8161 N 51ST Place, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 (MLS# 5579017)

8161 N 51ST Place, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

$4,525,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 9 Square Footage: 9,500 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 130,451 Status: Closed
Current Price: $4,525,000 Last Modified: 1/17/2026

Overview

Description

On almost three full acres, this Bill Tull estate/compound represents the finest example of what living in Arizona is all about. Completely private and accessed through a private gate and a long rambling driveway. Beautifully remodeled with elements like Hopes steel windows and doors, wide-plank wood flooring, Hans Grohe fixtures, antique doors, and custom lighting. Three separate buildings provide for a resort lifestyle with a large gym featuring floor to ceiling windows, a charming guest casita and a fabulous pool house for outdoor entertaining. The main house features 4/5 bedrooms, office, wine room/bar, and a spacious master suite with stunning master bath. Multiple fireplaces and private patios. Spectacular grounds with beautiful indigenous plants and immaculate green lawns

Supplements: surrounding a central sparkling European style pool designed for swimming laps as well as enjoying the Arizona sun.

Listing Details MLS# 5579017

Location, Tax & Legal

Map Code/Grid
N36
House Number
8161
Compass
N
Street Name
51ST
St Suffix
Place
City/Town Code
Paradise Valley
State/Province
AZ
Zip Code
85253
Zip4
2063
County Code
Maricopa
Assessor Number
168-74-009-D
Subdivision
KERR ESTATES
Tax Year
2016
Assessor's Map #
74
Legal Description (Abbrev)
TRACT E KERR ESTATES TRS B, C, D & E MCR 007538
Assessor's Parcel #
9
Assessor Parcel Ltr
D
Tax Municipality
Paradise Valley
Taxes
15770

Contract Information

Type
Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership
Fee Simple

General Property Description

Dwelling Type
Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles
Detached
Exterior Stories
Yes
# of Interior Levels
Yes
# Bedrooms
7
Total Bathrooms
9
Approx SQFT
9500
Price/SqFt
476.32
Guest House SqFt
900
Horses
N
Builder Name
Bill Tull
Year Built
1978
Approx Lot SqFt
130451
Community Pool Y/N
No
Private Pool Y/N
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes
Fireplaces Total
3
Elementary School District
Scottsdale Unified District
High School District
Scottsdale Unified District
Elementary School
Cherokee Elementary School
Jr. High School
Cocopah Middle School
High School
Chaparral High School

Remarks Misc

Cross Street
Tatum & Mockingbird Ln
Directions
East on Mockingbird to 51st Place, south to the gate on the left.

Status Change Info

Off Market Date
2017-04-04
Under Contract Date
2017-03-25
Close of Escrow Date
2017-04-19

Legal Info

Township
3N
Range
4E
Section
32

More Information

Basement

Basement Y/N
N

Items Updated

Floor Yr Updated
2007
Wiring Yr Updated
2017
Wiring Partial/Full
Partial
Plmbg Yr Updated
2016
Plmbg Partial/Full
Partial
Ht/Cool Yr Updated
2007
Roof Yr Updated
2016
Roof Partial/Full
Partial
Kitchen Yr Updated
2016
Kitchen Partial/Full
Partial
Bath(s) Yr Updated
2007
Rm Adtn Yr Updated
2007
Pool Yr Updated
2007

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces
3
Total Covered Spaces
3
Slab Parking Spaces
0

Contact Info

List Agent Home Phn
480-991-2050

Sold Info

Loan Type
Cash
Payment Type
Other
Closing Cost Split
Normal - N
Buyer Concession $/%
$
Seller Concession $/%
$
Buyer Concession to Seller
0
Seller Concession to Buyer
0

Special Listing Cond

N/A
Yes

Construction

Adobe
Yes

Const - Finish

Painted
Yes
Stucco
Yes

Roofing

Foam
Yes

Pmt & Rate Info

Down Payment
0
Total Asum Mnth Pmts
0

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N
N
PAD Fee Y/N
N
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee
0
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%
$
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee 2
0
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee 2 $/%
$
Land Lease Fee Y/N
N
Rec Center Fee Y/N
N
Rec Center Fee 2 Y/N
N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv
0

Architecture

Territorial/Santa Fe
Yes
Contemporary
Yes

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm
Yes
Separate Shwr & Tub
Yes
Double Vanity
Yes
Private Toilet Room
Yes
Tub with Jets
Yes

Master Bedroom

Split
Yes

Additional Bedroom

Other Bedroom Split
Yes
Separate Bedroom Exit
Yes
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet
Yes
Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet
Yes
Master Bedroom Sitting Room
Yes

Add'l Property Use

None
Yes

Fireplace Features

Fireplace Living Rm
Yes
Gas Fireplace
Yes
Exterior Fireplace
Yes
Fire Pit
Yes

Flooring

Concrete
Yes
Stone
Yes
Wood
Yes

Private Pool Features

Heated
Yes
Play Pool
Yes
Lap
Yes

Dining Area

Formal
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Breakfast Room
Yes

Heating

Natural Gas
Yes

View

Mountain(s)
Yes

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Gas Oven
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Built-in Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Gas Cooktop
Yes
Granite Counters
Yes

Cooling

Programmable Thmstat
Yes
Central Air
Yes

Interior Features

Skylight(s)
Yes
9+ Flat Ceilings
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes
No Interior Steps
Yes
Water Softener Owned
Yes
Water Purifier
Yes
Other
Yes
See Remarks
Yes

Laundry

Washer Included
Yes
Dryer Included
Yes
Inside
Yes

Other Rooms

Family Room
Yes
Great Room
Yes
Bonus/Game Room
Yes
Media Room
Yes

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N
Y

Technology

Cable TV Avail
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes
Ntwrk Wrng Multi Rms
Yes
Security System Owned
Yes
Security System Leased
Yes

Fencing

Chain Link
Yes

Water Source

City Water
Yes

Exterior Features

Separate Guest House
Yes
Built-in BBQ
Yes
Playground
Yes
Covered Patio(s)
Yes
Patio
Yes
Gazebo
Yes
Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s)
Yes

Spa

None
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Parking Features

Circular Driveway
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes

New Financing

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Energy/Green Feature

Multi-Zones
Yes

Plumbing

Gas Hot Water Heater
Yes

Utilities

APS
Yes
SW Gas
Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear
Yes

Property Description

Cul-De-Sac Lot
Yes
Corner Lot
Yes
North/South Exposure
Yes

Landscaping

Desert Front
Yes
Desert Back
Yes
Grass Back
Yes
Yrd Wtring Sys Front
Yes
Yrd Wtring Sys 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

Close of Escrow
Yes

Association Fee Incl

No Fees
Yes

Assoc Rules/Info

None
Yes

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Add'l Property Use: None Architecture: Territorial/Santa Fe; Contemporary View: Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; Tub with Jets Master Bedroom: Split Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Split; Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Master Bedroom Sitting Room Fireplace Features: Fireplace Living Rm; Gas Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace; Fire Pit Flooring: Concrete; Stone; Wood Private Pool Features: Heated; Play Pool; Lap Spa: None Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Room Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside Other Rooms: Family Room; Great Room; Bonus/Game Room; Media Room Interior Features: Skylight(s); 9+ Flat Ceilings; Wet Bar; No Interior Steps; Water Softener Owned; Water Purifier; Other; See Remarks Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet; Ntwrk Wrng Multi Rms; Security System Owned; Security System Leased Exterior Features: Built-in BBQ; Playground; Covered Patio(s); Gazebo; Patio; Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s); Separate Guest House Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Garage Door Opener Construction: Adobe Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Foam Cooling: Central Air; Programmable Thmstat Heating: Natural Gas Plumbing: Gas Hot Water Heater Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Septic Tank Services: City Services Fencing: Chain Link Property Description: Cul-De-Sac Lot; Corner Lot; North/South Exposure Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Grass Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
Listing Office: Walt Danley Realty, LLC
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Last Updated: January - 17 - 2026
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