Overview
Description
Welcome to the esteemed gated community of Merrill Cantatierra in the heart of Paradise Valley. This home will draw you in from the moment you step inside with a desirable open floor-plan featuring high ceilings, an oversized great room, living room, wet bar, formal dining, formal office/library and a chef's kitchen. With stunning new wood floors throughout, and two show stopping stone fireplaces, this sophisticated, modern home is perfect for everyone.
The updated kitchen boasts a gorgeous quartz waterfall island, new appliances and fantastic views out to the private resort style backyard. This primary suite is the star of the show with the spa-like bathroom that invites you in. The private backyard embodies superb resort living with the following amenities- putting green, tranquil pool, spa, gas fire pit and an outdoor kitchen.
Perfect for indoor/outdoor living. The exquisite design, coupled with premier quality and finishes, have created an exceptionally elegant home. Don't miss out on this one!
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Address
- Street8487 CANTA BELLO
- CityParadise Valley
- SubdivisionMERRILL CANTATIERRA LOT 1-49 PUT STS IND BEND WASH
- CountyMaricopa
- StateAZ
- Zip85253
- MLS #6947383
Interior
- AppliancesDryer, Washer, Reverse Osmosis, Refrigerator, Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop
- BasementFinished, Full
- Bathrooms Full5
- Bathrooms Half0
- Bathrooms Total Integer5
- Bedrooms Possible7
- Bedrooms Total4
- CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- CoolingYes
- Fireplace FeaturesFamily Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Gas
- FireplaceYes
- Fireplaces Total3
- FlooringTile, Wood
- HeatingElectric
- HeatingYes
- Interior FeaturesWalk-in Pantry, Non-laminate Counter, Quartz Countertops, Double Vanity, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Roller Shields, Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
- Laundry FeaturesInside
- Living Area SourceAssessor
- Rooms Total0
- Spa FeaturesHeated, Private
- Window FeaturesDual Pane
Exterior
- Carport Spaces0
- Covered Spaces3
- Exterior FeaturesPlayground, Other, Private Street(s), Private Yard, Built-in Barbecue
- FencingBlock
- Garage Spaces3
- Lot FeaturesNorth/South Exposure, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Corner Lot, Desert Back, Desert Front, Cul-De-Sac, Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Synthetic Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front
- Lot Size Acres1
- Lot Size Area22,216
- Lot Size SourceAssessor
- Lot Size Square Feet22,216
- Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
- Open Parking Spaces2
- Parking FeaturesGarage Door Opener, Extended Length Garage, Direct Access, Circular Driveway, Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Golf Cart Garage, Common
- Patio And Porch FeaturesCovered Patio(s), Patio
- Pool FeaturesOutdoor, Heated
- RoofBuilt-Up
Structure
- Architectural StyleContemporary
- Builder NameCUSTOM
- Building Area Total4,708
- Construction MaterialsStucco, Wood Frame, Painted
- Stories Total1
- Year Built1996
Utilities
- Green Energy EfficientMulti-Zones
- SewerPublic Sewer, Sewer in & Cnctd
- Water SourcePublic
Financial
- Association Fee5,830
- Association Fee FrequencyAnnually
- Association Fee IncludesMaintenance Grounds
- Association NameMerrill Cantatierra
- Association Phone480-355-1190
- AssociationYes
- Parcel Number168-60-018
- Public Survey Range4E
- Public Survey Section33
- Tax Annual Amount9,414
- Tax Book Number168.00
- Tax Legal DescriptionLOT 16 MERRILL CANTATIERRA LOT 1-49 PUT STS IND BEND WASH MCR 032338
- Tax Lot16
- Tax Map Number60.00
- Tax Year2024
Schools
- Elementary SchoolCherokee Elementary School
- Elementary School DistrictScottsdale Unified District
- High SchoolChaparral High School
- Middle Or Junior SchoolCocopah Middle School
Location
- Community FeaturesGated, Biking/Walking Path
- CountryUnited States
- County Or ParishMaricopa
- Cross StreetDOUBLETREE & INVERGORDON
- DirectionsSouth on Invergordon from Doubletree to the gated community of Cantatierra. Right into gated community. Once in the community, take the 2nd right on Canta Bello to home on the right.
- Latitude34
- Longitude-112
- Postal CityParadise Valley
- Postal Code85253
- Postal Code Plus48119
- Street Direction PrefixN
- Street NameCANTA BELLO
- Street Number8487
- Street Number Numeric8,487
- Street Suffix--
- Subdivision NameMERRILL CANTATIERRA LOT 1-49 PUT STS IND BEND WASH
- Township3N
- Unparsed Address8487 N CANTA BELLO, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Listing Info
- DisclosuresAgency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
- Documents Change TimestampNovember 14, 2025
- Documents Count0
- List Agent Emailchris@thekarasgroup.com
- List Agent Fax480-247-4791
- List Agent First NameChristopher
- List Agent Full NameChristopher V Karas
- List Agent Key20071208001546637115000000
- List Agent Last NameKaras
- List Agent MLS IDck139
- List Agent Preferred Phone602-919-6511
- List Agent URLhttp://www.thekarasgroup.com
- List Office Emaillexie.fabor@compass.com
- List Office Fax480-776-1556
- List Office Key20160104161516390877000000
- List Office MLS IDlaun001
- List Office NameCompass
- List Office Phone480-776-1555
- List Price3,995,000
- Listing Contract DateNovember 14, 2025
- Listing ID6947383
- Listing Key20250925204718423124000000
- Listing TermsCash, Conventional
- Major Change TimestampApril 27, 2026
- Major Change TypePrice Reduced
- MLS StatusActive
- Modification TimestampNovember 5, 2026
- Original Entry TimestampNovember 14, 2025
- Originating System IDM00000048
- Originating System Key20250925204718423124000000
- Originating System NameArizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)
- Photos Change TimestampNovember 2, 2026
- Photos Count27
- PossessionClose Of Escrow, By Agreement
- Price Change TimestampApril 27, 2026
- Source System IDM00000048
- Source System Key20250925204718423124000000
- Source System NameArizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)
- Special Listing ConditionsN/A
- Videos Count0
Features & Amenities
- 9+ Flat Ceilings
- Attch'd Gar Cabinets
- Auto Timer H2O Front
- Biking/Walking Path
- Breakfast Bar
- Built-in Barbecue
- Built-in Microwave
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Central Air
- Circular Driveway
- Common
- Corner Lot
- Cul-De-Sac
- Desert Back
- Desert Front
- Direct Access
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Double Vanity
- Dryer
- Electric
- Extended Length Garage
- Full Bth Master Bdrm
- Garage Door Opener
- Gas Cooktop
- Gas Oven
- Gas Range
- Gated
- Golf Cart Garage
- Gravel/Stone Back
- Gravel/Stone Front
- Heated
- Inside
- Kitchen Island
- Non-laminate Counter
- North/South Exposure
- Other
- Outdoor
- Pantry
- Playground
- Private Pool
- Private Street(s)
- Private Yard
- Quartz Countertops
- Refrigerator
- Reverse Osmosis
- Roller Shields
- Separate Shwr & Tub
- Sprinklers In Front
- Sprinklers In Rear
- Synthetic Grass Back
- Tile
- Walk-in Pantry
- Washer
- Wet Bar
- Wood
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Estimates only and not a loan offer. Taxes, insurance and rates vary — confirm with a lender.
Meet your agent
Christopher V Karas
Listing Agent · Compass
Get in touch
Office · 480-776-1555
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