David R. Word paid cash for this 12,263-square-foot, contemporary-style mansion in Paradise Valley’s Shoen Estates.

The $7.4 million Paradise Valley mansion, sold by Fabrice and Misty-Anne Dechoux, features a modern kitchen with a custom chef's table.

David R. Word paid cash for this $7.4 million resort inspired mansion in Paradise Valley

Lacey T. Osborn paid $3.65 million in cash for this Paradise Valley mansion.

The $3.65 million Paradise Valley mansion, sold by Tim and Kelly Phelan, features arched doorways and exposed wood beam ceilings.

The $3.4 million Scottsdale mansion, sold by Jacob and Amy Murdock, features an 18-foot slate tiled fireplace.

John and Dawn Meyer paid $3.4 million in cash for this 6,000-square-foot, contemporary-style mansion in Scottsdale’s Desert Mountain community.

Joshua and Susan Hartman purchased this Scottsdale mansion with a pool, spa and cabana for $3.25 million.

The $5.7M Paradise Valley estate purchased by Derek Thompson, has a center courtyard with a fountain.

The $5.7M Paradise Valley mansion, sold by MFC Company, Inc., features Old World-style architecture.

Derek Thompson purchased this Paradise Valley mansion for $5.7M.

Derek Thompson purchased this $5.7M Paradise Valley mansion with a horse stable, corral and tack room.

The $4 million north Scottsdale estate purchased by Robert and Lori Cantero has a stone covered circular automotive courtyard.

Robert and Lori Cantero purchased this north Scottsdale mansion for $4 million.

The $4 million north Scottsdale mansion, sold by Kittoe-LaBlonde Development LLC, features a retractable window wall that opens to unobstructed views of the surrounding desert.

Frank E. Burgess purchased this hillside mansion in Scottsdale’s DC Ranch for $6.59M.

The $6.59M Scottsdale mansion purchased by Frank E. Burgess has a lap pool, spa and private outdoor shower.

The $6.59M Scottsdale mansion, sold by William Thurwachter, features the use of stone, wood and modern elements in its architectural design.

This 8,200-square-foot contemporary-style mansion topped the latest list of most expensive residential home sales in Fountain Hills, selling for $4.5 million. The mansion, purchased by John and Bobbi Jo Bell, has a 25-yard lap pool and a multi-hole putting green.

The $4.5M Fountain Hills estate, sold by Robert and M. Lisa Meyers, includes a golf simulator.

Mojy and Deborah Chian purchased this Fountain Hills mansion with a private courtyard for $3.4M.

The $3.4M Fountain Hills mansion, sold by Craig and Debra Shaw, features exposed wooden beams and sliding glass walls.

The $4.62M Paradise Valley mansion purchased by Marc Nemer comes with a pool, firepit and spectacular views of Camelback Mountain.

The Paradise Valley mansion, sold by Scott and Victoria Curtis, has a chef's kitchen that includes custom cabinetry and a large center island.

Marc Nemer purchased this Paradise Valley mansion with Camelback Mountain views for $4.62M.

Richard Shawn Buckley and Andrea Parsek purchased this hillside Paradise Valley house for $4.65M.

Richard Shawn Buckley and Andrea Parsek's Paradise Valley house includes a patio with city lights and mountain views.

Richard Shawn Buckley and Andrea Parsek purchased this Paradise Valley house for $4.65M.

The Paradise Valley house, sold by Kevin Pshebniski, has floor-to-ceiling windows and features a two-way Italian marble surrounded fireplace.

The $4.03M Paradise Valley home purchased by Richard Shawn Buckley and Andrea Parsek features walls of glass and mountain views.

The Paradise Valley mansion, sold by Larry Fitzgerald, features a resort style pool with a lazy river and submerged lounge beds.

Aaron Hicks, center fielder for the New York Yankees, purchased this mansion in Paradise Valley for $4.65M.

The $3.3M Paradise Valley home purchased by Bill and Susan Roach has a brick paved front courtyard.

The $3.15M Scottsdale home purchased by William and Mari Orke has mountain and golf course views.

William and Mari Orke purchased this mansion in Scottsdale for $3.15M.

The Scottsdale home, purchased by Ann and William Smith, Jr., features a master suite that has a spa-style bathroom with a stand-alone tub.

Kevin Olson and his wife, Bonnie, purchased this mansion in Paradise Valley for $6.5 million.

This Paradise Valley estate, sold by Fernando and Patricia Iacona, features exposed wood beams, retractable pocket doors and mountain views.

Benjamin Jones and his wife, Alessandra, purchased this mansion in Scottsdale for $4 million that includes a man cave with a golf simulator.

The 5,323-square-foot Phoenix home purchased by Jill M. Brown includes a gourmet kitchen with a coffered ceiling, accent lighting, and custom furniture grade cabinetry.

The Paradise Valley estate, sold by BJAN Family Enterprises, LLC, features a resort-like backyard with a gazebo.

The 7,270-square-foot Paradise Valley mansion, purchased by Jonathan and Jennifer Scott, includes a pool, outdoor kitchen and ramada with a swim-up bar.

Kenneth H. Black purchased this mansion in Paradise Valley for $4.21M.

Ardy Rydell purchased this mansion in Scottsdale that features a chef’s kitchen with double islands.

The Paradise Valley estate, sold by Robert and Janet Bohannon, features a formal dining room with a brick barrel vaulted ceiling.

The Tuscan-style Paradise Valley mansion, purchased by Rajeev and Cynthia Kathuria, includes a resort-style pool, putting green and sport court.

Rajeev and Cynthia Kathuria purchased this 10,200-square-foot estate in Paradise Valley for $3.6M.

David and Camilla Martin paid $5.67 million for this luxury estate in Paradise Valley.

The 8,400-square-foot Paradise Valley mansion, purchased by David and Camilla Martin, features steel frame doors and windows. The master bedroom suite comes with a stand-alone tub.

The Paradise Valley estate, sold by Meir and Yvonne Zenati, includes a courtyard, pool, gazebo and barbecue area.

William and Stephanie Binch purchased this mansion in Paradise Valley for $3.1M.

The 5,063-square-foot Scottsdale house, sold by Suzanne Haskel, features wood inlaid ceilings.

John and Marla Ordway purchased this $2.91M golf-course lot home in Scottsdale.

The custom wood-paneled library of the PV mansion, purchased by Amy Connor, features a custom iron spiral staircase that leads to the upper bookcase.

The palatial Mediterranean-style Paradise Valley mansion purchased by Amy Connor features stunning Honduran Mahogany entry doors.

This 17,912-square-foot Paradise Valley mansion in Camelback Country Club Estates topped the latest list of the Valley home sales, selling for $12 million. The mansion, sold to Amy Connor, has two central courtyards with nine fountains.

The Paradise Valley estate, sold by Christopher Leclair Daugherty, includes a luxurious formal dining room with 18-foot coffered ceilings and candle chandeliers.

The Santa Barbara/Tuscan-style home, purchased by Barry and Karen Meguiar, was built in 2005.

The Paradise Valley property, sold by Patrick W. Smith, has over 2,000-square feet of garage space

The Paradise Valley mansion, purchased by Barry and Karen Meguiar, includes a climate-controlled showcase garage.

Barry and Karen Meguiar purchased this mansion in Paradise Valley for $5.5M.

The Paradise Valley estate purchased by Thad and Maryellyn Miller, has a resort-style backyard that includes a gazebo with a swim-up bar.

The 6,573-square foot Paradise Valley house, sold by Alasdair Stephen Cain, features a kitchen with double islands and granite countertops.

Thad and Maryellyn Miller paid cash for this this mansion in Paradise Valley for $3.89M.

The foyer of the home, sold by James and Pat Warren, features a museum-style art gallery and an 800 gallon saltwater aquarium.

The Scottsdale estate purchased by David and Linda Durbano, includes a pool bordered with desert landscape.

David and Linda Durbano purchased this mansion in Scottsdale for $5.7M.

Bruce and Mary Ellen Pindyck paid cash for this mansion in Scottsdale for $2.98M.

The 6,015-square-foot Scottsdale home purchased by Bruce and Mary Ellen Pindyck includes exposed wood beams and Venetian plaster walls.

The Territorial/Santa Fe-style home was built in 2001 and has 9-foot ceilings and multiple fireplaces.

Thomas Chaly Jr., and his wife Amanda, purchased this Phoenix house for $2.35M.

This Scottsdale penthouse condominium, purchased by JoAnn L. Musselman, includes floor-to-ceiling windows and artistic lighting.

JoAnn L. Musselman purchased this south facing Scottsdale penthouse condominium for $3.33 million.

The condominium, purchased by JoAnn L. Musselman, has a master bedroom with a sitting room and retractable glass wall.

Dean Graziosi, New York Times best-selling author, purchased this Paradise Valley house for $7 million.

This Paradise Valley estate purchased by Dean Graziosi features vaulted ceilings, marble flooring and an outdoor living room with fireplace and kitchen.

David Hadden purchased this Arcadia-area house for $2.2 million. It has a fenced front patio with an open fireplace and sitting area.

This Arcadia area house purchased by David Hadden features a custom-built steel Dutch entryway door.

Michael Beauchat purchased this Paradise Valley mansion for $2.22 million.

This Paradise Valley mansion purchased by Michael Beauchat includes a pool, spa, waterfalls, fire pit and sport court.

John Thomas Winterling purchased this Paradise Valley mansion in , which has masonry construction and an European manor courtyard.

John Thomas Winterling purchased this Paradise Valley mansion for $5.3 million.

This Paradise Valley mansion, purchased by John Thomas Winterling, has a modern chef’s kitchen and hand carved limestone and custom millwork.

This Paradise Valley estate, purchased by John Thomas Winterling, includes a pool, mature garden landscaping and a solar photovoltaic system.

The 10,000-square-foot home attorney Glen Lerner has listed for sale for $6.99 million comes with a billiards room, workout studio, wine cellar and home theater. The “resort-style” mansion, built in 2009, also has five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a guest casita and a four-car garage. Look for “multiple fire features” outside near the pool and spa.

The 10,000-square-foot home attorney Glen Lerner has listed for sale for $6.99 million comes with a billiards room, workout studio, wine cellar and home theater. The “resort-style” mansion, built in 2009, also has five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a guest casita and a four-car garage. Look for “multiple fire features” outside near the pool and spa.

The 10,000-square-foot home attorney Glen Lerner has listed for sale for $6.99 million comes with a billiards room, workout studio, wine cellar and home theater. The “resort-style” mansion, built in 2009, also has five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a guest casita and a four-car garage. Look for “multiple fire features” outside near the pool and spa.

Stanley C. Graves, an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Phoenix, and his wife, Patricia, purchased this Paradise Valley mansion for $3.4 million.

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.