Frank Aazami, a leading luxury real estate professional with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, is spearheading the auction market in Arizona through his collaboration with Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions. Two properties in Scottsdale’s prestigious Desert Mountain community were recently sold—The Chiricahua Estate, a Tuscan villa, and a 4.88-acre lot—marking a major milestone. The Chiricahua Estate set a record with 17 bidders, the highest ever for an Arizona auction. These results emphasize Aazami’s expertise in luxury auctions and the growing appeal of Scottsdale’s elite real estate market.
Each auction, including the sale of the Chiricahua Estate, highlights the power of auction marketing to expedite property sales, connecting high-end properties with discerning buyers in record time. The Mediterranean-style Chiricahua Estate, featuring stunning views of the Sonoran Desert and Chiricahua Golf Course, stands as a prime example of the caliber of properties Aazami works with.
The successful auction of both properties, which were marketed for just 44 days, underscores the effectiveness of Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions’ global platform in driving interest from affluent buyers. Aazami’s partnership with the auction house continues to demonstrate the demand for luxury homes in Scottsdale and the growing role of auction marketing in this exclusive market.
In addition, as part of Sotheby’s Key for Key giving program with Giveback Homes, these sales will contribute to building homes for families in need, adding a philanthropic dimension to Aazami’s auction leadership in Arizona.
Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions recently announced that two properties located in the prestigious Desert Mountain community, one an exquisite Tuscan villa known as The Chiricahua Estate, and one a sprawling 4.88-acre lot nestled in Lone Mountain Village area of the development, are separately pending sale for $5.824 million and $459,200 respectively, after just 44 days of auction marketing.
The auction of The Chiricahua Estate also sets a historic record for Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions, attracting the highest number of bidders ever for a single auction in Arizona, with 17 total bidders participating. Each property was offered in cooperation with Frank Aazami of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty.
Located at 42398 North 102nd Street, The Chiricahua Estate is a masterpiece of Mediterranean design by renowned architect James Hann and built by Dugally Oberfeld. The villa features exquisite custom finishes, seamlessly blending with the Sonoran Desert landscape. With its expansive windows and French doors, the estate offers stunning views and a fluid indoor-outdoor living experience. The infinity pool and hot tub provide breathtaking views of the desert and Chiricahua Golf Course, with the primary terrace offering a serene setting for both entertaining and relaxation.
Located in the Lone Mountain Village area of Desert Mountain at 9315 East Aw Tillinghast Road #31, the expansive lot, with its generous 23,194-square-foot building envelope, presents an unparalleled development opportunity and offers panoramic views of mountain ranges, golf courses, and the vibrant desert landscape. It is positioned at the end of a cul-de-sac and provides both privacy and easy access via Carefree Ranch and Pima Road.
“The successful auctions of The Chiricahua Estate and the buildable lot within the Desert Mountain Community illustrates the unique global appeal of luxury real estate within Scottsdale and one of its most prestigious communities,” said Chad Roffers, CEO and co-founder of Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions. “Our platform capitalized on that interest to connect a discerning buyer to each of these opportunities, ensuring both reached their full market potential.”
“The swift sale of not just one, but two exceptional estates—The Chiricahua Estate and the expansive Lone Mountain Village lot—underscores Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions expert quality of work and the effectiveness of the auction process,” added Aazami. “We are pleased to have worked with Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions once again to introduce these properties to their new owners, and we look forward to more auction opportunities to come soon.”
As part of Concierge Auctions’ Key for Key giving program in partnership with Giveback Homes, the closing will result in funding toward new homes built for families in need.
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.
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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.
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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.”
