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Just how many homes and properties has Preston Westmoreland taken us through on television?  Even we were amazed!  Here are just a few!  Preston's TV Tours



Now available! A rare and unique legacy  parcel of land, the former ranch property of K.T. Palmer, the co-founder of the Town of Carefree.  Palmer, back in the early 1930's,  chose this property as the "anchor" of 640 acres he homesteaded. This 5 acres was the "diamond" in his property and is still ok for horses as well for a perfect "ranchito."    Palmer had never seen such mature cactus, and dramatic landscapes with a wonderland of boulders. At the time, the closest neighbor was 5 miles away, and he had to actually build a road to get better access.  Today, the property borders the lake and 4th hole at prestigious Estancia golf club.  Offered for $ 2 million dollars. The land contains a capped and registered well, rumors of a spring on the property, and some historical sites.   Noted architect Allen Tafoya had visited the scene and thought a remarkable and landmark home could be constructed amongst the rocks on the NorthEast portion. Now, the City of Scottsdale has agreed to release 2 critical boulder easements that expands the available space for a home or ranch property.   The KT Palmer Ranch  MLS 6645024 on 95th Street
Thanks to Russ Lyon Sotheby's and our publicists and marketing folks for getting the word out to the press about this listing. Thanks to the Phoenix Business Journal for covering the story. Here's another  sample story: Media Coverage






As you see various homes for sale in the Cave Creek and Carefree area, you'll notice the astonishing sites they were able to use.  They call it "rock engineering", the siting perfectly of a structure into the environment, and not destroying a scenic lot, just to plop a house down.   Not many are as spectacular as the famous Slingman house, which was the first home to bridge a canyon in Arizona and garnered top national design  and architectural awards.
See why there are so many spectacular homes in the rocks in the Carefree area The Rock Houses of Carefree




All time record gold price on 12/4/2023 $ 2100 an ounce. Big run-up in gold prices due to global turmoil.  Now, time to look into this historic mining property offered exclusively by our office. This is the mine they write books about.  Just the lower part of Octave has 24 miles of tunnels.
See more about the incredible Octave gold mine for sale, near Wickenburg, AZ. Octave gold mine
Contact us for further details. 




 Interested in Skyranch?  Let us help you with your search and purchase. We are the Skyranch experts and have sold more houses, lots, hangars and townhomes than ANY other agents.  Also, we may have news of a stunning new listing coming in the future.   And as charter members, original board members, and Skyranch pilots, we can help you with all aspects of flying and living at  Skyranch.  Pilots and hangar owners at Skyranch for three decades, and forty year Carefree residents!   Call us for updates at 602-377-0060 preston.westmoreland@russlyon.com
As charter members and pilots at Skyranch, we know it well.  We have sold some wonderful homes and lots.  Lower left, that lot sold for a record $1.5 million, home on the right was a Spanish Hacienda on two lots, bordering the golf course, with a separate casita.  Buyer was a pilot and car collector who loved all the space for his toys!  Let us know what you're looking for and we will start our search! Preston was also the radio commercial voice of Stellar Airpark Estates!  




RECENTLY OLD, FOR THE SECOND TIME!   $ 1,020,000  One of the most unique land buys in the state!  The perfect property for the unsettled times we live in. Go off-grid, but close to town. a 40 acre parcel of patented land with a famous gold mine and all mineral rights included, possible helipad, homesite on a  dramatic cliff overseeing the lights of Phoenix.  Mine tunnels too! There is nothing like this.  $ 1.1 million. Used on location by Hollywood, surrounded by Forest and BLM land, check the video tour and TV coverage on Fox and the historical information on this land.  The Last Outpost 40 acres
Watch the video on gathering gold  ore too!  See the video tour by drone!  The Last Outpost Drone Tour




A best deal, not on the main road!  7830 E. Carefree Estates Circle, Carefree.  $850,000  Sought-after private home in Carefree Estates. Nice landscaping gives you a private world in this Iconic Carefree neighborhood!  Located in one of Carefree Estates quietest and most desirable locations, away from the road. Surrounded by an oasis of greenery. single-level living and there's a transferable whole house warranty. This is the sought-after 3-bedroom residence and tastefully upgraded. Very private rear patio and near the community pool and spa. Wood floors with natural travertine tiles, granite counters in bath and kitchen. And a gas range for the gourmet! You'll love the spacious Great Room with multiple conversation areas for your guests, separate media room. Owner has put in a two-zone AC and Heating system with upgraded ductwork, imposing double leaded glass entry, double privacy doors for the office with rain glass. There are 2 AC's (6  tons of air conditioning!) , 2 Water Heaters, additional Retrofoam has been added for more efficient insulation, more lighting has been added for that "light and bright" look.  See more:  Carefree Estates 3 bedroom





UNDER CONTRACT.  We can only show this beautiful home for backup offers.  Thank you. 
The ONLY listed property in Carefree Estates with a two-car garage! 7809 E. Carefree Drive, Carefree Estates two-bedroom.  Move-in ready to enjoy $250,000 in total renovations and addition of a 2-car garage. Also the perfect lock-and-leave with a super large patio Delight in this quiet residence close to town restaurants and shopping, concerts. Electrical service has been upgraded to 200 amp, new AC and Furnace, Kitchens and bath have all new custom wood cabinetry, new bathrooms, new tankless water heater, Large covered patio w/ BBQ. Features 2 master suites w/ensuite baths, Rolling shutters that cover the patio door entrances, perfect for your trips away! There's a private community pool and spa. New ductwork professionally installed also.   Offereed for $779,000  MLS 6644856  See more here:  Carefree Estates 2 Bedroom


Build your dream home in Tonto Hills on this 2.2 acre lot!  A recreational paradise, near the Tonto National Forest with hiking, Indian Ruins to see, miles of off-roading trails, and near boating with a full-service marina at Bartlett Lake Marina!  Enjoy the popular Raven's View Wine Bar minutes away too!  Stunning views in all directions, including Four Peaks and all located in the cooler and clearer air above Phoenix, yet just a short drive to all the attractions. Lot is located at approximately 3400 feet elevation. Water and electricity are in the cul de sac and the corners are marked. An ideal place to build at a higher elevation with cooler temperatures and beautiful views.  MLS 6653723  Offered for $ 310,000 at Yucca Lane, 86.   Represented by Russ Lyon Sotheby's agents Karen Cahill and Preston Westmoreland at the Carefree office.  Call if you have any questions!





With modules made in a Phoenix factory,  delivered by truck and assembled by crane, this prototype residence of the future was a stunner!  We were honored to sell the company the lot, and then found a wonderful renter who loved it.  See the incredible photos of the truck transport and crane operation below, that had the whole town talking!   There is nothing like this showcase contemporary residence of minimalist Industrial design, built to exemplify the mountain and desert views of Carefree, with a cosmopolitan ''loft'' feel,. And next to the world-famous Boulder Resort, on Stagecoach Pass, and several doors down from famous broadcaster Hugh Down's former home.  Floor to ceiling treated windows with cork floors on the upper level, finished concrete on the bottom, with 90 degree opening walk-out doors. Open floor plan with panoramic mountain, golf course and city light vistas! Private office, Kitchen has large sweeping granite island, built-in Miele appliances, whole house WiFi. Lower floor entertainment room opens to a view patio. Even the garage is a stunner.  Full-floor-to-ceiling glass walls.  Dramatic cork floors upstairs.  glass-enclosed garage. Just in case you're curious. it rented for $ 20,000 a month but no longer available in the rental market.  Call for us for updates.  3 bed/4bath approx. 4300 sq. ft. 

 


 
With a substantial price adjustment, available, possible business opportunity?  Level, very buildable property near the hot commercial corridor South of Carefree Highway and West of Cave Creek Road with frontage on Westland Blvd. Property is 3/10 of a mile from WalMart's main entrance.  5141 E. Westland Road, Cave Creek.  Older manufactured home on the site which can be scraped. Adjacent property with Cave Creek Road frontage is listed for sale thru another brokerage, to add to the size of available land.. Ask us about any other contiguous parcels that may be available. Please do not enter the property without Realtor approval. A sign is on the occupied property.  MLS # 6215457.  Photo below right looks North toward professional nursery, and beyond, WalMart, Sprouts, Chase Bank, Dunn Edwards Paint, Starbucks, Dutch's Coffee, Auto Zone, Tractor Supply, Sun Devil Auto, and many more that have recently gone in.
Offered for $ 550,000