AZ Central
NFL QB Brock Osweiler buys Scottsdale home for $4.8 million
Metro Phoenix’s priciest homes: Hacienda-style home sells
City Sun Times
Highest-selling acre lot in Arizona’s history located in Paradise Valley
Scottsdale home inspired by world-renowned architect Bing Hu
Mansion Global
A Mediterranean-Style Villa in a Wealthy Suburb of Phoenix
Phoenix Business News
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 their architectural, cultural, and geographical significance, as well as those involved in the journey.
Enjoy!
Arizona’s beautiful and diverse terrain makes it possible to enjoy luxurious mountain living across virtually every region in the state. From Flagstaff’s wooded forests to Sedona’s red-rock formations, the Valley’s pointed peaks and Tucson’s rambling ridges capture the imaginations of homeowners across the state.
A significant advantage of mountain living is enjoying the natural beauty of Arizona’s landscape. Often you can find a variety of flora and fauna near peaks and foothills. Another benefit of living near a mountain range is the beautiful paths. Hiking is a favorite pastime for many Arizonans, as the view from the top of any of our beautiful mountains makes the climb much more rewarding.
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has an exciting range of listings that cover every aspect of mountain living. Whether you want to live in a mountain region, have a mountainside home, or simply enjoy beautiful mountain views, the lifestyle experts at the leading luxe real estate firm can help you find your oasis across Arizona.
Savor luxe mountain living in this month’s edition of ICONIC Estates!
Chartering, yachting and megayachts are on the rise in popularity and only growing this summertime. With once-in-a-lifetime experiences, the flexibility of a custom itinerary, privacy, and luxury, it’s no wonder that chartering has become such a sought-after method of traveling.
See our top 5 luxury destinations to travel to by yacht this summer on ICONIC LIFE.
To enjoy the same sought-after thrill felt behind the wheel of a luxury car in the comfort of your own home, look no further than Bentley’s furniture collection. Bentley Home is the luxury motor company’s signature furniture brand, defined as “a space where luxury and customization take shape, amidst the finest materials.”
Collaboration between Bentley Home designers and the design team at Bentley Motors ensures cohesiveness between their cars and luxury home furniture collections. As a result, similar materials, motifs, and shapes inherent to Bentley cars are ingrained in their unique furniture pieces.
It’s summer, so rosé is the perfect wine to enjoy at any time of day. Rosé conjures up memories of summers in the South of France, the epicenter of the world of rosé, or tres’ chic lawn parties in the Hamptons, where those in the know are drinking the wine of the moment.
A good rosé will vary in its depth of pink depending on how long the grape skins are involved in the winemaking process. Bold or light, crisp, and refreshing, these wines are best enjoyed dry as is the required style in Provence.
We rounded up five rosés we’re loving right now!
Valley nonprofit helps foster children get back to school supplies
Arizona Helping Hands is hosting a backpack drive for the school year
Arizona Foothills Magazine
See Inside Late Sen. John McCain’s Penthouse That Just Sold for $6 Million.
1-acre Lot in Paradise Valley Sells for Record-Breaking Price
Arizona Helping Hands Hosting Backpack Drive for School Year
AZ Big Media
1-acre lot in Paradise Valley sells for record $3.5 million
AZ Central
Frankie Muniz of ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ sells Scottsdale
City Sun Times News
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty sells former Biltmore residence of Sen. John McCain
No more frenzied seller’s market in Phoenix metro area
10th annual Arizona Helping Hands backpack drive helps children prepare for the next school year
Fox 19
Backpack giveaway to help foster kids return to class with Arizona Helping Hands
Backpack giveaway to help foster kids return to class with Arizona Helping Hands
KTAR News
Empty 1-acre lot in Paradise Valley sells for $3.5M, a state record for its size
News Wire
Queen Creek Sun-Times
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty sells former Biltmore residence of Sen. John McCain
Highest-selling acre lot in Arizona’s history in Paradise Valley
Sotheby’s International Realty
Gardens Like These Are Cause For Celebration
10th annual Arizona Helping Hands backpack drive helps children prepare for the next school year
Throughout the state of Arizona, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has been proud to represent and participate in the following sales for July.
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!
In the midst of a newly challenging real estate market, Frank Aazami and Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty continue their streak of breaking local records.
It should be no surprise that economic forces have created some recent obstacles in the housing market, but Frank Aazami and Arizona’s Luxury Leader Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty have managed to cut through those obstacles by transacting properties and making robust sales regardless of what is happening in our economy. This is demonstrated perfectly by Aazami’s sale of 5405 E McDonald Dr. 1, Paradise Valley, which closed Wednesday, July 20th, for the record selling price of $3,500,000. The property encompasses just over an acre at 46,910 square feet, and the selling price represents a record high transaction price for undeveloped lots in the town and all of Arizona, ranging up to even 60,000-square-feet. Aazami represented the seller. For some added context, local transaction data for Paradise Valley, between 40,000 and 60,000 square- feet, was researched. 10 such lots were sold in 2022, with the most expensive price being $3.4 million in January. 24 such lots were sold with a high-water mark of $2.9 million, and 33 such lots were sold in 2020, with the priciest closing for $2.525 million.
Aazami, who is no stranger to record sales, says this is further proof the luxury sector is still strong
and when adequately marketed, new records can still be achieved. “Even though the number of units was in decline, just as all luxury goods around the Globe, the values for these premium goods increased. So you must be wondering what’s Pending or Under Contact still in this category?” asked Aazami. “The correct answer is – None Under Contract or Pending to Close. The sale at 5405 E McDonald Drive broke the record high at $3.5million, and it’s all by design, never by luck. In fact, we searched this category’s all-time recorded sale on ARMLS; this was it. We welcome your call to find out how we successfully accomplish these transactions.”
Aazami added this shovel-ready Candelaria Designed property site and its brilliant views of
Camelback, Mummy, and the Phoenix Mountain preserve make this an incredibly compelling
location for a one-of-a-kind estate. The location is ideal for both entertainment and exercise as
Sanctuary Resort, Paradise Valley Country Club, and the Mountain Shadows event center are within
a short walk, as are the Echo Canyon and Phoenix Preserve hikes. Also, the property sits within a
15–20-minute drive from the Sky Harbor and Scottsdale Airports, making it a convenient and
ideal location.
While economic headwinds may make for a rocky ride in real estate for some, Aazami and Russ
Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty show why it still continues to transact at such an incredible
pace; there is simply no substitute for the incredible, bespoke properties that buyers and sellers
routinely trust it with.
The Russ Lyon Foundation partnered with Arizona Helping Hands to host a backpack drive for foster care kids who need extra TLC just before the start of this upcoming school year. In all, the event gave away 2,000 backpacks, and each one was full of different supplies children need to have a successful school year. It’s the 10th year in a row the group has held this event.
“The Russ Lyon Foundation would like to thank all the agents and staff that donated backpacks, school supplies, money and their time. The Arizona Helping Hands Back to School Drive was a huge success!! Through their incredible generosity, we were able to help hundreds of foster kids start school prepared for a successful year.“
Stephanie Stewart, Russ Lyon Foundation PResident
Read More:
ABC Channel 15: Valley nonprofit helps foster children get back to school supplies
Arizona Family Channel 3 & 5: Arizona Helping Hands is hosting a backpack drive for the school year
Arizona News: Arizona Helping Hands Hosting Backpack Drive for School Year
KOLD News 13: Backpack giveaway to help foster kids return to class with Arizona Helping Hands
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, Karen Stroble to the Camelback Tower 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.
Customizing her process to fit her clients’ individual needs, Karen Stroble ensures every buyer and seller receives a white-glove experience. Karen holds broker’s licenses in both Illinois and Arizona accommodating clients from all price points and demographics, including investors, luxury buyers, and first-time buyers. Her previous career in digital marketing and working for brands like Conde Nast and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia has made for a seamless transition into real estate.
Karen’s knowledge and pride of the Sotheby’s International Realty brand is evident and expands beyond just Arizona. With her success in the Chicago market, she was a shoe in for the Scottsdale brokerage. We look forward to watching her Arizona business develop!
Managing Broker, Sherri Monteith
Summer is in full swing, and there’s nothing better than diving into a refreshing, cool pool! In fact, in Arizona, a pool is not just a beautiful luxury, but a necessity. Not surprisingly, 6 of the Top 10 Cities in the US for Swimming Pools are in Arizona. In the desert, nothing is more beautiful than a sparkling swimming pool in the backyard.
Arizona’s top estates feature resort-style swimming pools with all the best amenities. From lazy rivers to infinity edges, luxury spas, and water-park-style slides, you can find beautiful piscines throughout Arizona.
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has a talented team of luxury lifestyle professionals across the state who can help track down the perfect home with a Pristine Pool, perfect for entertaining, hosting parties, and relaxing with family! Plus, pools complement the architectural features of the home and provide a focal point for the landscape.
Dive into these Pristine Pools featured in this month’s ICONIC Estates!
Stay and play in local luxury this summer with a staycation. When the temperatures go up, the rates go down, and that’s one great reason to live in The Valley of the Sun. We are fortunate to live in a place that so many travelers seek out for vacations. We have an exceptional array of high-end, luxury resorts with world-class dining, sophisticated spas and extensive amenities to enjoy—just minutes from home.
So, if you’re short on time, appreciate a good value or a vacation that takes all the work out of it, look no further than the end of your nose for the next city you’ll visit. And let them know the folks at ICONIC LIFE sent you.
“Can fashion even be sustainable? I’ve been covering sustainable fashion for seven years now, and still, I am asked this question. I know most people would assume no, fashion can not be sustainable since the very act of producing clothing requires resources—lots of them.
Fortunately, we have a growing number of passionate fashionistas who actually do care about the environment, including myself, and we’ve learned a thing or two about how you can make fashion more sustainable without abstaining from buying (or wearing) clothes. And don’t worry, we do not believe in sacrificing your personal style to any extent to participate in sustainable fashion either.”
Without a doubt, the King of Jazz would consider Ellington Heights—a sleek and stylish gem—a superb work of art. Nestled in the sun-kissed upper canyon of Silverleaf, the design for this magnificent estate collected inspiration from the social, artistic, and cultural dynamism of the Roaring Twenties era.
An absolute dream team has come together like an orchestra, including award-winning architect CP Drewett, master builder Gary Fries and interior design firm leader Claire Ownby, each playing their individual parts to create beautiful music together in construction and home design. This one-of-a-kind property is listed by Allan MacDonald.
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, Berenis Reyes, to the Camelback Tower 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.
Berenis was raised in Goodyear before attending Arizona State University. She holds two Bachelor’s degrees in Marketing and Supply Chain Management, with a minor in Sustainability. While real estate and interior design were always of considerable interest to her, she headed into the corporate world for a few years, working in digital advertising and operations. When the workforce went remote, Berenis finally had the chance to dive back into her passions. She took a chance and bought and fixed up her first property. What was supposed to be a quick paint job turned into a complete remodel, transforming the house into a dream home! At that point, it was a no-brainer to become a licensed real estate agent to help others do the same: turn houses into homes by realizing a property’s full potential.
Berenis is now a full-time agent helping buyers, sellers, and investors achieve their real estate goals in Arizona. She loves working with people and will be there for her clients day and night. In her free time, you can find her walking her dog in nearby parks, hiking Camelback, in a yoga class, or exploring the many restaurants and shops the Phoenix Valley offers (let her know if you need any suggestions!). She is proud to call Arizona her lifelong home and excited to see it proliferate. Berenis would love to help you realize the beauty of living in the desert!
Meeting Berenis was like a breath of fresh air. Her desire to learn and to do well is admirable. We look forward to partnering with her and helping her achieve her career goals!
Sherri Monteith Managing Broker
