540 W SOLANO Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85013

$2,700,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 4,605 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 27,073 Status: Active
Current Price: $2,700,000 List Date: 2/25/2026 Last Modified: 4/16/2026

Description

Rarely available and architecturally thoughtful, this Rancho Solano residence, originally built in 1949 and fully transformed in 2022, sits on an expansive lot in one of North Central Phoenix's most storied enclaves. The renovation honors the home's desert roots while making it one of the finest entertaining properties in the corridor, defined by an extraordinary relationship between interior and outdoor living. Disappearing window walls create a dramatic front-to-back connection, drawing the front and rear courtyards into one continuous living experience. A fully opening kitchen pass-through window extends that spirit further, adding a natural flow to the patio for outdoor cooking and entertaining.

Supplements: The kitchen is anchored by full Thermador appliances, including a built-in refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, and convection microwave, with marble countertops that balance function with design integrity. The split floorplan features two large primary suites, each with a vaulted ceiling, ensuite bath, and private outdoor space. The newly introduced primary wing is a true retreat: grand two-person soaking tub, dual walk-in closets, outdoor shower, private garden, and integrated electrical outlets built into pull-out cabinetry throughout. A beautifully designed laundry room with pull-out bins and abundant storage brings the same level of finish to everyday living. The grounds, designed by renowned landscape architect Bill Tonnesen, feature mature mesquite trees, a resort-caliber designer pool, pickleball court, and multiple distinct outdoor living vignettes, each with its own character and privacy. The detached guest house (540 sq ft) includes a full kitchen and bathroom, offering genuine flexibility for extended family, guests, or a private work retreat. At approximately 4065 sq ft in the main residence, this is a legacy property for the buyer who values design, privacy, and the rare ability to truly live outdoors, year-round. A newly added luxury primary wing elevates the estate to an entirely new level, featuring a sophisticated bedroom retreat, spa-caliber immersion tub, outdoor garden shower, elegant laundry suite and private office - each designed with scale, warmth, and refined materials in mind. The detached guest house includes its own kitchen and bathroom, overlooking the resort-style pool and spa, expansive entertaining patios, and a private pickleball court. 4065 sq ft main house (4 beds/3.5 baths/office) 540 sq ft guest house (1 bed/1 bath) This is not simply a home--it is a legacy property within the rarefied setting of Rancho Solano.

More Information MLS# 6987345

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No List Price: $2,700,000 Status: Active Current Price: $2,700,000 List Date: 2026-02-20

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 30 Legal Description (Abbrev): RANCHO SOLANO 2 BLK 4 LOTS 11, 12 & BLKS 5&6 Assessor's Parcel #: 65 Tax Municipality: Phoenix Taxes: 11449.9 House Number: 540 Compass: W Street Name: SOLANO St Suffix: Drive City/Town Code: Phoenix State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85013 Zip4: 1855 County Code: Maricopa Assessor Number: 162-30-065 Subdivision: Rancho Solano Plat 2 Tax Year: 2025

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached # of Interior Levels: 1 Full Bathrooms: 4 Half Bathrooms: 1 Approx SQFT: 4605 Price/SqFt: 586.32 Approx Lot SqFt: 27073 Approx Lot Acres: 0.622 Guest House SqFt: 540 Horses: N Builder Name: Unknown Lead Based Hazard Disclosure: 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 Community Pool Y/N: No Private Pool Y/N: Yes Fireplace YN: Yes Fireplaces Total: 1 Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Exterior Stories: 1 # Bedrooms: 5 Total Bathrooms: 5 Year Built: 1949

Legal Info

Range: 3E Section: 17 Township: 2N Lot Number: 8

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 1

Construction

Block: 1

Const - Finish

Stone: 1

Roofing

Composition: 1

Pmt & Rate Info

Down Payment: 0 Total Asum Mnth Pmts: 0

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: N PAD Fee Y/N: N PAD Fee: 0 Cap Improvement/Impact Fee: 0 Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%: % Cap Improvement/Impact Fee 2: 0 Cap Improvement/Impact Fee 2 $/%: % Land Lease Fee Y/N: N Land Lease Fee: 0 Rec Center Fee Y/N: N Rec Center Fee 2 Y/N: N Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 0

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings

Lockbox Type

Supra: 1

Architecture

Ranch: 1 Contemporary: 1

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1 Double Vanity: 1 Private Toilet Room: 1 Tub with Jets: 1

Master Bedroom

Not Split: 1

Additional Bedroom

Separate Bedroom Exit: 1

Add'l Property Use

None: 1

Fireplace Features

Gas Fireplace: 1 Exterior Fireplace: 1

Flooring

Tile: 1 Wood: 1

Private Pool Features

Outdoor: 1

Community Features

Biking/Walking Path: 1 Pickleball: 1

Dining Area

Formal: 1 Eat-in Kitchen: 1 Breakfast Bar: 1

Heating

Natural Gas: 1

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Gas Oven: 1 Gas Range: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Pantry: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Walk-in Pantry: 1 Gas Cooktop: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 HVAC SEER Rating: 20 Central Air: 1

Interior Features

Skylight(s): 1 Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1 No Interior Steps: 1

Laundry

Inside: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y

Accessibility Feat.

Hallways 36in+ Wide: 1

Technology

3+ Exist Tele Lines: 1 Pre-Wire Sat Dish: 1 Cable TV Avail: 1 High Speed Internet: 1 Security System Owned: 1

Fencing

Block: 1

Water Source

City Water: 1

Exterior Features

Separate Guest House: 1 Playground: 1 Private Pickleball Court(s): 1 Sport Court(s): 1 Covered Patio(s): 1 Patio: 1 Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s): 1

Spa

Heated: 1

Sewer

Sewer - Public: 1

Parking Spaces

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

Parking Features

RV Gate: 1 Direct Access: 1 Extended Length Garage: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1

New Financing

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Energy/Green Feature

Multi-Zones: 1 Solar Tubes: 1

Plumbing

Recirculation Pump: 1 Tankless Ht Wtr Heat: 1

Utilities

APS: 1 SW Gas: 1

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: 1

Property Description

North/South Exposure: 1

Landscaping

Desert Front: 1 Grass Front: 1 Grass Back: 1 Yrd Wtring Sys Front: 1 Yrd Wtring Sys Back: 1 Auto Timer H2O Front: 1 Auto Timer H2O Back: 1 Irrigation Front: 1 Irrigation Back: 1

Services

City Services: 1

Items Updated

Floor Yr Updated: 2026 Floor Partial/Full: Partial Wiring Yr Updated: 2012 Wiring Partial/Full: Full Plmbg Yr Updated: 2012 Plmbg Partial/Full: Full Ht/Cool Yr Updated: 2025 Ht/Cool Partial/Full: Partial Roof Yr Updated: 2017 Roof Partial/Full: Full Kitchen Yr Updated: 2012 Kitchen Partial/Full: Full Bath(s) Yr Updated: 2012 Bath(s) Partial/Full: Full

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: Central and Bethany Home Road Directions: West on Bethany, South on 3rd Ave, West on Solano Geo Lat: 33.521648 Geo Lon: -112.080779

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Add'l Property Use: None Architecture: Ranch; Contemporary Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room; Tub with Jets Master Bedroom: Not Split Additional Bedroom: Separate Bedroom Exit Fireplace Features: Gas Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace Flooring: Tile; Wood Private Pool Features: Outdoor Spa: Heated Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Pickleball Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Bar Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Refrigerator; Pantry; Walk-in Pantry; Kitchen Island Laundry: Inside Interior Features: Skylight(s); Vaulted Ceiling(s); No Interior Steps Technology: 3+ Exist Tele Lines; Pre-Wire Sat Dish; Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet; Security System Owned Exterior Features: Playground; Covered Patio(s); Patio; Private Pickleball Court(s); Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s); Separate Guest House; Sport Court(s) Parking Features: Direct Access; Extended Length Garage; Garage Door Opener; RV Gate Construction: Block Const - Finish: Stone Roofing: Composition Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Natural Gas Plumbing: Recirculation Pump; Tankless Ht Wtr Heat Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public Services: City Services Fencing: Block Property Description: North/South Exposure Landscaping: Desert Front; Grass Front; Grass Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back; Irrigation Front; Irrigation Back Lockbox Type: Supra 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: April - 16 - 2026
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