$3,500,000
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
MLS# 6759938
Status: Closed
4 beds | 4.5 baths
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Property Description
Skyfire is a one-of-a-kind architectural gem nestled on a private 2.7 acre North/South cul-de-sac in Scottsdale's McDowell Mountain foothills, designed by renowned architect Vernon Swaback as his personal residence. All main systems have been upgraded, plus new systems including solar power, EV chargers, home automation, upgraded security system, and commercial-grade Wi-Fi network. Mid-century-inspired retreat offers clean lines, vaulted exposed wood ceilings, polished concrete floors, built-in cabinetry, cove and gallery lighting, blending organic design with modern luxury. Main home features three bed, four bath, Valley Room and spectacular fireplace, executive office with views, gourmet kitchen, media room, and entertainment loft. Private guest house offers a full kitchen and bath,
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Contract Information
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No
Sold Price: $3,500,000
Status: Closed
Current Price: $3,500,000
List Date: 2024-09-19
Location, Tax & Legal
Assessor's Map #: 6
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 12 SONORAN HIGHLANDS PHASE 1 MCR 027807
Assessor's Parcel #: 97
Tax Municipality: Scottsdale
Taxes: 7312
House Number: 10050
Compass: E
Street Name: JOPEDA
St Suffix: Lane
City/Town Code: Scottsdale
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85255
Zip4: 3748
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 217-06-097
Subdivision: SONORAN HIGHLANDS PHASE 1
Tax Year: 2023
General Property Description
Dwelling Styles: Detached
# of Interior Levels: 1
Approx SQFT: 5040
Price/SqFt: 694.44
Approx Lot SqFt: 118366
Approx Lot Acres: 2.717
Flood Zone: No
Guest House SqFt: 600
Horses: N
Builder Name: SWABACK
Elementary School District: Cave Creek Unified District
High School District: Cave Creek Unified District
Elementary School: Desert Sun Academy
Jr. High School: Sonoran Trails Middle School
High School: Cactus Shadows High School
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 3
Marketing Name: Sonoran Highlands
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Stories: 1
# Bedrooms: 4
Total Bathrooms: 4.5
Year Built: 1997
Legal Info
Range: 5E
Section: 8
Township: 4N
Lot Number: 12
Special Listing Cond
N/A: 1
Construction
Block: 1
Other: 1
Const - Finish
Painted: 1
Stucco: 1
Roofing
Built-Up: 1
Foam: 1
Metal: 1
Association & Fees
HOA Y/N: Y
HOA Disclosure/Addendum Affirmation: Yes
HOA Transfer Fee: 0
HOA Fee: 150
HOA Paid Frequency: Annually
HOA Name: Sonoran Highlands
HOA Telephone: 360-931-8721
HOA Management Company: Jennie McDonough
Special Assessment HOA: No
HOA 2 Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee: 0
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%: $
Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 150
Disclosure Fees HOA: 0
Other Fees HOA: 0
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 12.5
Showing Notification Methods
Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Text: 1
Phone Call: 1
Lockbox Type
None: 1
Architecture
Contemporary: 1
Architect
Architect: Swaback
Master Bathroom
Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1
Separate Shwr & Tub: 1
Double Vanity: 1
Private Toilet Room: 1
Tub with Jets: 1
Bidet: 1
Master Bedroom
Split: 1
Downstairs: 1
Additional Bedroom
Separate Bedroom Exit: 1
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1
Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1
Add'l Property Use
None: 1
Fireplace Features
Fireplace Living Rm: 1
Fireplace Master Bdr: 1
Gas Fireplace: 1
Exterior Fireplace: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Concrete: 1
Wood: 1
Window Features
Dual Pane: 1
Mechanical Sun Shds: 1
Private Pool Features
Heated: 1
Variable Speed Pump: 1
Dining Area
Formal: 1
Breakfast Room: 1
Dining in LR/GR: 1
Heating
Electric: 1
View
City Lights: 1
Mountain(s): 1
Kitchen Features
220 Volts in Kitchen: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Built-in Microwave: 1
Multiple Ovens: 1
Pantry: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Reverse Osmosis: 1
Walk-in Pantry: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Granite Counters: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Programmable Thmstat: 1
Central Air: 1
Interior Features
Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1
Central Vacuum: 1
Wet Bar: 1
Fire Sprinkler System: 1
Water Softener Owned: 1
Water Purifier: 1
Laundry
Washer Included: 1
Dryer Included: 1
Inside: 1
Basement
Basement Y/N: N
Other Rooms
Bonus/Game Room: 1
Loft: 1
Media Room: 1
Separate Den/Office
Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y
Accessibility Feat.
Accessible Door – 32in+ Wide: 1
Hallways 36in+ Wide: 1
Bath Grab Bars: 1
Bath Lever Faucets: 1
Road Responsibility
City Maintained Road: 1
Technology
Cable TV Avail: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Ntwrk Wrng Multi Rms: 1
Smart Home: 1
Security System Owned: 1
Security System Leased: 1
Fencing
Block: 1
Wrought Iron: 1
Water Source
City Water: 1
Exterior Features
Balcony: 1
Separate Guest House: 1
Built-in BBQ: 1
Covered Patio(s): 1
Storage: 1
Spa
Private: 1
Heated: 1
Sewer
Sewer - Public: 1
Parking Spaces
Slab Parking Spaces: 10
Total Covered Spaces: 4
Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Features
Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s): 1
Separate Strge Area: 1
Direct Access: 1
Extended Length Garage: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Gated: 1
New Financing
Cash: 1
VA: 1
Conventional: 1
Energy/Green Feature
Solar Panels: 1
Load Controller: 1
Multi-Zones: 1
Plumbing
Electric Hot Wtr Htr: 1
Solar Panels
Ownership: Owned Outright
Utilities
APS: 1
Propane: 1
Existing 1st Loan
Treat as Free&Clear: 1
Existing 1st Loan Terms
Non Assumable: 1
Property Description
Cul-De-Sac Lot: 1
North/South Exposure: 1
Adjacent to Wash: 1
Landscaping
Desert Front: 1
Desert Back: 1
Natural Desert Front: 1
Natural Desert Back: 1
Yrd Wtring Sys Front: 1
Yrd Wtring Sys Back: 1
Auto Timer H2O Front: 1
Services
City Services: 1
Items Updated
Floor Yr Updated: 2008
Floor Partial/Full: Partial
Wiring Yr Updated: 2022
Wiring Partial/Full: Partial
Ht/Cool Yr Updated: 2020
Ht/Cool Partial/Full: Partial
Roof Yr Updated: 2022
Roof Partial/Full: Partial
Pool Yr Updated: 2022
Pool Partial/Full: Partial
Unit Style
Two Levels: 1
Disclosures
Seller Discl Avail: 1
Agency Discl Req: 1
Residential Propane Tank
Residential Propane Tank: Leased
Propane Underground Y/N: Yes
Possession
By Agreement: 1
Close of Escrow: 1
Association Fee Incl
Other (See Remarks): 1
Assoc Rules/Info
Self Managed: 1
Sold Info
Loan Type: Conventional
Loan Years: 30
Closing Cost Split: Normal - N
Payment Type: Fixed
Buyer Concession to Seller: 0
Buyer Concession $/%: %
Seller Concession to Buyer: 0
Seller Concession $/%: %
Remarks Misc
Cross Street: Pinnacle Peak Road & Pima
Directions: From Pima Rd, head east on Pinnacle Peak Rd. Turn left (north) onto Church Rd, then make a left (west) onto Jopeda Ln. Continue to the private driveway, which leads uphill and under the Skyfire sign.
Geo Lat: 33.704918
Geo Lon: -111.863927
Status Change Info
Off Market Date: 2024-12-06
Under Contract Date: 2024-12-04
Close of Escrow Date: 2025-01-10
Sold Price: $3,500,000
Property Features
Special Listing Cond: N/A
Add'l Property Use: None
Architecture: Contemporary
View: City Lights; Mountain(s)
Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; Tub with Jets; Bidet
Master Bedroom: Split; Downstairs
Additional Bedroom: Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet
Fireplace Features: Fireplace Living Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr; Gas Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace
Flooring: Carpet; Concrete; Wood
Window Features: Dual Pane; Mechanical Sun Shds
Private Pool Features: Heated; Variable Speed Pump
Spa: Private; Heated
Dining Area: Formal; Dining in LR/GR; Breakfast Room
Kitchen Features: 220 Volts in Kitchen; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Reverse Osmosis; Multiple Ovens; Pantry; Walk-in Pantry; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island
Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside
Other Rooms: Bonus/Game Room; Loft; Media Room
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s); Central Vacuum; Wet Bar; Fire Sprinkler System; Water Softener Owned; Water Purifier
Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet; Ntwrk Wrng Multi Rms; Security System Owned; Security System Leased; Smart Home
Exterior Features: Balcony; Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Separate Guest House; Storage
Parking Features: Direct Access; Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s); Extended Length Garage; Garage Door Opener; Gated; Separate Strge Area
Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road
Construction: Block; Other
Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco
Roofing: Built-Up; Foam; Metal
Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Programmable Thmstat
Plumbing: Electric Hot Wtr Htr
Utilities: APS; Propane
Water Source: City Water
Sewer: Sewer - Public
Services: City Services
Fencing: Wrought Iron; Block
Property Description: Cul-De-Sac Lot; North/South Exposure; Adjacent to Wash
Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Natural Desert Front; Natural Desert Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front
Showing Notification Methods: Text; Phone Call
Lockbox Type: None
Possession: By Agreement; Close of Escrow
Unit Style: Two Levels
Association Fee Incl: Other (See Remarks)
Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear
Existing 1st Loan Terms: Non Assumable
New Financing: Cash; VA; Conventional
Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
Supplements
fireplace and outdoor patio. This distinguished estate sits on an elevated lot with multiple outdoor entertainment spaces offering a tranquil infinity-edge pool and spa and expansive, unobstructed city and mountain views. Four car garage with motor court and extra storage is perfect for car enthusiast and entertainer. Minutes from world-class dining, hiking, golf, and Scottsdale Executive Airport, Skyfire is the ultimate sanctuary, combining sustainable luxury with architectural provenance.
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Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: January - 11 - 2025
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