5409 E MCDONALD Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

$1,425,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 4,863 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 42,730 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,425,000 Last Modified: 7/09/2025

Description

Welcome to this quiet, classic Mid Century home, set back 125 ft off the road, under this one of a kind setting at the base of Camelback Mountain, and the world famous Praying Monk outcropping! This home is a full acre with a shady circular drive and surrounded by natural open space on the West and East of the home. Enter this original Paradise Valley Home through the lovely Spanish arch, under the shady vine covered trellis, past the cozy front flagstone courtyard and the sound of the flowing Spanish tile fountain. Upon entering this tastefully decorated home you are immediately greeted with the warmth of real wood floors and custom ''tongue n groove'', and exposed beam ceilings! There is a formal living room and dining room, complete with fabulous Mid Century Arizona architecture

Supplements: BOTH rooms receive amazing natural light through the oversized picture windows, which bring in the gorgeous desert landscaping that surrounds this entire home all year round! Enter the wonderful family room, complete with wood burning fireplace, wet bar for entertaining, and more natural light through the clear glass french doors that lead out to the covered patio...This spectacular eat-in chef's kitchen has been remodeled and brought up to date in the last few years, complete with State-of-the-art 36" WOLF gas cooktop, double ovens, Sub Zero refrigerator, loads of cabinet space and walk-in pantry! Off the kitchen you can step through more French doors out to your incredibly private side patio and serene desert landscaped size yard. Enter your oversized master suite, complete with gas fireplace, sitting area, and a fully remodeled oversized master bathroom with dual sinks, separate soaking tub, floor to ceiling Travertine tiled glass shower with rainhead, and large walk-in organized closet. Step through the master French doors to the oversized flagstone covered patio and one of the most amazing views you will ever see! This yard was made for entertaining! This lushly landscaped backyard offers loads of privacy for a large party or for some quiet sunbathing, with a wall of mature ficus trees! Enjoy the oversized pebble tec pool, surrounded by extensive flagstone decking, and large grassy areas to play. The wood burning fireplace and built-in BBQ and seating area offers another sanctuary for entertaining. Need room for guests? How about a 1000 sqft guest house, complete with 2 bedrooms, a full bath, and a kitchen, for those long term winter visitors or mother in law suite!? This entire home offers 6 bedrooms and an office with built in shelves and a wonderful walk in closet, 5 full baths, and almost 5000sqft. There is also a fantastic 600+ sqft bonus room for a pool table/ game room or extra storage! Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier, TV Wall mount and Direct TV Satellite dish.

More Information MLS# 5845099

Contract Information

Sold Price: $1,425,000 Status: Closed Current Price: $1,425,000 List Date: 2018-11-09 Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple

Location Tax Legal

Map Code/Grid: N36 House Number: 5409 Compass: E Street Name: MCDONALD St Suffix: Drive City/Town Code: Paradise Valley State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85253 Zip4: 5120 County Code: Maricopa Assessor Number: 172-47-046 Subdivision: STONE CANYON EAST Tax Year: 2018

General Property Description

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Dwelling Styles: Detached Exterior Stories: 1 # of Interior Levels: 1 # Bedrooms: 6 # Bathrooms: 5 Approx SQFT: 4863 Price/SqFt: 293.03 Horses: N Builder Name: UNKNOWN Year Built: 1965 Approx Lot SqFt: 42730 Community Pool Y/N: No Private Pool Y/N: Yes Elementary School District: Scottsdale Unified District High School District: Scottsdale Unified District Elementary School: Kiva Elementary School Jr. High School: Mohave Middle School High School: Saguaro High School

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: McDonald and 54th Street Directions: Tatum to McDonald, East to home on South side of street. This home is just west of Sanctuary Resort. Geo Lat: 33.523387 Geo Lon: -111.964062

Status Change Info

Off Market Date: 2019-04-30 Under Contract Date: 2019-03-13 Close of Escrow Date: 2019-04-30 Sold Price: $1,425,000

Legal Info

Township: 2N Range: 4E Section: 17 Lot Number: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Items Updated

Floor Yr Updated: 2008 Floor Partial/Full: Full Kitchen Yr Updated: 2004 Kitchen Partial/Full: Full Bath(s) Yr Updated: 2011 Bath(s) Partial/Full: Full

Parking Spaces

Carport Spaces: 3 Total Covered Spaces: 3

Sold Info

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

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Architecture: Ranch; Spanish Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room Master Bedroom: Downstairs Additional Bedroom: Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Master Bedroom Sitting Room Fireplace Features: 2 Fireplace; Fireplace Family Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr; Gas Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Pool Features: Private Spa: None Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen Kitchen Features: Range/Oven Gas; Gas Cooktop; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Wall Oven(s); Multiple Ovens; Walk-in Pantry; Granite Counters Laundry: Wshr/Dry HookUp Only; Inside Other Rooms: Family Room; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn Features: 9+ Flat Ceilings; Wet Bar Technology: Sat Dish TV Ownd; Cable TV Avail Exterior Features: Built-in BBQ; Playground; Covered Patio(s); Patio; Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s); Separate Guest House Parking Features: Circular Driveway Construction: Block; Slump Block Const - Finish: Painted Roofing: Foam Cooling: Central Air; Programmable Thmstat Heating: Natural Gas Plumbing: Gas Hot Wtr – Tnklss Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Septic Tank; Septic in & Cnctd Services: City Services Fencing: Block Property Description: Hillside Lot; Mountain View(s); North/South Exposure; Adjacent to Wash Landscaping: Dirt Front; Dirt Back; Gravel/Stone Front; Gravel/Stone Back; Desert Front; Desert Back; Grass Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back Possession: By Agreement Unit Style: All on One Level Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear Existing 1st Ln Trms: Non Assumable New Financing: Cash; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living
Last Updated: July - 09 - 2025
5409 E MCDONALD Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253- MLS# 5845099
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