5050 N 2nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85012 (MLS# 6660295)

5050 N 2nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85012

$2,087,500

Welcome Home to One of the Most Famous Historical Residences in Arizona Known as the Lutfy Residence.

Thought of as a "Castle" when built in 1939, this home was built for a Widow and her 8 children. It is 4,741 Finished SF built on 2 lots. 6 Beds 4.5 Baths including the Guesthouse/Maid's Quarters. A Very Large Home w/ Lots of Luxuries for the Time.

Reduced Real Property Taxes is One of the Benefits of Living in a Historically Designated Home. 2023 Real Property Taxes for this Estate were only $3,295.

Art Deco Opulence Meets Historic Real Estate Elegance.

This Estate has Only Been Owned By One Family so It has the Original Footprint and has been lovingly Restored. You will not find a more Pristine, Historic Property.

The Lines and Curves of this Home are Mesmerizing.

All of the Light Fixtures, Plumbing Fixtures, Mirrors, Wood Floors, Appliances and Terrazzo Cement Floors are Original to the Home.

The Oversized Radius Front Window is an important Architectural Design Feature of this Spanish Colonial Revival Estate and brings a lot of Natural Light into the Living Room.

An Amazing Place to Entertain Al Fresco. The Art Deco Terrazzo Floor is one of many Showstoppers.

The Orig 1950s Appliances are Functional (Stove, Stovetop, Freezer, Meat Grinder ).

Curved Art Deco styled Cabinets were Built to Accommodate a Vision Impaired Daughter.

There is a Baking Station w/ Inlaid Marble, a Built-In Desk w Milk Door and an Orig Meat Grinder w/ Attachments.

An Elegant Arched Entryway, a Wood Burning Fireplace and Stamped Concrete Floors in this 695 SF Finished Basement.

The Ceiling Beams are not just an attractive Architectural Element, they also provide a High Quality Acoustical Setting.

Limitless Options for the Basement... a Speakeasy, Theater Rm, Play Rm, Master, Office.

The Cheerful Wallpaper in the Breakfast Room is a Great Way to Start your Day.

Beautiful Built-In Cabinetry for Silverware is Reminiscent of a Jewelry Box.

The Bold Tile in the Master Bath is Art Deco inspired.

The Windows and Arched Entryway Allow Natural Light to Stream through this Huge Bathroom.

White Subway Tile with Micro-beveled Black Tile Accents.

This Downstairs Bedroom is Private and could be utilized as a Second Master.

The ZigZag Tile Pattern is a Classic Art Deco Pattern.

Underneath the Window there is an Alcove that housed a Shared Desk. There were several Entrepreneurs in the Family so this Space was Well Utilized.

Oversized Picture Windows in this Bedroom Provide a Nice View.

This Bedroom has Access to a Delightful Front Balcony.

Aah...A Private Balcony w a Beautiful View.

The Porcelain Pedestal Sink and Lighting in this Powder Room Immediately Transport You Back in Time.

A Great Spot for Parties. Everything you need for Entertaining is here.

This was quite an Outdoor Kitchen when built in the 1950s. There is a Wood Burning Oven in the corner, 4 gas burners, a Large BBQ, a Sink and Serving Area.

There is Plenty of Room for a Pool in the Side Yard.

This 193 SF Maid's Room/Guest Quarters was added in the 1950s and includes a Full Bath, Built-In Cabinetry/Closet and Mini Refrigerator and Would Make a Great Office.

This Compact Bathroom is small, but has Everything you Need.

Everything was thought of...there is even a Laundry Shoot in the Lower Left Corner.

Plenty of Room for Storage and a Second Refrigerator or Freezer. An Interior Laundry Area was very uncommon and a true luxury when the house was built in 1939.

The Original Architectural Plans are available for Inspection.

This Milk Door with Orig Dial Transports you Back in Time.

Originally Located Outside the Boundaries of Phx , this Estate is now in the Center of Town and within Walking Distance to Amazing Restaurants, Shops, Public and Private Schools and the Bridle Path.

A 5.3 Mile Out and Back Trail used for Hiking, Biking and Walking is just down the street.

Symmetry and Arches are an important part of Spanish Colonial Revival Design.

A Convenient Way to Get Downtown for Work, Basketball and Baseball Games, Plays and Concerts.

Close to a Stretch of Great Restaurants Btwn Central Ave and Midtown/Uptown.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 4.5 Square Footage: 4,741 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 14,549 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,087,500 List Date: 2/08/2024 Last Modified: 5/16/2025

Overview

Description

HISTORIC TROPHY PROPERTY-Art Deco Opulence Meets Historic Real Estate Elegance. Purists and Non-purist alike will fall in love with this elegant, pristine, two story, historic, Spanish Colonial Revival estate with an international style built on a double lot for a family with eight children. Known as the '' Lutfy residence'' and considered a ''castle'' when built, this estate is an emblem of the Windsor Square Historic District, is on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of the most famous historic estates in AZ. The spectacular condition, craftsmanship, amenities and rich history of the Lutfy home is sure to entice. Owned by the same family since it was built in 1939, and painstakingly preserved/restored, this estate still has the original footprint.

Supplements: Other original items include: light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, white oak floors, doors, windows, wood beamed ceilings, Art Deco tile work, Art Deco terrazzo cement floors, stamped concrete floors, handcrafted stacked spiral metal banisters, appliances, cabinets, curtains, door and window hardware and the door bell chime. You will immediately be ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 6660295

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number: 5050
Compass: N
Street Name: 2nd
St Suffix: Street
City/Town Code: Phoenix
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85012
Country: US
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 162-20-064
Subdivision: WINDSOR SQUARE BLK 7 LOTS 27 UP, BLK 8 LOTS 16-28
Tax Year: 2023
Assessor's Map #: 20
Assessor's Parcel #: 64
Tax Municipality: Maricopa - COUNTY
Taxes: 3295

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No

General Property Description

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles: Detached
Exterior Stories: 2
# of Interior Levels: 3
# Bedrooms: 6
Full Bathrooms: 4
Half Bathrooms: Yes
Total Bathrooms: 4.5
Approx SQFT: 4741
Price/SqFt: 440.31
Guest House SqFt: 193
Horses: N
Model: Custom
Builder Name: Unknown
Year Built: 1939
Lead Based Hazard Disclosure: Yes
Approx Lot SqFt: 14549
Approx Lot Acres: 0.334
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: No
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: Yes
Elementary School District: Madison Elementary District
High School District: Phoenix Union High School District
Elementary School: Madison Richard Simis School
Jr. High School: Madison Meadows School
High School: Central High School

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: CENTRAL AVE AND CAMELBACK RD.
Directions: CAMELBACK TO 2ND ST--NORTH ON 2ND TO HOME ON CORNER

Status Change Info

Off Market Date: 2024-04-15
Under Contract Date: 2024-03-26
Close of Escrow Date: 2024-04-26

Legal Info

Township: 2N
Block: 6
Lot Number: 11

More Information

Basement

Basement Y/N: Y

Items Updated

Plmbg Yr Updated: 2018
Plmbg Partial/Full: Partial
Roof Yr Updated: 2018
Roof Partial/Full: Partial

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces: 2
Carport Spaces: Yes
Slab Parking Spaces: 2
Total Covered Spaces: 3

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings

Sold Info

Loan Type: Cash
Payment Type: Select One
Closing Cost Split: Normal - N
Buyer Concession $/%: $
Seller Concession $/%: $
Buyer Concession to Seller: 0
Seller Concession to Buyer: 0

Special Listing Cond

N/A: Yes

Construction

Adobe: Yes

Const - Finish

Painted: Yes

Roofing

Built-Up: Yes

Association & Fees

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

Lockbox Type

None: Yes

Architecture

Other: Yes

Master Bathroom

3/4 Bath Master Bdrm: Yes

Master Bedroom

Split: Yes
Upstairs: Yes

Additional Bedroom

Other Bedroom Split: Yes
Other Bedroom Downstairs: Yes

Add'l Property Use

None: Yes

Fireplace Features

Other: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Laminate: Yes
Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Community Features

Historic District: Yes
Near Bus Stop: Yes
Near Light Rail Stop: Yes

Dining Area

Formal: Yes
Breakfast Room: Yes

Heating

Natural Gas: Yes

Kitchen Features

Disposal: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Range/Oven Elec: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Wall Oven(s): Yes
Electric Cooktop: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Window/Wall Unit: Yes

Interior Features

Roller Shields: Yes

Laundry

Washer Hookup: Yes

Other Rooms

Bonus/Game Room: Yes
Arizona Room/Lanai: Yes
Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: Yes
Separate Workshop: Yes

Basement Description

Finished: Yes
Partial: Yes

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y

Technology

Security System Owned: Yes

Fencing

Block: Yes

Water Source

City Water: Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony: Yes
Separate Guest House: Yes
Built-in BBQ: Yes
Covered Patio(s): Yes
Patio: Yes
Gazebo: Yes
Storage: Yes

Spa

None: Yes

Sewer

Sewer - Public: Yes

Parking Features

Separate Strge Area: Yes
Direct Access: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes

Irrigation

Flood: Yes

New Financing

Cash: Yes
VA: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes

Plumbing

Gas Hot Water Heater: Yes

Utilities

APS: Yes
SW Gas: Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: Yes

Property Description

Corner Lot: Yes
Nat Reg Historic Hms: Yes

Landscaping

Grass Front: Yes
Grass Back: Yes
Auto Timer H2O Back: Yes

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: Yes
Agency Discl Req: Yes

Possession

Close of Escrow: Yes

Association Fee Incl

No Fees: Yes

Assoc Rules/Info

Not Managed: Yes

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Add'l Property Use: None Architecture: Other Master Bathroom: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm Master Bedroom: Split; Upstairs Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Split; Other Bedroom Downstairs Fireplace Features: Other Flooring: Carpet; Laminate; Tile; Wood Spa: None Community Features: Historic District; Near Bus Stop; Near Light Rail Stop Dining Area: Formal; Breakfast Room Kitchen Features: Range/Oven Elec; Electric Cooktop; Disposal; Refrigerator; Wall Oven(s); Pantry Laundry: Washer Hookup Basement Description: Finished; Partial Other Rooms: Bonus/Game Room; Arizona Room/Lanai; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn; Separate Workshop Interior Features: Roller Shields Technology: Security System Owned Exterior Features: Balcony; Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Gazebo; Patio; Separate Guest House; Storage Parking Features: Direct Access; Garage Door Opener; Separate Strge Area Construction: Adobe Const - Finish: Painted Roofing: Built-Up Cooling: Central Air; Window/Wall Unit Heating: Natural Gas Plumbing: Gas Hot Water Heater Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Irrigation: Flood Sewer: Sewer - Public Fencing: Block Property Description: Corner Lot; Nat Reg Historic Hms Landscaping: Grass Front; Grass Back; Auto Timer H2O Back Lockbox Type: None Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; VA; FHA; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Remarks
Basement	Second	695 SF Finished and 409 SF Unfinished.

Documents

Unbranded Floorplan ›

Family and Property History ›

City of Phx-Historic Preservation FAQs ›

Tax Incentives for Historic Properties. ›

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Last Updated: May - 16 - 2025