2141 E PALO VERDE Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (MLS# 6991589)

2141 E PALO VERDE Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85016

$1,400,000

1970s shot of the massive fireplace in the living room

1970s shot of the exterior balcony facing south, looking east

1970s shot of the front of the home/driveway (before garage was built)

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,813 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 38,315 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,400,000 Last Modified: 5/07/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to one of the most unique and significant homes in Biltmore East. This 4 bed/4bath home was most likely designed by Mel Ensign, architect and draftsman for the well-known Phoenix firm, Lescher & Mahoney. This home is an ideal subject for a thoughtful renovation. Don't let this hillside opportunity slip through your fingers! Home is sold AS-IS and priced BELOW appraisal! This low slung, single-story Mid-Century Modern ranch home sits on nearly an acre and wraps around a rocky knoll in the middle of a picturesque culdesac on Palo Verde Dr. As you enter the front door on the north side of the home, you are immediately met by the massive rock fireplace and original millwork.

Supplements: Stepping into the living room, enjoy views overlooking the Valley toward the south and Downtown Phoenix from the floor to ceiling windows. The split floorplan offers the west wing with its own entrance, which could be utilized as guest quarters, a primary suite, or an Airbnb opportunity, including a large bedroom, walk-in closet and bathroom whic ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 6991589

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number: 2141
Compass: E
Street Name: PALO VERDE
St Suffix: Drive
City/Town Code: Phoenix
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85016
Zip4: 2014
Country: US
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 164-48-077
Subdivision: BILTMORE EAST
Tax Year: 2024
Assessor's Map #: 48
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 11 BILTMORE EAST MCR 017143
Assessor's Parcel #: 77
Tax Municipality: Phoenix
Taxes: 10769

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No

General Property Description

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles: Detached
Exterior Stories: Yes
# of Interior Levels: Yes
# Bedrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 4
Total Bathrooms: 4
Approx SQFT: 3813
Price/SqFt: 367.16
Guest House SqFt: 225
Horses: N
Builder Name: Mel Ensign, Architect
Year Built: 1957
Lead Based Hazard Disclosure: No
Approx Lot SqFt: 38315
Approx Lot Acres: 0.88
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: No
Fireplace YN: No
Marketing Name: MCM in Biltmore East
Elementary School District: Madison Elementary District
High School District: Phoenix Union High School District
Elementary School: Madison #1 Elementary School
Jr. High School: Madison #1 Elementary School
High School: Camelback High School
Half Bathrooms: 0

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: 20th St and Bethany

Status Change Info

Off Market Date: 2026-05-07
Under Contract Date: 2026-04-07
Close of Escrow Date: 2026-05-06

Legal Info

Township: 2N
Range: 3E
Section: 15
Lot Number: 11

More Information

Architect

Architect: Mel Ensign

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Covered Spaces: 2
Slab Parking Spaces: 0

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Text: Yes
Email: Yes
Phone Call: Yes

Sold Info

Loan Type: Cash
Closing Cost Split: Normal - N
Buyer Concession $/%: $
Seller Concession to Buyer: 68320
Seller Concession $/%: $
Buyer Concession to Seller: 0

Special Listing Cond

N/A: Yes

Construction

Block: Yes
Stone: Yes

Const - Finish

Other (See Remarks): 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

Lockbox Type

Other: Yes
See Private Remarks: Yes

Architecture

Ranch: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: Yes

Master Bedroom

Split: Yes

Additional Bedroom

2 Master Bedrooms: Yes
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes
Vinyl: Yes

Window Features

Screens: Yes

Dining Area

Formal: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes

Heating

Heat Pump: Yes

View

City: Yes
Desert: Yes
Panoramic: Yes
City Lights: Yes
Mountain(s): Yes

Kitchen Features

Refrigerator: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes

Interior Features

Fix-Up Needs Repair: Yes

Laundry

Washer Included: Yes
Dryer Included: Yes

Other Rooms

Great Room: Yes
Arizona Room/Lanai: Yes

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: N

Road Access Type

City Street: Yes

Road Surface Type

Asphalt: Yes

Road Responsibility

City Maintained Road: Yes

Fencing

None: Yes

Water Source

City Water: Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony: Yes

Spa

None: Yes

Sewer

Sewer - Public: Yes

New Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Utilities

SRP: Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: Yes

Property Description

Hillside Lot: Yes
North/South Exposure: Yes

Landscaping

Desert Front: Yes
Desert Back: Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s): 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: Ranch; See Remarks View: Desert; Panoramic; City Lights; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm Master Bedroom: Split Additional Bedroom: 2 Master Bedrooms; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl Window Features: Screens Spa: None Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen Kitchen Features: Refrigerator Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included Other Rooms: Great Room; Arizona Room/Lanai Interior Features: Fix-Up Needs Repair Exterior Features: Balcony Other Structures: Shed(s) Road Access Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road Construction: Block; Stone Const - Finish: Other (See Remarks) Roofing: Foam Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump Heating: Heat Pump Utilities: SRP Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public Fencing: None Property Description: Hillside Lot; North/South Exposure Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email; Phone Call Lockbox Type: Other; See Private Remarks 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

Documents

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Listing Office: Compass

Last Updated: May - 07 - 2026