Living the Life You Designed: Inside One of Gilbert's Most Remarkable Properties
There are homes that check boxes. And then there are homes that stop you in your tracks.
3309 E Sunnydale Drive is the second kind.
I've been in a lot of homes across the East Valley over the past two-plus decades. This one is different. Not just because of what's inside, but because of where it sits, and the uniquely crafted outdoor space.
This property was built with luxury life in mind.
A Queen Creek Address Within Gilbert With Room to Breathe
Here's something that surprises people about this property: despite the Queen Creek mailing address, this home sits within the Town of Gilbert. That means Gilbert taxes, Gilbert services, and access to the highly ranked A+ Chandler Unified School District that so many East Valley families specifically relocate for.
And the land. 1.2 acres. No HOA. Horse privileges.
In Gilbert. In 2026. That's genuinely rare.
This is the part of southeast Gilbert where the lots open up, the views stretch out toward the San Tan Mountains, and the pace of life feels a little more deliberate. Sunnydale Drive sits just off Stacey Road between Hunt Highway and Stacey, tucked into a corridor of established estate-style properties that don't look or feel like a typical East Valley subdivision.
You're not looking at your neighbor's roofline from your backyard here. You're looking at mountains.
The Property Itself
5 bedrooms. 6 bathrooms. 5,034 square feet. Built in 2007 and meticulously maintained and upgraded since. Listed at $2,400,000.
But the specs don't tell the story. Let me walk you through what actually makes this home extraordinary.
The backyard is the headline. Two pools. Yes, two. An elevated diving pool with a negative edge spills over into a lower play pool below. The upper pool has a swim-up bar with seating for seven. A stunning two-story ramada anchors the outdoor space, with multiple lounge areas, two fireplaces, and a spiral staircase leading to an upper viewing deck where sweeping views of the San Tan Mountains create the kind of setting that stops conversation.
Every detail of the backyard was thought through. A built-in BBQ area. An elegant bar and beverage center with custom shelving and LED lighting. Custom seating areas throughout. Two-channel surround sound. Industrial ceiling fans. This is not a backyard you pop out to on a Saturday morning, this is a backyard you live in.
The indoor living is equally considered. Two primary suites on the main floor, each with all the space and privacy you'd expect at this level. An executive office. Rich wood and travertine flooring throughout. Soaring ceilings. Custom window treatments. Upgraded cabinetry with matching built-ins. Designer lighting. Alder wood doors. Smooth wall finishes. Kerfing throughout the home, reflecting the level of custom craftsmanship you feel the moment you walk in.
The kitchen is designed for people who actually cook and entertain: oversized induction cooktop, upgraded stainless steel appliances, an expansive center island, a massive walk-in pantry, and beautiful granite countertops.
The basement is a home unto itself. Fully finished, with two spacious bedrooms each featuring walk-in closets and private patio access, plus a kitchen, laundry room, and comfortable living room that opens to an additional outdoor patio. If you have family visiting, adult children who need their own space, or you're imagining multi-generational living, this floor solves that completely.
For the car and RV owners. An oversized 3-car garage and gated 8-car auto court with remote gates at the front and rear of the property - giving you private and secure complete drive-thru access.
The Neighborhood and What's Around It
Location is the thing you can't change, and this one is very good.
SanTan Village and Epicenter are both minutes away. If you haven't been recently, it's worth noting that the dining and retail scenes in Gilbert have grown considerably. Perry Steakhouse, Fogo de Chao (coming soon), The Mission and dozens of other restaurants and shops make them some of the East Valley’s best luxury lifestyle destinations.
Gilbert Regional Park is just down the road. At 272 acres, it's one of the largest parks in the East Valley, with multi-use athletic fields, ramadas, splash pads, catch-and-release fishing, walking paths, and an annual calendar of community events. For families, it's the kind of amenity that becomes part of your weekly rhythm.
Queen Creek Marketplace is nearby as well, with Costco, Target, and a full range of dining and retail options.
Schnepf Farms is just a few minutes east. If you're new to the East Valley, this is a working farm and beloved community destination with seasonal events, a peach festival, pumpkin patch, live music, and a genuinely special atmosphere that feels like a secret the locals keep. It's been part of the Queen Creek fabric for decades.
The Queen Creek Olive Mill is another local gem worth knowing about. Arizona's only working olive farm and mill, it produces award-winning olive oils and has an outstanding farm-to-table restaurant and marketplace on site. It's the kind of place you take every out-of-town guest.
Schools. The home falls within the Chandler Unified School District, which Niche ranks as one of best school districts in Arizona.
Who This Home Is For
I think about this when I tour a property at this level. Who is this actually for?
This is for the buyer who has done well enough to want more than a nice house. Who wants a property that reflects the life they've built, gives them room to host without thinking twice, and doesn't require compromise on privacy, space, or the quality of daily life.
It's for the family that wants multi-generational living done beautifully rather than awkwardly. For the entertainer who wants a backyard that earns every compliment. For the couple who looked at Scottsdale and found themselves drawn to the East Valley's combination of space, schools, and community instead.
It's for someone who wants to come home and feel like they made the right choice.
A Few Words From Us
There's a moment in every great tour where you stop explaining and just let the home speak. This one earns that moment in the backyard, when you're standing at the upper deck of that ramada at dusk, looking out at the San Tans with a fire going.
That's the moment.
To schedule a private tour of 3309 E Sunnydale Drive, reach out to Deena Fischer at 480-600-6878 or Sam Wagner at 480-215-3721.
3309 E Sunnydale Drive, Queen Creek (Town of Gilbert), AZ 85142 | MLS# 6998419 Listed by Deena Fischer, Fischer Home Group at DeLex Realty
Deena Fischer and Sam Wagner are licensed real estate agents with Fischer Home Group at DeLex Realty, serving the East Valley including Gilbert, Queen Creek, Chandler, Mesa, and San Tan Valley. Find them on Instagram at @FischerHomeGroup and @swaghomesaz.