5501 E Thunderbird Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
OFF MARKET

5501 E Thunderbird Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,981 sqft (on 0.83 acres)

$940,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,220/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$940,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,220/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,981 sqft
(on 0.83 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1972
Lot Size
0.83 acres
Living Area
1,981 sqft
Price/Sqft
$475
Parking
Garage

About this House

LENDER-OWNED. AS-IS. NO SPDS. Great horse property on huge .83 acre irrigated lot that goes all the way back to the alley. Scottsdale mailing address, Phoenix taxes and PV schools. Expansive famly room is open to the kitchen. Southwest tile in living areas. Great split floor plan. Master suite has separate vanity area and three closets. Covered patio overlooks diving pool. Horse amenities include stalls with side shades, arena and barn. Access to Sunburst Farms bridle paths. Two RV gates.
5501 E Thunderbird Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,981 sqft single-family home built in 1972. It last sold for $269,900 on Sep 21, 2009. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $940,200, with a rent estimate of $3,536/month.

Home Details for 5501 E Thunderbird Rd

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherAir ConditioningCooling System: RefrigeratorHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Cement ConcretePatio
Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1972
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.83 acres

Price History for 5501 E Thunderbird Rd

DatePriceEventSource
09/21/2009$269,900Sold
ARMLS #4199254
07/30/2009$269,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/02/2009$279,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/10/2008$180,368Sold
N/A
01/11/2008$625,000ListingRemovedN/A
07/12/2007$625,000Listed For SaleN/A
05/17/1996$160,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Scottsdale

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$899K
$20.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.4%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$423
$6MoM
Available listings
2723
330MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,209
Assessment$678,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5501 E Thunderbird Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5315 E THUNDERBIRD Road, Scottsdale, AZ
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,065,000
04/06/26
4
2
2,512
5709 E Sharon Dr, Scottsdale, AZ
0.25
Single-Family Home
$787,000
06/05/26
4
2
2,000
5226 E VOLTAIRE Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,275,000
05/04/26
3
2
1,432
5449 E THUNDERBIRD Road, Scottsdale, AZ
0.03
Single-Family Home
$1,450,000
04/22/26
3
4
3,669
5341 E SHEENA Drive, Scottsdale, AZ
0.23
Single-Family Home
$967,500
08/25/25
3
2
1,845
5728 E SHARON Drive, Scottsdale, AZ
0.29
Single-Family Home
$950,000
02/13/26
3
2
2,178
5333 E FRIESS Drive, Scottsdale, AZ
0.21
Single-Family Home
$780,000
06/30/26
3
2
1,553
5345 E WINCHCOMB Drive, Scottsdale, AZ
0.40
Single-Family Home
$875,000
07/10/26
4
2
1,988
5225 E HEARN Road, Scottsdale, AZ
0.41
Single-Family Home
$880,000
06/30/26
4
2
1,972
5310 E SHEENA Drive, Scottsdale, AZ
0.30
Single-Family Home
$699,999
03/05/26
3
2
1,672

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Scottsdale

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  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 82 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 75 % Say it's quiet

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 64 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 64 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 56 % Say there's wildlife

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say kids play outside

  • 29 % Say there are community events

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