Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Meet the Team
Two specialists focused exclusively on Paradise Valley new construction.
Market & Negotiation
Francesca Stark
Compass · Paradise Valley, Arizona
(480) 382-8514Francesca Stark is an Associate Broker with Compass who serves buyers and sellers throughout Paradise Valley’s 85253 zip code, with a specialty in new construction and vacant land. She lives in a newer-construction home in Paradise Valley built by one of the area’s most popular builders, and is a network insider.
Alongside a select group of associated agents who also live and work in Paradise Valley, Francesca brings first-hand local knowledge and builder relationships to every client she represents.
Whether you’re searching for a move-in-ready spec home, a newer-construction property, or the right lot and builder to create something fully custom, Francesca and the team guide clients through every step under the umbrella of Compass.
Development & Strategy
Chris Stark
Compass · Paradise Valley, Arizona
Chris Stark is the team’s secret weapon — a real estate developer and entrepreneur whose training is built for exactly this work. He holds a Master of Real Estate Development from Arizona State University and a double major in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Washington State University: a foundation in what actually drives a successful build — feasibility, capital, and cost.
Before focusing on real estate, Chris founded and scaled the technology company Freestar to more than $100 million in annual revenue — earning the #1 spot on the Inc. 5000 (2019) and EY Entrepreneur of the Year (2020) before its 2020 sale. He brings that operator’s discipline — underwriting, unit economics, and capital allocation — to every lot and build he evaluates.
He’s also a genuine home-tech whiz. Chris knows the systems that define a modern luxury build inside out — Crestron, Control4, and smart-home automation, plus solar and home energy — and he’s the kind of tinkerer who once engineered a working pool heater out of a Bitcoin miner, just to see if it would. For clients, that’s hands-on guidance on the technology and efficiency choices that make a new home genuinely livable.
Two Professionals
How We Work Together
Francesca and Chris bring two halves of the same expertise. Francesca brings more than a decade of Paradise Valley experience, deep builder relationships, and sharp negotiation; Chris brings a developer’s and investor’s eye for cost, potential, and the systems behind a modern home. One reads the market and the deal, the other reads the land and the build — and because they’re married, you get one team, fully invested in getting it right. It’s exactly the pairing you want for a high-end purchase or custom build in Paradise Valley.
Local Residents
We live in Paradise Valley — we know the neighborhoods, the builders, and the nuances.
New Construction Specialists
Spec homes, newer resales, vacant lots, and custom builds in 85253. Not generalists — specialists.
Common Questions
Working With Our Paradise Valley New Construction Team
Who are the new construction specialists in Paradise Valley?
Francesca Stark is the lead agent — an Associate Broker at Compass who works exclusively on new construction in Paradise Valley (85253) and lives in a newer-construction home here. She works alongside Chris Stark, who holds a Master of Real Estate Development from ASU and brings a developer’s and investor’s eye to lots, cost, and the build itself.
Who can help me build a custom home in Paradise Valley?
The team guides clients through the entire custom-build process in Paradise Valley — finding the right lot or teardown, helping you understand what shapes buildable area (like the town’s 25% Floor Area Ratio), and connecting you with the architects and builders who confirm it, plus the area’s top custom builders. Chris Stark’s real estate development background brings a developer’s perspective on cost and potential before you commit. Reach the team at (480) 382-8514.
Does the team help with teardown lots and building on your own lot?
Yes. The team specializes in vacant lots, teardown (scrape) opportunities, and build-on-your-lot projects across Paradise Valley, and can evaluate a specific parcel’s buildable area, demolition considerations, and builder fit before you make an offer.
What areas does the team serve?
The focus is Paradise Valley, Arizona (zip code 85253). Francesca and Chris Stark and the Compass team also serve the surrounding luxury market, including Scottsdale, Arcadia, and greater Maricopa County.
How do I contact the team?
Call or text (480) 382-8514, or use the contact form on this site. A member of the team responds to new inquiries promptly.
Thinking of Selling?
Expert Representation for Every Price Point
Whether you're selling a new construction home in Paradise Valley or a property anywhere in Maricopa County, our Compass team ensures you receive trusted, high-level representation. We also maintain a strong national referral platform, connecting clients with top-performing agents across the country.