About us
For nearly two decades, Extra Virgin has been dedicated to only investing in exceptional properties and keeping them in excellent condition.
The Leadership
Pete Melucci
Founder/Principal
I grew up in a working-class neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York and moved out to sunny Arizona back in 1997. At that time, the real estate market was booming. Over the next few years, I bought and sold properties. I’ve been in the construction business most of my life…so it was fun. I even convinced my retired Father to become a realtor/property manager and help me out. I’m a regular guy operating a small business. I hope you like the properties. I’m always interested in ideas and am willing to help. We have grown over time and will continue growing.
The Story
My Background Story
I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. I dropped out of high school at 16 years old and started working as a steamfitter. Luckily, some older & wiser gentlemen convinced me to go to college…and I did. It’s a good thing I got my high school equivalency diploma. I moved to Arizona with 2 suitcases and a stack of hundred-dollar bills at 25 years old. No home, car, or job. Thankfully, my Uncle Pauly was willing to put me up until I was on my feet a month or so later. I began working in the construction business as I had been for years. I then became interested in real estate as well. That’s when I became more active and eventually created Extra Virgin. I live in Scottsdale, AZ and Las Vegas, NV with my wife and 3 kids (when I’m not traveling).
My Father’s family came to the USA in the 1890s and settled in Little Italy, NYC. My grandmother lived at 129 Mulberry Street on the top floor, her brother was at 140 Mulberry. My grandfather and his family were in the Gravesend and Bensonhurst sections of Brooklyn. My Mother’s family landed in Little Italy as well…on Prince St. There were 2 brothers and 6 sisters. Two, including my grandmother, were born in the US. They later moved to the Gravesend and Bensonhurst sections of Brooklyn also. I grew up in the Flatlands section. I support various non-profit organizations. As a proud Italian-American, I am most involved with the National Italian American Foundation, the Arizona Italian-American Chamber of Commerce, and I am a Lifetime Member in the Italian American Club of Southern Nevada.
Interested in Partnering With Us?
Unlocking unique possibilities in the ever-evolving real estate sector is at the heart of Extra Virgin Properties. We welcome strategic partnerships, investment ventures, and innovative development ideas.
The Team
Property Management Team
Somma Realty, Inc.
Our properties are managed by Somma Realty, Inc. Please contact our Property Manager using the button below if you are interested in one of our properties or need assistance.
