SOLD
$1,190,000
16920 E MONTEREY DR, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ 85268
3 BD | 3.5 BA | 4000 SF | 1+ ACRE LOT | MLS #644785
Perched high on one of Fountain Hills’ most coveted hillside view lots, 16920 E Monterey Drive is a rare architectural original—one of the town’s earliest custom hillside residences, now reimagined with a refined contemporary point of view.
Here, the setting is the signature. Walls of glass frame sweeping golf course, city light, mountain, and desert vistas, with a picture-perfect sightline to the iconic Fountain Hills Fountain—the tallest operating fountain in the United States and the town’s most recognizable landmark.
The main level unfolds with a dramatic sense of volume and light, featuring vaulted ceilings, striking window lines, and expansive sliding glass doors that dissolve the boundary between indoors and out. At the center of the home, the fully remodeled kitchen makes a quiet statement with custom cabinetry, quartzite countertops, and top-tier stainless steel appliances—designed for effortless entertaining while the views remain the focal point.
Set on nearly 1.2 acres, the property offers a rare feeling of space, privacy, and perspective. Multiple outdoor living areas create distinct moments for sunrise coffee, sunset gatherings, and uninterrupted views from nearly every angle.
The floor plan lives with exceptional flexibility, offering primary-style suites on both the main and lower levels, each with generous en-suite baths, large walk-in closets, and remarkable privacy. Downstairs, an oversized flex space adds another layer of lifestyle potential—ideal for a media lounge, game room, studio, or retreat—with an additional full bath and multiple walkouts leading directly to the pool.
A newer addition extends the home beautifully, living like a private casita with its own full bathroom and multiple exits. Whether used as a guest suite, office, multigenerational space, or entertainment room, it offers the kind of separation and versatility today’s luxury buyers value.
Over a multi-year transformation, the home has been thoughtfully elevated with substantial improvements throughout, including updated flooring, new ceilings and drywall, renovated baths, refreshed interior finishes, and meaningful electrical and plumbing upgrades. Major systems and exterior enhancements have also been addressed, including a new steel roof, dual-pane Low-E windows and sliding doors, updated HVAC components, recent water system upgrades, refreshed exterior finishes, improved landscaping with irrigation, pool-related updates, and a newer deck.
In a town celebrated for its views, this residence occupies a category of its own. Elevated yet accessible, private yet connected, 16920 E Monterey Drive is both sanctuary and showpiece—an architectural hillside estate with presence, provenance, and a perspective that simply cannot be replicated.