2141 E PALO VERDE Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85016

$1,799,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,813 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 38,315 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,799,000 Last Modified: 3/01/2026

Description

Welcome to one of the most unique and significant homes in Biltmore East. This 4 bed/4bath home was most likely designed by Mel Ensign, architect and draftsman for the well-known Phoenix firm, Lescher & Mahoney. This home is an ideal subject for a thoughtful renovation. Don't let this hillside opportunity slip through your fingers! Home is sold AS-IS and priced BELOW appraisal! This low slung, single-story Mid-Century Modern ranch home sits on nearly an acre and wraps around a rocky knoll in the middle of a picturesque culdesac on Palo Verde Dr. As you enter the front door on the north side of the home, you are immediately met by the massive rock fireplace and original millwork.

Supplements: Stepping into the living room, enjoy views overlooking the Valley toward the south and Downtown Phoenix from the floor to ceiling windows. The split floorplan offers the west wing with its own entrance, which could be utilized as guest quarters, a primary suite, or an Airbnb opportunity, including a large bedroom, walk-in closet and bathroom which has an additional closet. The east end of the home is comprised of the kitchen, dining room, 3 additional bedrooms and bathrooms and an upstairs studio space with its own entrance and incredible natural light. Crafted with lasting quality, this solid home features custom block construction and floor-to-ceiling windows that span the entire length of the south side of the home. The cantilevered concrete and rock balcony wraps the back of the house and offers sweeping views of the Valley. The balcony also hosts the original glass and steel exterior sun room, located just off the dining room. Traveling down the stairs to the west of the 2-car garage, you'll find mature desert landscaping which hosts a delightful assemblage of wildlife and birds, a true natural habitat. An opportunity such as this rarely comes around! Don't miss it! About the Architect: According to local historian Donna Reiner, PhD, Ensign designed at least 6 documented homes including his own, as well as the pink "Cupcake Church" located at 16th Ave and Indian School. The Wallace House at 2123 East Bethany Home Road and the Ensign House at 2200 East Bethany Home (demolished) are almost "bookends" to the house at 2141 East Palo Verde Dr. Pictures of the Wallace house and descriptions of Ensign's personal home have enough similarities to 2141 East Palo Verde Drive to make the speculation that Ensign designed it. There is the use of rock and other natural elements, the massive fireplace, the siting of the house and the rooms to provide spectacular views of the valley, the porches, and the simplistic, but elegant design in all three homes. The full report and appraisal are available upon request. Black and white photos are from 1970s when the home was purchased from the original owner.

More Information MLS# 6991589

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No List Price: $1,799,000 Status: Active Current Price: $1,799,000 List Date: 2026-03-01

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 48 Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 11 BILTMORE EAST MCR 017143 Assessor's Parcel #: 77 Tax Municipality: Phoenix Taxes: 10769 House Number: 2141 Compass: E Street Name: PALO VERDE St Suffix: Drive City/Town Code: Phoenix State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85016 Zip4: 2014 County Code: Maricopa Assessor Number: 164-48-077 Subdivision: BILTMORE EAST Tax Year: 2024

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached # of Interior Levels: 1 Full Bathrooms: 4 Half Bathrooms: 0 Approx SQFT: 3813 Price/SqFt: 471.81 Approx Lot SqFt: 38315 Approx Lot Acres: 0.88 Guest House SqFt: 225 Horses: N Builder Name: Mel Ensign, Architect Lead Based Hazard Disclosure: No Elementary School District: Madison Elementary District High School District: Phoenix Union High School District Elementary School: Madison #1 Elementary School Jr. High School: Madison #1 Elementary School High School: Camelback High School Community Pool Y/N: No Private Pool Y/N: No Fireplace YN: No Marketing Name: MCM in Biltmore East Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Exterior Stories: 1 # Bedrooms: 4 Total Bathrooms: 4 Year Built: 1957

Legal Info

Range: 3E Section: 15 Township: 2N Lot Number: 11

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 1

Construction

Block: 1 Stone: 1

Const - Finish

Other (See Remarks): 1

Roofing

Foam: 1

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: N PAD Fee Y/N: N Land Lease Fee Y/N: N Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 0

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings Text: 1 Email: 1 Phone Call: 1

Lockbox Type

Other: 1 See Private Remarks: 1

Architecture

Ranch: 1 See Remarks: 1

Architect

Architect: Mel Ensign

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1

Master Bedroom

Split: 1

Additional Bedroom

2 Master Bedrooms: 1 Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1

Flooring

Carpet: 1 Tile: 1 Vinyl: 1

Window Features

Screens: 1

Dining Area

Formal: 1 Eat-in Kitchen: 1

Heating

Heat Pump: 1

View

City: 1 Desert: 1 Panoramic: 1 City Lights: 1 Mountain(s): 1

Kitchen Features

Refrigerator: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1 Heat Pump: 1

Interior Features

Fix-Up Needs Repair: 1

Laundry

Washer Included: 1 Dryer Included: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Other Rooms

Great Room: 1 Arizona Room/Lanai: 1

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: N

Road Access Type

City Street: 1

Road Surface Type

Asphalt: 1

Road Responsibility

City Maintained Road: 1

Fencing

None: 1

Water Source

City Water: 1

Exterior Features

Balcony: 1

Spa

None: 1

Sewer

Sewer - Public: 1

Parking Spaces

Slab Parking Spaces: 0 Total Covered Spaces: 2 Garage Spaces: 2

New Financing

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Utilities

SRP: 1

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: 1

Property Description

Hillside Lot: 1 North/South Exposure: 1

Landscaping

Desert Front: 1 Desert Back: 1

Other Structures

Shed(s): 1

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: 1 Agency Discl Req: 1

Possession

Close of Escrow: 1

Association Fee Incl

No Fees: 1

Assoc Rules/Info

None: 1

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: 20th St and Bethany Geo Lat: 33.522758 Geo Lon: -112.03531

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Architecture: Ranch; See Remarks View: Desert; Panoramic; City Lights; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm Master Bedroom: Split Additional Bedroom: 2 Master Bedrooms; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl Window Features: Screens Spa: None Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen Kitchen Features: Refrigerator Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included Other Rooms: Great Room; Arizona Room/Lanai Interior Features: Fix-Up Needs Repair Exterior Features: Balcony Other Structures: Shed(s) Road Access Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road Construction: Block; Stone Const - Finish: Other (See Remarks) Roofing: Foam Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump Heating: Heat Pump Utilities: SRP Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public Fencing: None Property Description: Hillside Lot; North/South Exposure Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email; Phone Call Lockbox Type: Other; See Private Remarks 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: Compass
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Last Updated: March - 01 - 2026
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