1340 E LAS PALMARITAS Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85020

$1,100,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,873 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,591 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,100,000 List Date: 3/22/2025 Last Modified: 4/01/2026

Description

WOW: Priced to Sell! The Novak House, designed by acclaimed Valley architect Alfred Newman Beadle, offers modernist architecture at its finest. Beadle called this steel post and beam home ''Hawk's Nest''. Completed in '94, recently expanded and renovated, this 2BR+office, 2.5BA home is perfectly positioned on a gentle mountain site to maximize panoramic views of cityscape and mountains. Sharp, triangular form blends seamlessly w/natural landscape, capturing breathtaking vistas from every room. Fully updated, home features a thoughtfully designed expansion, heated in-ground spa, circular patio, fire feature and more. Hillside lot provides privacy and ample outdoor space. With timeless design, quality craftsmanship, and a unique connection to the desert, Novak House: an architectural gem!

Supplements: The Novak House isn't merely a residence; it's an artful statement in modern living, blending form and function effortlessly. Each room is strategically positioned to capture the awe-inspiring vistas, creating an immersive experience that integrates nature with architecture. This exceptional home offers both privacy and connection to the vast, beautiful desert surroundings, making it an architectural gem for those seeking something truly distinctive in Phoenix. Fully updated, the Novak House offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of architectural history. Built with quality craftsmanship, it stands as an embodiment of Beadle's mastery in integrating his designs with the natural surroundings. With 2 bedrooms, an office, and 2 baths spread over approximately 1,873 square feet, the house provides ample space for comfortable living while maintaining its minimalist elegance. A highly detailed and extremely well-integrated expansion created a much-needed dining/gathering space, as well as a superb connection to the site. Beadle's rigid geometry was mirrored in the design, which includes the addition of a heated in-ground spa, circular patio, and in-ground fire feature. The modern materials and sleek finishes contribute to the timeless appeal, while the triangular shape continues to make it a standout feature in Phoenix's architectural landscape. The lot size of over 10,000 square feet provides room for relaxation or outdoor entertainment, further enhancing the home's connection to its magnificent location. The unique geometry of the house maximizes the use of natural light, enhancing its energy efficiency while inviting the beauty of the desert into every room. Whether it's the location, the views, or the exceptional design by Alfred Beadle, the Novak House represents an extraordinary investment for those seeking a home that is both a work of art and a retreat from the ordinary. --- **Features:** - Designed by famed architect Alfred Newman Beadle - 2 bedrooms plus an office - 2 full bathrooms - Approximately 1,873 sq. ft. of living space - Built in 1994 with modernist design principles - Triangular architectural form maximizing views - Expansive views of surrounding mountains and Phoenix cityscape - Full renovation, maintaining Beadle's original vision - Heated in-ground spa for year-round enjoyment - Circular patio perfect for outdoor living and entertaining - In-ground fire feature ideal for desert evenings - Lot size of 10,591 square feet offers privacy and space for outdoor activities - Excellent location in the foothills of Phoenix, blending privacy with accessibility

More Information MLS# 6832689

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No Sold Price: $1,100,000 Status: Closed Current Price: $1,100,000 List Date: 2025-03-08

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 11 Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 2 ECHO MOUNTAIN TERRACE MCR 011020 Assessor's Parcel #: 118 Tax Municipality: Phoenix Taxes: 2716 House Number: 1340 Compass: E Street Name: LAS PALMARITAS St Suffix: Drive City/Town Code: Phoenix State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85020 Zip4: 3850 County Code: Maricopa Assessor Number: 160-11-118 Subdivision: ECHO MOUNTAIN TERRACE Tax Year: 2024

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached # of Interior Levels: 1 Full Bathrooms: 2 Half Bathrooms: 1 Approx SQFT: 1873 Price/SqFt: 587.29 Approx Lot SqFt: 10591 Approx Lot Acres: 0.243 Flood Zone: TBD Horses: N Builder Name: Alfred Newman Beadle Elementary School District: Washington Elementary School District High School District: Glendale Union High School District Elementary School: Desert View Elementary School Jr. High School: Royal Palm Middle School High School: Sunnyslope High School Community Pool Y/N: No Private Pool Y/N: No Fireplace YN: Yes Fireplaces Total: 0 Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Exterior Stories: 1 # Bedrooms: 2 Total Bathrooms: 3 Year Built: 1994

Legal Info

Range: 3E Section: 33 Cnty Rcrd Bk & Pg #: 11020 Township: 3N Lot Number: 2

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 1

Construction

Steel Frame: 1 Other: 1

Const - Finish

Other (See Remarks): 1

Roofing

Foam: 1

Pmt & Rate Info

Down Payment: 0 Total Encumbrance: 0 Total Asum Mnth Pmts: 0

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

Lockbox Type

None: 1

Architecture

Contemporary: 1

Architect

Architect: Al Beadle AIA

Master Bathroom

3/4 Bath Master Bdrm: 1 Double Vanity: 1

Master Bedroom

Split: 1

Additional Bedroom

Separate Bedroom Exit: 1 Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1 Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1

Add'l Property Use

None: 1

Fireplace Features

Fire Pit: 1 Other: 1

Flooring

Tile: 1

Window Features

Dual Pane: 1

Dining Area

Dining in LR/GR: 1

Heating

Electric: 1

View

City Lights: 1 Mountain(s): 1

Kitchen Features

220 Volts in Kitchen: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Built-in Microwave: 1 Range/Oven Elec: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Wall Oven(s): 1 Gas Cooktop: 1 Granite Counters: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Interior Features

Skylight(s): 1 No Interior Steps: 1 See Remarks: 1

Laundry

Washer Hookup: 1 Inside: 1 Upstairs Laundry: 1 See Remarks: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Other Rooms

Great Room: 1

Basement Description

Finished: 1

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y

Road Responsibility

City Maintained Road: 1

Technology

3+ Exist Tele Lines: 1 Cable TV Avail: 1 High Speed Internet: 1

Fencing

Block: 1 Partial: 1 See Remarks: 1

Water Source

City Water: 1

Exterior Features

Balcony: 1 Patio: 1

Spa

Private: 1 Heated: 1

Sewer

Sewer - Public: 1 Sewer-In & Connected: 1

Parking Spaces

Slab Parking Spaces: 1 Total Covered Spaces: 1 Carport Spaces: 1

New Financing

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Utilities

APS: 1 SW Gas: 1

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: 1

Property Description

Hillside Lot: 1 Cul-De-Sac Lot: 1 North/South Exposure: 1

Landscaping

Desert Front: 1 Desert Back: 1

Services

City Services: 1

Contact Info

List Agent Home Phn: 480-254-7510

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: 1 Agency Discl Req: 1

Possession

By Agreement: 1

Association Fee Incl

No Fees: 1

Assoc Rules/Info

None: 1

Sold Info

Loan Type: Conventional Loan Years: 30 Closing Cost Split: Normal - N Payment Type: Fixed Buyer Concession to Seller: 0 Buyer Concession $/%: $ Seller Concession to Buyer: 5000 Seller Concession $/%: $

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: 16th & Northern Ave. Directions: North of Northern on 16th or 14th street, to Las Palmaritas. West to property. Geo Lat: 33.558548 Geo Lon: -112.052807

Status Change Info

Off Market Date: 2026-01-12 Under Contract Date: 2025-12-03 Close of Escrow Date: 2026-01-16 Sold Price: $1,100,000

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Add'l Property Use: None Architecture: Contemporary View: City Lights; Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm; Double Vanity Master Bedroom: Split Additional Bedroom: Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet Fireplace Features: Fire Pit; Other Flooring: Tile Window Features: Dual Pane Spa: Private; Heated Dining Area: Dining in LR/GR Kitchen Features: 220 Volts in Kitchen; Range/Oven Elec; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Wall Oven(s); Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Hookup; Inside; Upstairs Laundry; See Remarks Basement Description: Finished Other Rooms: Great Room Interior Features: Skylight(s); No Interior Steps; See Remarks Technology: 3+ Exist Tele Lines; Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet Exterior Features: Balcony; Patio Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road Construction: Steel Frame; Other Const - Finish: Other (See Remarks) Roofing: Foam Cooling: Central Air Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public; Sewer-In & Connected Services: City Services Fencing: Block; Partial; See Remarks Property Description: Hillside Lot; Cul-De-Sac Lot; North/South Exposure Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back Lockbox Type: None Possession: By Agreement 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: AZArchitecture/Jarson & Jarson
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Last Updated: April - 01 - 2026
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