Stunning 7+-acre estate in Rio Verde Foothills featuring a 4,200 sq ft custom home, guest casita, spa, outdoor fireplace, and rooftop deck with panoramic mountain views. Cleared, flat, and ready for your dream ranch—no HOA and zoned for horses. Plenty of room for arena, RV garage, or barn. Enjoy privacy, dark skies, and nearby Tonto National Forest trails—all just minutes from Scottsdale. The perfect blend of luxury, land, and lifestyle! 2 New Trane A/C's
Additional parcel #'s-219-38-008-N, 219-38-008-E Relax & unwind in the primary bedroom w/plush carpet, a 2nd fireplace, direct outdoor access, a walk-in closet, and a lavish ensuite w/dual sinks & a jetted tub. You'll also find a stylish wet bar and a sizeable den w/double doors, ideal for an office. Don't forget about the lovely inner courtyard, boasting 3rd and final fireplace! Also including a charming covered patio, rooftop deck, and a refreshing hot tub, this home has it all! Act now before it's gone!
For sale
$1,749,900
16912 E DESERT VISTA Trail, Rio Verde, AZ 85263
4beds
4,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2008
7.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$417/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 351 days |
- 180 |
- 13 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Hayley Mitchell 602-206-9722,
HomeSmart
Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 6893880

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Built-In Electric Oven
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Pantry, High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, No Interior Steps, Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Stone, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Exterior Fireplace, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,200
- Total interior livable area: 4,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Other, Private Yard
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Above Ground, Private, Bath
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 7.28 Acres
- Features: East/West Exposure, Desert Back, Desert Front
Details
- Parcel number: 21938008F
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Santa Barbara/Tuscan
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted, Stone
- Roof: Tile,Built-Up
Condition
- Year built: 2008
Details
- Builder name: Eminent Custom Home
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Hauled
- Utilities for property: Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking/Walking Path
- Subdivision: Metes & Bounds
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: No Fees
Location
- Region: Rio Verde
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $417/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $849,500
- Annual tax amount: $2,734
- Date on market: 7/18/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 351 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2026 | Price change | $1,749,900-2.8%$417/sqft |
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| 2/12/2026 | Price change | $1,799,900-2.7%$429/sqft |
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| 12/23/2025 | Price change | $1,850,000-2.6%$440/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,899,999+52%$452/sqft |
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| 1/16/2025 | Sold | $1,250,000+4.4%$298/sqft |
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| 12/5/2024 | Pending sale | $1,197,000$285/sqft |
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| 9/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,197,000$285/sqft |
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| 5/1/2024 | Listing removed | $1,197,000$285/sqft |
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| 11/1/2023 | Price change | $1,197,000-20.2%$285/sqft |
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| 10/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,499,900+25.3%$357/sqft |
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| 9/28/2023 | Contingent | $1,197,000$285/sqft |
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| 9/28/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,197,000$285/sqft |
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| 7/16/2023 | Listing removed | $1,197,000-20.2%$285/sqft |
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| 2/13/2023 | Price change | $1,499,900+25.3%$357/sqft |
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| 2/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,197,000+20.3%$285/sqft |
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| 6/11/2009 | Listing removed | $995,000$237/sqft |
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| 5/22/2009 | Listed for sale | $995,000+42.1%$237/sqft |
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| 5/5/2009 | Sold | $700,000$167/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,376 -2.8% | $84,950 -3% |
| 2024 | $2,445 +2% | $87,570 +63.1% |
| 2023 | $2,397 -5.6% | $53,676 -5.7% |
| 2022 | $2,539 -6.8% | $56,910 +1.7% |
| 2021 | $2,724 +2.9% | $55,980 +6.9% |
| 2020 | $2,647 +3.5% | $52,380 +4.7% |
| 2019 | $2,558 | $50,020 -1% |
| 2018 | $2,558 +3.3% | $50,520 +3.2% |
| 2017 | $2,475 +6.7% | $48,930 +4% |
| 2016 | $2,320 +7.6% | $47,030 +8.5% |
| 2015 | $2,156 | $43,330 +25.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $34,600 -7.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $37,310 |
| 2012 | -- | $37,310 -11.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $42,180 -29% |
| 2010 | -- | $59,380 -15.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $69,960 +131.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $30,240 +3.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $29,120 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 85263
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Desert Sun AcademyGrades: PK-6Distance: 13.2 mi
- 10/10Cactus Shadows High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 14.2 mi
- 4/10Sonoran Trails Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 14.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Desert Sun Academy
- Middle: Sonoran Trails Middle School
- High: Cactus Shadows High School
- District: Cave Creek Unified District
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- Arizona
- Maricopa County
- Rio Verde
- 85263
- 16912 E DESERT VISTA Trail




