Luxury homes: $2M Paradise Valley home features stone courtyard, sports court

True Food Kitchen's CEO, the daughter of MLB commissioner Bud Selig and a used car dealership owner were among the buyers and sellers of this week's priciest homes in metro Phoenix.

$2,450,000

John Esposito, president of Brown & Brown Insurance of Arizona, and his wife Melanie bought this 6,000-square-foot Scottsdale mansion near Scottsdale Camelback Resort. The gourmet kitchen and living room offers indoor and outdoor entertainment using retractable glass. The backyard includes a pool, spa and cascading waterfall. There is also an elevated patio, sports court and views of Camelback Mountain. Five bedrooms, five-and-a-half bathrooms, a media room and full guesthouse make up the rest of the property. Wendy Prieb-Selig, daughter of Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig, and her husband Laurel Prieb, sold the home.

$1,965,000

Christine Barone, newly appointed CEO of True Food Kitchen, and her husband Luca purchased this Paradise Valley home that was originally $3.5 million. The Tuscan designed home has wrought iron entry doors, a stone courtyard, accented mosaic tiles and custom finishings throughout he home. There are six bedrooms and six bathrooms, split in between the master bedroom and the office is the kid's wing. Included in the 6,805-square-foot residence is a wine cellar, bar and a sports court. The backyard features a beach-style pool and spa and fire pits. Robert Coppola, a neurologist in Mesa, and his wife Iris sold the home.

$1,850,000

Hector Salazar, owner of Salazar Used Cars, and his wife Susanne paid cash for this abode near Paradise Valley Country Club. Venetian plaster can be seen throughout the 4,767-square-foot home and separate guest casita. There is a media room, five bedrooms and five-and-half bathrooms. The backyard pool has a fireplace and a heated pool with a waterfall. PV Home LLC, an Arizona limited-liability company owned by Our Family Holdings LLC sold the home.

$1,665,000

Jason Rowley purchased this Scottsdale home a few steps away from Orange Tree Golf Course. This estate is 6,730 square feet and includes six bedrooms, five-and-half bathrooms, mesquite wooden doors and an open living concept. The master suite feature has a split floor plan. The attached casita has a separate entrance with a kitchenette. The seller was Greogry DeSanto, an OB-GYN at Camelback Women's Health in Phoenix.

$1,650,000

This Arcadia home was purchased by Jorge Martinez and Neyma Chacon, a Valley lawyer, in cash. The modern-style home features Herringbone white marble tile floors, built-in vanities, a private balcony and views of Camelback Mountain. The backyard includes a pool, water and gas fire features, a BBQ and covered patio. There are five bedrooms and four-and-three-quarter bathrooms. The 4,725-square-foot home was sold by Doug Koch.

Researched by Joanna Brathwaite and The Information Market.