Safari Drive

4747 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251

No other community in Scottsdale offers the variety that can be found at Safari Drive. Mixing 215 live work lofts with residential condo flats and urban town homes in nine buildings on 4.86 acres in the heart of Downtown Scottsdale on the Scottsdale Canal, this project has something for everyone. Safari Drive residences feature the outstanding finishes and style you would expect to find in this premier location with floor plans ranging in size from 800-2400 sq ft.

Construction began in September 2005 and Phase I was expected to be completed in October 2006. Unfortunately, the slowing real estate market put some major brakes on the community so that Phase I still is not done. The name came from a 40 year old resort that had been on the site called The Safari designed by Al Beadle. In it's day it was one of THE places to hang out (especially late night when its restaurant, The Brown Derby, was packed).

The new Safari was designed by Miller Hull Partnership, a Seattle based architectural firm, on behalf of Scottsdale-based Vanguard City Home Developers. We may be wrong but we believe that the construction of these lofts were among the most expensive (if not THE most expensive) in the Valley at about $400 per square foot!

We love the great use of different buildings materials, rusted steel, exposed concrete, and tons of glass for a very sophisticated urban look. The floor plans are very open and flow well. Most residences have large private balconies and all have floor to ceiling windows offering much natural light and great views.

Community amenities are to include concierge services, a business center, art gardens, zen pool, active sun pool, play areas, a dog park as well as walking proximity to Scottsdale Fashion Square and all the great restaurants, bars, and clubs just south of Camelback Road.

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Recently contracted for purchase on a unit there. Per square under $265. Reasonable price. Great location. Time is right imho. So we bought in. Some previous posts not all technically accurate on history of financials or current ownership of project. We looked deep into that.

#26 - tcsyd - 03/11/2012 - 12:00

Hi, its a so nice and good site ever. Its a really great and fantastic post here in this site. So, thank you for the sharing of your ideas and thoughts to all of us.

#25 - caplan syndrome - 01/13/2012 - 02:57

I am interested in at the very least seeing them. But your previous information is useful.Has anyone taken them over.

#24 - Azithromycin uses - 12/30/2011 - 23:21

The entire project was foreclosed upon and is controlled by the bank which is trying to sell it for approx $38M.

#23 - celexa dosage - 12/30/2011 - 21:27

News

I jumped into the post seeing the name Safari Drive. I'm quite excited to read about this project. You have not specified the type of flooring that is used in the building. From what I understand is this building still up for auction?

#22 - movers knoxville - 11/26/2011 - 10:48

Scott, if you look at the condos for sale by Geoffrey Edmonds now, they have 2 flats available directly from them for USD 266/ft. sq.
John

#21 - John - 05/12/2011 - 04:16

Safari Drive to Much

This would be in reply to John's post. My wife and I went to look at what was for sale at Safari and there was nothing for less than $400 a sq. ft. To show that as the truth just look at the listings on this page. The only correctly priced ones are short sales or bank owned while the Broker for (ST residential out of Chicago) Geoffrey H. Edmunds Realty, who work for ST and runs the sales office at Safari have the only listing that is just below $400 a sq. ft. John stated that the sales staff negotiated for him to $275 sq./ft . Well they work for ST so what does that say. Sounds suspect to me.
I tell you what let John give us his building and unit number that he purchased and I will look up the info on the sale on Maricopa counties website. Then we will see if John is for real or someone who works for Edmunds or ST.
From What I have heard Sales over there have not been so good. My wife and I laughed at what they were asking for the units. While they seem to be well constructed they are in no way worth $400 a sq./ft.
I did a search on Zillow.com and found a penthouse unit that sold in Nov of 2008 for 1.5 Million that is now listed on Zillow valued at $556,000 or about $220 sq./ft. here is the link. http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4739-N-Scottsdale-Rd-H5001-Scottsdale-AZ-85251/89136686_zpid/

So if people would just do a little homework they would see for themselves and not pay more than what something is worth.
Of Course this is only my opinion. Let others find out for themselves and see.
Scott

#20 - Scott - 03/03/2011 - 16:58

We took possession of our 2 bedroom duplex ground floor unit recently at Safari. It is simply outstanding in quality of construction and good taste. We paid $275/sq. ft. and we feel we got a superb deal. The sales staff are superb and negotiated for us all during the purchase from the seller (ST residential out of Chicago). Recommend a visit to the property to see for yourself..
J and S

#19 - John - 02/19/2011 - 22:14

Safari Drive Update

Safari Dive is once again open for sales. It seems that Starwood Partners has picked up most of Corus Banks portfolio and Safari was part of it. They have done some improvements on the landscaping and opened two models up. Safari was always a very nice property. Problem was that it was priced to high per sq. ft and came to late to the party.
Well you would think they would be priced right this time, now that they have reopened. Well you would be wrong. The average price per sq. ft. is $400 bucks. What it should be in my opinion is more like $250-300 per sq. ft. to better reflect the current market. Safari is a nice place but there is still a lot to be done in order to make it worth that much per sq. ft. I have been thru most of the units and can tell you first hand that all the bedrooms are pretty small and the closet space leaves a lot to be desired.
Also with the Gray development apartments still up in the air being built right in front of it. that would also have a large negative impact on the property values.
So bottom line why it may have some decent potential it needs to reflect the current value in its pricing rather than what it may be worth one day. $600,000.00 for a 1400sq ft condo! I thought all that nonsense was behind us. Someone should tell Starwood and their realtors.
My advice is keep looking there are much better deals elsewhere.

#18 - David Summers - 12/10/2010 - 21:14

Where are they?

Does anyone know where they are with this? I know the note was up for auction a year ago. Has anyone taken them over.

#17 - Brian - 07/02/2010 - 21:08

Stunning

This Safari Drive has an Eye catching Look.Designed wonderfully, looks amazing , Touches The Heart

#16 - Adler - 05/11/2010 - 19:52

Want more Details

This look very handsome and unique approach...but I want some more details...it looks really amazing, i must say.

#15 - Adler - 04/29/2010 - 11:44

Hi, its a so nice and good site ever. Its a really great and fantastic post here in this site. So, thank you for the sharing of your ideas and thoughts to all of us.

#14 - 70-505 braindump - 03/09/2010 - 01:57

Owner of WeKnowUrban

Mike - I'm not sure I understand the question. Are you trying to get a low value, a high value or a reasonable and defendable opinion of current market value of Safari Drive?

#13 - Will Daly - 12/01/2009 - 20:53

I have a lender doing a BPO for one of the Units in the building. Obviously there are no solds and the BPO agent will probably use the comps from across the street. Anyone got any good info I can provide them with besides hammering them with the high vacancy and having to be cash?

#12 - Mike - 12/01/2009 - 16:59

Owner of WeKnowUrban

Stella - Sorry no tours of Safari Drive at this time. Keep checking back with us (particularly the blog) as we will let everyone know when the dust settles. However, we don't expect things to get straightened out any time soon.

#11 - Will Daly - 11/22/2009 - 19:21

Are they showing condos there at all...I am interested in at the very least seeing them. But your previous information is useful. I have a home that I am in the process of getting ready to sell in Cave Creek...I am downsizing...empty nester

#10 - Stella Garcia - 11/22/2009 - 12:11

Owner of WeKnowUrban

Ryan - Thanks for clarifying. It is my understanding that the FDIC did take over Safari and it was the entity that was looking to liquidate it. Unfortunately, I do not know who, if anyone, purchased it from the governement. At that price I would be surprised that it sold.

#9 - Will Daly - 11/12/2009 - 13:03

Will, do you know who bought the property? I believe Corus owned it and was seized this past summer by the FDIC.

#8 - Ryan Hulett - 11/12/2009 - 09:07

Owner of WeKnowUrban

Further update on the $38M sale of the community by its lender. The sale includes vacant land, a few retail spaces and the remaining 74 unsold condominiums for a total of 129,187 square feet or about $300 per square foot.

#7 - will daly - 11/10/2009 - 12:00

Owner of WeKnowUrban

George - It\'s hard to say what the risks are. The entire project was foreclosed upon and is controlled by the bank which is trying to sell it for approx $38M. I would hold off doing anything at Safari until the dust settles. W

#6 - Will Daly - 08/25/2009 - 22:05

Short Sale

What are the risks in buying at Safari Drive? Thank you.

#5 - George - 08/25/2009 - 10:04

Lindsay - Sadly there are no condos available for rent at Safari. Call us if you need or want help finding a great loft to rent in Scottsdale.

#4 - Will - 08/08/2009 - 13:16

is there anything for lease in safari??

#3 - lindsay - 08/07/2009 - 18:03

Are these condos available to walk or meet with anyone on?

#2 - Gloria - 06/12/2009 - 13:25

John - Safari Drive is (or will be) a gorgeous loft condo community. Unfortunately it is completely on hold. We have heard that the construction lender is looking to sell the note (or the asset) to an investor. So for now it is probably safest to hold off buying a condominiums there. Having said that last week we saw a loft for 'short sale' for $250k. It originally sold for approximately $700k. So if you are open to risk then you might be able to pick up a fantastic deal there.

#1 - Will Daly - 03/30/2009 - 09:14

My wife and I walked thru this area last week. We are considering a condo in the Scottsdale area. Liked the safari drive location. Would be interested in understanding plans /status of this development, floorplans/prices.

#0 - john butler - 03/29/2009 - 20:41

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