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.
