Now that 2014 is over and we are heading into the New Year full steam ahead, I wanted to share with everyone the Top 5 Tempe home sales in 2014. After all, who doesn't love Top 5 lists, and who doesn't enjoy looking at the most luxurious homes in their community?
I will be starting off with number 5 and working my way to the number one top selling home in Tempe AZ to build up the suspense. All of these luxury homes are located in an area called South Tempe, an area that I service, and they are all within minutes of the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and Arizona State University. If you can't wait to see number one, just scroll down to the bottom of the page.
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#5 - $1,040,000 - 8515 S. Willow Drive - Sold 5/22/2014 (112 DOM)
This wonderful custom Tempe home is just north of Warner Road and west of McClintock Road. Built in 1985, this basement home sits on a corner cul-de-sac lot in the Warner Estates subdivision. The home has a prime location close to Desert Breeze Park, Chandler Fashion Center Mall, Ken McDonald Golf Course, Intel, Corona Del Sol High School, and just minutes from several freeways. Sitting on ¾ of an acre (34,478 square feet), the home is 5,800 square feet, with 6 bedrooms, 6 baths, a 3 car garage, and a 690 square foot guest quarters with separate entrance. The great room has gorgeous vaulted wood beamed ceilings, wood floors, and a floor to ceiling stone fireplace. The upscale gourmet kitchen includes Sub Zero refrigerator, dual convection ovens, a wine chiller, custom tiled back splash, and a large granite Kitchen Island. The owners suite includes vaulted ceilings and a fireplace. Also included in the home is a game room with wet bar, and a separate workshop. The exterior includes a private diving pool and spa, gazebo, built-in barbecue, children’s play area, along with a large yard and mature landscaping. Check out the link for more photos of Willow Drive.
#4 - $1,100,000 - 1747 E. Carver Road - Sold 1/31/14 (60 DOM)
Experience luxury living in this custom home located on a private drive in a charming gated community called Shady Lane Estates. This home is just north of Tempe luxury home number 5, so it is also located close to Desert Breeze Park, Chandler Fashion Center Mall, Ken McDonald Golf Course, Intel, Corona Del Sol High School, and just minutes from several freeways. Built in 2000, the home sits on a ½ acre (25,997 square foot) cul-de-sac lot north of Warner Road and east of McClintock. The home itself is 4,967 square feet, including 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, and a 4 car extended garage, all on one level. The large gourmet kitchen includes top of the line appliances, double ovens, granite countertops, large kitchen island and walk-in pantry. The owners suite includes a fireplace and sitting room. Other features include an office, wet bar with wine cabinet, custom built-ins, 24” travertine, and plantation shutters throughout. Outside, enjoy the heated Pebble Tec pool and spa, custom built-in barbecue, children’s play area, and lush landscaping. See more photos of this beauty by clicking on the Carver Road link.
#3 - $1,112,000 - 8236 S. Pecan Grove Circle - Sold 4/4/14 (60 DOM)
This magnificent two-story home with a basement is in the gated community of Carver Ranch Estates located north of Warner Road between Rural and Kyrene roads. The home is located near the Tempe Sports Complex, Kiwanis Park and Recreation Center, Ken McDonald Golf Course, plenty of shopping, Kyrene Middle School, as well as the I-10 and Price Freeways. Totally remodeled in 2009, this custom home on a 25,700 square foot lot consists of 5,500 square feet of interior space, with 6 bedrooms, 6 baths, and a 4 car garage with private guest quarters above. The stunning kitchen includes custom cabinetry, granite slab counters, Thermador built-in fridge and appliances, with lots of windows. The family room has polished travertine floors, a stone fireplace, wet bar, and vaulted wood beamed ceilings. Additional features include a sun room off the family room and guest house above the garage. The exterior has a lovely heated play pool and spa, Ramada with fireplace, fire pit, built-in barbecue, children’s play area, and mature landscaping. To view all the photos of this luxury home, click on Pecan Grove Circle.
#2 - $1,375,000 - 2007 E. La Vieve Lane - Sold 11/13/14 (110 DOM)
This amazing custom two-story home, built in 2008 by Sanctuary Builders, is in the beautiful tree-lined equestrian community of Circle G Ranches. The subdivision is situated south of Warner Road and just west of the Price (101) Freeway, and is located near Desert Breeze Park, the Chandler Fashion Center Mall, Intel, and Corona Del Sol High School. The 6,800 square foot custom home sits on a 32,250 square foot lot, consisting of 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, a 3 car garage, and a 1,200 square foot casita with separate entrance. The attractive gourmet kitchen has a Viking gas stove, dual ovens with warming drawer, walk-in pantry, granite counters with large kitchen island, and wet bar with custom wine cooler. The family room glass wall completely opens up to invite the outside in. The master bedroom has marble floors, separate dressing areas for him and her, and a spa shower. The home also comes with a second master bedroom, and all additional bedrooms include en suite custom bathrooms. There is an additional upstairs living area/game room, mud room, and a veranda overlooking the resort style back yard. The back yard has mature landscaping, covered patio, a large private diving pool with spa, outdoor fireplace and plenty of decking to entertain. The horse community includes bridle path access, tennis courts, walking/biking paths, and a children’s playground. Click on the included link to see all photos of La Vieve Lane.
#1 - $1,499,000 - 9211 S. Terrace Road - Sold 8/13/14 (91 DOM)
And now, the number one, top selling home in Tempe for 2014. This exquisite custom home built in 2005 resides in the gated community of Las Estadas, and is located south of Warner Road and east of Rural Road. The property resides just north of Corona Del Sol High School, near Desert Breeze Park, the Tempe Sports Complex, Ken McDonald Golf Course, the Chandler Fashion Center Mall, and Intel. The stunning basement home is 7,021 square feet, and has 6 bedrooms, 4 baths, and an extended length 4 car garage, on nearly an acre (35,961 square feet) of land. The property sits on a corner lot on a private street, with a gated courtyard, travertine flooring, updated lighting, and designer decorating throughout. The gourmet kitchen includes custom cabinets, high end appliances, and a huge kitchen island. The owners suite features a Cantera stone fireplace, sitting room, and walk-in shower. The living room has sliding glass doors that completely open to the patio for indoor/outdoor living. Other features include a second master bedroom, separate den/office, and exercise room, and a bonus/game room, mini-kitchen and climate controlled 430 bottle wine cellar in the finished basement. The back yard comes with a private heated pool, with a patio covered wading area and spa. The enormous covered patio is great for entertaining, and the exterior also features a built-in barbecue, pitch/putt green, large grassy area, and sport court. To see more amazing photos of the top selling home in Tempe for 2014, click on the Terrace Road link.
I hope you enjoyed viewing the Top 5 Tempe AZ Home Sales of 2014. Check out my other posts revealing The Top 5 Chandler home sales in 2014, and the Top 5 Ahwatukee Foothills Home Sales of 2014.
*Some information taken from Arizona Regional MLS, and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
