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Priciest Phoenix Home For Sale: $10M Frank Lloyd Wright Original

A plush $10 million home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright himself in the early 1950s is Phoenix's highest-priced home on the market today.

Iconic architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed his original "David and Gladys Wright House" in Phoenix for his son and daughter-in-law.
Iconic architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed his original "David and Gladys Wright House" in Phoenix for his son and daughter-in-law. (Realtor.com)

PHOENIX, AZ – Phoenix's most expensive home for sale is famously called the "David and Gladys Wright House," designed by iconic architect Frank Lloyd Wright for his son and daughter-in-law in Phoenix's Arcadia area. Listed by Patch's real estate partner, realtor.com, the uniquely designed $10 million home completed in 1952 – and its guest house – are located at 5212 E. Exeter Blvd. in Phoenix.

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The David and Gladys Wright House is one of three spiral designs realized by Frank Lloyd Wright and is considered to be a precursor to the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. The concrete block home sits on about 6 acres, with any owners and visitors enjoying sweeping views of Camelback Mountain.

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The 2,200 square foot, 3 bedroom main house has been partially updated, but requires additional rehabilitations including necessary structural and electrical repairs.

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The offer includes reproductions of the signature ''March Balloons'' carpet designed by Wright for the living room and a dining table and chairs.

The 360 square foot, 1 bed guest house has been recently restored.

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An application for Historic Preservation-Landmark status is pending with the City of Phoenix, and the property is offered in "as-is" condition.

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Here are the details:

  • Address: 5212 E. Exeter Blvd., Phoenix, Arizona
  • Price: $9,999,999
  • Square feet (house/guest house): 2,553
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Built: 1952
  • Fireplaces in master bedroom, living room
  • Restored guest house
  • Sweeping, manicured courtyard

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.

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