,000,00. As if its seven bedrooms and 9.5 bathrooms situated on a spacious 2.6 acres wasn’t enough, it is a recreational wonderland featuring both a water slide and a gymnastics space. Plus, a full club membership is included! It’s challenging to think of a more special place to raise a family than this unique home.
Next is the incredible ranch at 330 Eagle Mountain Ranch Rd in Sedona, hidden in an exclusive subdivision containing only five luxury homes. Listed for $16,500,000 by Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agents Tod Christensen, it sits on a breathtaking 57 acres and features three bedrooms and four bathrooms on 4,780 square feet. But it’s what is on those 57 acres that truly makes it stand out: a private vineyard. You can enjoy the beautiful Sedona scenery and create your own wine simultaneously!
Then there is the captivating home at 26860 N 59th Street in Scottsdale, listed for $2,300,000 by Agent Tina Zompetti of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. This mix of luxury, amenities, and comfortable living without an HOA offers seven bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms on 4,531 square feet of space. However, the recreational offerings make it stand out; featuring a sports court, games, a playground, and even a putting green, you can invite friends and family and have fun for hours without ever leaving the premises.
Then there is the home at 6670 N Casas Adobes Rd in Tucson. Listed for $2,695,000 by Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agent Thalia Kyriakis, its six bedrooms and eight bathrooms in 8,047 square feet of space is incredibly impressive in its own right. However, that doesn’t hold a candle to its recreational features. Sporting a state-of-the-art indoor racquetball court and pickleball conversion kit, a basketball court, a heated saltwater pool with aqueducts, an indoor heated pool, and a jetted endless spool, it has everything for the athletic friends and family in your life to both work up a sweat and cool down in style.
Finally, the incredible estate is at 11801 E Irvington Road in Tucson. This ranch masterpiece is listed for sale for $3,900,000 by Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agent Bill Baffert. Featuring nine bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and 5,050 square feet, the home itself has all the features inherent in a luxury home represented by Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, but its most extraordinary feature is for the horse lovers in your life. The house comes with Royal Star Equestrian Center, Southeast Tucson’s premier horse facility, adjacent to the Saguaro National Monument East, offering access to endless scenic trails in the famous saguaro-studded hills nearby. It is a dynamic, income-producing horse-lovers paradise with various possible uses.
Whether you desire luxurious amenities, incredible backdrops, or recreational amenities that you can’t find anywhere else, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty almost certainly has the perfect home for you. It’s yet another reason it is Arizona’s leading luxury real estate brokerage.
Paradise Valley Remains an Incredibly Robust Real Estate Market with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty at the Helm
Demand will always be robust for the most luxurious custom homes in a town such as Paradise Valley, and Arizona’s leading luxury real estate brokerage, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, exemplifies this notion.
At the helm, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has once again connected buyers and sellers for five of Paradise Valley’s most significant sales of 2024, demonstrating not just how many bespoke estates are in the Valley but also how successful it can be catering to those with the most refined tastes.
The highest-selling home in Paradise Valley in 2024 is at 7835 N Ironwood Drive. Featuring six bedrooms and eight bathrooms and covering 10,676 square feet, it recently sold for $14,000,000 with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agent Cheryl Anderson bringing and representing the buyer. An iconic Arizona estate reborn for the modern world, this timeless Spanish revival sits on just under 3.5 private acres in the heart of Paradise Valley. Every detail has been updated, including new Albertini steel windows and doors and Loewen vertical grain fir wood windows, an updated main kitchen with a more oversized island, cabinets, and updated Thermador appliances, a kitchen added to the interior with views of Mummy Mountain, and a new antique stone fireplace surrounding the living room, kitchen, and primary bath. It’s the epitome of modern amenities merged with a traditional style.
Next is the beautiful estate at 6126 E Joshua Tree Lane, which recently sold for $13,300,000 with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agents Joe Bushong and Grant Almquist representing the seller. Spanning 8,507 square feet with six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, this brand-new masterpiece of architecture and design is tucked into a private cul-de-sac with exceptional unobstructed views of Mummy and Camelback Mountains. The estate features impeccable construction, materials, and finishes, open living areas that flow seamlessly from inside to outdoors, and dramatic and unique spaces. The public kitchen is supported by a full back kitchen, and the impressive dining pavilion has stacked doors with stunning views on all sides. The two primary suites are each incredible along with a 3-bedroom guest wing with its own sitting room. In addition to the five en-suite bedrooms, there is an entire en-suite office and a separate media/entertaining room.
The home at 6201 N Yucca Road is truly something to behold. Featuring six bedrooms and seven bathrooms in its 7,336 square feet of space, it sold for $12,495,000 with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agent Virginia Gee representing the seller. Crafted as a custom home rather than a spec, the features are outrivaled. The floor plan captures the essence of easy Arizona living and maximizes the breathtaking view of Camelback Mountain in all of the principal rooms. Typified by clean lines, woods, and stones that accentuate the warmth, elegance, and richness of the home, glass walls open the home out to the outdoors with total privacy in every direction. It offers four bedrooms in the main home and two bedrooms in the guest home, as well as an office, a theatre, and a wellness room, making it an ideal place to entertain friends and family alike.
Next is the home at 5540 N Casa Blanca Drive, which recently sold for $11,000,000 with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agent Cionne McCarthy representing the buyer. Stretching over 6,691 square feet and featuring four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, it is nestled in Cameldale Estates, one of the most coveted locations in Paradise Valley, and represents an architectural masterpiece. This custom contemporary residence exudes class and refinement from the moment you arrive. You’ll be whisked away into serenity while viewing manicured landscapes and the surrounding mountains. Every detail is a testament to the high-quality craftsmanship and vision of architect CP Drewett and builder Bedbrock Development. Gorgeous views on the outside with pure elegance on the inside.
Last is the home at 5501 E San Miguel Avenue. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agent Cheryl D’Anna represented the seller. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agent Virginia Gee represented the buyer for this home, which includes 6,479 square feet and features five bedrooms and eight bathrooms. This stunning, fresh contemporary is unmatched in every way, having sold for $7,000,000 and perched high on the side of Camelback Mountain. Nestled below the Praying Monk and surrounded by 1.78 acres of peace and serenity, offering breathtaking city lights, sunsets, and dramatic mountain silhouettes. The modern design’s pocketing walls of glass combine indoor & outdoor living at its finest. The spacious kitchen has a magnificent 24′ waterfall island, complete with a sit-up bar. Combining functionality and convenience, notable features of this home include an elevator, two powder rooms and a pool bath, a lower-level game room, a dedicated office or fifth bedroom, and a three-car tandem garage.
These homes, as well as the myriad other special properties that Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty represents, exemplify why they are Arizona’s most trusted broker for the state’s most luxurious homes.
This luxury home exemplifying the best of Southwest Contemporary design is situated in Solitude at Seven Canyons, a neighborhood which merges incredible vistas with a passion for golf.
Arizona’s leading luxury real estate brokerage, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, is proud to announce the listing of a truly unique home in a community that exemplifies both the brokerage’s focus on the peak of luxury and the potential of its recent partnership.
The 200 Hidden Meadow Drive home in Sedona resides in Solitude at Seven Canyons. Solitude at Seven Canyons represents a new strategic partnership between Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty and The Club at Seven Canyons, a private golf club that serves as the premier destination for golf in Sedona. Situated on 200 acres and surrounded by miles of National Forest lands, Seven Canyons is a one-of-a-kind oasis retreat where golf, social activities, and a luxury residential community are elevated to provide its members with a relaxed atmosphere of distinction.
Realtor Monty Cooper is representing the estate, which is listed for $5,500,000. It covers 4,663 square feet on 1.19 acres and has four bedrooms and five bathrooms.
“The home sits on one of only 20 homesites in the Solitude subdivision, surrounded by hundreds of thousands of acres of the Secret Mountain Wilderness in Sedona. It features a Southwest Contemporary design by Terry Kilbane and was hand-crafted by Detar Construction, with a careful focus on luxury finishes and modern amenities,” said Cooper.
However, the natural surroundings provide the truly unique experience that this home offers. With tall windows in every room, the incredible scenery is simply inescapable. From the time you wake up to the meals you prepare in the kitchen, from relaxing by the fireplace to the back patio, this home centers on the natural surroundings as the primary focus, leading to a wonderfully serene, relaxing experience. For golf lovers, it even comes with its own private golf cart to enjoy the acclaimed Tom Weiskopf-designed Seven Canyons course.
The story of Seven Canyons began in 2000 when PGA golf legend Tom Weiskopf saw the site and was immediately stricken by its natural beauty. Over the next few days, Weiskopf toured the land on horseback with a notepad, and within two weeks, the master plan for the Seven Canyons golf course was realized. He said, “The sheer beauty of Seven Canyons Golf Club is arresting. I consider it irreplaceable real estate.”
Among the most impactful parts of the Seven Canyons experience is, of course, golf; fully contained within the stunning Coconino National Forest, it offers 360 degrees of natural beauty and grandeur, leading to a truly spectacular afternoon that will be etched in your golf memoirs forever.
As part of the strategic partnership between Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty and The Club at Seven Canyons, all the real estate offerings, golf club amenities, and membership opportunities will be marketed locally, nationally, and internationally through the global reach of the Sotheby’s International Realty network. Social media and public relations campaigns and live development presentations across Arizona will be coordinated and delivered in a multi-faceted marketing and branding campaign.
Seven Canyons has engaged Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty as its preferred real estate partner. While property owners within Seven Canyons will be free to employ the real estate brokerage company of their choosing should they decide to list their property, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty will cooperate and assist in promoting all real estate offerings within the gates.
This home and this strategic partnership demonstrate Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty’s focus on connecting buyers and sellers for the most special homes in all of Arizona, further cementing its status as Arizona’s leading luxury real estate brokerage.
The Iconic Paradise Valley Estate Redefines Opulence and Elegance
In the heart of Paradise Valley, where privacy, picturesque mountain views, and tranquility from the beautiful desert prevail, a rare gem has found new guardians.
Arizona’s Luxury Leader Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce the impressive sale of a stunning estate nestled on 3.5 acres. This magnificent property at 7835 Ironwood Drive has been acquired by discerning buyers seeking the ultimate epitome of luxury living.
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty’s Luxury Real Estate Agent, Cheryl Anderson, represented the undisclosed buyers in selling the highest-priced home of the year so far in Paradise Valley for $14 million. A sale of this magnitude is something to celebrate.
“This was truly the perfect home for clients who appreciate privacy, the finest quality craftsmanship, picturesque mountain views, and the tranquil desert lifestyle one finds in Paradise Valley,” said Selling Agent Cheryl Anderson of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. “3.5-acre properties are gradually disappearing, becoming subdivided for new construction as our rapid population growth continues. An estate property like this is now a very special rarity, which my clients instantly recognized. It met all of their needs and desires without hesitation.”
Located at 7835 N Ironwood Dr, this Spanish revival home offers 6 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, 10,676 square feet, and its own guest house. The driven team of Salcito Custom Homes, Michael Ferguson Interiors, Berghoff Design Group, and PHX Architecture has meticulously transformed every detail of this home, including new Albertini steel windows and doors, a huge kitchen island, new antique stone, and views of Mummy Mountain.
The property also includes a large gym with a full bath, doubling as a showroom that can fit up to 5+ cars.
The site was made incredibly secure with additional masonry, new driveway entry gates, and electronics, all of which are integrated into the new electronic system of the main house. New lush gardens, strolling paths, turf areas, flower beds, and hedges complement the new hardscape theme and grace the property, allowing it to flow peacefully from the interior to the exterior.
The estate also has a personal sauna room and a luxurious built-in BBQ.
Additionally, a brand-new swimming pool/spa and water feature were added and arranged in axial alignment with the homes’ front entry.
The expansive property is one of the few remaining lots not to be subdivided on the desirable east side of Ironwood, which also affords sweeping mountain views in every direction.
This classically sophisticated estate has been thoughtfully crafted, is enveloped in privacy and lush grounds, and offers the ultimate luxury lifestyle in Paradise Valley.
77.25 acres of fenced-in land hold seven residential homes, a barn with horse stalls, a helicopter pad, a gazebo, a fishing pond, tree house, a group ramada, and a three-bay maintenance garage in a massive Payson property
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, known for representing some of Arizona’s finest and most extortionary properties, continues that long-standing tradition with a truly remarkable, once-in-a-lifetime property, La Cienega. The 78-acre expansive dude ranch is at the base of the majestic Mogollon Rim, the 200-mile-long escarpment in the world’s largest Ponderosa Pine forest.
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce that 1804 Pyle Ranch Road, La Cienega, in Payson, Arizona, is available for sale at $5.900,000 by Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agents Frank Aazami and Nancy Read. Our very own Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, Rusty Lyon, previously owned this property. The Lyon family donated the property to ASU and then was purchased by the Earnhardt family, who are also big donors to ASU. The property is currently owned by the Earnhardt family.
With various outdoor experiences spread across the property, from trout streams to hiking trails, this property meshes frontier adventure with opulent living to create a luxury estate with rustic charm. The expansive La Cienega Ranch contains seven residential homes that contain 18 bedrooms and 15 baths in 14,989 square feet of living space. These homes are the Main House, Gingerbread House, Mother-In-Law House, Manager’s House, Bunk House, and Hill House.
The Main House is a two-story rustic log cabin meant for entertaining guests and friends. Downstairs the house opens into a large family room and living room with a massive fireplace. The primary bedroom has a large bathroom, half bath, recreation room, formal dining area, and large kitchen branch off from the central guest greeting area. Upstairs a secondary bedroom, bathroom and loft expand to a grand deck and balcony perfect for looking out upon the house’s courtyard. Attached to the house is a two-car garage with a mechanical workspace. This garage represents only 2 of the 9 spaces spread across the property.
Gingerbread House gets its name from the intricate design and decorations found throughout the house. Its proud two-story wooden frame sits majestically upon stone construction. Inside, the southwestern architecture breathes life into two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a family room with a fireplace. Outside a screen porch and covered entry let visitors enjoy the outdoors while stepping away from the tranquil interior.
The Mother-In-Law House is a two-story home with wood frame construction holding three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The interior contains new flooring and updated appliances including a built-in microwave and ceiling fans built into vaulted ceilings. Plant shelves, plantation shutters, mirrored closet doors and a soft water system fill out the home. The house also has a two-car garage with a utility room. Outside, a deck with a screen door lets visitors listen to a babbling stream that runs year-round directly behind the home.
The Manager’s House was built in 1970 with a square footage of 2,736. This home has two beds and two baths, a living room with a fireplace, a family room and formal dining area. Additionally, the property contains a loft, office area, two-car garage with a workshop area and a large covered porch.
To complete this Western dream, three more homes dot the estates. The Bunk House, built in 1986 with a wood frame, is 904 square feet. This single-story home has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, and a large covered porch. Hill House, built in 1991, is 1,045 square feet and has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, and a covered porch. Finally, the Trailer House is a single-wide manufactured home with 521 square feet.
Find your new, rugged adventure in the modern Wild West at La Cienega Ranch, with the nearby hiking trails, lakes, mountains, trout streams, and campsites. The property has been renamed No Torro Ranch. The name comes from Earnhardt’s famous “No Bull” motto at https://www.nobull.com/.
The property is also surrounded by Gila National Forest land, offering wonderful hunting opportunities. Hone in on the Arizonan experience courtesy of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty.
Congratulations to our 2023 sales associates for receiving recognition as our Lyon’s Elite, Chairman’s Board, and President’s Club members. These sales professionals embody our brand values with exceptional service, unmatched local expertise, and global connections.
This once-in-a-lifetime Paradise Valley property is seated on majestic and historic Mummy Mountain, and is currently owned by a couple of Scottsdale’s most prominent visionaries.
Known for representing buyers and sellers for Arizona’s most spectacular and iconic properties, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce the listing of a property that perfectly exemplifies the special nature of both its homes and its clients.
This signature estate at 6210 E Hummingbird Lane in Paradise Valley is now listed for $6.25 million by Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agent Cionne McCarthy. The current owners are the visionaries behind the Sanctuary Resort + Spa, Mountain Shadows Resort, Hotel Valley Ho, and many more of the Valley’s most iconic local developments.
The pinnacle of modern luxury, the estate offers 4,700-square-feet of space designed by renowned architects Allen + Philps Partners with interior design led by Jamie Herzlinger Interiors.
Expansive views of the Phoenix Valley define this property. Classic, contemporary styling and walls of glass give this home a cosmopolitan feel in the desert, with open living spaces that lend to the opulent feeling. The main level features a sleek gourmet kitchen and flexible entertaining spaces. A family room/media room opens to the alfresco dining room with intertwined water and fire features, a BBQ grill, and a pizza oven. A striking peninsula terrace boasts a commanding view of the lap pool, which in turn offers sweeping vistas of the entire valley below. Exterior decking on three levels of the home leaves plenty of room to entertain while guests can enjoy the views.
The primary suite takes full advantage of the property’s breathtaking views, with a bath which is elegantly appointed and luxury exemplified with two separate walk-in closets. Retractable sliding glass walls in the living room, family room and the downstairs game room open the home and fill each room with an ethereal quality where inhabitants feel like they can step out onto the vistas surrounding them.
Designed to provide all the essentials while including touches expected only at luxury resorts, the home is brimming with features. Modern functionality matches elegance in every room including an exercise room with its own gorgeous views. More touches of modernity include the garage which is pre-wired for an electric vehicle, and the Control 4 Smart Home System. When night comes four gas fireplaces light up the inside to match the nightlights of the surrounding valley.
“This property is extremely rare in this ultra-luxury Paradise Valley market,” said Cionne McCarthy, listing agent for Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, “The current owners have developed several world-class resorts and honed them to a size that features only the most essential rooms and accentuates all the amenities expected by buyers today. It also possesses the perfect private location on revered Mummy Mountain, yet is only minutes from the most concentrated area for luxury hotels, restaurants, and shopping.”
These homes include incredible sports and fitness amenities perfect for professional athletes and weekend recreational warriors.
Spring training baseball is in full swing here in Arizona, and that offers us a perfect reason to showcase luxury homes from Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. These homes are perfectly suited for athletes and sports aficionados alike because of their sports and fitness amenities.
First, there is 6670 N Casas Adobes Rd in Tucson. Represented by Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agent Thalia Kyriakis and offered for sale for $2,895,000, this six-bedroom, eight-bathroom home is a one-of-a-kind residence, nestled on a sprawling private compound, offering a haven of exclusive amenities within its 8,047 square feet of space. The privately gated estate, located in the renowned neighborhood of Casas Adobes, boasts artisanal mastery with all of the trappings and conveniences of modern luxury. Still, it stands out most for its recreational offerings. An array of facilities await those who are physically active: a state-of-the-art indoor racquetball court and pickle ball conversion kit, a basketball court, a heated saltwater pool with aqueducts, an indoor heated and jetted endless pool, and a commercial-grade fitness center.
Next, there’s 8441 E Gary Rd in Scottsdale, listed for $7,995,000 by Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agent Laura Briggs. At 6 bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms, this gated new construction estate in the heart of Scottsdale features a 6,261-square foot main house, 1,200-square-foot guest house, oversized RV garage, man cave, and 5-car garage. It comes in a space over an acre large and makes entertaining easy with its lavish pool, splash pad, built-in BBQ, covered patios, view deck, and sports court. After playing a few matches on the court, you can enjoy the multiple covered outdoor patios with fireplaces, the 1,000-square-foot view deck with a bar, and the custom outdoor kitchen with bar seating. Your guests can spend the night in the 1,200-square-foot guest house that is private and detached from the main house with a separate gate entrance and a garage that fits 13 cars as-is and up to 20 with lifts.
The home at 18802 N 97th Place in Scottsdale is a recreational dream. Listed for $12,500,000 by Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agent Kathleen Benoit, this 8-bedroom, 8.5-bathroom masterpiece of modern Mediterranean elegance is in the prestigious Arcadia Silverleaf enclave. Spanning over 12,000 square feet, the main level is an entertainer’s delight, with the great room overlooking the expansive resort patio and the mesmerizing southwest skies. Ascending to the second level, you will discover a junior suite and lounge, a separate study area, a bonus TV lounge, three additional ensuite king guest rooms, and a dedicated Peloton room catering to an active and health-conscious lifestyle. However, the lower level stands out as a haven of recreation, housing a family/game room, bar area, and an innovative 8-bed “bunk” room. Unparalleled in its versatility, a large area can be developed into a comprehensive workout room, golf simulator, theater, or multi-sport court, promising year-round entertainment and fitness opportunities.
The home at 10947 E Wingspan Way in Scottsdale is truly something special. Nestled in the prestigious Upper Canyon of Silverleaf, this magnificent 14,341-square-foot palace is nestled on 2.22 acres, features seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms, and is a testament to luxury living. Listed for $14,500,000 by Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agent Catherine Lewis, it boasts breathtaking views of the McDowell Mountains and sweeping vistas of The Valley. The main level offers a variety of formal and informal entertainment spaces, including a private office, a luxurious master retreat to the west, and three additional ensuite bedrooms to the east. It features a bonus room/study that is the perfect place to rest and watch the game, which could be turned into a generous workout, Peloton room, or third closet. Ascend one of the three staircases to discover the home’s entertainment hub, featuring a secondary bar/billiards room with stunning valley views, a private theater with a balcony, and the seventh ensuite bedroom, offering a kitchenette and separate entrance.
Then there is the magnificent property at 10040 E Happy Valley Rd Unit 1 in Scottsdale. Lorraine Funk is the Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agent for this property, listed for $8,000,000. Covering an expansive 13,175 square feet with 7 bedrooms and 9.5 bathrooms, this extraordinary estate is nestled on a sprawling 2.6-acre private cul-de-sac homesite. It boasts a full-sized kitchen, a massive wet bar, four wall-mounted TVs, and a game room. What makes it stand out is an outdoor living space, featuring an expansive heated pool, spa, three gas fire pits, two waterfalls, misters under the ramada for added comfort, a water slide, a custom outdoor kitchen, and a swim-up bar. Perhaps the most impressive aspect, however, is how it is custom-made for the budding Olympic gymnastics hopeful in your life; it features a huge, conditioned gymnastics space, complete with a trampoline, tumble track, and foam pit, and complemented by a convenient full bathroom.
Next is 8822 E Chino Dr in Scottsdale, listed for $7,000,000 by Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agent Joanna Wilkins. This elegant North Scottsdale estate is ideally situated on 1.5 acres and exemplifies resort-style living with complete privacy and exquisite McDowell Mountain views from its 5,565 square feet of space. Entertaining in this home is a delight, with the 20-foot panoramic sliding glass doors leading to the exquisite white limestone patios, a resort-style pool, and a spa with a backdrop of McDowell Mountain views. For recreational enthusiasts, how about a pickleball game? This features its own flood-lit sports court and private putting green to practice your putting skills. It truly is a one-of-a-kind luxurious resort. No detail or expense was withheld on this superior one-of-a-kind remodel.
Next, there is 8635 N Tatum Boulevard in Paradise Valley. Listed by Agent Michel Edery for $4,000,000, this breathtaking Paradise Valley retreat has been meticulously transformed into a modern sanctuary, epitomizing the essence of contemporary elegance. Covering 4,817 square feet, it boasts a newly added heated pool, spa, and a pristine white travertine deck, creating a picturesque oasis perfect for entertaining. It boasts meticulously landscaped surroundings, which include a barbecue area, hardscaping, in-ground trampoline, cornhole, bocce ball, putting green, and an outdoor gym, ensuring endless possibilities for recreation and relaxation. You can then ascend to the 360-degree view deck, which offers a panorama of the surrounding beauty, a true entertainer’s paradise that sets this home apart.
Lastly, we head to Mesa for 2539 N Whiting. Listed for $2,630,000 by Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Agent Christine Anthony, this five-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom, 6,868-square-foot home has the ultimate resort-style backyard made for entertaining, with a stunning 25-person gas firepit, a 50,000+ gallon diving pool with waterslide, grotto and spa, a lighted sport court, children’s play area, putting green, and ramada with an outdoor kitchen and a private pool bath. An expansive rear slab through the breezeway has room for additional parking, boats, toys, and room to build an RV garage. The basement game/media room offers a treasure trove of fun: from the fully equipped entertainment wall to the wet bar for cold drinks and snacks to a space created just for toys or any collection your heart desires. For car and toy lovers, three separate garages offer five indoor parking spaces plus a generous amount of additional slab parking, enough for 10+ cars, and enough space to build a separate RV garage if desired.
These homes and the many more represented by Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty represent why Arizona remains the leading luxury real estate brokerage.
