Gilbert, AZ Extreme Makeover Home Listed for $1.3 Million
By: Diane Tuman, Zillow Content Manager | September 2, 2009
The Okvath family of Gilbert, AZ, recipients of an Extreme Home Makeover in 2005, have listed their Spanish Colonial-style mansion for $1.3 million. Located at 3578 E. Redfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ, 85234, the 5,346 sq. ft. home is on a 1.07-acre lot, has 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, and a 3-car garage big enough for four cars. The over-the-top feature is a home theater with seating for 12.
So, why are the Okvaths selling? According to the East Valley Tribune, Bryan Okvath lost his job at a fire extinguishing company, got another one as a truck driver, but injured himself on the job. The family felt it was impossible to keep up with the bills ($1,200/month for electric and $400 for water), so they have listed it.
The couple have seven children and received their home makeover as a surprise when their oldest daughter was battling a rare form of cancer. When she was hospitalized, she asked the show’s producers to do a makeover on some dreary hospital rooms, which they did in unison with giving the Okvath’s a new home.
According to Keller Williams listing agent Tony Moore, the luxury market in the Gilbert area “has a two-year inventory in the pipeline” and obtaining a mortgage for this luxury market is also a challenge. The Zillow Home Value Index for Gilbert, AZ is $189,200, which hit a peak of about $360,000 early in 2006.
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Terence Hoaglund on September 2, 2009 11:16 am
I am seeing a trend here with these Extreme Makeover homes. More often than not, the homes are extremely overbuilt for the area they are in, and they are so huge that the owners can’t afford the upkeep. While the concept behind the show is certainly commendable, maybe they need to rethink how they approach this.
Brandon Green on September 2, 2009 1:49 pm
Be interesting to see the stats of Extreme Makeover Homes vs. other homes in their areas.
Ralph D Bredahl on September 2, 2009 5:35 pm
I guess that anything they can get is profit.
That haven’t paid anything other than taxes
Micahel on September 3, 2009 1:34 am
I would get rid of “Keller-Williams”, only in it for themselves. Go to a smaller, more personable company or put it on the market yourselves. Remember who was part to blame for this mess were in.. Realtors, Bankers & Mortgage lenders. Thank you…
diet on September 3, 2009 7:23 am
considering their current condition, it’s the best way for the family. Hope they get a good deal on this.
J on September 3, 2009 7:36 am
The house in Camden, NJ that Extreme Makeover Home Edition built was also sold for similar reasons.
Dawn on September 3, 2009 7:59 am
Didn’t they take out an ARM? Was the house paid for when EHMO came in?
Leigh on September 3, 2009 1:11 pm
$1,200/month for electricity and $400/month for water…enough said.
maluw on September 4, 2009 4:06 am
yeah, that’s too much when seeing their current situation
Gerkins on September 4, 2009 9:17 am
With EMOHE’s budget, wonder why they didn’t go solar? That sure would’ve cut the energy bills and made the house more marketable.
Leigh on September 4, 2009 10:41 am
I was Phoenix last spring and was shocked to see only ONE house with solar panels. Come on now, don’t you all have sun 365 days a year?!?!?! Of all places where solar makes sense. Does Portland, OR have more solar panels?!?!?! With heavy use of electricity via the AC wouldn’t pay for itself at some near distance time?
KEVIN MCEACHERN on September 4, 2009 10:44 am
They are not using there heads I live in a 6100sqft home and my utility bills are not near that high there are ways to keep your bills down my house hold has 7 in it and we pay 658 for lights and water is 240 they are not working hard enough
vicki on September 6, 2009 3:01 pm
Exreme Makeover People,get real!!! Build these homes to help people stay in the home.That home should be afforable to that person if something happens to their job.To have a beautiful home is one thing, but when your kicked out,then what does the family do? As others have said,some of the homes are way over built. Be reasonable not wasteful.Hope the show takes my advice.
Gilbert Homes on October 2, 2009 6:32 pm
Unfortunately, $1.3 million homes aren’t in large demand here in Gilbert, AZ right now, but I’ll see if I can find you a buyer because it sure is a nice home;)