‘The castle’ most expensive home sold in Maricopa last month

1. 43335 W. Little Drive

The most expensive home sold in Maricopa Aug. 16-Sept. 15 has been called “the castle” by neighbors and is noted as one of the most luxurious in town. It backs up to The Duke golf course and includes an RV gate and three-car garage. The house first sold in 2004 for $313,000 and then dove to $177,000 in 2011 before doubling its value in 2012 to $370,000. Its sale price this year is another 23-percent improvement.

Sold: Sept. 15
Purchase price: $455,000
Square feet: 2,851
Price per square foot: $159.59
Days on market: 133
Builder: Hacienda
Year built: 2003
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2.5
Community: Rancho El Dorado
Features: Tons of custom features, from knotty elder doors and roman blinds to a granite table named “The Continent” and an outdoor pergola with a heated pool and pebble tech spa.
Seller’s agent: Peter Ashijian, Ahwatukee Realty
Buyer’s agent: Mary Ann Toohey, The Maricopa Real Estate Company

2. 20470 N. Lauren Road, Homestead North, $375,000
3. 22265 N. Van Loo Drive, Rancho El Dorado, $332,000
4. 19500 N. Lariat Road, Glennwilde, $320,000
5. 44544 W. Granite Drive, Cobblestone Farms, $304,000