Sedona, AZ Real Estate News

By Sheri Sperry - MCNE®, (928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Show Me A Sedona Luxury Townhouse CommunityMay 2023Cottages At CoffeepotSoldiers Pass West Sedona Arizona 86336~ ~ ~ A Unique and Uncommon Gated Community  +++Cottages At Coffeepot Market Update ~ April 2023No Active Cottages Available:Closed in 2023    Cottages at Coffeepot - Closed in 2021 thru 2022  Cottages at Coffeepot - Stats for Closed Cottages From 2021 thru 2022 SummaryIn the last couple of years, since 2020, most of the homes have sold in the low seven figures in the Cottages At Coffeepot gated community. Each of these luxury townhomes is very unique. They have custom floor plans, different lot sizes, and different views.  Many luxury townhomes have been updated to varying degrees, making the pricing per square foot vary so much.  Two townhomes were built on double lots.  Each...
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By Sheri Sperry - MCNE®, (928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Sedona-Weather.comWhat is the Sedona Weather Like in Late Fall?November – Early December 2020It is hard to believe that we are approaching the Winter of 2021!  It will be here fast.  Usually, in late November, our early mornings are filled with temperatures below 32º.  It is the time of the year that we have to make sure plants that are prone to frostbite including many species of cactus need to be wrapped up with a frost blanket or brought into our homes.  Outdoor watering systems should be turned off or set to come on later in the day when the temps are above freezing.  Generally, we don’t have to blow out our outdoor water pipes for “winterizing”.  Check with your landscaper on your location for your individual needs. It is a rare day in the last decade that we had a high temperature...
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By Sheri Sperry - MCNE®, (928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
A Thankful Challenge For November 2020 - third post - Jeff Dowler, CRS A Look Back On 2020...While walking during the summer in my neighborhood, I came upon this scene.  It so reminded me of the Christmas season. I love Blue Spruce.  We have had a few Xmas Trees that were Blue Spruce but they are hard to find. Looking BackI am always up for a challenge and that is what 2020 brought to us. Many people I know became very fearful of the pandemic and some agents chose to hunker down. I chose to follow the strict guidelines as an essential business that the AAR and our local SVVAR set up and continue to help clients.  Little did I know at the time that I would have the biggest year in my Sedona real estate career. I surpassed all my goals prior to our Fall selling season.  I did readjust tho...
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By Sheri Sperry - MCNE®, (928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
A Thankful Challenge For November 2020 - second post - Jeff Dowler, CRS Thankful For Our ActiveRain Community - Post 2 The image above was my very first blog post.  The listing was also my first listing and it was a great home to showcase.  Rick and I were very excited.   I am featuring this blog because an image is worth one thousand words as they say!  What is going to draw you in? Where are the pictures? How about the links?  I am not sure I even knew what a keyword or phrase was!   But, I do know all of this now because of YOU!We All Have To Start Somewhere...I can't recall exactly how I found ActiveRain and then joined it.  I do remember that it was in 2011 but I was too shy to post anything.  It took me into Spring of 2012 to post.   It was probably because of all the great materi...
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By Sheri Sperry - MCNE®, (928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 Farewell...  "When witches go riding and black cats are seen, the (blue) moon laughs and whispers, 'tis near Halloween." unknown~ ~ ~ "Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble."  William Shakespeare~ ~ ~" There is magic in the night when pumpkins glow by moonlight." unknown~ ~ ~ and what many look forward to... "Some people are born for Halloween, and some are just counting the days until Christmas." Stephan Graham Jones To me, this has always been the unofficial start of the holidays and though we say farewell to Halloween, we look forward to Thanksgiving and on to Hannukah/Christmas and the New Year. It is a wonderful time of year.     ABOUT ME: “Many buyers and sellers are skeptical about salespeople. So am I! But, I am not a typical salesperson. I put myself i...
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By Sheri Sperry - MCNE®, (928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 3 BD  |  1.75 BA  |  1,587 SF   |   .15 AcresSplit Floor Plan   |    Covered  Private Patio Water Feature   |   Buffered MedianRental Potential  Sedona Golf Resort  MLS # 524155  This is a rare occasion to own the Sierra Model in the Sedona Golf Resort in a cul-de-sac location.  This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in 1,587 square feet, backs to a buffer zone that allows more privacy and less noise.  Enjoy a water feature that also creates a tranquil backyard feeling, perfect for our mild Sedona weather.  The covered patio allows you to use the backyard area in a variety of weather.   Rental Potential There are original amenities, so a new owner would have the opportunity to allow the tenant to stay or do updates to make it your own. This home is near 3 public golf courses, shopping, restaurant...
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By Sheri Sperry - MCNE®, (928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 4 BD  |  2.5 BA  |  2,843 SF   |   2.27 Acres2 Separate Garages 6+   |    Front Private CourtyardStunning Water Feature   |   Covered Redwood Deck Owner Suite on Main Floor   39 MORE Images and Amenities and PRICING Learn More At  WestSedonaLuxury.com   NOTE: The key to successful marketing is to start marketing right when you get a signed contract from the seller.  Create the buzz and market to your entire sphere. It also doesn't hurt to have a fabulous photographer who captures the essence of the property. So much so, that the "Sedona View" cover was awarded to my listing. After all, now more than ever, the first showing is on the internet and it should be the best you have to offer... This home had a full-price offer in 2 hours.  Within a day, we had a multiple offer scenario. The b...
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By Sheri Sperry - MCNE®, (928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
4 BD  |  2.5 BA  |  2,843 SF   |   2.27 Acres2 Separate Garages 6+   |    Front Private CourtyardStunning Water Feature   |   Covered Redwood Deck Owner Suite on Main Floor NOTE: Even though a contract was accepted in late July, I tend to wait until after the BINSR is finished before announcing a Pending Contract on ActiveRain.  As with all my listings, I pre-market as soon as I have a listing agreement signed.  With another one of my signature luxury listings hitting the market just days before this one (two parcels away), this house was getting the buzz from my pre-marketing and the showings at the other listing. I always announce my listings to the Sedona Luxury Real Estate Professionals (SLREP) group as well as at my office meetings. So those agents who have clients in this market r...
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By Sheri Sperry - MCNE®, (928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
4 BD  |  2.5 BA  |  2,843 SF   |   2.27 Acres2 Separate Garages 6+   |    Front Private CourtyardStunning Water Feature   |   Covered Redwood Deck Owner Suite on Main Floor   39 MORE Images and Amenities and PRICING Learn More At  WestSedonaLuxury.com   Red rock views on 2.27 acres in the heart of West Sedona. The long, private drive leads you to lush gardens encompassing a stunning water feature in the rear garden area. A mini-horse stall plus an attached 3-car garage also an additional detached building that can house additional cars, etc.. The great room revolves around the red rock views, newer stone fireplace topped by a mesquite wood mantle, & vaulted wood ceilings which extend outside over the long redwood deck. Imagine gatherings in this warm and comfortable home flowing through...
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By Sheri Sperry - MCNE®, (928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
139 Shadow Mountain Dr. Sedona AZ 86336 2 BD  |  2 BA  | 2,015 SF  |  .12 Acre.  |2 Car Garage  |  Borders Forest  SEE STUNNING COMMUNITY IMAGES VIDEOAND PRICING HERE! Gated Community  | Pool  | Tennis Court  | Park Significant price drop – short sale: Larger single-level Cottage at Coffeepot bordering National Forest with 2 bed, 2 baths, and a den/potential 3rd bedroom.-Living at the Cottages is a lifestyle choice. Surrounded by National Forest on three sides and against the dramatic and protective backdrop of massive Red Rock formations, this small and exclusive 34-home gated community is embedded in a 10-acre park-like setting with pool, tennis court and hiking trails. Designed by renowned architect Don Woods this Cottage offers high beamed ceilings, open floor plan, large masonry fi...
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By Sheri Sperry - MCNE®, (928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 Top Picture - "Voice of Wisdom" Sold Out by Bill WorrellSetting Goals and Intentions Most successful people spend time every year to develop a strategy to move forward in the new year. This high-level design is used to form quarterly goals which help us to establish our monthly, weekly, and daily action plan.  Calendar & Smart Phone Some people use a calendar or their smartphone to set up a monthly plan. I place my plan on a calendar on my desktop and print out a daily calendar every morning.Clipboard & Pen The rest of the day, I use a clipboard and make a record of everything I do. The clipboard goes everywhere with me. When a client calls, the info goes on the calendar for follow up. At the end of the month, I scan all of these dailies and place them in a tax folder for my records.  ...
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By Sheri Sperry - MCNE®, (928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
3 BD  |  2 BA  | 2,347 SF  |  2.5 Acres 3 Car Garage  |  Inviting Pool MLS #523558   Views – Views – More Views! Unobstructed sunsets with Red Rock Views including Cockscomb in the backdrop from this pristine one-story home on its own knoll. Home sits on 2.5 acres in West Sedona & every detail has been attended to.See Extensive Amenity List!Brand new kitchen 2019 including 5-burner gas cooktop, 2 ovens w/ convection & microwave, large single basin sink & subtle-vein engineered quartz countertops. Both baths remodeled in 2016. Master bath with soaking tub, separate sink areas, large walk-in closet & recent storage additions for organizing your wardrobe. Large 3-car garage w/ new storage options, new A-1 garage doors including new frames & hardware. From the kitchen or great room, enter ...
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By Sheri Sperry - MCNE®, (928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Back O'Beyond Ranch Gated Community  |  .95 Acre  |  Iconic Red Rock ViewsMLS # 523454 Aerial Video - Branded Breathtaking Iconic Views - Back O Beyond view lot for sale from Rick & Sheri Sperry on Vimeo.~ ~ ~Select This For Pricing, Large Images, Video, and Other Info View the Tour ~ ~ ~Cathedral Rock is your backdrop for this quintessential lot.  One of Sedona's upscale gated communities with larger lots & fabulous views.    Enjoy being near hiking and biking trails. entertainment, shopping, art galleries and renowned restaurants are close by. Conveniently located in either West Sedona, Uptown, or the Village of Oak Creek. A dry creek bed runs to the back of the lot.  Homes must be a minimum of 2200 SF. Lot survey is in progress...  After all, isn’t this the Sedona Lifestyle you are l...
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By Sheri Sperry - MCNE®, (928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Back O'Beyond Subdivision 115 Scenic Drive, Sedona 86336Coming Soon!Iconic Red Rock Views Cathedral Rock is your backdrop for this quintessential lot.  One of Sedona's upscale gated communities with larger lots & fabulous views.    Enjoy being near hiking/biking trails, entertainment,  shopping & renowned restaurants in either West Sedona or Village of Oak Creek. A dry creek bed runs to the back of the lot.   Gated Community   Make a right-hand turn as you enter the security gate and head up the hill on Scenic Drive.  You will find this lot overlooking the iconic Cathedral Rock near the top of the hill!  The views are outright breathtaking.  You can see Courthouse Butte, Bell Rock, Elephant Rock, Twin Sisters, Madona and Child, and of course, the famous Chapel of the Holy Cross better k...
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By Sheri Sperry - MCNE®, (928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 June 21st - A Very Special Day  June 21st Events... Father's DayOf course, it is Father's Day, a time to celebrate all dads whether they are here or not.  We all have or had a special person in our lives that we have looked up to and can remember something extraordinary that may have changed our lives or continues to make us lovingly smile even now.  To all the dads out there and the ones who have come before us, Happy Fathers Day.  "Dad: A son's first hero, a daughter's first love." - Unknown First Full Day of SummerExact Time of Summer SolsticeSpring has come to an end and summer is here. It is time to spend outdoors enjoying the extra daylight and all the fun things that go with that. Whether it is golf, swimming, tennis, a tasty BBQ, having more daylight to read a book, or just pla...
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By Sheri Sperry - MCNE®, (928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 New Price!Reduced $16,000170 Fair Oaks Lane Sedona AZ 86351 View the Tour  $259,000 Rare opportunity to own one of the last residential lots backing to Oak Creek Country Club golf course on .31 acres.  The property sits on the 3rd Fairway close to the 3rd Green (confirm fairway). Front of the lot has unobstructed views of Castle Rock and views of Bell Rock. It is in close proximity to shopping, restaurants, tennis & the golf course. Buyer to confirm all utilities & availability.Directions: From Highway 179, go right at the round-about onto Bell Rock Blvd. Left on Fairway Oaks, follow along a slight curve. Lot is on right (south side of the street), backing to Oak Creek Golf Course.See Golf Course Video and More At:Oak Creek Country Club Golf Course Property ~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~ Selle...
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By Sheri Sperry - MCNE®, (928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 Sedona Weather - May 2020  What’s The Sedona Weather Like In Late Spring?Sedona Weather Stats May 2020For all stats and a look at weather in previous months and years, go toSedona-Weather.comSedona Comfort Index = 8 out of 10In April 2020, the Sedona weather was almost perfect.  But it was a lot cooler than most other Aprils in past years.  So when you go from most days in the 70ºs and below for April to all but 1 day in the 80ºs and above for May, you notice the difference!Compared to May of 2019, this was a much warmer May in 2020. The mean temperature jumped 10º which is pretty incredible. Last year there were no days over 90º and 23 days were below 80º. The one and only day below 80º came in at 78º.  Here is the difference that most people do not understand.  Our climate is arid.  ...
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By Sheri Sperry - MCNE®, (928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
SOLD and Closed inWest Sedona AZ 86336 3 BD -|- 3 BA -|- 2256 SF -|- .69 Acres Sedona "Mountain" HomeSelect This For Pricing and More Info  Property Overview – A Sedona ‘mountain home’ complete with all the warm touches you anticipate: solid wood flooring, two gas fireplaces with brick surround. A home situated in the heart of West Sedona on a sizeable .69-acre lot with a long circular driveway surrounded with beautiful mature trees and privacy.A paver walkway leads to the welcoming tiled foyer bathed in light from the many windows and from a centerpiece rustic chandelier that showcases the beautiful wood stairway to the upper level.The foyer opens to a Great Room with a cathedral ceiling, solid wood flooring, fireplace, library alcove with cushioned window seat, and a dining area with ...
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By Sheri Sperry - MCNE®, (928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Yellow IrisAnother Sedona Spring DelightI wanted to capture these before they withered. After viewing the shot, I noticed that the light of the sun added a translucent effect to many of the leaves.  I also noticed that they are growing taller and spreading out over a larger area every year.  I looked it up and found that the Yellow Iris spreads both by seed and by stout underground stems called rhizomes from which its roots can grow to a foot in length.  ~~~~~~~~~~ Seller Solutions I will provide marketing that most agents reserve for luxury homes only.  Besides professional photography, - aerial pictures and videos are included.Our marketing materials are customized with you and your home or property in mind.We ask the question. “What type of marketing will attract the right buyers for...
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By Sheri Sperry - MCNE®, (928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Bee Happy!  What Does A Swarm of Bees Look Like? It was a quiet Sunday morning. I was sitting at my desk, planning out the homes I was showing a client on Monday.  There was this strange humming noise coming from the backyard. I looked out the window and saw a swarm of what I thought were flying termites. As the swarm approached, it sounded more like a thousand bees!  Sure enough, they were circling in the center of the yard like a tornado. I had never seen anything like this. The queen had already settled on a branch.  The picture below is when the swarm was still forming around the queen.  The top picture was once they were settled in.  Once they settled in, we were able to go outside to check it out. To my surprise, they were very docile.  Now What? How Do I Remove These Bees? !One o...
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By Sheri Sperry - MCNE®, (928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
(Rick Sperry / Ricks World Sedona)Prolog - Sedona-Lifestyle.comThe following article from the Los Angeles Times was published on-line, April 23rd but it does shed light on how visitors from other areas may come to resorts (which includes Sedona) and rent homes to get away from locations in their own states. This has been widely reported about New York residents re-locating to Florida.*The numbers that are reflected in this article were from mid-April and are out-of-date. You can *Find Current US COVID-19 Stats here. For any other individual state, go to that particular state and seek information from that respective health website.  You can find links to Sedona and Arizona COVID-19 information here. Sedona straddles Yavapai and Coconino counties. Phoenix Magazine just put out an article...
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