8161 N 51ST Place, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

$10,100,000

Virtual Tour

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39 Views of Mummy Mountain and Camelback

34 Patio open to kitchen and master bedr

45 East side of house wehre 3 car garage

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 ... (Read more)

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
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 168-74-009-D
Subdivision: KERR ESTATES TRS B, C, D & E
Tax Year: 2020
Assessor's Map #: 74
Legal Description (Abbrev): KERR ESTATES PT TR E BEG SE COR SD TR TH N 686.76F TH CONT N 140.42F TO NE COR SD TR TH S 48D 16M W
Assessor's Parcel #: 9
Assessor Parcel Ltr: D
Tax Municipality: Paradise Valley
Taxes: 17866

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
Slab Parking Spaces: 0

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 $/%: $
Buyer Concession to Seller: 0
Seller Concession to Buyer: 0

Special Listing Cond

N/A: Yes

Construction

Block: Yes
Adobe: Yes

Const - Finish

Painted: Yes
Stucco: Yes

Roofing

Foam: Yes

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 0

Showing Notification Methods

Phone Call: Yes

Lockbox Type

None: Yes

Architecture

Territorial/Santa Fe: Yes
Contemporary: Yes

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: Yes
Separate Shwr & Tub: Yes
Double Vanity: Yes
Private Toilet Room: Yes

Master Bedroom

Split: Yes

Additional Bedroom

Separate Bedroom Exit: Yes
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: Yes
Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet: Yes

Fireplace Features

Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
Fireplace Master Bdr: Yes

Flooring

Tile: Yes

Private Pool Features

Heated: Yes
Lap: Yes

Dining Area

Formal: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Breakfast Bar: Yes
Breakfast Room: Yes

Heating

Natural Gas: Yes

View

Mountain(s): Yes

Kitchen Features

Built In Recycling: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Built-in Microwave: Yes
Multiple Ovens: Yes
Non-laminate Counter: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Wall Oven(s): Yes
Electric Cooktop: Yes
Gas Cooktop: Yes

Cooling

Programmable Thmstat: Yes
Central Air: Yes

Interior Features

Skylight(s): Yes
9+ Flat Ceilings: Yes
No Interior Steps: Yes

Laundry

Washer Included: Yes
Dryer Included: Yes
Inside: Yes

Other Rooms

Family Room: Yes
Library-Blt-in Bkcse: Yes
Bonus/Game Room: Yes
Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: Yes
Exercise/Sauna Room: Yes
Media Room: Yes

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y

Technology

Sat Dish TV Ownd: Yes
Cable TV Avail: Yes
High Speed Internet: Yes
Smart Home: Yes
Security System Owned: Yes

Fencing

Block: Yes
Chain Link: Yes

Water Source

City Water: Yes

Exterior Features

Separate Guest House: Yes
Built-in BBQ: Yes
Covered Patio(s): Yes
Patio: Yes
Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s): Yes

Spa

None: Yes

Sewer

Septic-In & Connected: Yes

Parking Features

Circular Driveway: Yes

New Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Plumbing

Gas Hot Water Heater: Yes

Utilities

APS: Yes
SW Gas: Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: Yes

Property Description

Corner Lot: Yes
North/South Exposure: Yes
Adjacent to Wash: Yes

Landscaping

Desert Front: Yes
Desert Back: Yes
Yrd Wtring Sys Front: Yes
Yrd Wtring Sys Back: Yes
Auto Timer H2O Front: Yes
Auto Timer H2O Back: Yes

Services

City Services: Yes

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: Yes
Agency Discl Req: Yes

Possession

Close of Escrow: Yes

Association Fee Incl

No Fees: Yes

Assoc Rules/Info

None: Yes

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

Listing Office: Walt Danley Realty, LLC

Last Updated: June - 03 - 2025