About This Home

This 8-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 803 E MELODY Drive in Gilbert, AZ is listed for $1,599,000. Built in 1977, on a N/A lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1977

Property Details

3 full, 1 half
1977
Listing Description

This 1.26-acre Gilbert estate represents a rare convergence of thoughtful design, recreational innovation, and investment potential. Fully remodeled and currently operating as a successful short-term rental, the property seamlessly blends residential comfort with hospitality-grade amenities.

The main residence encompasses eight bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, a dedicated office, and a private guest casita, providing exceptional flexibility for multigenerational living, creative professionals, or discerning investors. A finished basement with interior entry expands the usable square footage to 2,881 square feet and offers dedicated space for entertainment, recreation, or additional guest accommodations.

Interior appointments include a well-appointed kitchen with breakfast bar and pantry, double vanity bathrooms, and thoughtful finishes throughout. The outdoor environment commands particular attention. A custom water feature serves as the property's focal point, incorporating a waterslide, grotto, and rock climbing wall with rope systems that transform the grounds into a private recreation destination.

A covered outdoor kitchen and adjacent gazebo provide sophisticated entertaining spaces, while a heated private spa offers year-round relaxation. Additional features include a concrete pad suitable for pickleball court installation and ample acreage for future development of workshop, garage, or other structures.

Wrought iron and block fencing secure the perimeter and rear yard. Located in the established Porter Acres neighborhood, the property enjoys convenient proximity to Downtown Gilbert, with direct access to US-60 and the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.

Burk Elementary School and Mesquite Junior High serve the area, while Gilbert High School provides secondary education. The property is positioned to serve diverse ownership scenarios, from vacation rental operations to private family compound or creative retreat. This distinctive offering merits personal exploration to fully appreciate the scope of its possibilities and the caliber of its execution.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$8,552/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$1,156
Interest$6,929
Insurance$466

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

803 E MELODY Drive

Gilbert, AZ 85234

PORTER ACRES

Questions & Answers

This 8-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 803 E MELODY Drive is listed at $1,599,000. The estimated monthly payment is $8,551 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1977.

This property is listed by Allison Swopes.

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Allison Swopes

Agent at Engel & Volkers Scottsdale

Listed by Engel & Volkers Scottsdale · Broker phone: 4805155900 · Broker website

MLS# 7094389· Source: Engel & Völkers· 3 days on PropertySimple

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803 E MELODY Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85234

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