15 Biltmore Estates Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (MLS# 6636402)

15 Biltmore Estates Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85016

$5,995,000

Designed by Vernon Swaback, Architect and Apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright.

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The construction of the home took nearly three years.

Porte cochere's outstanding custom limestone columns with copper details.

With its angular and flowing lines combined with features of copper and limestone, this home is both majestic and yet quietly refined.

With its graceful curving cove lines, the angular skylight brings a sculptural dimension and great drama to the 2,100+ square foot exceptional Great Room.

The home's lighting system creates a candle-lit ambience and magical intimacy.

The exceptionally appointed recessed bar features a TV concealed beneath an operating panel that slides out of view with the push of a button.

The stunning gallery entry hall to the Master Suite includes recessed fine cabinetry on either side and the suite offers beautiful cherry floors.

The interior designer divided the incomparable great room into ideal seating arrangements for visiting, family dining and for entertaining either intimate or large gatherings.

The home is accessed through its distinctively paved circular driveway's electronic gate.

The view of the Porte-Cochere from the home's front entry.

The Brazilian hand-scraped cherry floors, beautiful limestone and travertine were masterfully designed and installed in this home.

The architectural approach to the ceiling from the angular skylight brings the outside in.

The fireplace is sculpted of limestone and serves as the center point of a quiet setting for conversation.

The Dining area of the Great Room is perfectly situated for family dining with its view of the home's remarkable surroundings.

For large gatherings the table can expand to several times its length beneath the phenomenal Great Room's skylight that's truly like no other.

The Kitchen offers maple custom crafted cabinetry, beautiful granite counters and fine appliances. Additionally, for the gourmet cook or caterer, there's a baking center, a huge Butler's pantry plus a stainless steel warming station with heat lamps.

The spacious breakfast room offers a delightful curved window seat niche and the room also features custom crafted fine maple cabinetry.

Tucked away in the background behind the pocket doors is the baking center offering ample storage for equipment.

The perfect hide-a-way for a movie, a good book or a game. The room is detailed with custom crafted fine cabinetry and there is a galley/snack bar in the hall just outside the Media Room.

Detailed in custom cherry cabinetry and Brazilian hand-scraped cherry floors.

The Master bedroom is such a relaxing space and offers a limestone detailed fireplace in the sitting room with exceptional custom built-ins and the bedroom includes a custom wall unit and the room accesses the back patio area through its sliding glass door.

There are 3 granite vanity tops with 4 sinks, elegantly detailed custom cabinetry, a snail shower, a separate steam shower, a jetted tub, 2 toilet compartments and 2 separate very roomy walk-in closets.

The sliding glass doors disappear which creates an indoor-outdoor environment between the space and the home's exterior. The spa room includes a sauna plus a relaxing lounging area.

The home's distinctive staircase with its charming window seat leads to 2 spacious en suite bedrooms. The East one has served a home office and the West bedroom and the balcony both have access to the great terrace offering a wonderful view of Piestewa Peak and it also overlooks the grounds and the Estates Golf Course.

The cozy area for seating at the corner of the covered patio includes another beautifully crafted fireplace.

This patio off the Great Room is lined with limestone columns with copper details and the flooring was artistically designed using limestone and travertine.

The spacious patio between the home and the guest house is a wonderful entertaining area that includes a wet bar and a cooking area with a stainless steel BBQ.

The architectural details of this residence whether high or low are exceptional and the views from this property are exceptional, as well.

The upstairs includes a lovely terrace with views of Piestewa Peak, the grounds and the Estates Golf Course.

The location of 15 Biltmore Estates Dr. offers picturesque views of the Arizona sunsets.

The artistically designed copper fountain features cascading water that flows into the pool.

The delightful ramada is a quiet spot adjacent to the pool offering a great view of the golf course and the grounds.

This home's resort-like grounds with its pool and patios are extraordinary.

The expansive backyard is located beyond the patio and pool area.

The architectural symmetry and the attention to detail in Vernon Swaback's work is remarkable even from afar.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 10 Square Footage: 13,366 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 72,663 Status: Active

Current Price: $5,995,000 List Date: 12/31/2023 Last Modified: 3/17/2026

Overview

Description

This phenomenal and timeless 1-Owner home was designed by Vernon Swaback, Architect and Apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright. The resort-like grounds offer 1.668 AC and are located on an Estates Golf Course view lot. A truly majestic residence featuring a 2,100+ SF Great Room with a soaring angular skylight, recessed wet bar, Kitchen created for event catering, custom limestone columns and surfaces, copper details, 2 Powder rooms + hall 1/2 BA, Brazilian hand-scraped cherry floors, exceptional millwork, outstanding Master Suite & Spa room, wonderful study, workout room, TV/game room, all en suites plus a live-in/nanny wing. Meticulously built of steel framing and distinctive copper roofing, as well. Home: 12,503 SF; Guest house 863 SF. Listed at $448.53 Price per SqFt to allow for updating.

Listing Details MLS# 6636402

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number: 15
Street Name: Biltmore Estates
St Suffix: Drive
City/Town Code: Phoenix
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85016
Zip4: 2821
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 164-12-822
Subdivision: SQUAW PEAK VISTA AMD
Tax Year: 2025
Assessor's Map #: 12
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 56 SQUAW PEAK VISTA AMD MCR 021234
Assessor's Parcel #: 822
Tax Municipality: Phoenix
Taxes: 61801.16

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: 2
# of Interior Levels: 2
# Bedrooms: 7
Full Bathrooms: 7
Half Bathrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: 10
Approx SQFT: 13366
Price/SqFt: 448.53
Guest House SqFt: 863
Horses: N
Builder Name: Dan L. Finch Corp.
Year Built: 1997
Approx Lot SqFt: 72663
Approx Lot Acres: 1.668
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 3
Planned Comm Name: Arizona Biltmore Estates
Marketing Name: Biltmore
Elementary School District: Madison Elementary District
High School District: Phoenix Union High School District
Elementary School: Madison Rose Lane School
Jr. High School: Madison #1 Middle School
High School: Camelback High School

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: 24th St. & Missouri Ave.
Directions: E off 24th St. @ Missouri Ave. (becomes Thunderbird Trail), then Right at Biltmore Estates Dr. & follow the loop to the East side and 15 Biltmore Estates Dr. is on your Left.

Legal Info

Township: 2N
Range: 3E
Section: 14
Lot Number: 56

Architect

Architect: Vernon Swaback

More Information

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Items Updated

Roof Partial/Full: Partial
Kitchen Partial/Full: Partial

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces: 5
Total Covered Spaces: 5
Slab Parking Spaces: 0

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings

Special Listing Cond

N/A: Yes

Construction

Steel Frame: Yes
Other: Yes

Const - Finish

Painted: Yes
Stucco: Yes

Roofing

Built-Up: Yes
Foam: Yes
Metal: Yes

Pmt & Rate Info

Down Payment: 0
Total Encumbrance: 0
Total Asum Mnth Pmts: 0

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: Y
HOA Disclosure/Addendum Affirmation: Yes
HOA Transfer Fee: 155
HOA Fee: 325
HOA Paid Frequency: Annually
HOA Name: ABEVA
HOA Telephone: 602-955-1003
Special Assessment HOA: No
HOA 2 Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: Y
PAD Fee: 0
PAD Paid (Freq): Annually
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee: 0
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%: $
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee 2: 0
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee 2 $/%: $
Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 325
Disclosure Fees HOA: 245
Other Fees HOA: 155
Other Fees Description: N/A
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Land Lease Fee: 0
Rec Center Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee 2 Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 27.08

Lockbox Type

None: Yes

Architecture

Contemporary: Yes

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: Yes
Separate Shwr & Tub: Yes
Double Vanity: Yes
Tub with Jets: Yes
Bidet: Yes

Master Bedroom

Split: Yes
Downstairs: Yes

Additional Bedroom

Other Bedroom Split: Yes
Other Bedroom Downstairs: Yes
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: Yes
Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet: Yes
Master Bedroom Sitting Room: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Stone: Yes
Wood: Yes

Window Features

Solar Screens: Yes
Dual Pane: Yes

Private Pool Features

Fenced: Yes
Heated: Yes
Play Pool: Yes

Community Features

Biking/Walking Path: Yes
Golf: Yes

Dining Area

Breakfast Room: Yes
Dining in LR/GR: Yes

Heating

Natural Gas: Yes

View

Golf Course: Yes
Mountain(s): Yes

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Built-in Microwave: Yes
Multiple Ovens: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Range/Oven Elec: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Reverse Osmosis: Yes
Walk-in Pantry: Yes
Wall Oven(s): Yes
Gas Cooktop: Yes
Granite Counters: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes

Interior Features

Skylight(s): Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
9+ Flat Ceilings: Yes
Central Vacuum: Yes
Wet Bar: Yes
Water Purifier: Yes

Laundry

Washer Included: Yes
Dryer Included: Yes
Inside: Yes

Other Rooms

Great Room: Yes
Library-Blt-in Bkcse: Yes
Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: Yes
Exercise/Sauna Room: Yes
Media Room: Yes

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y

Technology

3+ Exist Tele Lines: Yes
Pre-Wire Srnd Snd: Yes
Pre-Wire Sat Dish: Yes
Sat Dish TV Ownd: Yes
Cable TV Avail: Yes
High Speed Internet: Yes
Ntwrk Wrng Multi Rms: Yes
Security System Owned: Yes

Fencing

Block: Yes
Wrought Iron: Yes

Water Source

City Water: Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony: Yes
Separate Guest House: Yes
Built-in BBQ: Yes
Playground: Yes
Covered Patio(s): Yes
Patio: Yes
Gazebo: Yes

Spa

Private: Yes
Heated: Yes

Sewer

Sewer - Public: Yes

Parking Features

Over Height Garage: Yes
Separate Strge Area: Yes
Side Vehicle Entry: Yes
Circular Driveway: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Gated: Yes

New Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Energy/Green Feature

Multi-Zones: Yes

Plumbing

Recirculation Pump: Yes

Utilities

SRP: Yes
SW Gas: Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: Yes

Property Description

Golf Course Lot: Yes

Landscaping

Grass Front: Yes
Grass Back: Yes
Auto Timer H2O Front: Yes
Auto Timer H2O Back: Yes

Services

City Services: Yes

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: Yes
Agency Discl Req: Yes

Possession

By Agreement: Yes
Close of Escrow: Yes

Association Fee Incl

Common Area Maint: Yes

Assoc Rules/Info

Pets OK (See Rmrks): Yes
No Visible Truck Trailer RV Boat: Yes
Prof Managed: Yes

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Architecture: Contemporary View: Golf Course; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Tub with Jets; Bidet Master Bedroom: Split; Downstairs Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Split; Other Bedroom Downstairs; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Master Bedroom Sitting Room Flooring: Carpet; Stone; Wood Window Features: Solar Screens; Dual Pane Private Pool Features: Fenced; Heated; Play Pool Spa: Private; Heated Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Golf Dining Area: Dining in LR/GR; Breakfast Room Kitchen Features: Range/Oven Elec; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Reverse Osmosis; Wall Oven(s); Multiple Ovens; Pantry; Walk-in Pantry; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside Other Rooms: Great Room; Library-Blt-in Bkcse; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn; Exercise/Sauna Room; Media Room Interior Features: Skylight(s); Vaulted Ceiling(s); 9+ Flat Ceilings; Central Vacuum; Wet Bar; Water Purifier Technology: 3+ Exist Tele Lines; Pre-Wire Srnd Snd; Pre-Wire Sat Dish; Sat Dish TV Ownd; Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet; Ntwrk Wrng Multi Rms; Security System Owned Exterior Features: Balcony; Built-in BBQ; Playground; Covered Patio(s); Gazebo; Patio; Separate Guest House Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Gated; Over Height Garage; Separate Strge Area; Side Vehicle Entry Construction: Steel Frame; Other Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Built-Up; Foam; Metal Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Natural Gas Plumbing: Recirculation Pump Utilities: SRP; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public Services: City Services Fencing: Wrought Iron; 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; Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req

Listing Office: Jeff Polett Realty Company

Last Updated: March - 17 - 2026