Lock and Leave Condominium Convenience in Fountain Hills, Arizona

Posted on January 3, 2012 | Leave a comment

Ridgeview Casitas Condominiums in Fountain Hills Offers the Perfect Solution for Winter Visitors

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Territorial Style Architecture and 2 Car Garage, 3 Blocks from World Famous Fountain

Fountain Hills, Arizona has often been compared to paradise.  Now, you can enjoy Paradise for less than $300,000 with a charming, luxury condominium at Ridgeview Casitas.  This 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome offers a 2 car garage and the true essence of the Desert Southwest with a cozy fireplace, high, wood-beamed ceilings and updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances.  There are three beautiful patio and deck spaces that allow you to enjoy Fountain and mountain views both front and back.  Upstairs, a gracious master suite features a tiled walk-in shower with frameless glass enclosure and walk-in closet.  A second, large guest bedroom offers a walk-in closet plus a convenient guest bath.

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Southwestern Elegance with High, Wood-Beamed Ceililngs and Cozy Fireplace

The two car garage features upgraded, architectural wood doors and is perfectly convenient for both winter visitors and full time residents.  Ridgeview Casitas is one of the few condominium communities near Fountain Hills’ famed Lakeside Village to offer garages, making it a rare and valuable commodity!

Enjoy the Village Atmosphere of Fountain Hills, Arizona

Beautiful Territorial Style architecture makes Ridgeview Casitas so popular, only 3 blocks from Fountain Hills’ World Famous Fountain and two blocks from Town Center amenities like the Fountain Hills Library, Senior Center, Museum, shopping and dining.  Enjoy world class golf at public golf courses like SunRidge Canyon Golf Course, Eagle Mountain Golf Course or the popular Desert Canyon Golf Course, or private golf at FireRock Country Club.  Only 7 minutes away, play golf or gamble at the Fort McDowell Resort and Casino, where you’ll find one of the country’s favored golf courses, We-Ko-Pa.

Ridgeview Casitas is a small enclave of only 9 townhomes and features a  spacious outdoor pool and spa, framed on one side by a large, natural wash.  The unique, Southwest architecture make Ridgeview Casitas a stand-out in Fountain Hills.  Unit #9 is available with 1467 sq. ft. for only $298,900 through Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate.  Visit their office at 16824 E, Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, or check out the website at www.150ways.com.  Contact listing agent Dori Wittrig, President and Designated Broker, at 602-558-5901for more information.

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Seller Carryback Financing-A Great Way To Go!

Posted on November 14, 2011 | Leave a comment

Fountain Hills, AZ--Like Being on Vacation Every Day!

In Fountain Hills today, of the 414 homes and condos available for sale, 22 of them offer “Seller Carryback Financing.”  Wow!  What an opportunity for 22 buyers who may not qualify for traditional lending in today’s markets.

When the financial markets get a little scary–like they have been the last few years–investors look for other ways to use their cash reserves for income purposes.  For many, holding a real estate note can provide a stable stream of income backed up by the most stable of long-term assets:  real estate!

There are some great Seller Carryback Financing opportunities currently in the market.   In order to take advantage of this opportunity, you’ll need to have a substantial down payment (minimum of 20% and likely more)…the interest rate might be just a little higher than normal market rate, but you also don’t have to pay financing points and other upfront charges a traditional lender would charge.  Make sure that your agent knows the ins and outs of the proper paperwork and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you have the carryback servicing handled by a title company…they perform a great service for buyers and sellers by keeping track of payments made, interest paid and 1099 reporting, but they charge very little for the service.  Usually, I suggest my clients split the upfront fees and monthly fees equally between buyer and seller.  Expect that the Seller will want a credit report from you…they want to know they’re doing business with a reputable party.

One caveat…make sure you fully understand that there will likely be a balloon payment…5 years, 7 years…something like that.  Make sure you are absolutely confident that you can pay off the note or refinance at that time, or else you risk foreclosure.

In Arizona, the mechanism used for Seller Carryback Financing is known as a “Note and Deed of Trust.”  Both the Buyer and the Seller should make sure they are educated about what happens in the event the note is not paid off in a timely manner and the Seller-Note Holder is forced to foreclose to gain their asset back.

Good luck!  We recently were able to find a wonderful home for clients with an incredible long-term carryback and very favorable terms.  The Buyers were able to come up with 25% down payment and purchase the home of their dreams–instead of renting.

For more information on these opportunities, call us!  We have many years experience and we work with great vendors for escrow, file management and home inspection!

Fountain Hills Real Estate and Lifestyle, The Sonoran Lifestyle
Dori Wittrig, President, Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate

Posted by Dori Wittrig, Designated Broker, Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate. For more information about the neighborhoods, homes, condos or land of  Scottsdale or Fountain Hills, contact her at DoriW@SonoranLifestyle.com
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Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce Presents: The Fountain Festival of Arts

Posted on November 11, 2011 | Leave a comment

Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts, November 11-13,  10 am-5 pm

Fountain Hills Art FestivalsEach year, the Chamber of Commerce hosts the Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts, part of a series of events that introduce hundreds of thousands of people to Arizona’s best kept secret, Fountain Hills.  With nearly 500 booths of artisans and craftsmen from all over the United States, a tasty offering of food ranging from organic to “carnival carbs” by gourmet restaurants and local service clubs plus live music by such artists as Esteban and others, the show has become one of Arizona’s favorites!

 

Some of our favorite clients enjoying the fair: Deb Alexander and Colleen Weborg, both of Nebraska

The Fountain Festival is always a great way to get your Christmas Shopping done!  You’ll find original works of art in every price range, hand crafted clothing and hats, knick knacks, yard art, furniture and more.  As a Realtor, I often go into homes that are exquisitely decorated and appointed with pieces gained through years of festival shopping.  It’s part of what  makes Fountain Hills so special!

This year the event coincides on Veterans Day, which the community supports in a BIG WAY with a ceremony at the beautiful Veteran’s Memorial at 9:00 am and then later a larger celebration that includes thousands of local residents in their red shirts, an F-16 Flyover, music, presentations and more.  For more informaiton, check out Veterans Day Celebration.

Fountain Hills Public Art

First Love by Carol Cunningham, located at Fountain Park

Visitors to the community will also see a vast collection of public art–nearly 100 signficant pieces!  Just this week, the National League of Cities and Towns chose to bring two large buses of mayors, council people and town staffers to Fountain Hills to study the community’s nationally admired efforts at volunteerism, public art, public spaces and community pride.

To learn more about Fountain HIlls, visit the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce, located at 16837 E. Palisades Blvd  Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 837-1654.  They work hard to promote local business and introduce new visitors to the community.   Be sure to log onto their website.  Throughout the year, they host a number of events and promotions, including the upcoming Thanksgiving Day Parade at 9:00 am, Thanksgiving Morning.  In the spring, another nationally recognized art show, The Great Fair, will again come to the Avenue of the Fountains.

If you visit the Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts, be sure to also stop by Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate at 16824 E. Avenue of the Fountains.  We’ll have hot popcorn and lots of information about the local community and real estate.  For a real treat, check out www.150Ways.com and you’ll get live links to 150 events and venues all around the area that you can explore, visit and enjoy.  Or, just give us a call at 480-816-5557.

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Veterans Day in Fountain Hills: Home of the Free, Because of the Brave

Posted on November 7, 2011 | Leave a comment

Fountain Hills Pay’s a BIG RED Tribute to It’s Veterans this Friday

Fountain Hills Veterans Memorial

If last week was “Wine Week” in Fountain Hills, this week is “Veteran’s Appreciation Week.”  Leave it to Fountain Hills to create a world-renowned event from the hard work of some volunteers and good intentions!

Things kick off Thursday evening with a casual celebration of the 236th Marine Corp Birthday.  Sonoran Lifestyle agents Pat Pagliuco and Suzanne Nann came up with a great idea to honor their Marine Corp husbands, and Gary Lvov, manager at the Holiday Inn Fountain Hills is contributing with free happy hour appetizers from 5-8 pm.  Marines from all over the Valley of the Sun are invited along with their spouses or significant others.

Suzanne Nann, Rosa Janssen, Pat Pagliuco, Fountain Hills Veterans Day Celebration

Sonoran Lifestyle's Patriotic Red Shirt Girls: Suzanne, Rosa, Pat, Lady & Roxy

On Friday, November 11…or 11/11/11…the Veteran’s Day Events begin with a ceremony at 9:00 am at the Fountain Hills Veterans Memorial…be sure to come early to get a seat!

Later that afternoon, Fountain Park will turn red with hundreds (thousands???) of volunteers with their red shirts that say “Fountain Hills…Home of the Free, Because of the Brave.  This event kicks off at 2:00 p.m.  The event will feature
Congressman David Schweikert, County Attorney Bill Montgomery, and Pinal County  Sheriff Paul Babeu.  There will be a salute to the troops and an F-16 fly over along with entertainment by Tommy Holloway & The Fountain Hills
Community Band, a fly over by a vintage B-17, sky divers, and the World Famous Fountain will be turned red.

If anyone is interested in riding in the B-17 which is scheduled to fly over at the end of the ceremony, the 3 seats in the front of the plane are $850.00 each and the 5 in the back are 425.00 each.

Please visit www.redshirtfridayinfountainhills.info/
for additional information to purchase your Red Shirt today!

Donations Accepted to Support Disabled & Homeless Veterans

 

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Fountain Hills Wine Week 2011: A New Event Is Born!

Posted on November 6, 2011 | Leave a comment

“Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy.”  -  Benjamin Franklin

Peggy Fiandaca, Great Grape Stomp, Fountain Hills

Peggy Fiandaca and the Winners of the Fountain HIlls Great Grape Stomps, 2011

The Great Grape Stomp on November 5, turned out to be a fantastic way to launch what I’m sure will be an annual tradition in Fountain Hills.  A 5-k run (2.5 times around fountain park!), wine tasting garden and lots of talented local artists in a street fair atmosphere all enjoyed what started out to be a rainy morning but ended up to be a beautiful fall day!  The event was held at the Plaza Fountainside, home of Fountain Hills own Grapeables Wine Bar.

Fountain Hills Residents John & Pam Pucentas enjoy the Grape Stomp Wine Garden with Friends

Fountain Hills own Peggy Fiandaca and Curt Dunham of Lawrence Dunahm Vineyards, along with Su Vino Winery of Scottsdale and Kokopelli Winery of Chandler presented some fantastic wines and proved to more, unsuspecting wine enthusiasts that Arizona Wineries can really hold their own!  Peggy is President of the Arizona Wine Growers Association  and was pleased to present the 4th in a series of these events in her home town.  Earlier stomps occured in Wilcox, Verde Valley and Elgin/Sonoita.

A Grape Stomp Runner-With a Winning Smile!

Additional events included a Lawrence Dunham Vineyards Wine Tasting at Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate on Thursday, Nov. 3rd, followed by a Wine Maker’s Dinner at Sofrita Restaurant.

Next year, stay tuned for more and bigger events and celebrations.  In the meantime, be sure to check out Lawrence Dunham Vineyards and you’ll get a chance to learn, firsthand, just how good the Arizona Wines have become.  My favorite are their Grenaches, in particular the Sky Island Grenache, that is reminiscent of some of the finer pinot noirs of my home state of Oregon.  Recently, though, the 2009 Grenache, aged 11 months in new French oak, has got my attention.  You’ll also find some beautifully crafted Syrahs and Petite Syrah’s and the quality of their blends will impress the most discerning enthusiast!

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Posted by Dori Wittrig,  Designated Broker, Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate. For more information about the neighborhoods, homes, condos or land of  Scottsdale or Fountain Hills, contact her at DoriW@SonoranLifestyle.com
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Fountain Hills Becomes the Center of the Wine Country, November 5th

Posted on November 1, 2011 | Leave a comment
The Great Grape Stomp

The Great Grape Stomp Comes to Fountain Hills Nov. 5

Arizona is quickly becoming known for its wine industry.  As part of the emerging wine culture of the area, Fountain Hills will host the Phoenix-area “Great Grape Stomp” to be held the weekend of November 5th.  The family-oriented event will include a 5K race/walk, a 2K kids walk and a series of tasting, dining and entertainment events featuring a significant sampling from Arizona’s 200+ vineyards.

One of four “stomps” taking place across the state, this event will feature tastings from vineyards representing the four main wine regions of Arizona. Participation in the Great Grape Stomp is a unique way to have fun, become  more  knowledgeable about the maturing Arizona wine culture, and it supports
the development and promotion of this significant addition to our quality of
life.   For more information about the upcoming “Stomp” go to www.arizonawine.org.

Sofrita Wine Maker Dinner November 3

On Thursday, November 3rd, plan to attend an afternoon of Art on the Avenue
and Farmer’s Market, followed by a wine tasting event by Lawrence Dunham Vineyards and Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate,  4:30-6:00 pm.  Cost is $8 per flight and tickets to the Saturday Stomp event will be available.   Later that evening, enjoy a wine makers dinner at 6:30-8:00 pm at Sofrita Restaurant co-hosted by Lawrence Dunham Vineyards.  The dinner includes a 4 wine pairings with dinner and desert for $55.  For dinner reservations call 480-816-5316.  Both events take place on the Avenue of the Fountains.

Fountain Hills: Not Exactly Wine Country

Fountain Hills-The Center of the Wine Universe??

Now, a quick geography lesson:  Fountain Hills, Arizona, smack dab in the
middle of the state, only minutes from Scottsdale and nestled at the foothills
of the arid McDowell Mountains, is at least an hour and half drive from any notable vineyards.   But here’s the irony.  Many local residents are under the misguided belief that Fountain Hills is wine country!

Now, to be fair, I have seen a few meager grape vines at private homes during my 25 years as a Realtor in Fountain Hills.  However, these aren’t the bountiful vines serious vintners work so hard to nurture on their way to delivering a consistent bottling of wine.  All that being said, spare yourself the grief and don’t try to debate with any of the local wine enthusiasts that Fountain Hills is anything but a respectable haven for great wines, wine aficionados and wine events.

To emphasize…do not suggest to Dave and Diane Links, owners of Grapeables Wine Bar at the Plaza Fountainside, that Fountain Hills residents can’t hold their own when it comes to an appreciation and knowledge of the finest vintages.  Here, at the base of the World’s Tallest Fountain, Dave and Diane play host to an enthusiastic group of local wine devotees.  These folks don’t hesitate to invest in the latest and greatest vintages, delivered by regional and international wine experts who bring their bounty to Grapeables by the truck load for event
tastings and various presentations.

Lawrence Dunham Vineyards Wines-Part of the Fountain Hills Wine Culture!

And for sure don’t try to tell Peggy and Curt Dunham, the owners of Lawrence Dunham Winery in the Chiricaua Mountains of Southern Arizona, that Fountain Hills isn’t a good place to promote and sell fine wines.  Their schedule of release and tasting events are always well attended.  The bulk of their founders group, The Chiricahua Circle is made up of Fountain Hills residents who eagerly await each event and opportunity to taste the latest samplings.  If the hands-on vineyard experience appeals to you, check out the Chiracahua Circle Founder’s Guild at www.Lawrencedunhamvineyard.com.

Finally, it would be sheer folly to tell the folks who plan to attend the Fountain Hills Great Grape Stomp that “stomping grapes” in Fountain Hills might be a little out of place among the Saguaro and Prickly Pear cactus.  The participants in the “Stomp” might be devastated if you even suggested that Fountain Hills isn’t the center of the wine industry…at least for that week-end!

For information about the diverse and interesting lifestyle in Fountain Hills, real
estate opportunities or the local events and celebrations , check out   www.TheSonoranLifestyle.com.  Go to “calendar” for weekly event details. Or, call me, Dori Wittrig, Designated Broker for Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate at 602-558-5901. I love telling folks about the community of Fountain Hills and the mountain and desert lifestyle we enjoy!

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Short Sales…Anything But Short!

Posted on October 12, 2011 | Leave a comment

Who the Heck Named Them Short Sales?  Shouldn’t They be “Long Flippin’ Sales?”

Is there an “average” length of time between when a contract is written and escrow is closed for a short sale property.  Unfortunately, NO!  There is no average time.

In Fountain Hills, Short Sales can take from 90 days to over a year if there is no pre-approval from the lender to “sell short.”   But, it’s also possible that your short sale transaction may not close.  Read on to see some of the quirks of these sales that you will want to watch out for.

The short sale aspect of our industry is evolving each week.   Each lender is trying to develop the best systems to handle requests for short sale.  Can you just imagine how dysfunctional this evolutionary process is?   As advances are made, new policies and procedures are implemented…and this happens in thousands of banks and institutions across the industry….yikes!

Unfortunately, there are many variations of distress from one seller to the next, providing hundreds of potential issues for lenders and their overworked staffs to figure out.  Some of these variations include:

  • How many loans are on the property?  If more than one, it gets tricky and has a higher rate of failure.
  • Who is the lender handling the mortgage (s).  Some are notorious for being slow and uncoopertive.  Some are a pleasure!
  • Was there mortgage insurance that will mitigate the lenders loss?  Believe it or not, this will hugely complicate the situation, as there is less urgency on the part of the lender to allow the short sale.
  • Was the loan held by the institution or were they simply servicing the loan for someone else.
  • Who is the person ultimately responsonsible for making the decision to accept the short pay amount?  Is it the bank or is it a private investor.
  • Most importantly…has a notice of default been filed against the property, and is a foreclosure already scheduled.  Depending on how much time you have before that unfortunate event–and whether the lender is willing to extend or not–you may not have time to accomplish all the elements of the transaction.

The rate of difficulty of a short sale transaction is directly related to the answer to each of these questions…and these will affect the length of time.

Just a caveat…in some instances of Fountain Hills and Scottsdale Short Sales, we’ve seen lending institution require 1) a higher purchase price and 2) the Seller to contribute.  If the parties to the transaction aren’t prepared to proactively address those two issues, you may wait months and then crash and burn in an unsatisfactory conclusion.

Make sure to work with experienced brokers on each end of the sale and that there is much communication going on.  If that isn’t the case, you can expect a long haul, and possibly a disappointing conclusion.   Short sales are not for buyers who have a defined time limit to move into their new home.

Now, this is not to say you shouldn’t consider purchasing a short sale, or that if you have a hardship, that you shouldn’t consider that short sale is an option for you.  For Buyers, Short Sales often provide a great value (they normally will sell for an average 85-90% of market value) and it’s nice to work with a seller who has some knowledge of the home.  For Sellers, a short sale can provide less damage to your credit than a foreclosure, but be sure to consult with an attorney about your options and opportunities.  Then, use an experienced Realtor that can work in conjunction with all parties…the lenders, your attorney, a good escrow company and the Buyer’s Agent.

At Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate, each of our Fountain Hills and Scottsdale associates has achieved the SFR (Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource) certification from the National Association of Realtors.   We have handled scores of transactions in both short sales (for both buyers and sellers) as well as bank owned purchases and sales.   We know that managing these sales is the only way we are going to create the shift we need in the marketplace.  We look forward to the day when the market recovers and foreclosures and short sales are mostly in our past as a nation.

Posted by Bruce Laessig, Realtor and Distressed Property Specialist with Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate. For more information about the neighborhoods, homes, condos or land of  Scottsdale or Fountain Hills, contact him at Bruce@BruceLaessig.com or by phone at 480-296-3806

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Back to the Basics….The Reason We Own Our Homes!

Posted on October 8, 2011 | Leave a comment

Back to the Basics….The Reason We Own Our Homes!

Fountain Hills Golf Homes, SunRidge Canyon

Custom Home in SunRidge Canyon, Fountain Hills

Reality:  The real estate market is going to do what it’s going to do.

After five years in this crazy economy, trying to anticipate it, manipulate it and manufacture it, there’s no way to deny that the real estate business is going to lumber at its own pace, undeterred by mere mortals.

As Realtors, we will continue to try to understand it, passing along any pearls of wisdom we feel are useful to our clients and customers.

But, at the end of the day, residential real estate is and always was about a place to call home, nurture your soul and that of your loved ones, be productive and—maybe—get a good trade for the money you give up to spend time with it.  That trade may be in the form of dollars when you move on and pass the real estate to someone else.  It may come in the form of moments of pleasure, enjoyed with your home as a base of operations for your life.

There’s a lot to be said for the benefits of those moments of pleasure.  Frankly, it’s those experiences—family time, fun time, spiritual time–that shape us much more than the actual real estate transaction of buying or selling or—worse–losing a home.

So, we invite you to embrace all those days in between when you acquire and dispose of a home.  Let’s spend those days enjoying the wonder of a beautiful land and its people.  Let’s plant our stake and declare that we will become a vital part of our home and community, enjoying their benefits and improving them with our individual talents, passions and efforts.  Then, perhaps, the value of our homes will be much greater than its monetary value and instead be tied to the memories we’ll create every day that we live there.

Dori Wittrig, Sonoran Lifestyle REal Estate, Fountain Hills Real Estate

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Posted by Dori Wittrig, Designated Broker, Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate. For more information about the neighborhoods, homes, condos or land of  Scottsdale or Fountain Hills, contact her at DoriW@SonoranLifestyle.com
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Wine Tasting and Ballet Under the Stars-What a Great Week-end

Posted on September 19, 2011 | Leave a comment
Enjoy A Glass of Wine Before Ballet Under the Stars!
Ballet Arizona, Lawrence Dunham Vineyards, Ballet Under the Stars, Fountain Hills

Ballet Arizona Presents "Ballet Under the Stars" in Fountain Hills, Sunday September 25, 2011 at 7:00 pm in Fountain Park

What a great week-end we have in store!  This Sunday, September 25, Ballet Arizona comes to Fountain Hills with a free performance.  Ballet Under the Stars begins at 7:00 pm at the Fountain Park Amphitheater…bring a blanket and expect to be amazed!

Earlier that evening, Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate and Lawrence Dunham Vineyards invite you to a special wine and cheese tasting before the Ballet Under the Stars, Sunday, September 25th.  at 5:00 pm in the courtyard of Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate, 16824 E. Avenue of the Fountains, a short walk to the ballet.

Cost: $6.00 (with a portion donated to the  landscaping in the Centennial Circle).

Lawrence Dunham Vineyard, Ballet Under the Stars, Fountain Hills

Lawrence Dunham Vineyard-Earth's Fruit Comes Full Circle

Find out why Lawrence Dunham Vineyards is quickly becoming a rising star in the world of wine, and learn about upcoming wine events like the “Great Arizona Grape Stomp” coming to Fountain Hills this fall.  The Stomp is a statewide event that coincides with many of the Arizona Centennial events and celebrates Arizona’s growing wine industry.  The Fountain Hills version arrives November 5 and includes a 5k Fun Run.

Can’t Wait to See You Sunday!  Come enjoy a few of Lawrence Dunhams beautifully crafted wines, then enjoy one our gorgeous fall evenings under the stars with the Ballet Arizona!

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Classic 4 Bedroom Southwestern Home, Beautifully Updated in Fountain Hills

Posted on September 17, 2011 | Leave a comment
A Classic 4 Bedroom Southwestern Home, Beautifully Updated in Fountain Hills
16223 E. Inca Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
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Classic 4 Bedroom Southwestern Home, Beautifully Updated in Fountain Hills

16223 E. Inca Avenue, Fountain Hills, AZ

This sophisticated Fountain Hills home is the result of a savvy renovation by an ASID Designer/Owner.  With classic architecture and “good bones,” this 3322 sq. ft., solid block home sits on a high, acre lot in one of Fountain Hills’ premier neighborhoods.  Beautifully updated in 2007 with well-appointed kitchen and baths, this luxury home is great for empty nesters who will also enjoy the 4th bedroom/office/guest quarters with BIG panoramic mountain views and separate entrance.

Living Room with Vaulted Wood and Beam Ceiling

Classic architecture with high vaulted wood ceiling and massive arched windwo

Everything about the home at 16223 E. Inca Drive says casual entertainment…from the large Great Room with its island kitchen and elaborate wet bar, to the gracious back yard with dramatic mountain views, diving pool, a variety of large patios and upper level viewing deck to maximize the mountain viewing experience!

Fountain Hills AZ 4 bedroom home for sale

Updated kitchen in a warm European style and high end KitchenAid applliances

The kitchen of 16223 E. Inca Drive is completed in a warm European style that
includes new cabinets with a 2-tone, profiled design.  The appliances are top of the line KitchenAid, featuring a 2-drawer dishwater and full stainless cook stove.  The granite topped island has a furniture finish and offers comfortable, great room seating for four.  There is also a Formal Dining Room, a Breakfast Nook and a full granite wet bar with wine captain, glass fronted cabinetry and lots of casual seating.

Fountain Hills 4 Bedroom Home for Sale with Diving Pool and lush gardens

Stunning Back Yard Features Diving Pool, Lush Gardens and Numerous Patios

Outdoors, there is ample room for patio furniture, outdoor dining and hours of pool-side lounging.  The big mountain views are the focal centerpiece, yet the gardens are also a key part of the casual ambiance.

Fountain Hills offers a prime opportunity for quality renovations, with classic
architecture in 1980’s era, custom built homes.  One of the key factors in these projects are the large, acre plus homesites with their mountain views of the Superstition, Goldfield and Mazatzal Mountains along with the big prize, Red Rock Mountain.   These very special homes offer space, privacy, elegance and a casual southwestern elegance with their Frank Lloyd Wright inspired spaces that are normally not found in today’s homes.

The home at 16223 E. Inca Drive is one such example!  It offers a continuing opportunity, while the heavy lifting in the kitchen and baths has been completed by the current owner, who is an ASID Designer.  Other key updates include indoor and outdoor wall textures, roof coatings, gutters, landscape systems, new high efficiency windows in most locations, 2 of 3 air conditioning units and lighting details.  Simply enjoy the home and continue to add your personal touches to its beautiful patios, gardens and interior spaces.

Of course, a home’s appeal is directly tied to its community, and Fountain Hills
tops the list for the fantastic lifestyle it offers to empty nesters, retirees and families alike.  One of the most celebrated communities in Maricopa County, the “world-class community with the hometown charm” is highly acclaimed by many prestigious organizations, including:

  • Arizona’s Most Affordable Suburb” by Business Week
    Magazine    : February, 2009
  • “Fourth Most Affordable U.S. Suburb” by Business
    Week Magazine    : February, 2009
  • “Top 100 Best Places to Retire” US News and World
    Report    , 2008
  • “One of US Top Places to Retire” CNN/Money Magazine,
    2005 and 2008
  • Named in the book “50 Fabulous Places to Raise a Family”: 2006 by Kathleen Shaputis
  • “#1 Place to Live in the Valley” by Phoenix
    Magazine:     May, 2006
  • “Top 10 Best Places in US to Raise a Family” Parenting Magazine, 1997

For information about this 4-bedroom home for sale at $495,000, contact Dori Wittrig, Designated Broker at Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate, 602-558-5901 or go to www.TheSonoranLifestyle.com to learn more.

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