Tucked at the end of a cul-de-sac with mountain views in 3 directions, this beautifully updated home offers rare outdoor space, privacy, and purposeful upgrades. Most of the 18,118 SF lot is at the east-facing back yard, designed/constructed by SBD Studio in 2022 with lush landscaping, built-in fire pit and pool/spa that anchor this oasis. Travek did the bathrooms, primary WIC extension and solid core doors. A 3-car garage with 4 additional slab spaces and RV parking makes this one of the best parking setups in the area. 2020 Trane HVAC, Tesla solar system, propane tank for the fire pit and BBQ are good for efficiency. Only a handful of homes offer this mix of lot size, outdoor lifestyle & upgrades. It's positioned for value, not vanity, and delivers. Desert Modern at the End of a Cul-de-Sac | 4BR, Pool, Solar, Mountain Views
Welcome to 11851 N Bancroft Drive, with views of Shaw Butte to the north and Stony Mountains to the west and south, refined updates, freshly painted interior and exterior, and resort-style outdoor living converge on a generous 0.41-acre lot at the quiet end of a cul-de-sac.
This 2,337 SF single-level 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom 3-car-garage home lives large and flows beautifully: the kitchen, central dining, and rear family room each enjoy uninterrupted backyard views through two new sliding glass doors (1 two-panel, 1 three-panel). The kitchen is ideally positioned at the heart of the home with a window over the sink framing your lush landscape beyond. The front living area looks through to mature desert landscaping and a front courtyard.
Upgrades & Layout:
- Remodeled kitchen with real wood cabinetry, quartz counters, cooktop, build-in microwave and thoughtful storage (2014)
- Spa-style primary bath: curbless shower, soaking tub, herringbone dark teal tile, marble-look quartz walls
- New 3-panel and 2-panel sliding Arcadia patio doors
- Hall bath with curbless shower, wood vanity and marble-look quartz walls
- Flooring: engineered wood and vinyl in main living areas, cork in bedrooms, tile in bathrooms
- White Haiku fans in every room, updated electric panel, wood-burning fireplace
- New interior and exterior paint in a desert-modern color palette by Jason Longo Interior Designs.
- Solid core doors and roller blinds
Livability
- Reverse osmosis that supplies the refrigerator's water and ice dispenser
- Water softener
- 3-car garage with direct entry to laundry and side door to exterior
- 4-slab parking
- RV gate and RV parking with no HOA
- Indoor washer/dryer with stainless sink sink and cabinetry
- Simplisafe alarm system and security cameras
- LED lighting
Outdoor Oasis (2022) designed and constructed by SBD Studio.
- New pool (approx. 18' x 29', 6' deep) with integrated spa, air blower, spillway and Pentair WiFi control system
- Two lawn areas for corn hole, play, or pets
- Sprinkler, irrigation, landscaping lighting systems on timers
- Fire pit and built-in BBQ
- Mature ficus tree for shade
- Pole inset into concrete (designed by structural engineer) for sturdy anchor point for poolside obstacle course
- 400 SF east-facing covered patio that extends width of home
- Garden section with fruit trees (tangelo, grapefruit, kumquat, fig)and 2 Chinese elms
- East-facing backyard ensures gentle morning light and afternoon shade
Efficiency + Privacy:
- Trane HVAC 5-ton 2-stage variable speed air handler (TEM-6 series) with R-410A refrigerant and heat pump. (2020)
- 200 amp electric panel (2014)
- Tesla solar system with new panels and inverters (2024); leased system with $148/mo and 9 years left
- 500-gallon buried propane tank serving the spa heater, fire pit, and built-in BBQ (2022)
- Septic system in front of property
- Next door to Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory, backing to the soccer field for an open feel and views to the north of Shaw Butte
- Full block wall perimeter
The Play:
This home delivers on large lot with great orientation, privacy, updates, indoor/outdoor living, in a highly desirable area. Whether you're watching sunsets over the mountains, relaxing in the pool or spa, or cooking and entertaining, this one was designed to live smart and feel right.
For sale
$885,000
11851 N Bancroft Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85028
4beds
2baths
2,337sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
0.42 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$379/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New poolCovered patioWood-burning fireplaceMountain viewsLarge lotLush landscapingAir blower
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 27, 2025 at 03:29pm
Listed by:
Aaron Carter 480-236-3103,
Compass,
Michael S Mosier 602-295-8074,
Compass
Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 6909070

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Built-In Electric Oven
Features
- High Speed Internet, Eat-in Kitchen, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
- Flooring: Vinyl, Tile, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Fire Pit, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,337
- Total interior livable area: 2,337 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: RV Gate, Garage Door Opener, Direct Access
- Garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Bath Roll-In Shower
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Storage, Built-in Barbecue
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Play Pool, Diving Pool
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, Private
- Fencing: Block
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
- Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Desert Front, Cul-De-Sac, Gravel/Stone Back, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back, Irrigation Front, Irrigation Back
Details
- Parcel number: 16628012B
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Painted, Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Water: City Water
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Solar Panels
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: CLOUSE ACRES AMD LOT 1-2, 9-12
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: No Fees
Location
- Region: Phoenix
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $379/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $691,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,873
- Date on market: 8/21/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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