Welcome home to Casa Esperanza (the house of endless possibilities) nestled on a lush 2.5 acre property in the Rio Verde Foothills with breathtaking unobstructed views of Four Peaks, the Mazatzal Mountains,Superstition Mountains & Weavers Needle.From spectacular sunrises to alpenglow sunsets you will be enchanted with the calm beauty of this place.Bring your horses, mountain bikes, quads & toys or just sit on the front terrace and enjoy the views.The charming, well designed1 bedroom + den casita includes every feature to make your life easy.It would also make a great rental generating income (up to $2,500/mo) while you design and build your custom dream home.There are existing permitted plans (that need review and updating by the county) or let the views inspire you to develop ''your''home The site is splittable or keep all 2.5 acres giving yourself privacy, freedom and all the best that Rio Verde offers. Additional features of the property are a snake fenced back patio and dog yard, workshop with 220 service and room to get creative and a full service RV hookup with roughed-in plumbing for an outdoor kitchen and bathroom (also rentable $1k/mo +/-). There is a 40' storage container on site that could make a great feed/tack room for equestrians. Don't delay! This special place will go fast.
Accepting backups
$535,000
17039 E Montgomery Rd, Rio Verde, AZ 85263
1beds
985sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
2.5 Acres Lot
$505,500 Zestimate®
$543/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 57 days |
- 440 |
- 24 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 22, 2025 at 08:06am
Listed by:
Jeffrey S Armbruster 602-550-3844,
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty,
Lisa Armbruster 520-300-3049,
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 6943494
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm
- Flooring: Concrete
- Windows: Skylight(s), Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 985
- Total interior livable area: 985 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Storage, RV Hookup
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wire
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Desert, Panoramic, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 2.5 Acres
- Features: East/West Exposure, Desert Back, Desert Front, Gravel/Stone Front
Details
- Parcel number: 21942005M
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
- Roof: Built-Up
Condition
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Water: Hauled
- Utilities for property: Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Unsub 2.5 acres
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: No Fees
Location
- Region: Rio Verde
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $543/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $272,600
- Annual tax amount: $611
- Date on market: 11/8/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 55 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$505,500
$480,000 - $531,000
$1,918/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $535,000+112.7%$543/sqft |
Source:  ARMLS #6943494 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2018 | Sold | $251,487-8.6%$255/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2018 | Price change | $275,000-8%$279/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2018 | Price change | $299,000-7.9%$304/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $567 -0.2% | $27,260 -9.2% |
| 2024 | $568 +2.4% | $30,020 +104.8% |
| 2023 | $555 -3.2% | $14,660 -22.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,976/mo
Principal & interest
$2606
Home insurance
$187
Property taxes
$183
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 85263
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Desert Sun AcademyGrades: PK-6Distance: 13.4 mi
- 8/10Cactus Shadows High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 14.1 mi
- 6/10Sonoran Trails Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 14.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Desert Sun Academy
- Middle: Sonoran Trails Middle School
- High: Cactus Shadows High School
- District: Cave Creek Unified District
Source: ARMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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