3623 E MARLETTE Avenue, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

$2,400,000

A Masterpiece Paradise Valley Spanish Colonial-style home by Nance Construction

Aerial photo of the property on Marlette. Guest house is in the lower right corner

Stunning main foyer with balcony, entering the Great Room with large beamed ceiling

Massive beamed Great Room as seen from the balcony with wrought iron railings

This vertical photo of the Great Room displays the huge height of the thick-beamed ceiling

Close-up of the ornate wrought-iron balcony in the Great Room. The balcony leads to a private upstairs suite with fireplace and outside balcony

An example of the stunning beamed ceiling in the palatial Great Room

Craftsmen created a rare inverted brick ceiling with lighted soffet over this elegant grand dining room.

Another wider view of the private dining room with fireplace and boveda, inverted brick ceiling. Also there is a private entry door to the rear yard.

Inverted brick ceiling, a "boveda" over the private dining room

The classy wine cellar has an inverted brick ceiling with soffet lights and antiqued walls

Elegant vent hood over the range and large granite island of this home's kitchen

Large breakfast nook with built-in seating

The breakfast nook and adjacent family and game room

Large family room as seen from the upstairs library

Family room with stairs to the upstairs library

Stylish bathtub in the Master Suite, featured in Phoenix Home and Garden magazine

Adjacent to the Master sitting area, this wet bar and mini-fridge come in handy.

Another counter in the Master Bath suite

Camelback Mtn. can be seen from the East baloney of the Master Suite

The Master Suite has two upstairs balconies

Hand-made entry sign at the entry for the Private Casita, which is a fully-functioning single family home with 2 bedrooms, great room, dining area, bathroom with shower

Two bedroom casita even has a Great Room and a stylish kitche

Warm woods of the casita kitchen cabinetry

The 2 bedroom casita comes fully furnished with thousands of dollars worth of centuries-old anitques!

The very private casita, with Camelback Mountain in the background

Resort back yard with water features, firepit, pool, spa and gazebo

Conversation pit with fireplace in the rear yard

Large game room adjacent to the family room

Upstairs guest suite in the main home with fireplace and private balcony

Downstairs casita wing bedroom in the main home, with separate entry

The entire home's hardwood cherry floors have been refinished, stained and completely reconditioned

Massive stone rotunda over the main entrance

With a rock-entry, this antique sink graces the guest bath off the entry foyer

The pool and spa look out at Camelback Mountain's dramatic West face

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 7,500 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 44,671 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,400,000 Last Modified: 12/12/2025

Overview

Description

There's understated elegance in this extraordinary Spanish Colonial residence, built with Old World craftsmanship. Featured in this 7,500 sqft classic home are rare antique pieces, and an estate on over 1 acre, amid the splendor of city lights, peaceful gardens on a quiet cul-de-sac. The grand entrance enters a room with over 20' high beamed ceilings, built by Nance Construction, one of the area's most respected builders of famous homes and featured on TV and in national and local magazines. MUST SEE-the separate storybook casita. It will be the hit of your tour, with 2 BR, great room, kitchen and a private location. Be sure to watch the video tour! Smaller and older residence next door sold for $2.5 million. Buyer to verify sq.ft.

Listing Details MLS# 4835545

Location, Tax & Legal

Map Code/Grid: N35
House Number: 3623
Compass: E
Street Name: MARLETTE
St Suffix: Avenue
City/Town Code: Paradise Valley
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85253
Zip4: 3829
Country: US
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 164-04-116
Subdivision: Medicine Man Ridge
Tax Year: 2012

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple

General Property Description

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Stories: 2
# of Interior Levels: 2
# Bedrooms: 6
Total Bathrooms: 6
Approx SQFT: 7500
Price/SqFt: 320
Horses: N
Builder Name: Nance Construction
Year Built: 1995
Approx Lot SqFt: 44671
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 3
Elementary School District: Creighton Elementary District
High School District: Phoenix Union High School District
Elementary School: Creighton Elementary School
Jr. High School: Creighton Elementary School

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: Lincoln Dr & Palo Cristi
Directions: South on Palo Cristi, East on Marlette. Home is on the right.

Status Change Info

Off Market Date: 2013-05-16
Under Contract Date: 2013-02-11
Close of Escrow Date: 2013-05-20

Legal Info

Township: 2N
Range: 3E
Section: 12
Lot Number: 5

More Information

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Items Updated

Floor Yr Updated: 2010
Floor Partial/Full: Partial

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces: 3
Total Covered Spaces: 3

Contact Info

List Agent Home Phn: 602-377-0060

Sold Info

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

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Architecture: Spanish; Other View: City Lights; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; 2 Master Baths; Tub with Jets; Bidet Additional Bedroom: 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; Fire Pit Private Pool Features: Fenced; Diving Pool; Heated Spa: Private; Heated Community Features: Children's Playgrnd Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Room Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Disposal; Dishwasher; Refrigerator; Pantry; Walk-in Pantry; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside Basement Description: None Other Rooms: Family Room; Great Room; Library-Blt-in Bkcse; Bonus/Game Room; Loft; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn Interior Features: Skylight(s); Vaulted Ceiling(s); 9+ Flat Ceilings; Wet Bar; Soft Water Loop; Water Purifier Technology: 3+ Exist Tele Lines; Sat Dish TV Ownd; Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet; Security System Owned Exterior Features: Balcony; Built-in BBQ; Playground; Covered Patio(s); Patio; Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s); Separate Guest House Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Attch'd Gar Cabinets; Direct Access; Extended Length Garage; Garage Door Opener; Separate Strge Area; Side Vehicle Entry Construction: Wood Frame Const - Finish: Other (See Remarks) Roofing: Built-Up; Tile Cooling: Central Air; Evaporative Cooling; Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Natural Gas Utilities: SRP; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public; Sewer-In & Connected Fencing: Block Property Description: Cul-De-Sac Lot; North/South Exposure Landscaping: Desert Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back Possession: By Agreement; Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear Existing 1st Loan Terms: Non Assumable New Financing: Cash; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req

Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Office Phone: 480-488-2400

Office Email: bret.lamberson@russlyon.com

Last Updated: December - 12 - 2025