$899,000
PENDING

16538 E Desert Vista Trail Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Rio Verde Neighborhood

Estimated payment $5,161/month

Total Views 1,458
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,478 Sq Ft
$258 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Santa Fe Architecture
  • Granite Countertops
  • Sonoran Trails Middle School Rated A-
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Private Yard

About This Home

Stunning 4-Bed Desert Oasis with Breathtaking Mountain Views! This beautifully updated 4-BR, 3-bath home offers nearly 3,500 square feet of living space on over an acre of desert land, with breathtaking views of the Mountains. Recent updates include the roof, two HVAC units, water heater, and upgraded appliances. The spacious kitchen features two large islands and new stone counters, perfect for cooking and entertaining. The 3 baths have been updated with new stone surfaces. The home is freshly painted inside and out. Enjoy the backyard with artificial turf and a 6 hole putting green, while taking in the mountain views. Washer and dryer are included. Concessions are being offered along with. a 1-year Home Warranty through HomeGuard. Come experience the best of desert living.

Listing Agent

Stephanie Staples

eXp Realty License #SA685066000

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,713

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 1.08 Acre Lot
  • Private Streets
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Artificial Turf
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 6 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Santa Fe Architecture
  • Roof Updated in 2023
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Foam Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,478 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Kitchen Updated in 2023
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Floors Updated in 2022
  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom Updated in 2024
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Schools

  • Desert Sun Academy Elementary School
  • Sonoran Trails Middle School
  • Cactus Shadows High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Updated in 2023
  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • Propane
  • Hauled Water
  • Shared Well
  • Water Softener
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment for Heating
  • Fire Pit

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Rio Verde Foothills Subdivision, Custom Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 219-37-594-A

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,713

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: 165th St. and Rio Verde Dr.
  • Legal Info Range: 6E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Cooling HVAC SEER Rating: 14
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Partial
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2024
  • Updated Floors: Partial
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2022
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Full
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2023
  • Updated Kitchen: Full
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2023
  • Updated Roof: Full
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2023
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 6.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: Turn north on 168th St., go straight. Take first left which is Desert Vista Trl. Follow road west to gate, go through. House is first white home on the right (north side).
  • Master Model: Custom
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.08
  • Subdivision Name: Rio Verde Foothills
  • Architectural Style: Territorial/Santa Fe
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Tax Parcel Letter: A
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Utilities Butane Propane: Yes
  • Cooling ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Stone
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Water Purifier
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Fire Pit, Family Room, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, No Interior Steps, Soft Water Loop, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Double Vanity, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Tub with Jets, High Speed Internet, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 3478.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Solar Screens, Dual Pane, Vinyl Frame
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Countertops: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Reverse Osmosis: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Cook Top Elec: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fire Pit: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Other, Private Street(s), Private Yard
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front, Synthetic Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail, Well Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Built-Up, Foam
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Street(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Other6: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Extended Length Garage, Direct Access
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 6.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes

Utilities

  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Utilities: Propane
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Heating: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Electric
  • Laundry Features: Engy Star (See Rmks)
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Pvt Water Company, Hauled, Shared Well
  • Heating:Electric: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated
  • Amenities: Not Managed
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fee Incl:No Fees: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Elementary School: Desert Sun Academy
  • High School: Cactus Shadows High School
  • Junior High Dist: Cave Creek Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sonoran Trails Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 47021.0
  • Parcel #: 219-37-594-A
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Recirculation Pump

Building Info

  • Builder Name: NA

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1713.0
  • Tax Book Number: 219.00
  • Tax Lot: 0
  • Tax Map Number: 37.00

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,713 $49,121 -- --
2024 $1,778 $46,782 -- --
2023 $1,778 $62,080 $12,410 $49,670
2022 $1,741 $47,460 $9,490 $37,970
2021 $1,955 $46,700 $9,340 $37,360
2020 $1,927 $43,380 $8,670 $34,710
2019 $1,868 $41,450 $8,290 $33,160
2018 $1,799 $41,760 $8,350 $33,410
2017 $1,734 $40,160 $8,030 $32,130
2016 $1,724 $39,480 $7,890 $31,590
2015 $1,631 $36,120 $7,220 $28,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/22/2025 03/22/25 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2025 03/05/25 For Sale $899,000 +21.5% $258 / Sq Ft
04/02/2021 04/02/21 Sold $740,000 -1.3% $213 / Sq Ft
02/25/2021 02/25/21 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2020 10/07/20 For Sale $749,900 +59.6% $216 / Sq Ft
02/27/2015 02/27/15 Sold $470,000 -6.0% $135 / Sq Ft
10/10/2014 10/10/14 Price Changed $499,900 -2.9% $144 / Sq Ft
08/08/2014 08/08/14 For Sale $515,000 +56.1% $148 / Sq Ft
05/08/2013 05/08/13 Sold $330,000 +10.0% $95 / Sq Ft
01/28/2013 01/28/13 Pending -- -- --
01/25/2013 01/25/13 For Sale $300,000 -- $86 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $740,000 Great American Ttl Agcy Inc
Warranty Deed $470,000 Fidelity Natl Title Agency
Warranty Deed -- Fidelity National Title Agen
Cash Sale Deed $330,000 Fidelity National Title Agen
Warranty Deed $190,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $548,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $273,393 FHA
Previous Owner $123,707 Unknown
Previous Owner $275,793 FHA
Previous Owner $85,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6828942

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 219-37-594A