Staff Reports | Real Property & Homes
Found at 4900 E. Arroyo Verde Drive — and listed by Compass Arizona co-founder Chris Karas at $7.8 million — the 5,002-square-foot Town of Paradise Valley estate comes with its own private guest house features stunning architecture, state-of-the-art amenities and a massive six-car garage ideal for automotive enthusiasts or collectors.
Designed by architect Jack Black and landscaped by Greey | Pickett, the Town of Paradise Valley estate boasts premium finishes and high-end features throughout, from cutting-edge security elements and upgraded indoor and outdoor sound systems to a full-home automation system that controls everything from music and lighting to ceiling fans and security gate access.
“This estate is truly something special, and opportunities like this one don’t come around too often,” Ms. Karas said in a prepared statement. “Every inch of this home features impeccable design, exquisite craftsmanship and state-of-the-art technology, so it stands apart even in Paradise Valley, a community that sets the state’s standard for luxury living.”
Constructed in 2024, the home features Italian leathered Taj Mahal quartzite that adds an air of sophistication and charm to the space, and its three en-suite bathrooms boast Italian Pietra Imperial Marble, Brazilian Blue Roma Quartzite and Italian Onice Multicolor Persiano Polished Onyx.
Built-in black walnut beds and bedroom cabinetry and a frameless, magnet-anchored pivot door in the primary suite further highlight the home’s impressive attention to detail, and the primary bathroom also boasts an outdoor shower for a true resort-style experience. The home also features two vintage French burl walnut veneer desks from the 1950s.
Designed for outdoor entertaining as well as indoor living, the estate features two natural gas fireplaces, one of which has indoor-outdoor visibility and both of which feature Black-designed chimney screens. The property also boasts a raised negative-edge pool and spa with a water feature, a built-in Weber Summit grill and a custom firepit.
There is also an expansive rear lot ready for additional garages, a pickleball court or other custom additions or upgrades.
Automotive enthusiasts will enjoy the estate’s massive six-car garage, which includes a two-vehicle show garage with a covered canopy ideal for displaying collector cars as well as pre-plumbing for solar power, space for two power walls and EV charging stations. There is also room for remote RV storage on the side of the home’s guest house.
In addition to its thoughtful design elements and ultra-modern features and finishes, this estate also has cutting-edge Control4 automation and smart home technology throughout, allowing for seamless control of music, lighting, heating and cooling, security features and more.
It also boasts an array of modern security features ranging from biometric locks on bedside nightstands and a concealed shotgun compartment in the primary bedroom’s built-in bed to fire- and burglary-proof safes, glass break detection and door and window sensors, and eight perimeter security cameras, all equipped with night vision technology.
