The Lucky Collection | Spring/Summer 2019

THE LUCKY COLLECTION NORTH SCOT TSDALE UPSCALE LIVING & LUXURY REAL ESTATE

VOLUME 19 | ISSUE 1

For Your Consideration View Some of North Scottsdale’s Finest Luxury Homes for Sale Glorious Arizona Sights & Scenes Captured Through the Camera’s Lens VOLUME 19 | ISSUE 1

Illustrious Pinnacle Peak Discover the Rich History of North Scottsdale’s Most Renowned Landmark Landscape Architecture When Design + Nature Fuse Real Estate Market Update

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a LUXURIOUS vacation-home

TUCKED INTO A SECLUDED PRIVATE CANYON adjacent to the Four Seasons

Resort Scottsdale is the sumptuous membership-owned residence club, The Rocks.

Surrounded by dramatic high Sonoran Desert views, the 22-acre resort compound comprises an elegant clubhouse and 40 finely appointed three- and four-bedroom villas.

With full concierge services and a staff available 24 hours a day to meet your every need, you can be assured that your vacation time is spent, simply, vacationing.

Amenities • Private clubhouse with both upscale and casual dining • Spa, pools and fitness center • Priority golf privileges at 11 area Troon Golf-managed courses • Concierge services including pre-arrival groceries, tee times, restaurant reservations, event tickets, and more • Bell staff and daily housekeeping • In-residence event and meal catering • All villas are fully furnished • Full maintenance and repairs • Property costs such as utilities, insurance, etc. are included

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EXPERIENCE unlike any other!

available villas Each villa shown here has three bedrooms, three baths and is a spacious 3,014 square feet in size. Beautifully furnished in an elegant hacienda-style motif, the villas are finely appointed with two master suites, great room floor plans and gourmet kitchens featuring Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. Designed by internationally acclaimed Scottsdale architect Bing Hu, the exquisite properties allow for dramatic views from inside the villas as well as from their secluded patios with private plunge pools.

THE ROCKS UNIT 103

THE ROCKS UNIT 125

THE ROCKS UNIT 38-3

$690,000 | MLS 5825607 Fully Owned

$660,000 | MLS 5844340 Fully Owned

$232,500 | MLS 5828294 Fractional 1/7th Share

27440 North Alma School Parkway | For more information on these three units, visit LisaLucky.com or call 602.320.8415

Contents Welcome from The Luckys | 6 Laura Lucky muses upon the overused and clichéd phrase, “Live your best life,” and contemplates what those words really mean for each of us.

About The Luckys | 8 Family members Matt, Lisa and Laura Lucky invite you to “get acquainted”!

Learn what drives this award-winning real estate powerhouse where everyone – from friends, colleagues and clients – are treated just like family.

Matt | Lisa | Laura

North Scottsdale Community Map | 10 View the various subdivisions and neighborhoods that make up North Scottsdale in a simplified and easy-to-read format.

Community Profiles | 12 Uncover the distinctive characteristics of some of North Scottsdale’s most prominent neighborhoods and discover why they’re oft considered the premier places to reside in Arizona.

Capturing the Splendor of Arizona: Revealing the Rich Bounty of Her Natural Wonders Through Photography | 42 With picture-perfect landscapes and the home to hundreds of species of plants and animals, Arizona’s biotic wonders have been the stunning subjects for photographers since the invention of the camera.

In the Shadow of Pinnacle Peak: A Look Back at the History and Development of North Scottsdale | 48 Enjoy a brief but eventful exploration of the people and events that have inhabited, cherished and defined the beautiful Sonoran Desert area of, and around, the iconic Pinnacle Peak in an excerpt from the book Pinnacle Peak.

Things We Love | 54 From a luxurious faux-fur throw and an invigorating men’s cologne inspired by the sea, to recommended reads; see what “must-haves” The Luckys have found around town.

Real Estate by the Numbers | 56 Curious about the condition of the real estate market? Through informative charts and illustrative graphs, The Luckys present a snapshot of current market statistics and a look back at real estate activity in 2018.

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7669 E Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite 110 Scottsdale, AZ 85255

When Design and Nature Fuse: The Harmonious Blend that Breathes Life into Outdoor Spaces | 58 When it comes to the cohesive design of a residence, the three-pronged approach of building architect, interior designer and landscape architect is paramount in the creation of a home’s consistent aesthetic both indoors and out.

Scottsdale Quiz | 86 Just how well do you know “The West’s Most Western Town”? Take our quiz to find out!

One Last Thing | 88 Get up-close and personal with one the Sonoran Desert’s most attention-grabbing and intriguing inhabitants – the owl.

Cover photo courtesy of Camelot Homes. Photo credit: Mark Boisclair The Cheval | Plan 9502 at the Camelot Homes’ White Horse community in North Scottsdale is the recipient of the 2018 Gold Nugget “Home of the Year” and “Best Single-Family Detached, 3,500-4,500 SQ FT” awards.

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FROM THE LUCKYS I saw an advertisement for a product the other day, encouraging me to “live my best life!” Well I’m on board with that idea, I thought. Truly, who doesn’t want to live their best life?

Then I started thinking, what do we really mean by that phrase? How would I define my best life? Is it similar to the one I’m living? Is it drastically different? How will I know when I’ve achieved it?

It seems I’m not the only one contemplating this concept. When I Googled “living your best life,” that magical internet search engine gave me 3,740,000,000 results to scroll through! From suggestions for making life-altering habit changes, to inspirational quotes, and even philosophical essays and musings on finding your

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zen – the concept of improving our quality of life seems to be top-of-mind for

of improving

characterizes a good life to me. From feeling healthy, vibrant and energetic, to

our quality of

with activities that make my heart sing; I realized that a good life comes down to

life seems to be

Watching the sunrise crest over the horizon to bathe my hiking trail in a soft,

top-of-mind

songs, I was further struck by how fortunate I am to live in Scottsdale. Here, we

for many of us.

recreational pursuits, and some of the kindest and most caring people I’ve ever met.

Truly, who

As many of you can attest, there comes a point in our lives when we realize that

The concept

doesn’t want to live their best life?

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many of us.

Hitting the hiking trails the next morning, I started making mental notes of what enjoying the love and bonds of my family and social network, to nurturing my soul physical, social and mental well-being.

luminescent glow and listening to the desert birds begin their melodious morning have so many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, a seemingly endless supply of Just living here makes me feel like I’m already on the right track to living my best life!

spending time with people that lift us up, and allocating time doing things we love are more important than enduring a career we don’t enjoy or feeling enslaved by the obligations we’ve created for ourselves.

You may have heard about “rightsizing” in real estate. It’s a term that we use to describe the changes that some homeowners are making. It’s not about downsizing to a less expensive home, or upsizing to a larger home – but choosing a new home based on the needs and desires they’ve identified that will provide the quality of life they’ve been yearning for. Perhaps a bit of that resonates with you as well.

As I finished my hike that day, exhausted and thinking about my busy day ahead, I did

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happen to identify one other crucial thing in addition to physical, social and mental

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well-being that I must have in order to live my best life – coffee!

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Lisa Lucky

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ASSOCIATE BROKER

REALTOR

Matt Lucky

Laura Lucky

With hundreds of millions of

With the analytical mind of an engineer

Along with her parents Matt and Lisa,

dollars in sales under her belt,

combined with the focused desire for

Laura is proud to offer their clients

Lisa has been in the top one

working with people, Matt Lucky is

the “power of three,” each with

percent of all Russ Lyon | Sotheby’s

one of those rare individuals that bring

their distinct strengths and expertise.

agents every year since 2006.

a unique and specialized aspect to

Having earned her Arizona Real

Describing herself as “organized,

the business of real estate. However,

Estate License at just 18 years old,

honest and happy,” Lisa has

for Matt, meeting and working with

Laura graduated from Arizona State

pioneered an innovative path

people is what brings him true joy

University with a Bachelor of Science

to success. A proud resident

in his career. “I relish each new

degree in Marketing and International

of beautiful North Scottsdale,

opportunity that a new client brings,”

Business. Laura’s proficiency in

Lisa’s love for the area and

he says, “because listening to their

marketing has become a hallmark

helping clients achieve their

needs and setting upon the ‘project’

of The Lucky Team and continues

own dreams continues to be

of exceeding their expectations is my

to help drive The Luckys to higher

her motivation and passion.

favorite part of each day.”

degrees of success.

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ASSOCIATE BROKER

Husband and wife Matt and

Putting You First There are scores of Realtors that boast their “North Scottsdale expertise.”

However, saying and doing are two very different things. You will be in

Lisa, along with

excellent hands with The Luckys. Not only do they treat each of their clients

their daughter

only come from hundreds of successful sales under their belts.

as if they are their only client, they have the experience and knowledge that can

the thriving

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real estate group,

AWARDS & ACCOLADES:

The Luckys.

Honored as a “Top

Laura, make up

Ranked Top

250 Agent” in the nation by REAL Trends in 2018

1% of Russ Lyon | Sotheby’s agents every year since 2006

As the eminent

Ranked #1 Agent within Russ Lyon | Sotheby’s every year since 2015

source for

Earned a place within the Top

North Scottsdale real estate,

15 Agents in the Valley by

Phoenix Business Journal's Book of Lists every year since 2013 Recognized as a “Top Women

in Real Estate”

by the Women’s Council of Realtors every year since 2015

The Luckys are proud to be reputed as the most proficient and skilled in the industry.

Our Brokerage Right from the beginning, people have trusted the Russ Lyon name.

In 2008, Russ Lyon Realty Company and its franchise operations became Russ Lyon | Sotheby's International Realty.

A powerful partnership With an emphasis on brand exclusivity, cutting-edge advertising technologies, strategic positioning, social traffic drivers and video content integration, the Sotheby’s International Realty brand utilizes hand-selected media powerhouses whose innovation, experience and international impact allow the brand to successfully connect with a global consumer.

The SothebysRealty.com website attracts more consumers to search, view and inquire than any other luxury real estate website.

Millions of viewers immerse themselves in its collection of vibrant, full-screen, high-definition videos and photography.

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N O RT H S C OT T S DA L E Each community within scenic North Scottsdale boasts unique characteristics and a distinctive lifestyle vibe. Learn here which features and amenities these popular neighborhoods have to offer.

GRAYHAWK The Grayhawk community of 1,600 acres features two distinct yet interconnected neighborhoods called The Park and The Retreat. They both offer a variety of prices,

Sonoran serenity at

Grayhawk

amenities and lifestyles. The community consists of more than 4,000 residential units with a broad mix of housing types. Varied community features give residents a wide range of activities. The Park at Grayhawk offers a multitude of recreational parks and Grayhawk Elementary school. The Retreat contains two world-class, 18-hole public golf courses, the Grayhawk clubhouse with superb casual dining, miles of trails for hiking, biking and jogging, and guard-gated neighborhoods.

DC RANCH DC Ranch is a methodically designed 4,400-acre master-planned community with four separate villages: Country Club, Desert Camp, Desert Parks and Silverleaf. The Country Club Village is a guard-gated community within DC Ranch, and features one of the Southwest's finest private membership clubs. The community includes luxury villas, single-family, and custom homes. Desert Camp Village offers neighborhood parks and trails linking the village to the entire DC Ranch community. Its community center, called Desert Camp, features a 25-yard swimming pool and tot pools, a full fitness center, two lighted tennis courts, a pickleball court and a basketball court. Desert Parks Village is a collection of single-family homes and luxury rentals and has tree-lined streets, parks, and a variety of homes. Architectural elements promote front-of-home living with front porches, and garages positioned to the back of some homes. The community center within Desert Parks Village, The Homestead, offers a playhouse community theater, an adventure playground, basketball courts and a demonstration kitchen.

TROON NORTH Troon North, an 1,800-acre master-planned community, enjoys a dynamic desert landscape – undulating geography, amongst huge granite boulders, lush desert arroyos, and stands of ancient saguaros. Residential subdivisions are designed around two public championship golf courses by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish.

The community park features tennis, basketball, ramadas, and a turfed recreational area for other outdoor activities. Property options include condominiums, townhomes, production homes, semi-custom homes, and custom estates. Custom lots are still available.

All but a few subdivisions are gated, and most homes have mountain and/or city-light views.

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Spectacular city-light views at

DC Ranch

DESERT MOUNTAIN The combination of high, rugged mountains, prominent ridges, and deep, lushly vegetated washes creates a dominant desert setting for the area. Across much of the area the

Dramatic boulder topography at

viewshed includes mountains 50 to 100 miles away. The Desert Mountain guard-gated master-planned development, one of the largest in the city at a size of over 8,000 acres,

Troon Village

has set distinctive design styles and patterns for much of the area. Desert Mountain boasts six Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses and six distinctive clubhouses.

Real estate consists of large custom estates to restful courtyard villas, all within a collection of multiple secluded villages.

TROON VILLAGE Troon Village is a 1,400-acre residential master-planned golf community surrounding stately Troon Mountain. Its higher elevation provides cooler temperatures, cleaner air, and opportunities for views of the Valley floor. Troon is located in arguably the most beautiful section of the Sonoran Desert. Troon Village has a wonderful assortment of residential choices from townhomes to semi-custom and custom spec homes, as well as residential home sites. Troon Country Club, one of Arizona’s top-rated golf clubs, features a course designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish, and boasts a luxurious 50,000-square-foot clubhouse that has undergone a recent $7.5 million expansion and renovation.

ESTANCIA Estancia is an exclusive and upscale golf course community nestled north of iconic Pinnacle Peak.

With only 223 home sites and 39 villas within the 640-acre community, residents enjoy a private, low-density experience. The community itself has been patterned after a Tuscan, Old-World style and design guidelines ensure that each custom home will blend and contour to the site. Homes range in size from 3,286 to over 14,000 square feet, on .5 to 2.3 acres. The European-style, 32,000-square-foot clubhouse has a private dining area, tennis courts, a swimming pool with a lap lane and a fitness room. Golf magazine has named Estancia among the “100 Greatest Courses in the World,“ and members enjoy the club's unique active caddy program.

WHY WE LOVE...

Troon North

“We love it at Troon North. The views are spectacular. Everyone takes great care of their property and its “curb appeal.”

The golf course is immaculately maintained.

People are very friendly and walk their dogs without ever worrying about a speeding car. Troon North is close enough to dining and shopping, but offers the seclusion we like. The Dynamite Grill at the clubhouse has entertainment on occasion and serves delicious food with a friendly staff that treats you like family. We’d stack their Dynamite Burger up against any burger in the USA! We made the right choice in working with The Luckys and finding this little slice of heaven in the desert.”

— JIM AND TERRY O'DEA

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SILVERLEAF Tucked within DC Ranch, Silverleaf is one of the most prestigious addresses in the Valley with stunning views of city lights, golf and high desert canyons. At over 2,000 acres, Silverleaf offers a variety of residential options including single-family estates, premium condominiums and penthouse living. With home prices starting at over $1,000,000 and reaching into the $10-to-$14 million range, Silverleaf is where you’ll find some of most expensive real estate in Arizona. The private Silverleaf Country Club features a Tom Weiskopfdesigned, 18-hole championship golf course and a luxe 50,000-square-foot

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Mediterranean-style clubhouse, while the Silverleaf Spa adjoining the clubhouse

Silverleaf

is a spectacular full-service spa available to members and guests.

MIRABEL Mirabel is a guard-gated community situated on 713 acres of pristine desert land at an elevation of nearly 3,000 feet. Many say Mirabel rivals Desert Mountain, but on a smaller, more intimate scale. Mirabel residents enjoy the beauty and pure air of the desert set against panoramic views of majestic mountains, glowing sunsets and the sparkling lights of the Valley. The Tom Fazio-designed golf course offers challenging golf and spectacular views from every hole. The community is home to 315 custom home sites ranging in size from 2/3 of an acre to over two acres. In addition to custom homes, Mirabel includes El Corazon – 35 beautifully designed singlefamily homes in the heart of the community.

WHISPER ROCK Whisper Rock Estates is an exclusive guard-gated golf community on 850 acres which offers large custom home sites ranging from one to five acres. Home sites have lush desert vegetation and superb 360-degree distant views of the McDowells, Pinnacle Peak, Black Mountain, and Tonto National Forest. The exclusive Whisper Rock Golf Club strives to provide players with the finest golf experience possible. Whisper Rock’s membership is limited to 580 golf memberships for the 36-hole facility and is by invitation only. The average club handicap is in the single-digits. Whisper Rock’s club is focused on golf rather than other amenities. Only a few homes have a view of the golf course.

The Whisper Rock homeowners enjoy amenities including walking paths, a library, a three-acre park, fitness center, 24-hour guard-gated access, and concierge services including dry cleaning and grocery arrangements.

DESERT HIGHLANDS Desert Highlands is an 850-acre residential golf community prominently located on the south slope of Pinnacle Peak. The 18-hole, par-72 golf course was thoughtfully designed by Jack Nicklaus. Additionally, the community offers a unique Gary Panks-designed 18-hole putting course. Members enjoy more than just fine golf in a beautiful lush Sonoran Desert setting. An awardwinning clubhouse, renovated in 2013, a 7,000-square-foot fitness center and walking trails throughout the community offer rest and recreation. The outstanding tennis program consists of 13 tennis courts. Properties range from large custom estates to smaller, more intimate properties. Golf membership must be purchased with the home, and may be included in the purchase price.

North Scottsdale offers some of the most magnificent home sites in the world

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Pristine desert setting at

Mirabel

SPEC HOME

GORGEOUS FINISHES & DETAILS Live in pure desert splendor on this premium, 4.70-acre lot with jaw-dropping city-light views in the new luxury development of Continental Mountain Estates. Renowned architect/builder Fratantoni Luxury Estates has designed a stunning spec home that is still able to be customized. Access to the estate begins from the grand turnaround drive and through the expansive front courtyard.

Once you enter the home, the dramatic foyer leads directly to the spacious great room with pocket doors opening to the covered patio and resort-style exterior spaces. The split-master plan offers a luxurious master suite with its own covered patio and an office on one side of the home; and two bedrooms with en suite baths at the other end. The chef-inspired kitchen is outfitted with a SubZero/Wolf appliance package, custom-built hardwood cabinets, slab-granite counters and decorative crown molding. There is a separate guest casita, formal dining room, four-car garage adjacent to a stately motor court, pool, spa, fire pit and more.

Constructed with the finest in materials and outfitted with distinctive architectural details and finishes, this home promises to impress!

Call us to review the complete floor plan and spec sheet.

Continental Mountain Estates Spec Home 7436 E Continental Mountain Drive 8 | Cave Creek, AZ 85331 3 Bed + Office + Casita | 4.5 Bath | 4,654 SQ FT | $2,250,000

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this jaw-dropping Southwest territorial-style home is truly a sight to behold

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MAGNIFICENT

Privately tucked away in guard-gated Glenn Moor at Troon Village, this magnificent Southwest territorial style home has the feel of a desert oasis. Overlooking the 14th fairway nicknamed “The Cliff” of Troon Country Club’s world famous course, with the McDowell Mountains as a backdrop, enjoy the canyon, mountain, golf, and city light views from the numerous patios, courtyards and the large resort style pool with lounge deck and water feature. Upon arriving you are greeted by the professionally designed and lush landscaping including a courtyard bridge over the winding entry river and waterfall. The spacious 8,000 plus floor plan has five ensuite bedrooms all with private patios, loft, basement/rec room with wet bar, two powder baths, office with built-ins, two laundry rooms, exercise room with sauna and an art studio! A separate-entry casita with bedroom, bath, living and kitchenette is perfect for visiting guests.

The luxurious master suite has dual vanities, large soaking tub, walk-in shower, one display closet and one private closet, large dressing room with built in vanity connected to the private sitting room perfect for stargazing. The gourmet kitchen with butler’s pantry, dumbwaiter, wine fridge, Viking gas cooktop, huge pantry, high-end stainless steel appliances, granite counters, center island, charming nook, and access to the formal dining with built in displays. Exterior and interior beamed accents, 2018 freshly painted exterior, 2018 newly replaced roof, skylights, flagstone and wood floors, numerous fireplaces and french doors throughout are just some of the many details that are to numerous to list. Luxuriously designed in a tranquil setting, this home is not to be missed.

Glenn Moor at Troon Village 10801 E Happy Valley Road, 122 | Scottsdale, AZ 85255 5 Bed + Den + Basement + Loft + Bonus | 6.5 Bath | 8,449 SQ FT $2,450,000 | MLS 5883292 THE LUCKYS | LISALUCKY.COM

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grace & Flair

European

this clean-line, soft-contemporary home has an enviable private backyard oasis This LaScala villa in guard-gated Estancia rests upon the best lot for Pinnacle Peak views and is conveniently located within walking distance to the clubhouse. With more than $300,000 in upgrades and additions, this clean-line, soft-contemporary home has an enviable private backyard oasis. The vine-covered patio, calming centerpiece fountain, cozy fireplace, and built-in barbecue are all accented by paver hardscape and a stone exterior finish to create a European-garden experience. The entry foyer ushers you into the grand living room with a soaring ceiling, dramatic fireplace, architectural art niches, and a wall of windows framing the up-close view of Pinnacle Peak. The master wing features a large master with spa-like bath and a private study connected to a full bath which could be used as an additional bedroom. The separate guest wing has access to the open-concept kitchen and family room, an en suite bedroom, large laundry with sink, and a mud room with additional storage, a beverage fridge, and drawers.

The separate-entry casita has a kitchenette, living area, one en suite bedroom and an additional bedroom separated by accordion-style doors that could be used as a flex space. With too many features to list, this home is the perfect lock-and-leave or full-time residence. Estancia Club boasts a Tom Fazio-designed 18-hole championship course, an all-new sports area, and an oversized swimming pool.

LaScala at Estancia | 27914 N 100th Place | Scottsdale, AZ 85262 5 Bed + Den | 4 Bath | 4,279 SQ FT | $1,600,000 | MLS 5864295

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spectacular views of Camelback Mountain, city lights, jaw-dropping sunsets and panoramic mountain ranges – all in a quiet, peaceful setting

SALE PENDING

"We have always enjoyed the spectacular healing view of the Valley.

It’s fascinating to watch through the day – from the morning sun rising over the mountain, to the warmth of midday, to the truly gorgeous sunsets.”

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private living T H E U LT I M AT E I N

This gated, two-acre hillside retreat boasts both privacy and unparalleled views.

Bordering the McDowell Mountain Preserve, this home has spectacular views of Camelback Mountain, city lights, jaw-dropping sunsets and panoramic mountain ranges – all in a quiet, peaceful setting. The backyard is perfect for entertaining with a covered dining area, heated pool and elevated spa, private master patio, mature landscaping with grassy area, and a cozy fireplace to admire those neverending dramatic views. The great room features a family room with fireplace, breakfast nook, and a chef-inspired kitchen with two islands, ample storage and prep space, gas cooktop, and a walk-in pantry. The open-concept floor plan and transitional styling add to the ease of any buyer’s personalization. The master suite is split from the additional three bedrooms and includes a sitting area, a large bathroom with two-way fireplace, soaking tub, separate shower, and a spacious walk-in closet. Other features include: high ceilings with beamed accents, wood floors, a home office located by the entry, powder bath, interior electronic shades, designer paint, formal but open living and dining spaces, three-car garage, and a lovely courtyard entry.

Sonoran Estates II at McDowell Mountain Ranch 11399 E Winchcomb Drive | Scottsdale, AZ 85255 4 Bed + Den | 3.5 Bath | 3,623 SQ FT $1,399,000 | MLS 5862925

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"The quality of the construction is evident throughout, from the solid-wood doors, full flagstone floors including front and rear patios, upscale hardware and fixtures, dual energy, and abundant storage throughout the home.�

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Expansive & Elevated Home Site 1.4-acre corner lot with elevated positioning Located in the gated enclave of Desert Skyline Estates, this custom home is perfectly situated on a 1.4acre corner lot with elevated positioning. At over 4,700 square feet with straight-line Southwest styling, the great room floor plan features a spacious kitchen, wet bar, and breakfast nook all opening to the family room with a soaring ceiling, corner fireplace, and built-in entertainment center. The extensive use of clerestory and picture windows throughout creates an open and bright feeling and capitalizes on the lush desert landscaping and open-area surround. The master suite is split from the three additional bedrooms, two that share a Jack-and-Jill bath and the third en suite with backyard pool access. Additional living spaces include a den off the entry with bonus office workspace, formal living and dining rooms, powder bath, large laundry, and a craft/storage room with sink and built-in cabinets. The backyard has a pool with an elevated spa and rock waterfall feature, built-in BBQ, stately saguaros, expansive flagstone-covered patio with fireplace, and a spiral staircase leading to the view deck with panoramic views including famed Pinnacle Peak, Troon Mountain and city lights. The four-car, side-entry garage has a separate drive from the circular guest driveway which leads to the grand entry.

Desert Skyline Estates | 9330 E Buckskin Trail | Scottsdale, AZ 85255 4 Bed + Office + Bonus | 4 Bath | 4,723 SQ FT | $1,290,000 | MLS 5861882

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refined

S O P H I S T I C AT I O N

the backyard is designed for year-round entertainment This gorgeous designer home in guard-gated Artesano at Troon Village brings detailed sophistication and picture-perfect city-light and mountain views to this custom estate.

Brimming with Santa Barbara charm and situated high above the Valley floor, this estate has recently undergone a $400,000 upgrade and remodel. Entering through the semicircle paver drive into the grand entry rotunda, you’re ushered into the living/dining space with majestic views through the butted-glass wall. A separate and private entrance leads you to the auto court and three-car garage with direct entry into the home. The chef’s kitchen has all the amenities including a designer stainless-steel appliance package with six-burner gas stove and griddle, beverage fridge, large prep area, attached breakfast nook, double oven with warming drawer, furniture-grade cabinetry, granite counters, tiled backsplash, and two sinks. The backyard is designed for year-round entertainment and boasts flagstone and cantera hardscape, rotunda view deck with wraparound staircase, artificial turf, and heated pool and spa with a rock waterfall, grotto, and fire pits. The outdoor kitchen has a sink, refrigerator and BBQ, and the circular bar-top seating is flanked by a raised centerpiece fireplace and surrounded by multiple lounge and dining areas.

Other appointments include: Versailles-pattern travertine, designer carpet, and hardwood floors; wood casement windows and doors; cantera-stone accents; coved, beamed, and copper ceiling details; Venetian plaster and designer paints throughout; plantation shutters; main-level master retreat and sitting area with rounded picture windows and spa-like bath; upstairs en suite bedroom and loft space with balcony for additional living; one exterior and two interior fireplaces; showpiece powder bath; and so much more!

Most furnishings are available by separate Bill of Sale. Artesano at Troon Village | 24965 N 107th Way | Scottsdale, AZ 85255 4 Bed + Den + Loft | 5.5 Bath | 5,450 SQ FT | $2,100,000 | MLS 5863655

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"The home’s spaces both inside and out are perfect for entertaining. Wildlife sightings from the deck, putting tournaments on the green, late night hot tubbing, and a dream kitchen allowing big groups to congregate, just to name a few!�

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dream home this property is nestled by majestic up-close boulder formations and boasts spectacular 360-degree views

Whether you’re looking for a property with recreational pursuits galore, or you want to impressively entertain, this one-of-a-kind resort-style estate will fit the bill. In gated Boulder Crest, this property is nestled by majestic up-close boulder formations and boasts spectacular 360-degree views – including Pinnacle Peak. The remarkable backyard features multiple water, fire and boulder-designed accents, and a sparkling heated pool uniquely framed by a dramatic boulder outcropping. The elevated travertine-covered patio has a walk-up spa with negative-edge waterfall, stacked-stone accent wall with TV niche and two-way fireplace, built-in BBQ, and access to the rooftop view deck – all overlooking the multiple lounge areas below. The four-hole putting green with chipping tee is a golfer’s delight and is easily transformed back into a sports court with basketball hoop on-site. The interior boasts five en suite bedrooms, one of which is a separate-entry casita. In a beautiful Southwest soft-contemporary style, the grand entryway showcases a center boulder with slate-stone flooring surround and rotunda-style ceiling accent with a striking art deco chandelier. The living room has pocketing glass doors, a stacked-stone fireplace and a full wet bar that’s perfect for a crowd. The master suite has a spa-like bath with a walk-in shower, oversized closet with designer shelving system, sauna, dual vanities, and a soaking tub with a butted-glass view window. Other highlights include: 19-foot ceilings, exercise/bonus flex space, gourmet kitchen with top-of-line stainlesssteel appliances, custom countertops and cabinetry, and a temperature-controlled wine room. Too many details to list!

Boulder Crest at Troon North | 29492 N 111th Way | Scottsdale, AZ 85262 5 Bed + Bonus | 5.5 Bath | 5,903 SQ FT | 3-Car Garage | $1,900,000 | MLS 5881139

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Scottsdale

Offering timeless elegance with an exceptionally well-thought-out and livable floor plan, this custom Troon Highland Estates winner of “Best in Show” for Street of Dreams embraces a majestic setting with every room framing dramatic up-close mountain views rarely available. Boasting formal living spaces, a full bar with wine room, a one-of-a-kind designer kitchen featuring top-of-the-line stainless-steel appliances, and an open family room with hand-carved fireplace and walls of retractable glass that lead out to a stunning pool and spa; this estate “wows” at every turn. With an executive office, home theater, luxurious split master suite, two additional en suite bedrooms plus a separate guest casita; the living spaces are second-to-none. Fine finishes and features include built-in cabinetry, travertine, granite, and marble throughout. Outside, you’ll find a cooking station and your very own three-hole putting green with tee box. The innovative circular-themed layout enhances enjoyment of the outdoors all year long and the backyard design and 360-degree views will take your breath away!

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the innovative circular-themed layout enhances enjoyment of the outdoors all year long

"The unique circular-designed kitchen seems to draw people to gather.

Some of our best times in the home have been the camaraderie of family and guests prepping, cooking, congregating and laughing!�

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fine finishes

& SUPERB APPOINTMENTS

"We love the views and acreage.

We sit out on our back patio and soak in Troon Mountain while drinking our morning coffee.�

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this grand home is tucked away in a cul-de-sac for a truly private setting Located on an elevated 2.1-acre lot with exceptional, sweeping views of Troon Mountain and the McDowell Mountains, this grand home is tucked away in a cul-de-sac for a truly private setting. The impressive entry has a front patio with an inviting fire pit and paver walkway leading to the large, custom metal and glass front door. The interior features soaring ceilings, numerous architectural details and large windows to highlight the surrounding Sonoran Desert vistas. The backyard offers a designer Pebble Tec saltwater pool with negative edge, spa with water feature, fire pit, built-in BBQ, covered patios with automated shades, and a grassy play area. Spreading out over 5,000 square feet, this open floor plan with no interior steps is a true split, with the master and office in one wing and the three en suite bedrooms opposite – one of which could be used as an exercise room, den, or flex space. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with an oversized island, two sinks, stainless-steel appliances, five-burner gas stove, two wall ovens, granite counters, and classic off-white cabinetry all opening to the breakfast area and family room with stone fireplace and hardwood floors. Other features include a large master suite with sitting room; double vanities and large soaking tub; three-car garage with extended driveway, cabinets and work bench; neutral ceramic tile, custom built-ins throughout, surround-sound system, new pool heater, central vac, living room electric shades, powder bath, and so much more. This Troon Village home is located within close proximity to Troon Country Club as well as area shopping and dining.

Sonoran Crest | 12088 E Chama Road | Scottsdale AZ 85255 4 Bed + Office | 4.5 Bath | 5,016 SQ FT | $1,675,000 | MLS 5862934

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Sanctuary SONORAN

"This home rests upon an incredible lot and everything, from the functional floor plan to the quality builder touches, is completely top-notch!�

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both its craftsmanship and finishes reflect a precision focus to every detail This immaculate private retreat captures the allure of the surrounding desert, and both its craftsmanship and finishes reflect a precision focus to every detail. The main home’s four bedrooms are all en suite with private bathrooms, large walk-in closets, and individual access to outdoor patios. The regal master suite offers a private seating area, dual walk-in closets, a resort-style bath area, and an adjacent office. The gourmet chef’s kitchen is outfitted with high-end Wolf appliances including an eight-burner hooded gas range, commercial-sized side-by-side Sub-Zero freezer and refrigerator, two dishwashers, and an oversized custom island. The home’s media room offers audiovisual equipment, theater seating and a kitchenette. In addition to the main home, there is a separate guesthouse outfitted with its own kitchenette, a full bath and sleeping area, and can easily double as a convenient pool house. Outside, a ramada-style covered patio boasts hand-hewn plank beams, travertine stone flooring, and an open-style fireplace with exposure on all four sides. The travertine patio expands to surround the heated pool and spa, both with trickling water features. Car lovers will appreciate the six-car garage!

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"You’ll love entertaining! We have had dinner parties with celebrity chefs and opened the pocket doors from the family room to the outdoor areas. It makes for an unforgettable experience and guests feel as though they are at a five-star resort!"

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elegance

simply put, this home is impressive Elegantly situated on a corner lot located in a private cul-de-sac, this spectacular Italian-inspired estate built by SBC Custom rests in gated Talus at Troon North. Enter through the large, gated-entry courtyard featuring two fountains and lush landscaping to a home with special touches and amenities galore. Its functional floor plan offers three bedrooms plus an office on the main level, a media/game room upstairs with its own exterior balcony, and a guest casita with kitchenette and private entrance off the front courtyard. Entertaining is a delight with the family room wet bar and access to the spacious wine cellar – large enough for a tasting table inside. The kitchen features a Viking gas cooktop, two Wolf wall ovens, two Asko dishwashers, three sinks, and dual Sub-Zero fridge/freezers. The master suite is its own wing with a private sitting room, fireplace, and a luxuriously appointed bathroom dramatically centered by a sunken jetted tub framed with cantera stone columns and a cozy fireplace. The gorgeous office with French doors leading out to the front courtyard, built-in bookcase, fireplace, and a hidden bookcase entry to a separate one-car garage bay is a definite highlight. Loaded with first-class amenities such as a domed entry ceiling, exotic pool/spa with travertine-paver surround, and five fireplaces throughout for added warmth and charm. Simply put, this is impressive!

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ELEGANT

Equestrian ESTATE

this fine property features a custom-built barn with the same fine finishes and design elements as the main residence

This fine property, within the prime neighborhood of McDowell Ranchos, features not only a gorgeous dream home, but also a custom-built barn with the same fine finishes and design elements as the main residence. The well-thought-out floor plan boasts a masterful use of space and light. The kitchen has a sophisticated farmhouse style with custom white cabinetry and counters, gas stove with pot filler, two dishwashers, stainless-steel appliances, two sinks, and a large prep island. The gourmet kitchen branches off to the oversized laundry with sink, secondary dining room with fireplace, intimate nook, powder bath, butler’s pantry, wine storage room, and walk-in pantry storage with a private door off the porte-cochere for easy access. Upstairs features a full loft, a walk-out deck, and two guest bedrooms that share a separate shower and tub with a view window, and have private sink areas. The main floor has formal living and dining spaces that share a two-way fireplace, a dedicated theater room, den, office/ library with fireplace, additional guest room with a private entrance and remodeled bath with a Perrin and Rowe Edwardian shower and the grand master suite. Inside the master suite you’ll find a rotundastyle sitting room, spacious bath with a half-circle shower, soaking tub, separate vanities, Europeanstyle walk-in closet and an exercise room that could serve as a secondary closet. The well-landscaped grounds host a resort-style pool and spa, pool cabana, grassy play areas and a detached guest home with living, kitchenette, bedroom and bath. A paver half-circle drive for guests and a paver side-entry drive usher you to the four-car garage with one oversized bay and door, and the gated entry to the barn.

The upscale barn is designed with exposed beam and rafter ceilings, wood and metal doors and gates, a cedar-lined tack room and wash area, automatic feeder and Nelson waterers, and three stalls with exterior access leading to a fully fenced pasture area. With too many fine finishes to list and its desirable and convenient location, this estate is not to be missed.

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"The beautiful barn architecturally blends with the house and visitors always remark, “Wow we could live in here!” The Spanish mission style of the home is so lovely, and the remodeled kitchen is truly one of the best you’ll find."

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THE NEXT LEVEL OF MODERN GREEN LIVING Nestled into the side of boulder-strewn Troon Mountain, this distinctive home was designed to reside in unity with the land and rests at a lofty 2,600 feet of elevation integrating seamlessly with the natural desert flora. Constructed with materials indigenous or inspired by the desert, the residence is fashioned with steel, concrete, stone, clay and glass and offers jaw-dropping views of the Valley and mountain ranges, both distant and close. The home is comprised of separate modules staggered amongst the boulders ascending up the hillside. The five, cast in place, hexagonal concrete structures are set at several different levels. Interwoven in the exterior spaces are walkways and staircases surrounded by foliage, steel and rebar, exterior patios and view areas, pergolas and cabanas, and a series of canal-like waterways. As one of the finest examples of eco-conscious living in the world, the home possesses a plethora of impressive green features. Over the course of a decade, this property has received international acclaim for its unique and futuristically minded architectural conceptions.

Tusayan at Troon Village 10989 E Tusayan Trail | Scottsdale, AZ 85255 4 Bed + Den + Bonus | 4.5 Bath | 5,000 SQ FT $1,795,000 | MLS 5557710

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"From every room, and every angle – even the master bathtub – you’ll have gorgeous views of the breathtaking mountains and the sculptural boulders, giving an artistic sense of peace with the surrounding nature."

DESIGN YOUR DREAM HOME Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to own over seven acres of prime land in desirable Carefree, Arizona.

With direct views of Black Mountain and distant views of the McDowell Mountain range and Pinnacle Peak, this property is new to the market and ready to be built on. With no HOA and with horse privileges, the sky is the limit for the new owner. Stately saguaros speckle the natural and lush high-Sonoran Desert landscape.

Utilities have already been run to the property line.

Conveniently located near Carefree town proper with unique shopping, fine dining, and miles of biking, hiking, and horse trails; this stunning plot of land is ready to be your family’s new legacy property!

Carefree Non-HOA 00 E Horizon Drive | Carefree, AZ 85377 7.38 Acres | $340,000 | MLS 5875728

NORTH SCOTTSDALE AT ITS FINEST The paver drive of this custom home will usher you through your own private gate to the tunneled entry that opens to a large motor court. Beautifully designed and architecturally stunning, this estate boasts six en suite bedrooms – four bedrooms in the main house and two in the carriage houses – a media room, exercise room, four interior fireplaces, vaulted ceilings and the finest finishes you would expect in a showpiece home. The completely updated state-of-the-art kitchen includes new fixtures, high-end appliances, and granite countertops. Buttedglass windows shape the freestanding, innovative wine cellar that can be opened to form an art centerpiece for entertaining. Enjoy outstanding Troon Mountain views from this private hillside lot with a backyard that is almost beyond description.

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99 Reasons TO WORK WITH THE LUCKYS

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Troon Village

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Pinnacle Peak Place SOLD FOR $1,400,000

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Tusayan at Troon Village SOLD FOR $1,950,000

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Quisana at Troon North SOLD FOR $1,080,000

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El Gran Final of Desert Cove SOLD FOR $1,730,000

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C A P TU R I N G THE

O F A R I ZO N A

Revealing the Rich Bounty of Her Natural Wonders Through Photography

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Arizona Sonoran Desert

She looked out of her window. How blue the sky.

The mountain peaks stood up like dark spears.

Patches of snow shone in the sunlight, running down to the edge of the vast green belt of forest land...Arizona!

There was no place in the world so full of romance and beauty, and the natural things that stirred the soul. ~ ZANE GREY, THE WATER HOLE, 1928

THE MAGIC of Arizona’s legendary allure begins with the land, and what a diverse land it is! From forests and desert, to grasslands and woodlands, Arizona offers panoramic beauty and spellbinding scenes nearly defying description, from every corner of the state.

As the third most bio-diverse state in the country, Arizona is unique in that there are six distinct biomes (geographical areas that have a specific climate, plant life and animals) featuring hundreds of native species of flora and fauna – some found nowhere else in the world. From the tundra biome at the top of Mt. Humphreys in Flagstaff, down to the desert scrub biome near Yuma, the beauty of our scenic vistas and the animals that thrive in our state have long been the subjects of awardwinning photographers from across the globe.

Photographers have been snapping Arizona’s notorious grandeur since the invention of the camera. Capturing an image, truly freezing a moment into timelessness, exposes not only the bare truth of the scene but it also has the ability to convey a feeling, evoke emotions and even proffer to us a sense of our place in this world. Perhaps that’s why images of Arizona continue to fascinate us.

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With a PhD in wildlife management and a lifelong nature lover, Bruce Taubert began photographing Arizona wildlife over 30 years ago. “Many of the animals I capture on film would never be seen by the average person. I want my photography to be the conduit that brings awareness and appreciation of the animals that make the Sonoran Desert their home. By showing the beauty and sharing the qualities of these creatures in photographs, I hope to motivate the public to better understand and even cherish our wildlife,” he says.

Taubert’s work has been published in magazines such as Arizona Highways, Game & Fish, Conservation International, Science and others. He’s authored two instructional manuals geared for both budding and

macro

photography,

accomplished photographers, and he serves as an instructor for photography seminars and workshops.

otherwise

When asked just what makes Arizona so photogenic, Taubert explains that the raw, natural beauty and

known as

abundance of verdant plant life combine to create a distinct aesthetic found nowhere else in the world.

“Arizona is so unique. The opposite of what some people associate with a desert – that of dry, barren landscapes of shifting sands – the Sonoran Desert is the most diverse in the world. The combination of so many vertical structures such as towering saguaros, mesquite trees and mountains; the contrasting warm colors of the desert and the vast, openness of the landscape allows for stunning photography.

“Sometimes I feel that people are afraid of the desert,” he continues. “With thoughts of rattlesnakes, scorpions, prickly cacti and howling coyotes, there can be a misunderstanding about how lush and teeming with beautiful life the desert actually is. Because so many animals in the desert are nocturnal,

extreme close-up photography, shows the

people wouldn’t see them if it weren’t for images captured by photographers.”

size of the

With an arsenal of cameras and equipment to choose from, Taubert channels his deep-rooted love

subject much

for wildlife into his work; creating dramatic, dazzling and even downright jaw-dropping images of his subjects.

greater than

Taubert’s favorite time to capture the animals in his images is what’s known in the photography world

life-sized

as the “golden hours”: 15 to 20 minutes before sunrise to two hours after, and one and a half hours before and up to sunset. “The lighting those times of day allows me to pick up the yellows, golds and reds. The warm light in those “golden hours” lends a softness and richness to the images, whereas midday lighting tends to be harsh and angular, throwing shadows and washing out color.”

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~LE ARN FROM THE PRO~ Bruce Taubert shares his tips and strategies for taking great photographs 1. Become comfortable with your camera equipment. Your camera can always take a photograph, but you make the great photographs by knowing how to use it. Most modern cameras are rather complicated pieces of equipment.

Make sure you know how to set the white balance, focusing points, image quality, exposure compensation, and the like.

You can learn about your camera’s advanced operations from the user’s manual, the internet, or from an instructor.

2. Research your subject. I am a biologist who knows a lot about animals, but I still spend more time investigating the habits of my subjects than I do in taking their images. The more you know about your subject, the better able you are to get up-close and personal with them.

3. Scout. Even before you shoot anything, go to the photo location to determine the quality of the light, best angles to shoot, wildlife movement patterns, and anything else that will give you the best possible opportunity to take a great image.

On the day of the shoot, plan to get there early and stay late. Although most animals have predictable movement patterns, you’ll

find that the longer you stay, your chances of taking a rewarding image increase.

4. Be there for the right light. The great photographers search for the best light and think as much about lighting as they think about their subjects. For the most part, early morning or late afternoon provides the best light – but always be prepared to capture a great image any time of the day or night. I love photographing in the dark of night when the light is mine to make.

5. Use the internet. I normally read every photography book I can get my hands on, but I also spend considerable time on the internet. The internet allows me access to photographers that will never write a book but will spend considerable time sharing their knowledge online. Pick their virtual brains but be sure to separate the wheat from the shaft.

6. Join a photo club. Looking at other photographers’ images and discussing photography will help you improve. Many photo clubs have field trips, training classes, photo competitions, and numerous social events. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of having other photographers help and mentor you.

7. Take advantage of special opportunities.

When you have the chance for a great image, take it. Never wait for tomorrow!

I spent years searching for a den of kit foxes.

When I finally found one, I spent every spare minute I could find to be there and take their photos. I knew I may never find another, so I struck while the iron was hot.

8. Practice makes perfect. The more you use your camera, the better photographer you will be. My favorite reading material on an airplane is the camera manual.

I photograph my grandchildren, friends’ dogs, birds at the local pond, etc.

Remember how much time and effort you put into learning how to drive a car? Now driving your car is second nature. That is what using your camera should become.

9. Be patient. Wildlife and landscapes can be unpredictable. The weather is almost never right, the sun is too high, the animal is in the shade, there is some vegetation in the way, or whatever. There are always problems that get in the way of taking great photographs. If you are patient, the weather will get better, the animal will move into the sun, and you will take a photograph to remember!

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Wildlife is most active in the early morning and at night. “When I set out to photograph a particular animal, I’ll research that animal’s behavior to determine the best time and place to find it,” he says. Taubert takes a lot of his wildlife images in the dark of night – precisely when most of us would never take the opportunity to observe these desert creatures.

Arizona's raw,

natural beauty and abundance of verdant plant and animal life combine to create a distinct aesthetic found nowhere else in the world

Taubert’s latest photographic passion is really, shall we say, in the details.

Macro photography, otherwise known as extreme close-up photography, shows the size of the subject much greater than life-sized. From the elaborate and intricate patterns on a moth’s wing, to the mind-blowing detail of a fly’s multi-lensed eyes, macro photography offers viewers a glimpse of Mother Nature's phenomena and curiosities we wouldn’t otherwise be privy to.

“I find the details of a flower, or the complexities of a bee’s eyes absolutely fascinating,” Taubert enthuses. “Just think, without seeing these wonders of nature in photographs, there is so much of this tiny world that we’ll never be able to appreciate because we can’t see it.”

For macro photography enthusiasts, Arizona happens to be one of the best places in North America to shoot. With the sheer number of insects and invertebrates that inhabit the state, and a warm climate that allows photographers to find their subjects year-round, the desert southwest is teeming with life and photographic opportunities.

While residents and visitors to Arizona may have the opportunity to appreciate her visual gifts firsthand, the breathtaking images captured on film reveal the richness and vibrancy of life here to any viewer fortunate enough to visually drink in all that is Arizona.

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~R E A DY TO FU R T H E R H O N E Y O U R P H O T O G R A P H I C S K I L L S ?~ Feeling inspired to get out and shoot? Here are some excellent resources to help you in your own photographic journey.

Books Photographer Bruce Taubert has authored his comprehensive guide to capturing your own images of Arizona’s fascinating wildlife. Wild in Arizona: Photographing Arizona's Wildlife, A Guide to When, Where, and How is available in paperback and e-book from many retailers including Amazon.com.

You’ll learn practical photography tips (for novices and experts), the ideal times and locations to photograph, instructional guides on shooting, and how to find and identify wildlife. The beautiful image-rich book is filled with over 200 of his gorgeous photographs, sure to inspire any animal lover to capture these desert creatures for themselves.

Also authored by Bruce Taubert and local Arizona photographer Amy Brooks Horn, is The Art of Macro Photography, available in paperback and downloadable PDF. Within its 200+ full-color pages, you’ll learn all about macro photography gear and detailed instruction on capturing stunning images that truly pop off the page. This book is available at Amazon.com, the Arizona Highways Store in Phoenix or HornDesigns.com.

Arizona Highways PhotoScapes Workshops Presented by Arizona Highways magazine and taught by world-renowned, award-winning professionals; these series of workshops combine technical expertise, off-the-beaten-path locations and thoughtfully detailed itineraries. Participants will receive comprehensive instruction on all aspects of photography – from capture to print – and professional critiques of their work.

With 56 workshops scheduled for 2019, you’re sure to find one (or several) to get your creative juices flowing. Upcoming topics include: • Best of the West | March 26th – April 1st • Havasupai | April 11th – April 15th • Horses & Cowboys | April 26 – April 28th • Chasing Monsoons | July 18th – July 21st • Super Macro Photography | August 24th – August 25th • Seasons of Sedona | October 24th – October 27th Visit the website AHPS.org for a full schedule of all the workshops offered and more details on the program.

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PINNACLE PEAK is located approximately 25 miles northeast of downtown Phoenix, 20 miles north of downtown Scottsdale and 13 miles southeast of Cave Creek and Carefree. Rising out of the Sonoran Desert floor to an elevation of 3,170 feet, Pinnacle Peak’s distinctive shape is recognizable from more than 25 miles away.

Situated in the Sonoran Uplands at the north end of the McDowell Mountains and enriched by slightly cooler temperatures, springs, and short-lived water sources from rain and rapidly flowing washes, Pinnacle Peak is the centerpiece of a rugged desert landscape. Pinnacle Peak and the neighboring foothills are dotted with saguaro, palo verde, mesquite and cholla. The environment is harsh yet fertile and has provided habitats for many species of Sonoran wildlife since long before the arrival of man and has supported human habitation for thousands of years.

This excerpt from the book, Images of America: Pinnacle Peak, authored

by Les Conklin and the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association and published

by Arcadia Publishing, is reprinted with permission.

It is 1983. Passengers are peering through their bus windows at Pinnacle Peak, one of central Arizona's most recognizable landmarks. The excited tourists are on their way to a famous Pinnacle Peak cowboy restaurant.

The driver draws the passengers' attention to two men dressed in cowboy garb standing by the side of the quiet, lonely road. The men are waving for help. The driver pulls over and opens the door. The "cowboys," with six-shooters drawn and bandanas covering their faces, board the bus and shout, "This is a holdup!"

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Since the long-gone days when tour companies routinely staged

native people, including the Tonto Apache and Yavapai peoples.

fake highway robberies, the popularity of Pinnacle Peak as a tourist

The Army established a supply road connecting Fort McDowell

destination has continued to grow. It has also become a coveted

with Fort Whipple near Prescott, Arizona. The road, traces of

North Scottsdale residential area and home to 150-acre Pinnacle

which can still be found, passed just north of Pinnacle Peak.

Peak Park, which welcomed its one-millionth visitor in February

In the Arizona desert, no development can occur without an adequate supply of water. Three large-scale water-related projects contributed to the early development of Pinnacle Peak and neighboring areas. The Arizona Canal fostered the growth of the tiny farming community of Scottsdale, then a distant 20 miles south of Pinnacle Peak. Later, the construction of Bartlett and Horseshoe Dams created boom times for the tiny mining community of Cave Creek, approximately 13 miles northwest of Pinnacle Peak.

Interesting personalities have helped to create and build the foundation for today's Pinnacle Peak community. Edwin Orpheus

The U.S. Army established Camp McDowell (later renamed Fort McDowell) to protect settlers from combative Indians in the surrounding mountains. Located at the confluence of the Verde and Salt Rivers, the installation commanded a number of the more important trails that served the Apache of central Arizona. The fort became an embarkation point for many military expeditions against the Apache. (Courtesy of the Arizona Historical Association.)

Brown established a cattle ranch that grew to 44,000 acres.

Kenyon Turner "K.T." Palmer built a homestead on the western flank of Pinnacle Peak in 1933. Decades later, after failing to find water in the Pinnacle Peak area, Palmer developed Arizona's first planned community, Carefree. Captivated by its beauty, artists settled near Pinnacle Peak. Adventurer and trader Don Pablo opened a western curio and antiques store in the remote desert

of 2008. Most visitors are unaware of the remarkable natural and

at the intersection of two dirt tracks, today’s Pinnacle Peak and

human history of Pinnacle Peak and the vibrant community that

Scottsdale Roads.

surrounds it. This book will focus on its untold story.

Archeologists believe that archaic hunter-gatherers roamed the area from as early as 5000 B.C. until A.D. 600. Upland Hohokam resided in the region until approximately A.D. 1200. In 1988, Pinnacle Peak Village, a Hohokam settlement within two miles of Pinnacle Peak, was excavated and photographed.

In 1865, the U.S. Army established Camp McDowell (later renamed Fort McDowell) approximately 20 miles from Pinnacle Peak. The camp's purpose was to provide protection for miners, ranchers and settlers in central Arizona from various groups of

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Some officers brought their wives and children to Fort McDowell.

In this photograph, unidentified officers and their wives relax outside the fort’s officer quarters.

Army families endured a long, arduous journey to the remote fort and were faced with primitive conditions once they arrived. (Courtesy of the Arizona Historical Association.)

As the Apache became less menacing, prospectors followed Stoneman Road into unexplored land, including the Pinnacle Peak area and McDowell Mountains.

Mines were opened in the McDowell Mountains. Kenyon Turner Palmer, who homesteaded near Pinnacle Peak beginning in 1933, found long-forgotten claim notices in Prince Albert tobacco tins – evidence of previous prospecting activity. This photograph from the 1880s is of a prospector known to Cave Creek residents as “Old Rackensack.” (Courtesy of the Cave Creek Museum.)

In 1969, Jerry and Florence Nelson "struck it wet" when they drilled into a large aquifer not far from Pinnacle Peak. And the rush was on in more ways than one. As the 1960s gave way to the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, houses and golf courses began to replace vacant ranch land, residents continued to work to protect the natural environment, and the Pinnacle Peak area was annexed into the city of Scottsdale. Local organizations sprang up to protect the environment and encourage sensitive planning.

As new master-planned communities were considered, members reviewed plans and disseminated information to property owners about development and preservation efforts. The master-planned communities approved during this period included Pinnacle Peak Plaza, Pinnacle Peak Country Club and its nine subdivisions, Troon Village, Troon North, Desert Highlands, Estancia, Legend Trails, Grayhawk, Terravita, and Winfield.

In the 1800s, American settlers began using the Pinnacle Peak area for ranching and some prospecting.

In 1916, Edwin Orpheus Brown, a Scottsdale businessman, established a ranch within sight of Pinnacle Peak. The ranch, DC Ranch, grew to 44,000 acres.

His son Edwin Elsworth Brown ran a heard of 4,000 cattle in the area. (Courtesy of the Scottsdale Historical Society.)

Late in the 1950s, colorful entrepreneurs opened cowboy venues in the Pinnacle Peak area, forerunners of Rawhide, Arizona's most popular attraction after the Grand Canyon. In the 1960s, after Scottsdale Road was paved, area residents installed plant identification signs along its northern reaches to protect the desert they cherished. A retired executive opened a golf course that used sand for greens. Cattle dramatically outnumbered residents.

Protected by two pet timber wolves, Don Pablo lived in a one-room, dirt-floored shack. He was surrounded by hogans filled with Indian jewelry, guns, pottery, cowboy paraphernalia, teapots, and other wonders. Outside were a gas pump and collections of used bicycles and harnesses. After his death, thousands of people attended two auctions of his collections, which generated more than $100,000 in sales. (Courtesy of Days and Ways.)

AS THE 1960s gave way to the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, houses and golf courses began to replace vacant ranch land.

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In July 1995, the burgeoning community and its scenic landscape narrowly escaped disaster when a bolt of lightning struck the desert less than two miles from Pinnacle Peak. The mountain itself was spared, but the lightning strike caused the largest fire ever experienced in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The fire burned 23,000 acres east and southeast of Pinnacle Peak.

For many years, Pinnacle Peak was a secret destination for local equestrians, hikers, and rock climbers. In the 1970s, local residents began suggesting that a park should be created in the area. As growth continued to surge northward, those calls Until the 1950s, members of the Brown family and other cowboys drove DC Ranch beef cattle to market in Phoenix.

Following dirt tracks across a vast open desert, it took two days to herd the cattle from Brown’s Ranch to market. The cattle drive made an overnight stop at a way station near today’s intersection of the Loop 101/Pima Freeway and Shea Boulevard.

(Courtesy of the Scottsdale Historical Society.)

increased, and in 2001 after much public input and discussion, the City of Scottsdale opened Pinnacle Peak Park.

Most visitors to Pinnacle Peak Park enjoy the park's welldeveloped hiking trail. Many of the plant species and rugged desert landforms that the Hohokam observed can be seen and enjoyed from the trail. The 1.75-mile trail has a very smooth tread that is enjoyed by both equestrians and hikers. Experienced rock-

Development brought new conveniences. Paved roads replaced

climbing enthusiasts enjoy three climbing areas and a variety of

dirt tracks. Thanks to new water and telephone lines, residents no

routes within the park.

longer needed to haul water or drive five or more miles to make a telephone call. A new post office brought mail service to the area. A general store and then retail centers made it unnecessary to drive long distances for shopping.

The road construction and installation of water lines and other infrastructure brought by development also created new challenges for residents. Gun owners who enjoyed hunting and target practice in the open desert were angered by new regulations designed to protect residents and tourists. With no newspapers or magazines serving the area, Pinnacle Peak residents created their own publication to provide information about development projects, local activities, Sonoran plants and animals, and the ever-increasing number of stores and services.

Government leaders worked to enhance communication and understanding between "downtown" Scottsdale and the stillremote northern neighborhoods. With the active participation of area residents and developers, ordinances designed to protect

Pinnacle Peak Patio increased its fame by cutting off customers’ neckties and then hanging them from the ceiling. At first, a knife was used to separate the tie from its owner; later scissors became the tool of choice. The back of this 1970s postcard states, “WARNING TO CITY SLICKERS: Scissor-wielding waitresses will cut off any neckties worn into this steak house.”

(Courtesy of Mary Dickson.)

native plants, environmentally sensitive areas, and scenic The park's interpretive signs and educational programs enable

roadsides were adopted.

visitors to learn about the unique flora and fauna that live in the A December 1958 issue of Days and Ways highlighted the area’s remoteness with this photograph and the caption, “Little is left to the imagination as they enter Pinnacle Peak, a refreshing stop on a dusty, desert road northeast of Phoenix. The sign is a model of a complete census.”

(Courtesy of Days and Ways.)

park and neighboring areas. Bobcats, desert tortoises, coyotes, chuckwallas, rattlesnakes, saguaro, cholla, and ocotillo are just a few of the plant and animal species found in the park and neighboring areas.

Like the eager tourists described in the opening paragraph, most people first come to Pinnacle Peak as visitors. Since the days of the prehistoric hunter-gatherers, the irresistible draw of the land and its wildlife has caused many to call Pinnacle Peak home. The beauty of the area led Scottsdale and its residents to create Pinnacle Peak Park and motivates us to work diligently to preserve the natural environment and heritage of this remarkable place.

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Want to read more? Images of America: Pinnacle Peak, authored by Les Conklin and the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association and published by Arcadia Publishing, is available for purchase at Amazon.com or ArcadiaPublishing.com

BOOK GIVEAWAY! As proud residents and enthusiasts of North Scottsdale and the Pinnacle Peak area, The Luckys would like to gift a copy of this book to you! Simply be one of the first 75 people to email us at Lucky@RussLyon.com to request a free book from us. Happy reading! (One book per household please.)

PINNACLE PEAK has become a coveted North Scottsdale residential area and home to 150-acre Pinnacle Peak Park.

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From the spray of saltwater, to the billowing of sails at full mast, Tommy Bahama’s Maritime brings the essence of sailing to their fresh and aromatic men’s fragrance. With top notes of citrusy bergamot, sweet lavender, fresh pink pepper and clary sage; and rounded out with scents of cedarwood, sandalwood, musk and moss – this long-lasting and invigorating scent of vigorous and crisp sea air is meant for any man with an explorer’s spirit! $80 Available from Tommy Bahama at Kierland Commons TommyBahama.com | 480.607.3388

Every woman’s nightstand or vanity deserves a dose of pretty, and this delicately designed porcelain box offers pretty by the bunches.

The Shaye Hydrangea Porcelain Box by Jay Strongwater is crafted in cast pewter and hand-painted in a gorgeous palette of blues, greens and lavenders. It’s finished in 18K gold, hand-enameled and hand-set with Swarovski crystals. Shouldn’t the treasure box that holds her most cherished belongings be just as prized as its contents? $350 Available at del Adora at La Mirada Pinnacle Peak delAdora.com | 480.563.1579

“Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones”

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An instant New York Times bestseller, this easy-to-understand guide will inspire and motivate you to adopt just tiny behaviors that will lead to remarkable results.

Learn practical strategies to overcome a lack of motivation or willpower, discover how to implement new behaviors (really, who has time?!) and read entertaining true stories of others who have mastered their habits and reached success.

“Hamilton: The Revolution”

By Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jeremy McCarter. Published by Grand Central Publishing.

Consider this glorious, oversized testament to the award-winning Broadway musical Hamilton to be your own backstage pass to the show. The show’s composer and star Miranda, with the help of McCarter, offers insights and background knowledge on how and why he created the show.

Readers will also get behind-the-scenes photos, interviews with cast members, hundreds of annotations and footnotes from Miranda and even lyrics that were cut from the final show.

“Chanel: Collections and Creations”

By Daniele Bott. Published by W. W. Norton & Co., Inc. You don’t even have to be a connoisseur of couture to appreciate the tradition, originality, style and business acumen of one of the greatest names in fashion: Coco Chanel. This beautiful hardcover tome is spilling over with dazzling images of her brilliant designs, including many previously unpublished archive photographs and original drawings by Karl Lagerfeld.

The book explores five central themes—the suit, the camellia, jewelry, makeup and perfume, the little black dress—and follows the threads from past to present to show how these key items have been rediscovered and reinvented for new generations.

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Published by Running Press.

“An English major walks into a bar…” And so begins this clever and shrewd book combining delicious cocktail recipes with wry commentary on the most beloved literary works in history. You’ll find recipes and plenty of literary puns for drinks such as Romeo and Julep, The Last of the Mojitos and Vermouth the Bell Tolls. Accented with suggested drinking games and whimsical illustrations, this just may be a perfect gift for the scholarly, well-read book lover or self-proclaimed barfly in your life!

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COMMUNITY

NUMBER OF HOMES SOLD

Bellasera DC Ranch Desert Highlands Desert Mountain Estancia Grayhawk Ironwood Village Legend Trail McDowell Mountain Ranch Mirabel Pima Acres Pinnacle Peak Country Club Sincuidados Silverleaf Terravita The Boulders Troon North Troon Village Whisper Rock Winfield

AVERAGE SALES PRICE

AVERAGE SALES PRICE PER SF

31 $625,948 110 $1,163,513 36 $1,312,186 131 $1,594,835 17 $2,610,706 112 $747,753 51 $524,133 63 $685,217 230 $704,631 20 $1,376,500 2 $885,000 19 $908,837 23 $1,003,188 57 $3,313,616 94 $580,169 26 $992,293 93 $918,285 121 $939,952 8 $2,045,625 24 $668,229

151 AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET IN 2018

AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET

$241 $316 $286 $333 $449 $261 $232 $237 $260 $286 $270 $258 $256 $525 $259 $298 $251 $259 $360 $239

98 128 387 285 168 100 68 136 74 241 132 128 153 311 104 171 160 151 156 185

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AVERAGE SOLD PRICE PER SQ FT IN 2018

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Statistics gathered from MLS for single-family, detached residences.

All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

North Scottsdale

CURRENT ACTIVES, PENDINGS AND SOLDS IN 2018 HOMES FOR SALE # OF PROPERTIES LIST VOLUME LIST PRICE

APPROX SQ FT

LIST PRICE PER APPROX SQ FT

DAYS ON MARKET

SALE PENDING/UNDER CONTRACT

1,081

# OF PROPERTIES

$1,925,824,247

LIST VOLUME

LOW $320,000 AVG $1,781,521 HIGH $26,000,000

LIST PRICE

LOW 1,354 AVG 4,596 HIGH 15,395

APPROX SQ FT

LOW $133 AVG $352 HIGH $1,917

LIST PRICE PER APPROX SQ FT

LOW 0 AVG 182 HIGH 1,693

DAYS ON MARKET

SOLD IN 2018

241

# OF PROPERTIES

$289,121,935

SOLD VOLUME

SOLD PRICE

LOW 1,478 AVG 3,620 HIGH 11,727

APPROX SQ FT

LOW $86 AVG $303 HIGH $913

SOLD PRICE PER APPROX SQ FT

LOW 0 AVG 151 HIGH 1,023

DAYS ON MARKET

LOW $289,900 AVG $955,961 HIGH $17,500,000

LOW 1,099 AVG 3,423 HIGH 20,000

2,175 $2,179,288,850

LOW $292,990 AVG $1,199,676 HIGH $7,295,000

LOW $110 AVG $265 HIGH $902 LOW 0 AVG 151 HIGH 2,261

Information gathered from MLS on 1/30/19 for single-family residences within the North Scottsdale zip codes of 85255, 85262 and 85266.

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For additional information on individual properties for sale or sold, contact The Luckys.

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WHILE

When it comes to the real estate

inventory levels

market in North Scottsdale, we have

HAVE DROPPED IN 2018, PARTICULARLY IN THE LAST HALF OF THE YEAR,

DETAILED DATA AND STATISTICS at our fingertips. Here, we present a

the number of sales

snapshot of how the market is behaving

IN 2018 WAS UP 16.1% OVER 2017.

both currently, and in a look back at last

the median price

year’s inventory levels and closed sales.

OF THE HOMES THAT SOLD IN 2018 WAS UP 3.1% FROM 2017 AND WE’RE EXPECTING THAT

trend to continue THROUGH 2019 AS WELL.

NUMBER OF SOLD LISTINGS 2017 2018 DIFF CHG

DOLLAR VOLUME OF SOLD LISTINGS 2017 2018 DIFF CHG

MEDIAN SALE PRICE 2017 2018 DIFF

CHG

January

139 161 22 15.8%

$123,987,626 $58,043,510 34,055,884 27.4%

715,000 767,500 52,500 7.3%

February

112 176 64 57.1%

$109,432,310 $159,373,827 49,941,517 45.6%

646,500 649,500 3,000 0.5%

March

191 244 53 27.7%

$176,259,316 $222,563,286 46,303,970 26.2%

690,500 700,000 9,500 1.4%

April

180 211 31 17.2%

$162,591,798 $199,595,530 37,003,732 22.7%

654,750 732,000 77,250 11.8%

May

215 238 23 10.7%

$194,862,462 $261,394,826 66,532,364 34.1%

707,000 723,500 16,500 2.3%

June

186 214 28 15.1%

$186,809,175 $213,961,520 27,152,345 14.5%

770,000 779,500 9,500 1.2%

July

147 167 20 13.6%

$119,628,874 $156,237,238 36,608,364 30.6%

700,000 779,000 79,000 11.3%

August

151 194 43 28.5%

$141,833,740 $178,627,086 36,793,346 25.9%

710,000 715,000 5,000 0.7%

September 123 119 -4 -3.3%

$107,143,152 $111,784,595 4,641,443 4.3%

672,500 700,000 27,500 4.1%

October

$103,618,348 $144,405,387 40,787,039 39.3%

633,000 749,975 116,975 18.5%

137 150 13 9.5%

November 152 147 -5 -3.3%

$152,257,284 $133,073,992 -19,183,292 -12.6%

710,000 725,000 15,000 2.1%

December 140 154 14 10.0%

$135,670,226 $140,154,228 4,484,002 3.3%

754,750 755,000 250

Total

1,873 2,175 302 16.1%

$1,714,094,311 $2,079,215,025 365,120,714 21.3%

705,000 727,000 22,000 3.1%

NUMBER OF NEW LISTINGS 2017 2018 DIFF CHG

DOLLAR VOLUME OF NEW LISTINGS 2017 2018 DIFF CHG

MEDIAN LIST PRICE 2017 2018 DIFF

January

355 401 46 13.0%

$433,462,169 $478,490,871 45,028,702 10.3%

829,000 825,000 -4,000 -0.5%

February

325 302 -23 -7.1%

$387,159,926 $324,299,389 -62,860,537 -16.3%

825,000 818,500 -6,500 -0.8%

March

319 352 33 10.3%

$319,225,602 $405,080,291 85,854,689 26.8%

799,000 850,000 51,000 6.4%

April

243 258 15 6.2%

$257,638,762 $318,705,627 61,066,865 23.7%

799,900 799,750 -150

May

216 219 3 1.4% $233,366,484 $236,719,371 3,352,887 1.4% 772,000 790,000 18,000 2.3%

June

202 222 20 9.9%

$224,888,352 $202,495,920 -22,392,432 -10.0%

749,250 705,000 -44,250 -5.9%

July

181 152 -29 -16.0%

$178,897,559 $158,856,424 -20,041,135 -11.3%

729,000 761,250 32,250 4.4%

August

239 209 -30 -12.6%

$245,707,217 $198,013,655 -47,693,562 -19.5%

695,000 750,000 55,000 7.9%

$335,119,967 $358,835,928 23,715,961 7.0%

849,500 935,000 85,500 10.1%

September 289 255 -34 -11.8% October

0.0%

CHG

-0.0%

350 332 -18 -5.1%

$466,940,786 $508,218,167 41,277,381 8.8%

895,000 950,000 55,000 6.1%

November 252 238 -14 -5.6%

$338,688,176 $322,333,173 -16,355,003 -4.9%

922,500 920,000 -2,500 -0.3%

December 188 167 -21 -11.2%

$237,195,115 $246,114,132 8,919,017 3.7%

822,000 995,000 173,000 21.0%

Total

$3,658,290,115 $3,758,162,948 99,872,833 2.7%

800,000 849,000 49,000 6.1%

3,159 3,107 -52 -1.6%

Information gathered from MLS on 1/30/19 for single-family residences within the North Scottsdale zip codes of 85255, 85262 and 85266.

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For additional information on individual properties for sale or sold, contact The Luckys.

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THE HARMONIOUS BLEND THAT BREATHES LIFE INTO OUTDOOR SPACES

With as many gorgeous, sun-filled days as we find ourselves with in the Valley, it’s no wonder that homeowners’ outdoor spaces are garnering as much thought and attention as the interiors of the home. From a visually pleasing curbside view, to multiple specialty spaces for relaxing and entertaining, the work of a talented landscape architect is as crucial to a project as the plan and design of the home itself.

Russell Greey, Landscape Architect and Design Principal with Greey | Pickett in Scottsdale describes the role of his design in any residential or commercial project. “Our mission is to make the outdoor spaces seamless with the architecture of the home. The landscape architect is just one leg of the theoretical three-legged stool in design. The building architect, the interior designer and the landscape architect all collaborate to create a harmonious and holistic aesthetic,” he says.

With a successful career spanning over 30 years, and a reputation for creating timeless environments that are both detailed and sustainable, Greey’s experience and expertise are constantly called upon by industry partners and homeowners themselves.

“The evolution from a blank piece of paper to a successful project always gives me great fulfillment. We’re 100% in it; delivering smart, nuanced, logical and artistic design concepts and solutions that exceed everyone’s expectations,” he beams.

Greey approaches any project – no matter the size or style – by gathering insight from the clients, and inspiration from nature.

Whether he’s working on a lush Mediterranean-style garden, or a sleek and airy contemporary space, Greey’s design choices always complement the architecture of the home and with deference to the site and land.

“A lot of the projects I’m working on recently are redoing heavy Tuscan or adobe-style spaces. From Scottsdale, to Arcadia, to Paradise Valley, I’m seeing modern, contemporary, French country and even Santa Barbara as the most popular styles homeowners are asking for,” explains Greey.

The owners of this residence

The property detailed on the pages here is a contemporary home

in DC Ranch called upon

in DC Ranch that needed a renovation of its traditional landscape

Greey to craft the renovation

into a contemporary garden. “Contemporary design tends to be

of its traditional landscaping

simplified and airy, with linear lines and cleaner details,” explains

to a contemporary design that

Greey. “I can create a rhythm with very textural plants. I’ll play

would better complement

with patterning, shadows, sleek details like beds of stones, grid

the style of the home.

patterns, innovative materials and harder edges.

(Photo by Art Holeman.)

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“Optimizing important

guest to

this

gathering client

places

who

was

entertains

regularly,” notes Greey. “While adding a guest addition to the home, the front auto court and courtyard were removed. I took advantage of this newly renovated front entry space to utilize it for entertaining,” he adds.

In striving to meet the desires of the homeowner, Greey planned several different areas around the home that would encourage congregating and socializing: An intimate fire pit with spacious seating in the front, a private dining area off of the kitchen, a seamless indoor-outdoor flow from the home into the covered outdoor living room, and an expansive banco and oversized fire pit on the far side of the backyard pool to take advantage of the stunning golf course and mountain views.

When embarking upon a design project, Greey’s first step is to meet with the client and gain a full understanding of what the client is looking for. “I start with asking how they are going to use the house, then I work with their wish list of how they want to live,” he says.

Understanding the intricacies of the site are just as important. “I’m considering any sloping and

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irrigation. My design will be influenced by the topography, the views, and how the outdoor ‘rooms’ will cohesively meld into the footprint of the home,” he continues.

A truly great landscape design mixes proportion, lines-of-sight and a carefully selected collection of elements that combine to create a space that is at once pleasing to the eyes while instantly delivering a soothing ambiance. Designed with skill, these spaces lift spirits and enhance moods. “My gift to the project is that you can’t necessarily put your finger on why you love it – you just know that you do!” smiles Greey.

PHOTO KEY: ONE: Located between the custom steel fire pit and the large feature window of the residence is a dynamic water feature. The zero-gravityedge water feature has a reflective surface and fiberoptic lighting for drama at night. A grid of bubblers create animated water works which can be heard from the relaxing outdoor seating area as well as within the residence. (Photo by Art Holeman.)

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TWO: The spectacular salvaged 15-foot organ pipe cactus was selected as the main feature of the entry and serves to anchor the contemporary garden. (Photo by Art Holeman.)

THREE: Steel planters complement the steel detailing of the home and offer an opportunity to highlight native plant species. The desert plant materials are planted in grid patterns to emphasize the contemporary feel. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum.)

FOUR: To the right of the entry, an intimate outdoor seating area and fireplace were added to the exquisite guest quarters. The unique placement of large golden barrel cacti line the walkway and are up-lit at night. (Photo by Art Holeman.)

a truly great landscape design mixes proportion, lines-of-sight and a carefully selected

THREE

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FIVE: A secluded private dining area off of the kitchen incorporates a steel louver wall that can be opened and closed, providing privacy from adjacent neighbors and protection from the wind. (Photo by Art Holeman.)

SIX: The back terrace has been redesigned to create inviting entertainment areas that overlook the golf course as well as protected private dining areas. A large family gathering spot is nestled between the pool and centered around the concrete fire pit. (Photo by Art Holeman.)

homeowners’ outdoor spaces are garnering as much thought and attention as the interiors of the home FIVE

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SPLENDID DESERT RETREAT This lovely and private custom home is located on over one and a half acres at the end of a cul-de-sac where the beautiful Sonoran Desert provides the perfect backdrop. The extended drive leads to the expanded side-entry, three-car garage and the guest pathway that ushers you to the dual gated courtyards. The geometric-shaped interior courtyard is the heart of the home with a centerpiece fireplace perfect for gathering and several interior access doors. An expansive kitchen features several countertop prep areas including a large center island with bar seating, custom alder cabinetry, GE Monogram appliances, a wet bar with sink, walk-in pantry, and a three-way fireplace leading to the charming sitting area. The kitchen connects to the large breakfast nook with serving bar and built-in banquette, and has access to the bonus room which could be used as a family or game room. The warm living room with Brazilian cherrywood floors and a wall of windows has beautiful French doors allowing for plenty of natural light. The rolling elevation, mountain views and endless sky create a picture-perfect and peaceful backyard environment. Four en suite bedrooms including a spacious master suite, and just over 4,200 square feet of living space provide plenty of room to make this home your own.

Desert Summit 26893 N 116th Way | Scottsdale, AZ 85262 4 Bed + Bonus | 4.5 Bath | 4,201 SQ FT $1,175,000 | MLS 5882572 THE LUCKYS | LISALUCKY.COM

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"Its location in Rio Verde Foothills is in one of Arizona’s most beautiful areas.

It’s both peaceful and perfect for an active lifestyle. You can ride horses, hike, go four-wheeling or just enjoy the amazing views from the pool.”

A TRUE HORSEMAN'S ESTATE With gorgeous mountain views, and located on 4.7 acres in Rio Verde Foothills, this horseman’s estate features a private well and plenty of room for multiple activities. The 2014 impeccably built and maintained home features a spacious great room with beautiful kitchen, custom cabinets with glass accents, large center islands with eat-in seating, granite counters and stainlesssteel appliances. The private master suite has a spa-like bath, large shower with granite walls, two vanities and a walk-in closet.

The full guest wing has its own open kitchen/living area, two bedrooms, one bathroom, garage and access to the travertine back patio. The rear yard has a saltwater pool, two waterfalls and a pool bath to complete this home. Fitted for equestrian use, is a large 50’ x 50’ barn with drive-through RV doors, two stalls with automatic water stations and fly repellent systems, tack, feed, RV storage, piped fence turnouts and two RV gates.

Rio Verde Foothills 15429 E Skinner Drive | Scottsdale, AZ 85262 5 Bed + Den | 4.5 Bath | 3,844 SQ FT $1,184,000 | MLS 5847801

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CUSTOM TOUCHES & DRAMATIC VIEWS This stunning and impeccably remodeled home astounds as soon as you walk in the front door. During an extensive remodel, walls were removed to create an open-concept floor plan that is perfect for entertaining, and new windows were installed throughout. The kitchen, dining, office, and family room spaces are all open and connected with Versailles-pattern tumbled-travertine floors. The inviting entryway ushers you inside and the centerpiece fireplace draws the eye to the vaulted ceilings and the walls of windows.

The remodeled kitchen has beautiful dark-wood custom cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances, a gas cooktop, large center island with bar seating, and granite-slab countertops. The upstairs master retreat capitalizes on the views with a private balcony, intimate sitting room, and large bath with dual vanities and walk-in closet.

The backyard features a corner pool with fire and water features, covered patio with built-in heaters, built-in BBQ equipped with burners and sink, and a lounge area to soak in the Arizona sun and the panoramic views including the McDowell Mountains and Four Peaks. Other rooms include a downstairs guest bedroom, office, and an upstairs loft that can be used as flex space.

Saddleback at Troon Village 11523 E Ranch Gate Road | Scottsdale, AZ 85255 2 Bed + Den + Loft | 2 Bath | 2,600 SQ FT $750,000 | MLS 5859624 THE LUCKYS | LISALUCKY.COM

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"Surrounded by mountains, nearly every day there are beautiful sunrises, sunsets and dramatic cloud formations over the mountaintops. At sunset, the clouds and skies are lit up with indescribable colors and cloudscapes. Words, pictures or paintings can’t do it justice!”

SURROUNDED BY MOUNTAINS This incredibly well-cared-for home in Desert Crest has a singlelevel floor plan with no interior steps and commanding views of the McDowell Mountains (including Tom’s Thumb) and Troon Mountain. The expanded south-facing yard has a refreshing pool, large covered patio, custom-built kiva fireplace and BBQ, lush and easy-care desert landscaping, and attractive hardscape; all highlighting the up-close mountain views. Completed in 2017, the full kitchen remodel features custom cabinetry and countertops, gas cooktop, Blanco sinks, 42" Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a Sharp under-cabinet microwave drawer. Other updates include: 2012 full roof replacement, new exterior paint, new landscape drip system, updated master and guest bathrooms, two newer HVAC systems with new duct system, smart alarm system, 2016 Bradford water heater, travertine and custom engineered-wood floors, custom plantation shutters and so much more!

Desert Crest 11753 E Parkview Lane | Scottsdale, AZ 85255 3 Bed + Den | 2.5 Bath | 3,094 SQ FT $850,000 | MLS 5881233

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UPSCALE SCOTTSDALE LIVING This gated Desert Summit single-level home is surrounded by desert scenery, mountain views and located within minutes from dining, golfing, hiking and biking trails, and all that North Scottsdale has to offer. The welcoming floor plan is spacious and open with a great room feel in the kitchen, family and breakfast nook. The remodeled kitchen boasts premium granite counters, subway-tile backsplash, on-trend two-toned color cabinetry, large furniture-style center island, and additional built-in cabinets at the nook and bar. The master suite is split from the other bedrooms and is highlighted by a private exterior access and a remodeled bathroom with dual vanities, separate shower and large soaking tub both with tile surround, designer mirrors, and large walk-in closet. The attached casita has its own entrance that’s perfect for out-of-town guests.

Other features include: all bathrooms remodeled, wood-patterned tile floor and upgraded carpet throughout, large covered patio, Pebble Tec pool, family room fireplace, plantation shutters, neutral paint throughout, four-car garage, and private office with exterior access.

Desert Summit 11448 E Four Peaks Road | Scottsdale, AZ 85262 5 Bed + Den | 4.5 Bath | 3,886 SQ FT | 4-Car Garage $844,900 | MLS 5871697

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WARM & INVITING Perfectly sized at just under 2,500 square feet, and within walking distance to the family-friendly Doc Cavalliere Park, this is a perfect chance to enjoy the enviable North Scottsdale lifestyle. The kitchen overlooks a breakfast nook and an open-plan family room with fireplace, built-in cabinets and shelves, plantation shutter window coverings, and exterior access. The light and bright formal dining and living room spaces flank the large entry and features vaulted ceilings. A separate office/den is a great flex space and continues the vaulted ceilings found throughout. The backyard features a refreshing pool with cool deck surround, covered patio, raised wall planter, and mature fruit trees. The three-car attached garage has one two-bay door and a separate third-bay door. New to the market, this home won’t last long!

Echo Ridge at Troon North 11052 E Greythorn Drive | Scottsdale, AZ 85262 3 Bed + Den | 2 Bath | 2,472 SQ FT $495,000 | MLS 5874787

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LIGHT, BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED Located in Pinnacle Foothills with no HOA restrictions, this Santa Barbara-inspired property includes the lot directly to the south, ensuring protection of the unobstructed mountain and serene desert views. The 2018 full kitchen remodel includes new white cabinetry with contrasting handles and roll-out drawers on the lower cabinets, stainless-steel appliance package including gas cooktop, center island with stainless sink, beveled white subwaytile backsplash and smooth quartz countertops. The custom-made solid-alder sliding barn door is the centerpiece of the master bedroom and ushers you to the master bath with soaking tub, separate shower, split-height vanities, and walk-in closet. The freshly painted exterior is highlighted by a complete perimeter iron view fencing with solid metal gates, two covered rear patios, a private front courtyard patio, custom front door, three-car garage, and concrete tile roof. Other features include a new water softener, large neutral floor tile and new carpet, built-in entertainment center in the family room, remodeled hall bath with furniture-style vanity and marble countertop, window sunscreens, 12-foot-high ceilings, and a full-sized laundry with sink.

Pinnacle Foothills 28325 N 113th Street | Scottsdale, AZ 85262 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 2,522 SQ FT | $645,555 | MLS 5873490 THE LUCKYS | LISALUCKY.COM

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charming AND INTIMATE

traditional living spaces flow seamlessly while offering individual gathering spaces perfect for everyday living and entertaining Echoes of Southwest inspiration create a pleasing palette, ideal for the most discriminating buyer. True to the uniqueness of the home, the outdoor areas reflect a backyard paradise complete with loggia, patios, courtyards, breezeways, gardens, a sparkling pool with fire and water feature, a private spa, decorative landscaping with stone pavers, and an upper view deck with panoramic views including famous Pinnacle Peak and city lights. Traditional living spaces flow seamlessly while offering individual gathering spaces perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A completely detached guest house – equal in charm to the main house – has two en suite bedrooms, as well as living, dining, and kitchen areas. Inside the main home, the master bedroom is well appointed and connected by a sitting area to another bedroom that could be used as a flex space. The home office is accessed from a private entry and has a full bath and closet allowing for alternative use as an additional bedroom or casita space. The kitchen is full of charm with a beamed and tiled ceiling, arched entries into the full butler’s pantry and attached dining room, center island with seating and sink, built-in refrigerator and oven situated in the decorative brickwork wall, and a centerpiece gas range nook with custom hood vent.

Located in guard-gated Desert Highlands, the ownership of this home includes access to the 18-hole Jack Nicklaus championship golf course, remodeled clubhouse, and fitness center with transfer fee due from buyer.

Desert Highlands | 10040 E Happy Valley Road, 608 | Scottsdale, AZ 85255 4 Bed + Office + Den + Bonus | 6 Bath | 5,720 SQ FT | $2,495,000 | MLS 5861396

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CELEBRATED PALATIAL ESTATE This dream home rests on a private, elevated 2.26-acre lot. Bordered by natural area open space and with stunning 360-degree views, residents and guests are enveloped by a calming sensation of roomy solitude. Everything in the home is of the finest quality with artisan craftsmanship evident throughout. The grand floor plan offers five oversized bedrooms, five full baths and one half bath, plus multiple living areas including a stunning great room with banks of windows that perfectly frame the encircling vistas.

The family room with a magnificent stonework fireplace, exposed timber beams, and rich hardwood flooring adds an element of rustic charm. For the home chef, the gourmet kitchen boasts a list of top-of-the-line features such as granite countertops, high-quality appliances, rich alder custom cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, and a friendly breakfast nook. The large media room is designed to draw together gatherings and contains a beautifully designed wet bar. For the ultimate in a private retreat, the property boasts a separate guesthouse. In addition to the attached two-car garage, a separate detached two-car garage with an exercise room also rests upon the property. Outside, the sparkling pool and adjacent spa are accented with a soothing rock waterfall, and the large fire pit lures friends and family to congregate with a celebratory drink in hand. With a great range of local schools nearby, a retail precinct close-at-hand, and the Troon Country Club and golf course within easy reach, this exceptional property offers luxury, location and lifestyle.

Sonoran Crest | 12084 E Whispering Wind Drive | Scottsdale, AZ 85255 5 Bed + Office + Media + Exercise| 5.5 Bath | 7,002 SQ FT $2,795,000 | MLS 5857169

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LUXURY ON THE LINKS What a golf lover's dream located on the 1st fairway of Troon Country Club's private course with views of the 8th and 9th fairways. This immense estate has remarkable 360-degree views from Pinnacle Peak to the McDowell Mountains and everything in between, from its elevated lot. With nearly 8,000 square feet of living space, offering five bedrooms and seven baths, there’s plenty of room to spread out. The chef-inspired kitchen has a desirable center island as well as a peninsula with counter seating, and a built-in desk. The large master suite offers a cozy sitting area, framed soaking tub, dual vanities, walk-in shower, and a makeup vanity. An indoor golf range and simulator is open to the game room complete with a full wet bar that leads to the upstairs loft with striking balcony views. Many of the other features include a full basement with bath, three interior fireplaces, a room-sized safe with built-ins, wood-casement windows and doors, and a separate office with handsome built-ins. The backyard highlights those commanding views with a negative-edge pool and spa, built-in BBQ, putting green, covered patio extending the length of the home for optimal lounging and dining, a corner fire pit, and a variety of rose bushes. All this within walking distance to Troon Country Club!

Troon Fairways at Troon Village 25367 N 104th Way | Scottsdale, AZ 85255 5 Bed + Den + Basement | 7 Bath | 7,843 SQ FT $2,500,000 | MLS 5701869 THE LUCKYS | LISALUCKY.COM

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SPEC HOME

DESERT BEAUTY Now featuring an incredible value presented by LaBlonde Development, one of the premier custom homebuilders in Scottsdale and Cave Creek. Build on Lot 12 for under $2,000,000!

This price is all-inclusive; including the lot, architecture/ design plans, site prep and the home itself. While plans can be customized, LaBlonde Development is offering a completed 4,500-square-foot property complete with landscaping, pool, spa, BBQ‌the works. Perhaps of most interest is the quality level of finishes LaBlonde is offering; from limestone floors to custom wood cabinetry and more. Call Matt Lucky at 480.390.0445 to schedule an appointment to visit Lot 12 and to consult with LaBlonde Development for the design/build of your home.

Continental Mountain Estates Spec Home 7439 E Continental Mountain Drive, 12 | Cave Creek, AZ 85331 4 Bed | 4 Bath | 4,500 SQ FT | Under $2,000,000

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LIVING ON THE GREENS Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to own this completely unique split floor plan, as two units were combined to create the largest single-level unit in the community. With incredible views of Pinnacle Peak from almost every room and bordering the Troon Country Club golf course and driving range, this nicely appointed home rests on a private cul-de-sac shared with only one other home. Relax or entertain in the backyard with a pool and spa, large covered patio, and built-in BBQ. There are two master baths (one with pool access), and two large master closets for a true hisand-hers experience. High ceilings, plantation shutters, a wet bar, a focal-point fireplace, a great room open floor plan, and good bones make this a prime property to add your personal touches for a truly remarkable home. The Ballantrae community also features its own community heated pool and spa, and workout center.

Ballantrae Ridge at Troon Village 25150 N Windy Walk Drive, 51/52 | Scottsdale, AZ 85255 3 Bed + Den | 3.5 Bath | 3,242 SQ FT $795,000 | MLS 5876024

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SOUTHWEST STUNNER Tucked away in the gated community of Troon Ridge Estates II, rests this Southwest-inspired custom home perfectly cradled between Troon Mountain and the McDowell Mountain range. Enjoy the views from the gated front courtyard with fireplace and lounge area before being ushered into the entry rotunda accented by viga beams, large-format flagstone floors, and stylish art niches. From the backyard, enjoy upclose mountain views from the numerous lounge and covered patio areas, or relax in the pool, all surrounded by lush, mature landscaping.

Split from the guest bedrooms, the master suite has front and rear patio access, dual vanities, a soaking tub with views, a separate walk-in shower, and a walk-in closet and dressing room. The nicely appointed kitchen has access to the attached breakfast area and formal dining room, with upgraded refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher, gas stove, large island, granite counters, and built-in desk area. No expense was spared on the new “permanent� roof system installed in 2015 and the LED light conversion to the interiors and exteriors in 2017. Numerous other recent improvements include: wood garage doors (single and double), reverse osmosis, two water heaters, air conditioning and furnaces, decorative doorbell, granite in laundry, landscape lighting and water controls, and exterior paint.

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CAPTIVATING 360-DEGREE VIEWS With a dramatic backdrop of unique boulder formations and iconic Pinnacle Peak Views, this custom home is ready to be yours. With a desirable single-level, great room floor plan with three bedrooms, high ceilings, and custom touches throughout; this perfectly sized residence is located on a premium cul-de-sac lot in a guard-gated community. The master retreat opens to a private foyer ushering you into either the large sleeping area with exterior access, or the spa-like bath with double vanities, soaking tub, walk-in shower and expansive walk-in closet. The outdoor living spaces are your very own private retreat, thanks in part to the elevated location and large open space behind, which protects the entrancing views in all directions. Enjoy seating and dining spaces, a heated spa which flows into the large play pool with a natural-stone water feature, and a sun deck to enjoy the beautiful Arizona weather.

Boulder Pass at Troon Village 26467 N 110th Place | Scottsdale, AZ 85255 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 3,013 SQ FT | $925,000 | MLS 5799923

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COMMANDING MOUNTAIN VIEWS First time on the market! Set in the hillside, gated community of Quail Ridge at Troon Village, this home sits on an elevated lot privately tucked away in a cul-de-sac. Captivating McDowell Mountain views out front and dramatic, up-close views of Troon Mountain and large boulder formations define the exterior space. Enter through the front courtyard and double doors and take note of the large view windows and no interior steps in this expanded floor plan allowing all rooms to feel spacious! The kitchen has two islands, one with a sink and one with counter seating, classic custom cabinetry, breakfast nook area with picture windows opening to the family room with fireplace and access to the exterior patio. The owners spared no expense with the custom cabinetry which is located throughout. Formal spaces include dining and living rooms, two split master suites, and a den that could be used as office/flex space with a built-in smart space.

The two-car attached garage has ample storage with multiple builtin cabinets throughout and easy interior access with a custom-built ramp. A newly painted interior, neutral flooring, and energy-efficient roller shades allow for the perfect opportunity for the new owners to customize this home to make it their own.

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GOLF COURSE GRANDEUR Splendid sunsets and breathtaking views highlight this Southwest contemporary home on the 6th hole of the Monument course. This meticulously well-cared-for, four-bedroom, three-bath home with an office and a bonus room has clean, straight architectural lines throughout, coffered and wood-paneled ceilings and a statementmaking contemporary fireplace to set the tone for this fine property.

The kitchen offers slab-granite counters, custom cabinetry with glass inserts, an oversized Sub-Zero fridge, Dacor double ovens, gas range, walk-in butler’s pantry, and a large center island with bar seating. The home office has a separate entrance to the front courtyard set with hand-laid pavers, while the extended-length, three-car garage boasts epoxy flooring and attached cabinets. The backyard’s wide-open feel allows for the ultimate in entertaining, featuring a heated pool and spa, stacked-stone water feature, unique desert landscaping, large covered patio, built-in BBQ, and beautiful native flagstone decking.

Monument at Troon North 28514 N 95th Place | Scottsdale, AZ 85262 4 Bed + Den + Bonus | 3 Bath | 4,256 SQ FT $1,150,000 | MLS 5779681

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PICTURESQUE PANORAMAS Tucked away in a private cul-de-sac within guard-gated Troon Village, this stately home deftly delivers both elegance and views! The panoramic vistas from both the front and rear include Troon Mountain, Four Peaks and the McDowell Mountains. Entry through the front courtyard with hand-laid pavers and a stackedstone cantera fireplace sets a tasteful tone. Luxury abounds inside the home with wood-beam ceilings, polished travertine floors, five fireplaces, grand coved ceilings, granite counters, designer paint, and balcony dining to take in the views. The kitchen – complete with double island, stainless-steel appliances, and beautiful hardwood cabinetry – opens to the family room and breakfast area for an airy and spacious feel. The master suite has its own wet bar and courtyard fountain, and you’ll find a luxurious soaking tub and romantic fireplace in the bath. Two additional en suite bedrooms and a bonus room with its own kitchen and bar round out this exquisite home. Escape to the rear yard with play pool and negative-edge spa, built-in BBQ, fireplace, fire pit, and lounge areas. Most furnishings and accessories available by a separate Bill of Sale.

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SERENE SOFT CONTEMPORARY This single-level floor plan with high ceilings and lots of windows for natural light and views, is built with soft contemporary lines to complement both traditional and modern decor styles. With the dramatic backdrops of both Troon Mountain and Pinnacle Peak, this custom-built home offers stacked-stone accent walls and niches, tumbled-travertine master bathroom accents, slabgranite counters, tile and hardwood floors, three additional guest bedrooms with en suite baths, an office, formal living and dining spaces, and an eat-in kitchen with floor-to-ceiling glass opening to the family room with fireplace and bar area. The outdoor living spaces are your very own private retreat with an extended covered patio, built-in cooking station, gathering cove with outdoor fire pit, sun deck, and a heated spa which flows into the infinity-edge pool with a natural-stone water feature.

Boulder Pass at Troon Village 26210 N 114th Street | Scottsdale, AZ 85255 4 Bed + Den | 4.5 Bath | 4,763 SQ FT $1,400,000 | MLS 5797108

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WALLS OF WINDOWS Dynamite views and Southwest charm define this guardgated Glenn Moor at Troon Village residence, located on an elevated, unique lot featuring walls of windows showcasing the 360-degree views of the McDowell Mountains, Pinnacle Peak, Troon Mountain, and twinkling city lights. Southwest-style dĂŠcor such as saltillo tile, viga beams, latillas, smooth stucco, and kiva fireplaces stylishly accent both the interior and exteriors.

This spacious floor plan has a main-level master, two en suite bedrooms and a desirable great room feel in the formal living and dining spaces. A large and inviting patio off the master suite extends the living space with a fireplace and pool views.

A separate-entry studio loft is a perfect bonus space with a kitchenette and a private bathroom. The extended private drive leads you to the elevated setting with commanding curb appeal and three-bay garage. The views cannot be matched so bring your decorator and make this home your own!

Glenn Moor at Troon Village 10801 E Happy Valley Road, 116 | Scottsdale, AZ 85255 4 Bed + Studio Loft | 4.5 Bath | 4,150 SQ FT $1,000,000 | MLS 5854681

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METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED Backing to the 9th fairway of Troon North’s Monument course, this ground-level end unit has no interior or exterior steps and a private side entry. Within walking distance to the club, community facilities such as the fitness room, pool and spa, and dining are just a quick jaunt away. The meticulously kept unit has a designer kitchen with warm cherry-wood cabinetry, ample storage, stainless-steel appliances with gas stove, bar seating, and gorgeous slab-granite counters. The living room has a cozy fireplace, hardwood floors, built-in shelving, and opens to both the den and dining room creating inviting gathering spaces. Move-in ready, this property is perfect for both full-time residents or lockand-leave living!

The Ridge at Troon North 10260 E White Feather Lane, 1058 Scottsdale, AZ 85262 2 Bed + Den | 2 Bath | 1,873 SQ FT $455,000 | MLS 5843058

VIBRANT SOCIAL SCENE Welcome home to the guard-gated, amenity-rich community of Trilogy at Verde River, where you can enjoy an active social setting with a clubhouse, restaurants, community pool, tennis courts, and golf course. This 2017 new-build home is move-in ready and located next to a grassy common area creating an oversized backyard feel with stunning mountain views!

The light and bright open floor plan includes a large master suite with a luxurious soaking tub and walk-in shower, an en suite guest room, and a separate-entry guest casita with full bath, living, and sleeping areas.

The highly upgraded kitchen has custom cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances and a large center island.

Come take a look!

Trilogy at Verde River 17884 E Silver Sage Lane | Rio Verde, AZ 85263 3 Bed + Bonus | 3.5 Bath | 2,946 SQ FT $697,000 | MLS 5783589

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CONTINENTAL MOUNTAIN ESTATES

nature's pristine beauty RESIDE IN THE HEART OF

4.37 TO 7.87-ACRE HOME SITES | $495,000 - $995,000 Oversized lots boast 360°-views of the lush Sonoran Desert landscape.

With mountains near and far, and the sparkling city lights of Cave Creek and Carefree, the panoramas from each home site will take your breath away.

Pre-approved hillside building envelopes with CC&Rs and design guidelines in place ensure quality architecture and construction consistent with the neighborhood.

Further, each home site has been improved with paved streets, water and electricity.

4.37 TO 7.87-ACRE HOME SITES | $495,000 - $995,000 | ContinentalMountainEstates.com

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BOULDER CREST AT TROON NORTH 11132 E Harris Hawk Trail 1.92 Acres | Asking $520,000 | MLS 5837752 Presenting one of the most spectacular lots in Troon North. At just under two acres of high elevation, the panoramic Valley views to the southwest and preserve land to the north insures privacy. With views of Pinnacle Peak, the McDowells, city lights and sunsets - and a generous 28,000-sq-ft building envelope - it's all here! Must see to appreciate!

Featured lot RANCHO SANTA FE DEL ORO

BOULDER HEIGHTS

ESTANCIA

10954 E Santa Fe Trail 0.70 Acre | Asking $117,000 | MLS 5589108

36771 E Northview Lane 1.28 Acres | $169,000 | MLS 5850996

9812 E Running Deer Trail 1.07 Acres | Asking $275,000 | MLS 5835206

CANDLEWOOD ESTATES

ESTANCIA

TROON VILLAGE

29121 N 105th Street .60 Acre | Asking $295,000 | MLS 5807615

9804 E Running Deer Trail 1.33 Acres | Asking $300,000 | MLS 5835207

11845 E Mariposa Grande Drive 2.02 Acres | Asking $370,000 | MLS 5732331

ESTANCIA

TROON RIDGE ESTATES

TROON VILLAGE

9828 E Running Deer Trail 2.11 Acres | Asking $375,000 | MLS 5835203

23818 N 114th Street .80 Acre | Asking $320,000 | MLS 5347636

25505 N 114th Street 0.47 Acre | Asking $425,900 | MLS 5428790

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YEARLING ESTATES

CAVE CREEK

CAVE CREEK

26125 N 116th Street 2.73 Acres | Asking $550,000 | MLS 5732125

7347 E Continental Mountain Drive 4.37 Acres | Asking $495,000 | MLS 5488588

41521 N 75th Place 5.86 Acres | Asking $795,000 | MLS 5827442

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The JEWEL of the Sonoran Desert 1

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The McDowell Sonoran Preserve has how many miles of trails?

A. 12 B. 37 C. 53 D. 60+

What is the official food of Scottsdale, declared by mayoral proclamation in 1994?

A. Tamales B. Ice cream C. Chili D. BBQ

How much did U.S. Army Chaplain Winfield Scott pay for his 640-acre settlement in 1888, on what is now known as Scottsdale?

A. $470 B. $1,600 C. $10,000 D. $14,360

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Scottsdale holds the record for the largest number of what per capita in the entire nation?

A. Golf carts B. Destination spas C. Upscale boutiques D. Sushi restaurants

What present-day area in Scottsdale was once a German POW camp during World War II? A. Papago Park B. Chaparral Park C. Indian Bend Wash D. Old Town

How many golf courses does Scottdale have?

A. 17 B. 29 C. 44 D. 51

Answer key: 1. D – 60+, 2. C – chili, 3. B – $1,600, 4. D – 31 miles, 5. A – DC Ranch, 6. C – 314 days, 7. B – spas, 8. A – Papago Park, 9. D – 51, 10. D – 400+, 11. A – Orangedale, 12. B – 2 (Taliesin West and the spire sculpture at Scottsdale Road and Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.)

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We all know Scottsdale for her glorious sunshine, picturesque landscapes and recreational opportunities galore.

Yet how much do you really know about “The West’s Most Western Town”?

Take our quiz to find out!

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Scottsdale stretches for how many miles from north to south?

A. 16 B. 24 C. 28 D. 31

What present-day subdivision is named for a 44,000-acre cattle ranch established in 1916 and in operation through the 1950s?

A. DC Ranch B. McDowell Mountain Ranch C. Scottsdale Ranch D. Gainey Ranch

On average, how many sunny days does Scottsdale have each year?

A. 298 B. 302 C. 314 D. 333

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How many residential subdivisions are there in North Scottsdale (north of the Loop 101)?

A. 154 B. 268 C. 299 D. 400+

What was the area known as to locals before the name of Scottsdale was chosen?

A. Orangedale B. Winfield Junction C. Scottstown D. Sunnyville

How many structures in Scottsdale were designed

by Frank Lloyd Wright?

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

How’d you do?

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The Sonoran Desert in and around Scottsdale is brimming with hundreds of species of native animals. Burrowing owls are so named because they live underground in burrows made by ground squirrels and prairie dogs – a strategy also used by rattlesnakes. When alarmed, the owl hides in its burrow and makes hissing and rattling sounds similar to that of a rattlesnake. Unlike other owls, burrowing owls are active during the day and have longer legs to better sprint after their prey.

There is a huge population of these animals in the agricultural areas of the Southwest Valley, where they dig their nests in the soft soils of the water delivery canals. The image of this juvenile was captured there by local wildlife photographer Bruce Taubert.

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