The Valley has no shortage of stars. Some of the world’s most iconic athletes are living amongst the mountains here. See who’s buying luxury real estate. And who’s selling.
Flip through the slideshow to see the 10 Major Athletes in the Phoenix Luxury Real Estate Market for 2017.
MLB Hitter – $4,671,800 – Paradise Valley
Selling:
Billy Butler aka “Country Breakfast,” New York Yankees designated hitter
Career Highlight:
2009 Royals Player of the Year
Phoenix Luxury Real Estate Highlights:
Billy Butler sold his 8,500 square foot estate in the Judson neighborhood, tucked away at the edge of Camelback Mountain. There are seven bedrooms and seven-and-a-half baths in the Spanish style mansion, along with a Fenway Park-themed “man cave.” The home’s kitchen is appointed with a wine dispenser, wet bar, and butler’s pantry with a Sub-Zero wine unit. Two outdoor kitchens can be found in the made-for-entertaining backyard, along with an outdoor shower, putting green, basketball court, and private pool and spa.
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PGA Golfer – $3,930,000 – North Scottsdale
Buying:
Pat Perez, PGA golfer
Career Highlight:
Winner of the 2009 Bob Hope Classic
Phoenix Luxury Real Estate Highlights:
Located in the Canyon Heights neighborhood of Scottsdale, Pat Perez’s contemporary mansion is designed for entertaining. The backyard features a barbecue station, full-size sport court, and heated spa and pool with both water and fire features. In addition to the home’s four bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths are a trophy room, built-in office, game room, exercise room, full-size theater, and wet bar. The 9,712 square foot home includes a separate one-bedroom guest house.
NBA Guard – $3,250,000 – Paradise Valley
Buying:
Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns guard
Career Highlight:
The youngest NBA star to score more than 60 points in one game
Phoenix Luxury Real Estate Highlights:
Devin Booker’s recently purchased 5,600 square foot modern custom home is located in one of Paradise Valley’s newest subdivisions. The four bedroom, six-and-a-half bath house features retractable glass doors and a four-car garage. The home also boasts a chef’s kitchen with a wine cellar and butler’s pantry. In the backyard is a beautiful outdoor living area with a private pool and spa – perfect for entertaining.
MLB Hall of Famer – $3,015,000 – Paradise Valley
Buying:
George Brett, former Kansas City Royals third baseman
Career Highlights:
Where to begin? Baseball Hall of Famer, one of baseball’s greatest clutch hitters, 13-time All Star, named the American League’s MVP in 1980 with a batting average of .400.
Phoenix Luxury Real Estate Highlights:
George Brett’s family, considered Kansas City royalty, now call Paradise Valley home for at least part of the year. Their 5,000 square foot four-bedroom, five bath estate is located in the sought-after Desert View community. It has views of the Camelback and Mummy mountains and features a separate guest house. In the main house are a bonus game room and a library with built-in bookcase. There are several covered patios and courtyards in the lavish backyard, along with a private lap pool, stone walkways, and a Spanish fountain.
NFL Linebacker – $2.9 Million – Paradise Valley
Buying:
Chandler Jones, Arizona Cardinals pass-rusher
Career Highlight:
Prior to being traded, he finished his New England Patriot season with 11 sacks
Phoenix Luxury Real Estate Highlights:
Chandler Jones closed on his Paradise Valley home just weeks after signing an $83 million contract with the Cardinals. The pass-rusher’s 5,200 square foot custom home’s master bath features floor-to-ceiling marble slabs imported from Italy. The modern home’s walls of windows look out on stunning views also enjoyed by Jones’s neighbor, Michael Phelps. The house is appointed with Gaggenau appliances, electronic pocket doors, and a sleek high-tech media room.
NFL Quarterback – $2,800,000 – North Scottsdale
Buying:
Derek Anderson, Carolina Panthers’ backup quarterback
Career Highlight:
Fourth player in Pac-10 history to throw for over 4,000 yards in a single season
Phoenix Luxury Real Estate Highlights:
Derek Anderson paid cash for his 5,912 square foot modern Mediterranean home in Scottsdale’s Silverleaf. The seven bedroom, seven bath home includes a play room, theater, exercise room, and library. The vast backyard features a jungle gym and pool. The pool itself boasts a swim-up bar and spa and surrounds a cabana area with built-in barbecue. Mountain and city views can be enjoyed from the fire pits and viewing balconies of the home’s several covered patios.
MLB Pitcher – $2,575,000 – North Scottsdale
Selling:
Eric Gagne, former MLB pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Career Highlight:
Winner of the Cy Young Award in 2003
Phoenix Luxury Real Estate Highlights:
Eric Gagne sold his 4,807-square-foot, five bedroom, five-and-a-half bath custom home in Scottsdale’s Silverleaf community. The estate features a gourmet kitchen, well-appointed master suite, detached guest casita, and hardwood flooring throughout. The backyard boasts zero-maintenance artificial grass areas and an outdoor living space with a fireplace and built-in barbecue. A heated pool and spa, putting green, basketball court, and dog walk are also found in the expansive outdoor space.
NBA Center/Forward – $2,375,000 – Paradise Valley
Buying:
Alex Len, Phoenix Suns
Career Highlight:
The highest Ukranian-born player to be drafted in the NBA
Phoenix Luxury Real Estate Highlights:
Alex Len paid cash for his 6,700 square foot estate on over an acre of land in Paradise Valley. The home’s views of Camelback Mountain can be enjoyed from its four bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, and guest house. The house features three fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen, nine-foot sliding glass windows, and a great room with automated retractable glass doors. The master bedroom surrounds an exercise room, wet bar, and sauna.
MLB Infielder – $2,350,000 – Scottsdale
Buying:
Aaron Boone, former MLB infielder, ESPN analyst
Career Highlight:
In 2003, led the Yankees to what some refer to as “the single greatest victory in the Joe Torre years.”
Phoenix Luxury Real Estate Highlights:
Aaron Boone, ESPN analyst and former MLB infielder, recently purchased a home in Scottsdale. The estate is brightened by natural lighting that pours in through large windows throughout the space. The 6,040 square foot home features farm-style accents, including burlap, barnyard doors, and community table seating. In addition to the home’s six bedrooms and seven bathrooms are a butler’s pantry, media room, game room, and home office.
MLB Hall of Famer – $1,925,000 – Biltmore
Selling:
Ryne Sandberg, former second baseman for the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies
Career Highlight:
Hall of Fame inductee
Phoenix Luxury Real Estate Highlights:
Ryne Sandberg recently sold his mansion in Phoenix’s Biltmore Estates to Perry E. Bassett, founder of the Bassett Property Co. There are six bedrooms and seven-and-a-half baths in the 6,235 square foot home. Other features of the estate include a bonus game room, library with built-in bookcase, and separate guest house. The backyard with its stone walkways throughout features a pool, spa, water features, and fire pit.
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