Ucb ( Under Contract - Backups )
Ucb ( Under Contract - Backups )
Description
Set on over 2 acres in the prestigious Thunder Mountain community of Northeast Mesa, this EXCEPTIONAL HILLSIDE ESTATE commands the largest lot in the neighborhood. Perched above it all, the property extends up the mountainside, offering a rare sense of privacy and scale while capturing SWEEPING VIEWS of glowing sunsets, sparkling city lights, and surrounding mountain vistas. Expansive picture windows frame the beauty at every turn, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living while reflecting a...Set on over 2 acres in the prestigious Thunder Mountain community of Northeast Mesa, this EXCEPTIONAL HILLSIDE ESTATE commands the largest lot in the neighborhood. Perched above it all, the property extends up the mountainside, offering a rare sense of privacy and scale while capturing SWEEPING VIEWS of glowing sunsets, sparkling city lights, and surrounding mountain vistas. Expansive picture windows frame the beauty at every turn, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living while reflecting a refined blend of contemporary and territorial architecture. Multiple balconies offer varied vantage points, each capturing a unique perspective of the breathtaking surroundings. A stone-clad patio deck anchors the outdoor living space, where a negative-edge pool and spa with dramatic fire pots overlook the twinkling city lights and blooming desert below. The private driveway leads to an expansive motor court with additional guest parking and access to two garages, creating a grand arrival. The formal entry features an arched iron and glass door opening to a stunning living space with exquisite large-format marble tile floors, soaring 23-foot ceilings, striking architectural details, and a wall of windows. Upon entry, a glass wall frames the awe-inspiring views that stretch for miles, with automated shades for comfort throughout the day. The grand kitchen is a true showpiece, designed for both entertaining and everyday living. It features a separate wet bar with beverage refrigerator, dual islands with high-grade granite, and a striking alcove centered around a 60" Viking gas range with double ovens and a pot filler. Additional highlights include a warming oven, dual sinks, and separate Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer units, all complemented by a pot filler, glass-tiled backsplash, and rich knotty alder cabinetry. A formal dining room with an arched window invites lush desert scenery into the space, while a domed ceiling adds architectural drama. The game room offers access to the exterior patio and is ideal for entertaining, complete with a wet bar, sit-up counter, and additional beverage refrigerator. Enjoy your favorite movies or sports in the fully equipped home theatre, featuring three rows of adjustable reclining seating, dimmable lighting, and premium sound. The owner's suite is privately situated in its own wing, featuring authentic wood flooring and an interior balcony that overlooks the main living space below. Expansive windows and French doors lead to a large, private balcony--the perfect setting to take in captivating views of the Phoenix skyline, surrounding mountain vistas, and the lush Sonoran Desert. The spa-inspired ensuite bath showcases marble flooring and a jetted soaking tub wrapped in marble, complemented by elegant Italian Danze plumbing fixtures. A grand walk-in shower features floor-to-ceiling marble and multiple polished chrome shower heads and body sprays, creating a truly indulgent experience. A generous vanity with dual Kohler sinks and custom cabinetry provides ample storage, while the spacious owner's closet is thoughtfully designed with custom shelving and a center island for both function and style. A dramatic office showcases a soaring ceiling, custom built-in shelving, and a rolling ladder, creating a refined and inspiring workspace. The home offers exceptional flexibility with two guest bedrooms on the main level, including a casita-style suite with a separate entrance and private living room, ideal for guests or multi-generational living. An additional guest suite is located on the upper level, and all bedrooms feature ensuite baths for ultimate comfort and privacy. A dedicated exercise room or yoga studio with mirrored walls completes the home's thoughtfully designed living spaces. The custom estate features two separate garages with newly finished epoxy-coated floors, additional storage rooms, and ample space to accommodate more than four vehicles--including oversized vehicles, a boat, or a small travel trailer. The backyard is the true pièce de résistance of the estate--an extraordinary, resort-caliber retreat designed to captivate. A recently resurfaced negative-edge pool and spa take center stage, illuminated by color-changing LED lighting and perfectly positioned to frame breathtaking city lights and mountain views. A dramatic water feature and slide create a striking, elevated entry into the pool, blending architectural beauty with resort-style fun. Multiple lounge areas and a built-in BBQ invite effortless entertaining, all set within a setting that feels both private and awe-inspiring. Thunder Mountain is an exclusive gated sanctuary of 128 custom homesites with generous desert preserve spaces to promote the tranquility and beauty of the Desert uplands. A private park features two lit tennis/pickleball courts, basketball court, multiple covered seating areas and a tot lot. Far away, yet close to everything! Thunder Mountain is located just minutes from Usery Mountain Park, top hiking/biking trails, Salt River Reccreation (kayaking, paddling, tubing, fishing), Saguaro Lake and just 1 hour from the cool pines of Tuscon. An easy commute to Sky Harbor Airport, Old Town Scottsdale, ASU, Phoenix and near top-rated schools.
- Listed by Anthony Guerriero • Brokerage DRE #LC646682020 • Russ Lyon Sotheby's International RealtyP: (480)-544-2466 C: (480)-544-2466 anthony.guerriero@russlyon.com
- Listed by Christine M Anthony • Brokerage DRE #LC646682020 • Russ Lyon Sotheby's International RealtyP: (480)-200-0972 canthonyre@gmail.com
Property Details for 8540 East McDowell Road, Unit 21
Architectural Style
Contemporary, Territorial/Santa Fe
Subdivision NameTHUNDER MOUNTAIN
ViewDesert, Panoramic, City Lights, Mountain(s)
View YNYes
LISTING UPDATED: 04/08/2026 10:08 AM
Property Details for 8540 East McDowell Road, Unit 21
| Status | Ucb ( Under Contract - Backups ) |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 7004186 |
| Days on Market | 13 |
| Taxes | $8,212 / year |
| HOA Fees | $308 / quarter |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 2006 |
| Lot Size | 2.11 AC / 91,900 SF |
| County | Maricopa County |
Location
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Building Information for 8540 East McDowell Road, Unit 21
Stories2Year Built2006Building Size-Lot Size2.11 AC / 91,900 SF
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$13,164 per month
30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest
Principal and Interest
$12,377
Property Taxes
$684
HOA Dues
$103
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1Property Information for 8540 East McDowell Road, Unit 21
Summary
Location and General Information
- Unparsed Address: 8540 E MCDOWELL Road 21, Mesa, AZ 85207
- City: Mesa
- Coordinates: -111.642375, 33.472884
- Country: US
- County Or Parish: Maricopa
- Cross Street: Mcdowell & Hawes
- Directions: Continue on McDowell heading east; enter at the North gate. Proceed North on Thunder Mountain Dr. when street ends take a right on Sparkling view Dr. Home is on the Northeast corner of Sparkling view and Mountain crest Drive.
- Latitude: 33.472884
- Longitude: -111.642375
- Postal City: Mesa
- Postal Code: 85207
- Postal Code Plus4: 1430
- State Or Province: AZ
- Street Suffix: Road
- Year Built: 2,006
Taxes and HOA
- Assocsp Rules Infoco Petssp OK splparen Seesp Rmrks rparen: Yes
- Association Fee: $307.80
- Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
- Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint
- Association Name: Thunder Mountain
- Association Phone: 480-967-7182
- Association YN: Yes
- Tax Annual Amount: $8,212.00
- Tax Book Number: 219.00
- Tax Legal Description: LOT 21 THUNDER MOUNTAIN MCR 028544
- Tax Lot: 21
- Tax Map Number: 24.00
- Tax Parcel Letter: A
- Tax Year: 2,025
Parking
- Attached Garage YN: Yes
- Carport Spaces: 0
- Covered Spaces: 4
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Garage YN: Yes
- Open Parking Spaces: 4
- Open Parking YN: Yes
- Parking Features: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Extended Length Garage, Direct Access, Over Height Garage, Separate Strge Area, Side Vehicle Entry, Detached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
School Information
- Elementary School: Las Sendas Elementary School
- Elementary School District: Mesa Unified District
- High School: Red Mountain High School
- High School District: Mesa Unified District
- Middle Or Junior School: Fremont Junior High School
Property
Lot Information
- Building Area Total: 6,798
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Living Area: 6798.0
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Lot Features: Hillside Lot, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Corner Lot, Desert Front, Natural Desert Back, Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Synthetic Grass Frnt, Synthetic Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
- Lot Size Acres: 2.11
- Lot Size Area: 91900.0
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Square Feet: 91900.0
- Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Property and Assessments
- Propertysp Descriptionco Cornersp Lot4: Yes
- Propertysp Descriptionco Hillsidesp Lot: Yes
- Access Code: #0971
- Builder Name: Custom
- Building Area Source: Assessor
- Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
- Documents Change Timestamp: 04-08-2026 02:56:48 PM
- Documents Count: 3
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Parcel Number: 21924032A
- Property Attached YN: No
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Public Survey Range: 7E
- Public Survey Section: 33
- Public Survey Township: 2N
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Green Features
- Green Energy Efficient: Multi-Zones
- Green Water Conservation: Tankless Ht Wtr Heat
Utilities
- Electric On Property YN: Yes
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Propane
- Water Source: City Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Community Features: Pickleball, Gated, Tennis Court(s), Playground
- Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted, Stone
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Private Street(s), Private Yard, Built-in Barbecue
- Fencing: Block, Wrought Iron
- Horse YN: No
- Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Private Street(s), Private Yard, Built-in Barbecue
- Pool Features: Variable Speed Pump, Solar Pool Equipment, Outdoor, Play Pool, Fenced, Heated
- Pool Private YN: Yes
- Roof: Built-Up
- Security Features: Security System Owned
- Stories Total: 2
Interior Features
- Kitchensp Featuresco Builthypheninsp Microwave: Yes
- Kitchensp Featuresco Multiplesp Ovens: Yes
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
- Bedrooms Possible: 8
- Bedrooms Total: 5
- Cooling: Heat Pump, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas
- Fireplace YN: Yes
- Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
- Heating: Heat Pump, Electric, Propane
- Heating YN: Yes
- Interior Features: Walk-in Pantry, High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Master Downstairs, Upstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Central Vacuum, Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Bidet, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Tub with Jets
- Spa Features: Heated, Private
- Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Solar Screens, Dual Pane, Mechanical Sun Shds, Tinted Windows, Wood Frames
- Number of Interior Levels: 2.0
Room Information
Room Information
- Mastersp Bedroomco Downstairs: Yes
- Mastersp Bedroomco Split: Yes
- Mastersp Bedroomco Upstairs: Yes
- Othersp Roomsco Bonus Gamesp Room: Yes
- Othersp Roomsco Exercise Saunasp Room: Yes
- Othersp Roomsco Greatsp Room: Yes
- Othersp Roomsco Guestsp Qtrshyphen Sepsp Entrn: Yes
- Othersp Roomsco Libraryhyphen Blthypheninsp Bkcse: Yes
- Othersp Roomsco Mediasp Room: Yes
- Rooms Total: 0
Rental
Rent Information
- Land Lease YN: No
Property History for 8540 East McDowell Road, Unit 21
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | In Contract ARMLS #7004186 | — | |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Listed (Active) ARMLS #7004186 | $2,458,000 | — |
| Jan 6, 2022 | Sold ARMLS #6309833 | $2,350,000 | — |
| Dec 6, 2021 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1480265265 | $2,325,000 | +18.4% / yr |
| Dec 6, 2021 | Pending ARMLS #6309833 | — | |
| Oct 21, 2021 | Listed (Active) ARMLS #6309833 | $2,350,000 | — |
| Apr 4, 2019 | Sold ARMLS #5859148 | $1,495,000 | — |
| Mar 29, 2019 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #641942381 | $1,475,000 | +3.6% / yr |
| Mar 4, 2019 | Pending ARMLS #5859148 | — | |
| Dec 20, 2018 | Listed (Active) ARMLS #5859148 | $1,600,000 | — |
| Dec 15, 2016 | Sold ARMLS #5424058 | $1,360,000 | — |
| Dec 1, 2016 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #584668573 | $1,360,000 | +20.8% / yr |
| Oct 24, 2016 | Pending ARMLS #5424058 | — | |
| Apr 6, 2016 | Listed (Active) ARMLS #5424058 | $1,490,000 | — |
| Apr 30, 2012 | Sold ARMLS #4665443 | $975,000 | — |
| Apr 2, 2012 | Pending ARMLS #4665443 | — | |
| Oct 21, 2011 | Listed (Active) ARMLS #4665443 | $1,150,000 | — |
| Feb 8, 2010 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1136389599 | $375,000 | — |
| Aug 13, 2004 | Sold ARMLS #2136184 | $325,000 | — |
| Jul 19, 2004 | Pending ARMLS #2136184 | — | |
| Apr 26, 2004 | Listed (Active) ARMLS #2136184 | $325,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/06/2026 | In Contract ARMLS #7004186 | — |
| 03/26/2026 | Listed (Active) ARMLS #7004186 | $2,458,000 |
| 01/06/2022 | Sold ARMLS #6309833 | $2,350,000 |
| 12/06/2021 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1480265265 | $2,325,000 +18.4% / yr |
| 12/06/2021 | Pending ARMLS #6309833 | — |
| 10/21/2021 | Listed (Active) ARMLS #6309833 | $2,350,000 |
| 04/04/2019 | Sold ARMLS #5859148 | $1,495,000 |
| 03/29/2019 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #641942381 | $1,475,000 +3.6% / yr |
| 03/04/2019 | Pending ARMLS #5859148 | — |
| 12/20/2018 | Listed (Active) ARMLS #5859148 | $1,600,000 |
| 12/15/2016 | Sold ARMLS #5424058 | $1,360,000 |
| 12/01/2016 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #584668573 | $1,360,000 +20.8% / yr |
| 10/24/2016 | Pending ARMLS #5424058 | — |
| 04/06/2016 | Listed (Active) ARMLS #5424058 | $1,490,000 |
| 04/30/2012 | Sold ARMLS #4665443 | $975,000 |
| 04/02/2012 | Pending ARMLS #4665443 | — |
| 10/21/2011 | Listed (Active) ARMLS #4665443 | $1,150,000 |
| 02/08/2010 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1136389599 | $375,000 |
| 08/13/2004 | Sold ARMLS #2136184 | $325,000 |
| 07/19/2004 | Pending ARMLS #2136184 | — |
| 04/26/2004 | Listed (Active) ARMLS #2136184 | $325,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 8540 East McDowell Road, Unit 21
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$8,212 ($684 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt6,798 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,798 SqFtStories1Lot Size91,912 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2006ZoningR-35CountyMARICOPAAPN219-24-032A
Schools near 8540 East McDowell Road, Unit 21
This home is within Mesa Unified School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 6 | |||
| Public - | PK to 6 | |||
| Public - | PK to 6 | |||
| Public - | PK to 6 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School PublicPK to 6 | ||
Franklin Elementary School PublicPK to 6 | ||
Franklin Accelerated Academy- Downtown Campus PublicPK to 6 | ||
Las Sendas Elementary School PublicPK to 6 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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