
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
This Architectural Desert Sanctuary, known as "Casa de Luz," offers a sophisticated blend of late-20th-century design and modern refinement. Listed at $1,300,000, the property is positioned accurately at its $1,300,000 Fair Market Value, ensuring a stable acquisition in a high-demand area. Boasting a Move-in Ready Condition Rating, the home features a modernized kitchen, renovated bathrooms, and an expansive viewing deck set against a private 1.1-acre lot. With panoramic mountain views and a rare dark-sky setting, this residence is ideal for discerning lifestyle buyers or nature enthusiasts seeking a light-filled retreat.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 15911 E Burro Drive Subject | $1,300,000* List Price | 3 | 3 | 3,004 | $433 | - |
A 16611 E INCA Avenue Sold | $1,500,000 | 3 | 4 | 3,260 | $460 | 0.8 mi |
B 16237 E CHOLLA Drive Sold | $1,450,000 List Price | 4 | 3 | 3,227 | 0.6 mi | |
C 16438 E SULLIVAN Drive E Sold | $1,290,000 List Price | 4 | 4 | 3,308 | 0.8 mi | |
D 11630 N SYCAMORE Drive Sold | $975,000 List Price | 4 | 3 | 2,377 | 0.2 mi | |
E 16046 E CHOLLA Drive Sold | $1,520,000 | 3 | 3 | 3,472 | $438 | 0.5 mi |
F 11050 N GARLAND Circle Sold | $1,278,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,087 | $414 | 0.6 mi |
G 11010 N BUFFALO Drive Active | $1,399,000 List Price | 4 | 5 | 2,968 | $471 | 0.5 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is move-in ready.
The property is in move-in ready condition and has been significantly updated despite its 1980 build date. The kitchen is modernized with high-end stainless steel appliances, contemporary flat-panel cabinetry, and stone countertops. Bathrooms have been renovated with updated vanities, glass-enclosed walk-in showers, and modern tiling. While the architectural style and some elements like the carpeted stairs reflect its original era, the overall maintenance, updated systems, and refined interior finishes align with the 'good' category.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 51836, living area = 3004.
Positioned above the Fountain Hills Botanical Garden, the property offers sweeping mountain views and a rare dark-sky setting, perfect for stargazing and nature enthusiasts.
Known as 'Casa de Luz,' the home features expansive windows and thoughtfully placed balconies that flood the interior with natural light while maintaining a seamless connection to the desert landscape.
Built in 1980, the property may have underlying structural or utility components that, despite updates, are nearing the end of their typical functional lifespan compared to newer builds.
The specific contemporary architectural style and 'quiet intention' of the home may appeal to a specialized buyer pool rather than the broader luxury market seeking traditional finishes.
Casa de Luz—a house of light, views, and quiet intention—rises gracefully above the Fountain Hills Botanical Garden on a large, private desert lot. From the moment you arrive, it becomes clear this is not simply a home, but a place meant to be felt. Natural light pours in from dawn to dusk, shifting gently through the day and creating an ever-changing dialogue between indoors and out. Expansive windows and thoughtfully placed balconies blur the line between living space and landscape, framing sweeping desert views while providing welcome shade from the summer sun. Here, mornings begin with soft light and birdsong, and evenings unfold beneath vast, star-filled skies—an experience elevated by Fountain Hills' renowned dark-sky setting. Designed in the late 20th century with... contemporary sensibility and purpose, Casa de Luz reflects an era when architecture honored both form and environment. Over time, the home has been lovingly stewarded by owners who respected its original character while guiding it forward. Updated systems, refined interiors, and redesigned landscaping ensure modern comfort, while preserving the soul and architectural integrity that make the home timeless. This is a residence that invites you to slow down, look outward, and reconnectwith nature, with light, and with the quiet beauty of desert living. Casa de Luz is something to experience, not just to see.
No exterior & parking available.
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.0 | 50% |
| Baths | 3.0 | 3.0 | 50% |
| Square foot | 3,004 | 2,377 | 74% |
| Lot Size | 51,836 | 10,942 | 93% |
| Price | $1.30M | $652.5K | 92% |
| Price per sq ft | $433 | $312 | 84% |
| Built year | 1980 | 1995 | 8% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 129 | 1910 | 1% |
Dec 15, 2025
$1,300,000
Initial Listing
Mar 26, 1999
$325,000
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