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.

If you would like to learn more, see floor plans or a site map, or tour the site, give us a call or shoot us an e-mail and we’ll take care of you.

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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

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