8161 N 51ST Place, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 (MLS# 6290092)

8161 N 51ST Place, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

$10,100,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 8 Square Footage: 10,052 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 130,450 Status: Closed
Current Price: $10,100,000 List Date: 9/15/2021 Last Modified: 6/03/2025

Overview

Description

Originally built in 1979 for his own family, artist and architect Bill Tull selected this unique three-acre site to create this ''sculpture for the desert.'' Tull who died in 2000 was a celebrated visionary who built in the Pueblo adobe style. He created an adobe brick mixed with an asphalt emulsion as opposed to straw to create structural stability. Homes designed by Tull are strong, romantic, and timeless. 8161 North 51st Place embodies all of the authentic elements of the original home including vigas and latillas, sculptural fireplaces, and thick, smooth walls with rounded corners. However, this home has been substantially rebuilt and modernized for today's living. In 2018, the current homeowners worked with Greg Hunt, David Michael Miller, and Berghoff Design to reimagine the...

Supplements: living spaces both inside and out. The result is a light-filled desert modern home with new electrical systems, lighting, and plumbing. All bathrooms were remodeled as was the spectacular Bulthaup kitchen. The master suite was expanded and includes a very large and well-designed his/her's closet. An additional two car garage was added to complem ...

Listing Details MLS# 6290092

Location, Tax & Legal

Map Code/Grid
M36
House Number
8161
Compass
N
Street Name
51ST
St Suffix
Place
City/Town Code
Paradise Valley
State/Province
AZ
Zip Code
85253
Zip4
2063
Country
US
County Code
Maricopa
Assessor Number
168-74-009-D
Subdivision
KERR ESTATES TRS B, C, D & E
Tax Year
2020

Contract Information

Type
Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership
Fee Simple

General Property Description

Dwelling Type
Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles
Detached
Exterior Stories
Yes
# of Interior Levels
Yes
# Bedrooms
6
Total Bathrooms
8
Approx SQFT
10052
Price/SqFt
1004.78
Guest House SqFt
763
Horses
N
Builder Name
Custom
Year Built
1978
Approx Lot SqFt
130450
Approx Lot Acres
2.995
Community Pool Y/N
No
Private Pool Y/N
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes
Fireplaces Total
3
Elementary School District
Scottsdale Unified District
High School District
Scottsdale Unified District
Elementary School
Cherokee Elementary School
Jr. High School
Cocopah Middle School
High School
Chandler High School

Remarks Misc

Cross Street
Mockingbird and Tatum
Directions
From Tatum, East on Mockingbird to 51st Place.

Status Change Info

Off Market Date
2021-11-10
Under Contract Date
2021-10-17
Close of Escrow Date
2021-11-10

Legal Info

Township
3N
Range
4E
Section
32

More Information

Architect

Architect
Bill Tull

Basement

Basement Y/N
N

Items Updated

Floor Yr Updated
2018
Floor Partial/Full
Full
Wiring Yr Updated
2018
Wiring Partial/Full
Full
Plmbg Yr Updated
2018
Plmbg Partial/Full
Full
Ht/Cool Yr Updated
2018
Ht/Cool Partial/Full
Full
Roof Yr Updated
2018
Roof Partial/Full
Full
Kitchen Yr Updated
2018
Kitchen Partial/Full
Full
Bath(s) Yr Updated
2018
Bath(s) Partial/Full
Full
Rm Adtn Yr Updated
2018
Rm Adtn Partial/Full
Full
Pool Yr Updated
2018
Pool Partial/Full
Full

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces
5
Total Covered Spaces
5

Contact Info

List Agent Home Phn
602-954-1269

Sold Info

Loan Type
Conventional
Loan Years
30
Payment Type
Fixed
Closing Cost Split
Normal - N
Buyer Concession $/%
$
Seller Concession $/%
$

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Architecture: Territorial/Santa Fe; Contemporary View: Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room Master Bedroom: Split Additional Bedroom: Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet Fireplace Features: Fireplace Living Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr Flooring: Tile Private Pool Features: Heated; Lap Spa: None Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Room Kitchen Features: Electric Cooktop; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Built In Recycling; Wall Oven(s); Multiple Ovens; Pantry; Non-laminate Counter; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside Other Rooms: Family Room; Library-Blt-in Bkcse; Bonus/Game Room; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn; Exercise/Sauna Room; Media Room Interior Features: Skylight(s); 9+ Flat Ceilings; No Interior Steps Technology: Sat Dish TV Ownd; Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet; Security System Owned; Smart Home Exterior Features: Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Patio; Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s); Separate Guest House Parking Features: Circular Driveway Construction: Block; Adobe Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Foam Cooling: Central Air; Programmable Thmstat Heating: Natural Gas Plumbing: Gas Hot Water Heater Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Septic-In & Connected Services: City Services Fencing: Block; Chain Link Property Description: Corner Lot; North/South Exposure; Adjacent to Wash Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back Showing Notification Methods: Phone Call Lockbox Type: None Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
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Listing Office: Walt Danley Realty, LLC
Last Updated: June - 03 - 2025
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