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Sep. 21, 2006 - Luxury Living in the Southwest Valley

Looking for something a little out of the ordinary? A little more spacious? A little further from the grind of the city? A little more luxurious?

Look no further than this Continental-built masterpiece in Canyon Trails in Goodyear. Five large bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, formal dining, separate living and family rooms, a loft perfect for entertaining and a large, open kitchen are spread across more than 4,200 square feet. And the house itself sits on an oversized 1/4-acre lot.

Extra special touches abound, from the spiral staircase leading you upstairs to the backyard oasis featuring a fenced swimming pool and the kitchen with granite countertops, a double oven, stainless steel appliances, upgraded cabinets, a kitchen island with sink and a huge pantry. There's also a highly sought-after 3-car extended length garage with side entry, adding to the home's curb appeal. Add in the RV gate and there's plenty of room for all of the toys.

And the sense of space isn't limited to just the square footage. The downstairs rooms feature 10-foot ceilings, and there are nine-foot ceilings upstairs.

This stunning home, new to the market, is priced below appraisal value at $597,500 and the owner also is offering $10,000 toward buyers' closing costs and prepaid items. But you need to hurry - the owner is only leaving this one on the market for a short time before the holiday season.

For more information on this home, call me at 602-502-9693 or e-mail me at info@DaltonsAZHomes.com. Or for a full selection of homes currently available, please visit http://www.daltonsazhomes.com/index.cgi?page-armls.

(c) Jonathan Dalton, 2006 / Jonathan Dalton's Arizona Homes

Sep. 20, 2006 - Arrowhead Ranch Golf Course Living

Have you ever dreamed of living on the golf course? How about living in Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale's premier master planned community?

What if you could do both at a must-be-seen-to-be- believed price? Now you can!

Welcome to Lakeside at Arrowhead Ranch, located just north on Union Hills Drive and west of 75th Avenue and nestled along the rolling fairways of the Arrowhead Country Club. 

This well-cared for home features a spacious master bedroom with walk-in closet, an extra second closet and a master bathroom with a jacuzzi-style tub and separate shower. The countertops are relatively new, as is the carpet and tile in all the places you would expect. The house is newly painted inside and out and comes with a security system and security door.

Enjoy the large play pool as you watch golfers hack their way around the links. Or sit in the jacuzzi in the gazebo an enjoy an umbrella drink or two under the stars. Or even put an artitifical grass mat and work on your short game after hours - we won't tell the golf course rangers if you don't! (Okay, we're kidding about that part. Please golf responsibly)

And all of this is in Arrowhead Ranch, with easy access to Loop 101 and Interstate 17 and all the convenience the area offers - endless shopping options at the Arrowhead Towne Center, a night of theater at the newly-opened Broadway Palms, baseball at the Peoria Sports Complex and both the Cardinals Stadium and Glendale Arena just down the loop. There's even an In N Out Burger with extended hours for your late night "double-double" fixes.

Best of all, this home is offered at just $339,000 - well below a recent appraisal. The sellers' need to sell is your gain. So don't delay. For more information or to schedule a showing, please call us at 602-502-9693 or e-mail us at Info@DaltonsAZHomes.com or Info@ArrowheadRanchLiving.com.

P.S. - the dog you see standing on the patio is really cute, we know, but he doesn't convey with the rest of the backyard. You'll have to settle for the built in gas barbeque, pool, spa and wonderous unobstructed views of the Arizona sun setting over the Country Club's links. We think you'll still manage quite nicely.

Listing courtesy of Let's Talk Real Estate with permission of homeowner.

(c) Jonathan Dalton, 2006 / Jonathan Dalton's Arizona Homes

Sep. 5, 2006 - Drop Anchor at Desert Harbor

Welcome to Desert Harbor, Peoria's first lake community. Located just off Loop 101, on 91st Avenue between Bell and Thunderbird, Summerwind at Desert Harbor offers the best of lake subdivision living at an excellent price.

This 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath stunner sits near the entrance to the subdivision on a slightly oversized corner lot. A portion of the backyard backs to a grassy retention park, and while you do have neighbors behind you, there are no windows on your side of their home, allowing for considerable privacy.

The sellers added numerous upgrades to this home from the time they moved in - 18" tile throughout, new faucets in the kitchen and the bathrooms, decorative ceiling fans and a fully landscaped backyard.

There's a fireplace for the cozy winter nights, and ownership in Summerwind carries with it sailing and fishing privileges on Desert Harbor's lakes scarcely a quarter-mile away. And did we mention Desert Harbor Elementary School in the acclaimed Peoria Unified School District is just around the corner?

The garage you see actually is a 2 1/2-car garage, providing extra storage space. And the owners have added built-in cabinets at the top of the extended-length garage, allowing for plenty of storage while also giving plenty of room to get your cars out of the elements.

Offered at just $245,000, this home is priced to sell quickly so don't delay! Schedule your showing today!

For more views of this beautiful home, check out the virtual tour. And please don't hesitate to e-mail us at info@DaltonsAZHomes.com or call us at 602-502-9693 with any questions you may have.

(c) Jonathan Dalton, 2006 / Jonathan Dalton's Arizona Homes

Sep. 3, 2006 - Johnson Ranch in Queen Creek

N. Maravilla Dr., Queen Creek - $210,000

• 4 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• 1,630 square feet
• Walk-around patio
• Landscaped backyard
• Only one occupant
• Close to shopping, elementary school
• Located in Johnson Ranch golf community

This property sold in late July for $216,000, with close of escrow in early September.

(c) Jonathan Dalton, 2006 / Jonathan Dalton's Arizona Homes

Apr. 25, 2006 - Arrowhead Ranch - Sierra Verde

W. Trails Drive - Glendale - $449,000

Elegance abounds in this beautiful home in Sierra Verde.  Four bedrooms, a loft, formal living and family rooms and a spacious master suite are spread across nearly 2,700 square feet in the heart of Arrowhead Ranch.

The sellers have added multiple upgrades for the new owner - travertine floors with tile inlays downstairs and in the baths, hand-tiled kitchen backsplahes, granite countertops and upgraded carpet. The master bath features double sinks, separate shower with a jacuzzi-style tub and a walk-out balcony with views of the Hedgpeth Hills in northern Glendale.

You'll also enjoy the backyard oasis, complete with a wide variety of citrus and fruit trees.

I sold this home in late April for $444,000, with close of escrow in late May.

(c) Jonathan Dalton, 2006 / Jonathan Dalton's Arizona Homes