$4,150,000

21615 E Thirsty Earth Trail Fort McDowell, AZ 85264

Estimated payment $23,465/month

Total Views 3,375
6 Beds
5.5 Baths
6,200 Sq Ft
$669 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Arena
  • Private Pool
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Fountain Hills Middle School Rated A-
  • City Lights View
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

Mountain-Top Estate with Panoramic 360° Views and Equestrian Facilities. Perched on a private 5-acre mountaintop, this 6,200 SqFt estate offers breathtaking views of Fountain Hills, the world-famous fountain, city lights, Verde River, and stunning mountain ranges. Updated in 2024, this luxurious retreat is a rare blend of refined living, outdoor adventure, and grand entertainment potential. With six oversized bedrooms, lavish bathrooms, and exceptional architectural details throughout, this home stands as one of the most prestigious properties in the Valley. Inside, discover formal living and dining rooms with soaring 12' ceilings, a library/executive office with fireplace and private entrance, a billiards room with full bar, and a spacious family room beneath vaulted cathedral ceilings. The gourmet kitchen features brand-new appliances and a secondary staircase. The master suite includes a private weight room and spa-inspired bath, while each bathroom showcases exotic stone walk-in showers or Jacuzzi tubs.

Ceiling details abound with triple groin, coffered, beveled, and vaulted designs, adding dramatic flair. Additional features include a playroom, laundry room, abundant storage, and a grand stone staircase entry.

Outside, enjoy a 1,200 sq. ft. upper deck and matching lower patio with unobstructed panoramic views. Entertain with a resort-style pool and spa, built-in BBQ, kiva fireplace, and multiple lounge areas. The property includes equestrian amenities: 4-stall barn, feed/tack rooms, lighted arena, and a 1-acre grass recreation area, plus a full sports court for basketball, pickleball, tennis, and rollerblading.

Additional perks include indoor/outdoor pet kennel, expansive RV and boat storage, a 3-car garage, and ideal proximity to top destinations: We-Ko-Pa Casino & Golf (4.5 mi), Scottsdale (9 mi), Fountain Park (10 mi), Saguaro Lake (11.9 mi), Mayo Clinic (14 mi), and Sky Harbor Airport (30 min).

This one-of-a-kind Arizona estate offers luxury, privacy, and a lifestyle unlike any other - a rare opportunity to own a truly extraordinary desert retreat.

Listing Agent

Mikhail Quijada

The Brokery License #SA637077000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,941

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Grass Covered Lot

HOA Fees

  • $18 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Santa Barbara Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 6,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Floors Updated in 2024
  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom Updated in 2023
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Pool

  • Pool Updated in 2024
  • Private Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Diving Board
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Fire Pit
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Playground

Schools

  • Four Peaks Elementary School - Fountain Hills
  • Fountain Hills Middle School
  • Fountain Hills High School

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Horse Stalls
  • Tack Room
  • Arena

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • Water Softener
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 21
  • Assessor Parcel Number 219-16-050-G

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • Trestle Mgt Group Association, Phone Number (480) 422-0888
  • Built by CUSTOM
  • Goldfield Ranch Phase 2 Subdivision

Recreation

  • Sport Court

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,941

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$18 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Thirsty Earth and Vista Del Oro
  • Legal Info Range: 7E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 17.62
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Partial
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2023
  • Updated Floors: Partial
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2024
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Partial
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2019
  • Updated Pool: Partial
  • Items Updated Pool Yr Updated: 2024
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Spa Private: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: Take Hwy 87 to mm 195 turn left cross 87 onto Vista Del Oro. turn left on Thirsty Earth. Take driveway on left just past Sandy Bluff.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0
  • Subdivision Name: GOLDFIELD RANCH PHASE 2
  • Architectural Style: Santa Barbara/Tuscan
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Tax Parcel Letter: G
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Owner
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 211.46
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Stone, Wood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: Ranch, Farm
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Possible Bedrooms: 8
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: 3+ Fireplace, Fire Pit, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Upstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Soft Water Loop, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry, Double Vanity, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 6200.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Dual Pane
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Owner
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Countertops: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:BonusGame Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Cook Top Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Multiple Ovens: Yes
  • Other Rooms:ExerciseSauna Room: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fire Pit: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Wrought Iron
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Playground, Private Yard, Sport Court(s), Storage
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front, Natural Desert Back, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Natural Desert Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: Diving Pool, Fenced, Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: City Lights, Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Childrens Play Area: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Sport Court(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access, Circular Driveway, Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Separate Strge Area, RV Access/Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:RV Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features:Separate Strge Area: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes

Utilities

  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Heating:Electric: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Management
  • Association Fee: 211.46
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Goldfield Ranch
  • Phone: 480-422-0888
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 150.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Goldfield Ranch
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-422-0888
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 211.46
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA: 250.0
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Company: Trestle Mgt Group

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds

Schools

  • Elementary School: Four Peaks Elementary School - Fountain Hills
  • High School: Fountain Hills High School
  • Junior High Dist: Fountain Hills Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fountain Hills Middle School

Lot Info

  • Horse Amenities: Other, See Remarks, Arena, Stall, Tack Room
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 217800.0
  • Parcel #: 219-16-050-G
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: CUSTOM

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3941.0
  • Tax Book Number: 219.00
  • Tax Lot: 21
  • Tax Map Number: 16.00

Map

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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 $3,941 $101,924 -- --
2024 $4,645 $97,070 -- --
2023 $4,645 $104,430 $20,880 $83,550
2022 $4,555 $104,950 $20,990 $83,960
2021 $4,921 $95,220 $19,040 $76,180
2020 $5,064 $79,860 $15,970 $63,890
2019 $5,095 $79,670 $15,930 $63,740
2018 $4,972 $81,460 $16,290 $65,170
2017 $4,224 $80,150 $16,030 $64,120
2016 $4,119 $81,480 $16,290 $65,190
2015 $3,901 $81,060 $16,210 $64,850
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/02/2024 12/02/24 For Sale $4,150,000 -- $669 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $85,000 Security Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $10,000 Unknown
Closed $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $450,000 Unknown
Closed $68,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6785446

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 219-16-050G