9014 N 81st St, Scottsdale | McCormick Ranch
9014 N 81st St
4 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,782 SqFt | 15,726 SqFt Lot
Sold - November 2025 | $1,600,000
Listed by Cody Wolfe, The Agency
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McCormick Ranch doesn't have many homes where everything has been done. Most properties in this range need something. This one on N 81st Street wasn't that. The sellers had been maintaining and upgrading it for years, with a documented improvement history going back to 2019. By the time it came to market, there was nothing left for a buyer to fix.
The Property
The home sits on a 15,726 square foot lot in Heritage Terrace, one of the quieter pockets in McCormick Ranch. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, 2,782 square feet of single-level living. Built in 1980 and updated steadily since. The living and family rooms connect naturally. Single-level throughout. A 214 square foot bonus room off the garage has its own A/C, windows, and new carpet: usable today as an office or studio, and convertible back to a third garage bay.
Culinary Features
Reimagined kitchen with raised ceiling
Custom island
Double ovens
Recessed LED lighting throughout
Built-in electric oven and refrigerator included
Luxury Features
Private pool on a 15,726 sq ft lot
Generous grassy backyard with mature trees and cactus garden
Fully renovated bathrooms including primary suite
Gated front patio
Owned solar panels (loan assumption)
3-car garage (one bay converted to bonus room, easily reversible)
Grass back yard and desert front landscaping
Notable Upgrades
2025: Resurfaced roof, new interior doors, interior repainted, new LG dishwasher and laundry set
2024: Mini-split A/C added to bonus room
2023: New 50-gallon water heater, water softener, RO system with alkaline filter, recirculation pumps in bathrooms, new exterior doors
2022: Exterior paint, new exterior lights, dual-pane windows throughout
2019: Solar system installed (owned)
These features provide modern efficiency and low-maintenance living, aligning with the expectations of newer construction in North Phoenix.
Address: 9014 N 81ST Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Square Feet: 2,782 Lot Size: 15,726 SqFt Year Built: 1980 Community: McCormick Ranch
The Sale
This property never reached the open market. It was sold off-market before an MLS listing was created. The campaign was built around identifying a buyer in advance, and that approach delivered. The home secured a full-price cash offer at $1,600,000 with zero days on market and no concessions.
That is what demand looks like in McCormick Ranch when the product is fully dialed in. Most homes in this price range require updates or carry some level of deferred maintenance. This one did not. Years of documented improvements removed uncertainty for buyers and created confidence from the first showing.
“Zero days on market. Full ask in cash. No concessions. Driven by preparation and the right buyer match.”
Heritage Terrace is one of the quieter sections within McCormick Ranch, known for larger lots, mature landscaping, and a more residential feel compared to higher-traffic pockets of the community. Homes here do not trade frequently, and when a fully updated property becomes available, attention follows quickly.
The lot size played a significant role. At 15,726 square feet, the property offered outdoor space that is increasingly difficult to find, especially when paired with a private pool, mature trees, and a usable yard. The gated front entry and clean exterior added to the sense of privacy, which is a priority for many buyers in this area.
Location continues to anchor demand. McCormick Ranch sits in the center of Scottsdale with direct access to the Greenbelt, golf courses, and some of the most established residential corridors in the city. Buyers are not only purchasing the home. They are buying into a lifestyle that balances convenience, outdoor access, and long-term stability.
For buyers who want a deeper understanding of what makes this area consistent over time, including lot patterns, buyer profiles, and pricing trends, our full McCormick Ranch neighborhood breakdown provides that context.
Thinking About Selling in McCormick Ranch?
The demand is real when the product aligns. This sale is a clear example. Preparation, documentation, and targeted exposure created the conditions for a clean off-market transaction at full value.
For homeowners in McCormick Ranch considering a sale, not every property needs to go through a traditional public launch. In certain cases, a controlled rollout to qualified buyers can produce stronger results without days on market or price adjustments.
To understand what a property like this could achieve in the current market and whether a similar approach makes sense, start with a conversation.
Cody Wolfe is a luxury real estate agent and Partner at The Agency Scottsdale. He has represented buyers and sellers in McCormick and around Phoenix.
