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Hallcraft homes were a key part of the Valley's post-World War II housing boom
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An air-conditioned garage and a temperature-controlled wine room are among the features in some of this week's priciest metro Phoenix home sales.
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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker paid $3.25 million for a 5,600-square-foot Paradise Valley house on Friday, according to public real-estate records.
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Read This ArticleOwner Karl Freund spent $100,000 renovating his 1958 Hallcraft home. — Courtesy of Karl Freund
The house is near North Hayden and Osborn Roads in Scottsdale Estates. — Courtesy of Karl Freund
The renovation of this house took three months and finished in late 2018. — Courtesy of Karl Freund
The living room in the 1,500-square-foot home is restored to its Midcentury feel with added modern amenities. — Courtesy of Karl Freund
The floor plan was completely opened up during the renovation and the kitchen was pivoted to the back wall. — Courtesy of Karl Freund
The home features modern touches such as a top-of-the-line refridgerator. — Courtesy of Karl Freund
Midcentury meets modern in this kitchen. — Courtesy of Karl Freund
The dining area of the Scottsdale Estates home. — Courtesy of Karl Freund
"The home has detail and personality,” said owner Karl Freund. “While it's a Hallcraft home— which was a true cookie cutter home—it's been transformed into a custom home that will age timelessly.” — Courtesy of Karl Freund
The home features three bedrooms and two bathrooms. — Courtesy of Karl Freund
Creative layout changes made for a larger bathroom. — Courtesy of Karl Freund
Both bathrooms in this house have modern charm. — Courtesy of Karl Freund
This bathroom received a complete overhaul during a three-month renovation. — Courtesy of Karl Freund
The backyard landscaping requires very little water. — Courtesy of Karl Freund
Pavers and artificial turf make for a low-maintenance backyard in this 1958 property. — Courtesy of Karl Freund
The sundeck adds extra living space to the property. — Courtesy of Karl Freund
The home features modern touches such as a top-of-the-line refridgerator. — Courtesy of Karl Freund
— Courtesy of Terry Ray and Kirsten Ray / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties.
— Courtesy of Terry Ray and Kirsten Ray / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties
— Courtesy of Terry Ray and Kirsten Ray / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties.
— Courtesy of Walter Danley and Libby Cohen / Walt Danley Realty
— Courtesy of Walter Danley and Libby Cohen / Walt Danley Realty
— Courtesy of Chris Morrison / Launch Real Estate.
— Courtesy of Chris Morrison / Launch Real Estate
— Courtesy of Robert Joffe and Jonathan Friedland / The Joffe Group, Launch Real Estate
— Courtesy of Robert Joffe and Jonathan Friedland / The Joffe Group, Launch Real Estate
— Courtesy of Cionne McCarthy and Mikhail Quijada / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
— Courtesy of Cionne McCarthy and Mikhail Quijada / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
— Courtesy of Cionne McCarthy and Mikhail Quijada / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
— Courtesy of Cionne McCarthy and Mikhail Quijada / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Hall of Famer and Diamondback's former pitcher, Randy Johnson, is selling his Paradise Valley mansion for just under $20 million. The mansion is decked out- from poker room to theater to recording studio. — Dino Tonn
JoAnn L. Musselman purchased this south facing Scottsdale penthouse condominium for $3.33 million. — Courtesy of Terry Ray and Kirsten Ray / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties
— The Joffe Group at Launch Real Estate
— The Joffe Group at Launch Real Estate
— The Joffe Group at Launch Real Estate
— Courtesy of Frank Aazami / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty.
— Courtesy of Frank Aazami / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
This Paradise Valley estate purchased by Stanley C. Graves, and his wife, Patricia, features design accents that include barreled brick ceilings and reclaimed 1880 hardwood flooring. — Courtesy of Frank Aazami / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Exterior at dusk — Dino Tonn
Cameldale Estates is a new Paradise Valley development. — Cameldale Estates
Arizona's priciest home, Villa Paradiso, has an indoor basketball court, hair salon, 12-car garage and 17 bathrooms. — Walt Danley Realty
— Courtesy of Kathy Reed / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
— Courtesy of Kathy Reed / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
— Courtesy of Kathy Reed / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
— Courtesy of Gabi Becker / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty.
Former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher J.J. Putz has listed his Paradise Valley home for $3M — Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
The Paradise Valley estate purchased by Thad and Maryellyn Miller, has a resort-style backyard that includes a gazebo with a swim-up bar. — Courtesy of Johnathon De Young / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
The 6,573-square foot Paradise Valley house, sold by Alasdair Stephen Cain, features a kitchen with double islands and granite countertops. — Courtesy of Johnathon De Young / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Thad and Maryellyn Miller paid cash for this this mansion in Paradise Valley for $3.89M. — Courtesy of Johnathon De Young / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
The foyer of the home, sold by James and Pat Warren, features a museum-style art gallery and an 800 gallon saltwater aquarium. — Courtesy of Alice Ernst / HomeSmart
The Scottsdale estate purchased by David and Linda Durbano, includes a pool bordered with desert landscape. — Courtesy of Alice Ernst / HomeSmart
David and Linda Durbano purchased this mansion in Scottsdale for $5.7M. — Courtesy of Alice Ernst / HomeSmart
Grammy award-winning singer Alicia Keys has taken her 7,881-square-foot Phoenix mansion off the market.The mansion resides on Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, looking over the valley with stunning views. — Luxury Treehouse Realty
— Courtesy of Terry Ray and Kirsten Ray / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties.
— Courtesy of Terry Ray and Kirsten Ray / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties
— Courtesy of Terry Ray and Kirsten Ray / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties.
— Courtesy of Walter Danley and Libby Cohen / Walt Danley Realty
— Courtesy of Walter Danley and Libby Cohen / Walt Danley Realty
— Courtesy of Chris Morrison / Launch Real Estate.
— Courtesy of Chris Morrison / Launch Real Estate
— Courtesy of Robert Joffe and Jonathan Friedland / The Joffe Group, Launch Real Estate
— Courtesy of Robert Joffe and Jonathan Friedland / The Joffe Group, Launch Real Estate
— Courtesy of Cionne McCarthy and Mikhail Quijada / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
— Courtesy of Cionne McCarthy and Mikhail Quijada / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
— Courtesy of Cionne McCarthy and Mikhail Quijada / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
— Courtesy of Cionne McCarthy and Mikhail Quijada / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Hall of Famer and Diamondback's former pitcher, Randy Johnson, is selling his Paradise Valley mansion for just under $20 million. The mansion is decked out- from poker room to theater to recording studio. — Dino Tonn
JoAnn L. Musselman purchased this south facing Scottsdale penthouse condominium for $3.33 million. — Courtesy of Terry Ray and Kirsten Ray / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties
— The Joffe Group at Launch Real Estate
— The Joffe Group at Launch Real Estate
— The Joffe Group at Launch Real Estate
— Courtesy of Frank Aazami / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty.
— Courtesy of Frank Aazami / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
This Paradise Valley estate purchased by Stanley C. Graves, and his wife, Patricia, features design accents that include barreled brick ceilings and reclaimed 1880 hardwood flooring. — Courtesy of Frank Aazami / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Exterior at dusk — Dino Tonn
Cameldale Estates is a new Paradise Valley development. — Cameldale Estates
Arizona's priciest home, Villa Paradiso, has an indoor basketball court, hair salon, 12-car garage and 17 bathrooms. — Walt Danley Realty
— Courtesy of Kathy Reed / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
— Courtesy of Kathy Reed / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
— Courtesy of Kathy Reed / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
— Courtesy of Gabi Becker / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty.
Former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher J.J. Putz has listed his Paradise Valley home for $3M — Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
The Paradise Valley estate purchased by Thad and Maryellyn Miller, has a resort-style backyard that includes a gazebo with a swim-up bar. — Courtesy of Johnathon De Young / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
The 6,573-square foot Paradise Valley house, sold by Alasdair Stephen Cain, features a kitchen with double islands and granite countertops. — Courtesy of Johnathon De Young / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Thad and Maryellyn Miller paid cash for this this mansion in Paradise Valley for $3.89M. — Courtesy of Johnathon De Young / Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
The foyer of the home, sold by James and Pat Warren, features a museum-style art gallery and an 800 gallon saltwater aquarium. — Courtesy of Alice Ernst / HomeSmart
The Scottsdale estate purchased by David and Linda Durbano, includes a pool bordered with desert landscape. — Courtesy of Alice Ernst / HomeSmart
David and Linda Durbano purchased this mansion in Scottsdale for $5.7M. — Courtesy of Alice Ernst / HomeSmart
Grammy award-winning singer Alicia Keys has taken her 7,881-square-foot Phoenix mansion off the market.The mansion resides on Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, looking over the valley with stunning views. — Luxury Treehouse Realty
The Coronado Historic District is pictured on Feb. 18, 2018. — Johanna Huckeba/The Republic
The Coronado Historic District is pictured on Feb. 18, 2018. — Johanna Huckeba/The Republic
Two older builds are pictured in the Coronado Historic District on Feb. 18, 2018. — Johanna Huckeba/The Republic
A newly built home is pictured in the Coronado Historic District on Feb. 18, 2018. — Johanna Huckeba/The Republic
The Coronado Historic District is pictured on Feb. 18, 2018. — Johanna Huckeba/The Republic
The Coronado Historic District is pictured on Feb. 18, 2018. — Johanna Huckeba/The Republic
A newly built home is pictured in the Coronado Historic District on Feb. 18, 2018. — Johanna Huckeba/The Republic
A vacant lot is pictured in the Coronado Historic District on Feb. 18, 2018. — Johanna Huckeba/The Republic
A newly built home is pictured in the Coronado Historic District on Feb. 18, 2018. — Johanna Huckeba/The Republic
Two new builds are pictured in the Coronado Historic District on Feb. 18, 2018. — Johanna Huckeba/The Republic
100355--Thursday 8/7/03 -- Corner of 8th street and Oak streets in Coronado historic district sign. Photo by Deirdre Hamill — The Republic
The state headquarters of the Church of God in Christ, 1725 E. Brill St., was built between 1947-49 by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Los Angeles architect Douglas Burton. From 1949 to 1978, the church was the home of the First Ward of the Phoenix East LDS Stake. — Submitted photo
1930's Bungalow in the Coronado district. — The Republic
A home built in 1830 in the Historic Coronado District in Phoenix. — Lisa DeForest/The Republic
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1935. — Lisa DeForest/The Republic
Now law offices. — Lisa DeForest/The Republic
Plaque — Lisa DeForest/The Republic
Built in 1920. — Lisa DeForest/The Republic
Tudor-style home built in 1925. — Lisa DeForest/The Republic
wpa — Lisa DeForest/The Republic
The Coronado Historic District is about one square mile between McDowell and Thomas roads. — Lisa DeForest/The Republic
Built in 1931. The Coronado neighborhood was promoted as a streetcar suburb and later became dependent on the automobile, since it was located a significant distance from the main commercial hub of Phoenix. — Lisa DeForest/The Republic
This characteristic is evidenced by the predominance of porte-cocheres and detached garages in the neighborhood. This house with its detached garage was built in 1930. — Lisa DeForest/The Republic
Built in 1930 — Lisa DeForest/The Republic
built in 1925. — Lisa DeForest/The Republic
1941 — Lisa DeForest/The Republic
. — Lisa DeForest/The Republic
1923 on north 11th Street. — Lisa DeForest/The Republic
1937. — Lisa DeForest/The Republic
Built in 1928 on Dayton Street. — Lisa DeForest/The Republic
Built in 1945. — Lisa DeForest/The Republic
Built in 1920 near Seventh Street and Coronado Road. — Lisa DeForest/The Republic
1937. — Lisa DeForest/The Republic
. — Lisa DeForest/The Republic
1968. — Lisa DeForest/The Republic
1930. — Lisa DeForest/The Republic
1920 — Lisa DeForest/The Republic
10th Street and Palm Lane. — Lisa DeForest/The Republic
(L-R) Lindsay Owen and Libbie Miller stand outside their 1927 bungalow before the start of their neighborhood home tour. (Credit: Courtesy Owen/Miller) — Photo courtesy of Lindsay Owen and Libbie Miller
Crafted with Rocky Mountain logs, the custom home sits on 1.4 acres of stately pines and includes views of San Francisco Peak. It once was owned by Major Leaguer Tim Salmon. — Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Crafted with Rocky Mountain logs, the custom home once was owned by Major Leaguer Tim Salmon. — Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Crafted with Rocky Mountain logs, the custom home once was owned by Major Leaguer Tim Salmon. — Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
This Estancia home once was owned by Major Leaguer Pat Burrell. — Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
This custom home in Estancia boasts spectacular views and a natural privacy protector: boulder outcroppings that are part of the landscaping. — Steve Thompson/Special for The Republic
A staircase and an elevator lead up to game rooms. — Steve Thompson
This house in Estancia features city and mountain views. — Steve Thompson
Former World Series pitcher Dustin Hermanson owns this north Scottsdale property. — Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Former World Series pitcher Dustin Hermanson owns this north Scottsdale property with mountain views. — Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Former World Series pitcher Dustin Hermanson owns this north Scottsdale property with mountain views and a Major League gym. — Dan Ryan
Former World Series pitcher Dustin Hermanson owns this north Scottsdale property. — Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall's Paradise Valley home is on the market for $2.89 million. — Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall's Paradise Valley home is on the market for $2.89 million. — Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall's Paradise Valley home is on the market for $2.89 million. — Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall's Paradise Valley home is on the market for $2.89 million. — Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Pat Perez, PGA golfer who took victory in 2009 at the Bob Hope Classic, and his wife, Ashley, purchased this Scottsdale estate in Canyon Heights. — StreetScout.com
The backyard of George and Leslie Brett's home in Paradise Valley. — Launch Real Estate
John Heller, former president of Netco Government Services Inc., and his wife, Sharon, paid $3.3 million cash through their trust for this custom Scottsdale home in the prestigious Horseshoe Canyon of DC Ranch's Silverleaf. There are five bedrooms and five bathrooms in the 5,525-square-foot estate, including a bonus game room, exercise room, private den and glass wine rack. The contemporary-style home is barely lived in and provides unobstructed views of Camelback Mountain with a private patio overlooking the McDowell Mountains. The resort-style backyard has a heated pool and spa with fire feature, sports court, outdoor kitchen, in-ground trampoline and outdoor shower. Guests will also enjoy a separate entrance to their guest casita. Robert Karius, president of Materials Converting LLC, and his wife, Kathleen, sold the home. — StreetScout.com
A 15,000-square-foot mansion with a 3,000-bottle wine cellar and 150,000-gallon lazy river in the heart of Paradise Valley can be yours for a cool $18 million. — Chris Karas/Launch Real Estate
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker's new Paradise Valley home features four bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, a dining room with wine cellar, a chef’s kitchen overlooking an outdoor living area with fireplace, retractable glass doors and a four-car garage. — Chris Karas/The Karas Group at Launch Real Estate
With the multi-million-dollar homes and upscale appearances of Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, the communities have been home to many professional athletes, musicians and B-list celebrities over the years. — John Samora/The Republic, AZR
David Spade- The "Saturday Night Live" comedian and actor moved to Scottsdale when he was 4. Spade lived in McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale's first upscale master-planned community, according to Alexandra Duemer, founder and editor of McCormick Ranch Lifestyle Magazine, and the McCormick Ranch Property Owners' Association. Spade attended Saguaro High School and Scottsdale Community College. He later earned his bachelor's degree from Arizona State University. — Michael Chow/The Republic, DIT;Local;Local;Local;Local
Emma Stone- The star of such films as ""Easy A" and "The Amazing Spider-Man" was born in Scottsdale. Stone spent a semester at Phoenix Xavier Prep and was home-schooled before making it big in Hollywood, starring in the 2007 comedy "Superbad." In 2010, The Republic's Randy Cordova asked Stone, "How often do you get back to Scottsdale? And what's your favorite thing to do in the Valley?" Stone responded, "Not often enough. I try to come home whenever I can. I love it there. To be honest, I mostly hang out at my parents' house when I'm there and swim and watch movies. I love the Sugar Bowl and the Esplanade, too." — Dan MacMedan/USA TODAY, USA TODAY Job # 132487;Local
Frankie Muniz- The former child star put his Scottsdale house up for sale in January 2016. Muniz bought the home in 2009. There was no purchase price listed in public records. — Michael Buckner, Getty Images, Getty Images North America;Local
Kurt Warner- In March 2013, the former Arizona Cardinals quarterback sold his Paradise Valley home for $2.5 million. Warner, now a sports broadcaster, and his family now live in Scottsdale, according to a past Republic report. — Rob Schumacher/The Republic, AZR
David Ellefson- A founding member of the heavy-metal band Megadeth, Ellefson lives in Scottsdale with his family. The group disbanded in 2002. Ellefson, a bassist, has been known to occasionally play at Sunday church services. In 2006, Ellefson and his band, F5, now on hiatus, gave a private performance at Scottsdale's Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran School. Ellefson later returned to Megadeth. — Michelle Hoffman/Special for the Republic
Bret Michaels- Michaels, the Scottsdale-based rocker and reality-TV star, has stayed true to his roots, performing locally at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in Scottsdale and Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale. The Poison frontman and star of "Rock of Love with Bret Michaels" was treated at Phoenix's Barrow Neurological Institute for a brain hemorrhage in 2010. — VH1, Local
Bil Keane- The "Family Circus" creator, who died in 2011, was a Paradise Valley resident for more than five decades. He lived with his family at his home north of Lincoln Drive, where he created his famous comic strip. Keane was honored in November with the unveiling of a larger-than-life bronze statue at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale. — Tom Story/The Republic, Local
Mike Tyson- The former heavyweight boxing champion sold his Paradise Valley home in 2007 for $2.339 million, two years after he bought the mountainside home for $2.1 million. Tyson has frequented local hangouts, not without controversy. In 2006, he was arrested after leaving the Pussycat Lounge in Scottsdale. Police saw Tyson driving erratically and stopped his BMW, where they found cocaine in his pocket and car. Tyson later completed a one-day sentence in Tent City for a DUI conviction. — Robert Hanashiro/USA Today, USA TODAY Job # 37820;Local
Alice Cooper- Cooper, one of the Valley pre-eminent movers and shakers, has owned a home in Paradise Valley for more than three decades. The rocker, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, is a graduate of Cortez High School in Phoenix. — Michael Meister/The Republic, Local
Clive Cussler- The best-selling author is a longtime Paradise Valley resident. Cussler, now 82, is nicknamed "the Grandmaster of Adventure" after penning five popular fiction series. Besides reaching The New York Times best-seller list multiple times, Cussler founded the National Underwater and Marine Agency, which has uncovered many sunken ships. — Handout, Local
Robert Mitchum- Mitchum, the rugged tough-guy actor who died in 1997, had a home in Paradise Valley on Mockingbird Lane for many years. Mitchum, who rose to prominence for his film-noir work, frequented the city's Arabian-horse events and the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Events every winter. — The Republic, Local
Dan Quayle- The former vice president went to Scottsdale High School during his freshman and sophomore years in the early 1960s. He graduated from Kiva Elementary School in Paradise Valley. Quayle, whose son, Ben Quayle, is a former U.S. representative, now lives in Paradise Valley. — Cheryl Evans/The Republic, DIT;Local
Dennis Farina- The mustachioed actor, who played a detective on NBC's "Law and Order," died in 2013 at age 69. He owned a home in Scottsdale, public records show. — Robyn Beck/Getty Images, AFP
Arizona Diamondbacks Executive Vice President and General Manager Mike Hazen (left) introduces the team's new manager Torey Lovullo during a press conference at Chase Field on Nov. 7, 2016 in Phoenix. — Rob Schumacher/The Republic
With the multi-million-dollar homes and upscale appearances of Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, the communities have been home to many professional athletes, musicians and B-list celebrities over the years. — John Samora/The Republic
Nicole Phelps, Michael Phelps and Boomer Phelps attend the Huggies Little Swimmers Swim Class With The Phelps Foundation on Aug. 21, 2017 in New York City. — Getty Images
David Spade- The "Saturday Night Live" comedian and actor moved to Scottsdale when he was 4. Spade lived in McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale's first upscale master-planned community, according to Alexandra Duemer, founder and editor of McCormick Ranch Lifestyle Magazine, and the McCormick Ranch Property Owners' Association. Spade attended Saguaro High School and Scottsdale Community College. He later earned his bachelor's degree from Arizona State University. — Michael Chow/The Republic
Emma Stone- The star of such films as ""Easy A" and "The Amazing Spider-Man" was born in Scottsdale. Stone spent a semester at Phoenix Xavier Prep and was home-schooled before making it big in Hollywood, starring in the 2007 comedy "Superbad." In 2010, The Republic's Randy Cordova asked Stone, "How often do you get back to Scottsdale? And what's your favorite thing to do in the Valley?" Stone responded, "Not often enough. I try to come home whenever I can. I love it there. To be honest, I mostly hang out at my parents' house when I'm there and swim and watch movies. I love the Sugar Bowl and the Esplanade, too." — Dan MacMedan/USA TODAY
Kurt Warner- In March 2013, the former Arizona Cardinals quarterback sold his Paradise Valley home for $2.5 million. Warner, now a sports broadcaster, and his family now live in Scottsdale, according to a past Republic report. — Rob Schumacher/The Republic
David Ellefson- A founding member of the heavy-metal band Megadeth, Ellefson lives in Scottsdale with his family. The group disbanded in 2002. Ellefson, a bassist, has been known to occasionally play at Sunday church services. In 2006, Ellefson and his band, F5, now on hiatus, gave a private performance at Scottsdale's Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran School. Ellefson later returned to Megadeth. — Michelle Hoffman/Special for the Republic
Bret Michaels- Michaels, the Scottsdale-based rocker and reality-TV star, has stayed true to his roots, performing locally at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in Scottsdale and Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale. The Poison frontman and star of "Rock of Love with Bret Michaels" was treated at Phoenix's Barrow Neurological Institute for a brain hemorrhage in 2010. — VH1
Bil Keane- The "Family Circus" creator, who died in 2011, was a Paradise Valley resident for more than five decades. He lived with his family at his home north of Lincoln Drive, where he created his famous comic strip. Keane was honored in November with the unveiling of a larger-than-life bronze statue at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale. — Tom Story/The Republic
Mike Tyson- The former heavyweight boxing champion sold his Paradise Valley home in 2007 for $2.339 million, two years after he bought the mountainside home for $2.1 million. Tyson has frequented local hangouts, not without controversy. In 2006, he was arrested after leaving the Pussycat Lounge in Scottsdale. Police saw Tyson driving erratically and stopped his BMW, where they found cocaine in his pocket and car. Tyson later completed a one-day sentence in Tent City for a DUI conviction. — Robert Hanashiro/USA Today
Alice Cooper- Cooper, one of the Valley pre-eminent movers and shakers, has owned a home in Paradise Valley for more than three decades. The rocker, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, is a graduate of Cortez High School in Phoenix. — Michael Meister/The Republic
Clive Cussler- The best-selling author is a longtime Paradise Valley resident. Cussler, now 82, is nicknamed "the Grandmaster of Adventure" after penning five popular fiction series. Besides reaching The New York Times best-seller list multiple times, Cussler founded the National Underwater and Marine Agency, which has uncovered many sunken ships. — Handout
Robert Mitchum- Mitchum, the rugged tough-guy actor who died in 1997, had a home in Paradise Valley on Mockingbird Lane for many years. Mitchum, who rose to prominence for his film-noir work, frequented the city's Arabian-horse events and the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Events every winter. — The Republic
Dan Quayle- The former vice president went to Scottsdale High School during his freshman and sophomore years in the early 1960s. He graduated from Kiva Elementary School in Paradise Valley. Quayle, whose son, Ben Quayle, is a former U.S. representative, now lives in Paradise Valley. — Cheryl Evans/The Republic
Dennis Farina- The mustachioed actor, who played a detective on NBC's "Law and Order," died in 2013 at age 69. He owned a home in Scottsdale, public records show. — Robyn Beck/Getty Images
This home for sale in the Paradise Hills community of Paradise Valley is the filming site of popular pornographic website Wifey's World, run by Kevin and Sandra Otterson. — StreetScout.com
