8500 N GOLF Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 - MLS #6971871

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Description

Completely reimagined by renowned architect Catherine Hayes and renovated by GM Hunt, this magnificent Santa Barbara 5,526-sq-ft main residence and 1196 sqft guest house, offers sweeping golf course views from nearly every room and a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Rich details—hand-painted ceilings, beams, and elegant formal living and dining rooms—create warmth and sophistication, while a true chef's kitchen, known for hosting celebrated chefs, anchors the home. The main house features three en-suite bedrooms plus an en-suite office/library and the 2 spacious bedroom guest casita has lovely sitting room, full kitchen and beamed ceilings. Lush lawns, rose gardens, and a ramada w/ outdoor kitchen & fireplace complete this quiet,private retreat on one of Paradise Valleys most desired streets

Supplements: culinary excellence and known to have hosted celebrated chefs. Box-beam ceilings crown the inviting eat-in space, while thoughtful layout and bespoke finishes make it as functional as it is beautiful. The main 5526 sqft residence offers three en-suite bedrooms along with an en-suite office/library, providing both privacy and flexibility. A charming 1,196 sqft, two-bedroom guest house with a full kitchen mirrors the home's Santa Barbara aesthetic and provides an ideal retreat for guests or extended stays. Outdoors, the property unfolds into a series of enchanting garden momentslush lawns, blooming rose gardens, and intimate, secret spaces tucked throughout the grounds. A generous ramada with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace anchors the backyard, perfectly positioned to enjoy the tranquil golf course backdrop. Tucked away on a quiet, private street with no road noise, the setting offers exceptional privacy and serenity. This is a soulful, elegant estate where craftsmanship, warmth, and setting come together in perfect harmonyan extraordinary opportunity on one of Camelback's most coveted streets.

Property Features
Special Listing Cond: N/A
Architecture: Santa Barbara/Tuscan
View: Golf Course
Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; Tub with Jets; Bidet
Master Bedroom: Downstairs
Additional Bedroom: Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Master Bedroom Sitting Room
Fireplace Features: Fireplace Family Rm; Fireplace Living Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr; Gas Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace
Flooring: Carpet; Stone; Wood
Window Features: Screens; Dual Pane
Private Pool Features: Outdoor; Lap
Spa: Private; Heated
Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Golf
Dining Area: Formal; Breakfast Nook; Breakfast Room
Kitchen Features: Gas Range; Disposal; Dishwasher; Refrigerator; Multiple Ovens; Kitchen Island
Laundry: Washer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; Inside; In Garage; Other; See Remarks
Foundation Details: Slab
Other Rooms: Family Room; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn; Exercise/Sauna Room
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s); Wet Bar
Technology: 3+ Exist Tele Lines; High Speed Internet; Security System Owned
Exterior Features: Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Gazebo; Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s); Separate Guest House
Parking Features: Attached Garage; Garage Door Opener; Side Vehicle Entry
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road
Construction: Wood Frame
Const - Finish: Stucco
Roofing: Tile
Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Heat Pump; Zoned
Utilities: APS; SW Gas; Phone Connected
Water Source: Pvt Water Company
Irrigation: Sprinkler
Sewer: Sewer - Public; Sewer-In & Connected
Fencing: Block
Property Description: Golf Course Lot
Landscaping: Grass Front; Grass Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back
Lockbox Type: None
Possession: By Agreement
Association Fee Incl: Street Maint
Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear
New Financing: Cash; Cash to Loan; Conventional
Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
Contract Information
List Price: $6,495,000
Status: Active
Current Price: $6,495,000
List Date: 2026-01-21
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No
Location Tax Legal
House Number: 8500
Compass: N
Street Name: GOLF
St Suffix: Drive
City/Town Code: Paradise Valley
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85253
Zip4: 2722
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 174-36-094
Subdivision: CAMELBACK COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES 4
Tax Year: 2025
General Property Description
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles: Detached
Exterior Stories: 1
# of Interior Levels: 1
# Bedrooms: 5
Full Bathrooms: 5
Total Bathrooms: 5
Approx SQFT: 6722
Price/SqFt: 966.23
Guest House SqFt: 1196
Horses: N
Builder Name: GM Hunt
Year Built: 1976
Lead Based Hazard Disclosure: Yes
Approx Lot SqFt: 47581
Approx Lot Acres: 1.092
Flood Zone: No
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 4
Marketing Name: Camelback Country Club E
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: Chaparral High School
Remarks Misc
Cross Street: 68th St and Mockingbird Ln
Directions: From Mockingbird & 68th St, Head East on Northern Ave. Road will curve into Golf Dr. Home will be on your left.
Geo Lat: 33.560499
Geo Lon: -111.931868
Legal Info
Township: 3N
Range: 4E
Section: 34
Lot Number: 100
Architect
Architect: Catherine Hayes
Basement
Basement Y/N: N
Items Updated
Ht/Cool Yr Updated: 2025
Ht/Cool Partial/Full: Partial
Parking Spaces
Garage Spaces: 3
Slab Parking Spaces: 4
Total Covered Spaces: 3
Showing Notification Methods
Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Contact Info
List Agent Home Phn: 602-214-5169