$415,000

1028 S 78th St Mesa, AZ 85208

Fountain of the Sun Neighborhood

Estimated payment $2,528/month

Total Views 87
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,294 Sq Ft
$321 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Solar Power System
  • Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School Rated A
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Community Lake

About This Home

Welcome home to this beautiful located in the gated, guarded 55+ community of Fountain of the Sun. This single-level home offers comfort, accessibility, and convenience. The Hopi floor plan offers spacious living, featuring a split 2-bedroom layout and a complete kitchen remodel with ample storage. Updated bathrooms and laminate flooring throughout. Newer windows, roof, and air conditioning. Solar is owned! Outside, enjoy a large, low-maintenance yard, leaving you more time to take advantage of what the community has to offer. Enjoy the Country Club & Golf Community offering a lake, golf course, heated pool/spa and tons of planned activities: pickleball, BOCCE, fitness, billiards, library, horseshoes, arts & crafts, card room, shuffleboard, and more! Birdie's restaurant is open daily!

Listing Agent

Mary Newton

Keller Williams Integrity First License #SA583867000 Listed on: 08/21/2025

Keller Williams Integrity First

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,747

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 9,004 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer

HOA Fees

  • $121 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Permit Required

Home Design

  • Roof Updated in 2022
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,294 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Kitchen Updated in 2022
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2 Bathrooms

Schools

  • Adult Elementary And Middle School
  • Adult High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Updated in 2022
  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Plumbing System Updated in 2022
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Solar Power System
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1082
  • Assessor Parcel Number 218-67-173

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • Fosa Association, Phone Number (480) 984-1434
  • Fountain Of The Sun Subdivision, Hopi Floorplan
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Theater or Screening Room
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Fitness Center
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Security

  • Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,747

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$121 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Sossaman/Broadway
  • Legal Info Range: 7E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 120.5
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Full
  • Updated Floors: Full
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Full
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2022
  • Updated Kitchen: Full
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2022
  • Updated Plumbing: Full
  • Items Updated Plmbg Yr Updated: 2022
  • Updated Roof: Full
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2022
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Solar Panels Grid: On
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: East on Broadway to 80th, south to guard gate
  • Master Model: HOPI
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Subdivision Name: FOUNTAIN OF THE SUN
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Efficiency: Solar Panels
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 361.5
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa2: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, No Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Full Bth Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 1294.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Dual Pane
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Guarded Entry: Yes
  • Community Features:Pickleball Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Workout Facility: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Media Room: Yes
  • Community Features:On-Site Guard: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes
  • Community Features:Lake: Yes
  • Community Features:Golf: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Partial
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Cul-De-Sac, Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted, Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Construction:Block: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access, Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Permit Required
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:PermitDecal Req_squote_d: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
  • Heating: Electric
  • Security: Security Guard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Golf, Pickleball, Lake, Gated, Community Spa, Community Spa Htd, Community Media Room, Guarded Entry, Fitness Center
  • Association Fee: 361.5
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: FOSA
  • Phone: 480-984-1434
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 200.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: FOSA
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-984-1434
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee: 2075.0
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 361.5
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA: 200.0
  • Association Fees:Other Fees HOA: 25.0
  • Association Fees:Other Fees Description: HOMEWISE DOCS
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds

Schools

  • Elementary School: Adult
  • High School: Adult
  • Junior High Dist: Adult
  • Middle Or Junior School: Adult

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9004.0
  • Parcel #: 218-67-173

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Recirculation Pump

Building Info

  • Builder Name: UNKNOWN

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1747.0
  • Tax Book Number: 218.00
  • Tax Lot: 1082
  • Tax Map Number: 67.00

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,747 $17,779 -- --
2024 $1,761 $16,932 -- --
2023 $1,761 $25,250 $5,050 $20,200
2022 $1,724 $19,620 $3,920 $15,700
2021 $1,746 $18,170 $3,630 $14,540
2020 $1,723 $16,450 $3,290 $13,160
2019 $1,610 $15,110 $3,020 $12,090
2018 $1,545 $13,860 $2,770 $11,090
2017 $1,500 $12,970 $2,590 $10,380
2016 $1,472 $13,830 $2,760 $11,070
2015 $1,383 $12,400 $2,480 $9,920
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/21/2025 08/21/25 For Sale $415,000 +268.9% $321 / Sq Ft
07/30/2012 07/30/12 Sold $112,500 -6.3% $87 / Sq Ft
07/04/2012 07/04/12 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2012 01/02/12 For Sale $120,000 -- $93 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- Old Republic Title Agency
Warranty Deed $112,500 Security Title Agency
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- American Title Insurance
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- American Title Ins Of Az Inc
Warranty Deed $92,500 Stewart Title & Trust
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $176,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $98,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $122,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $105,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $84,750 No Value Available
Previous Owner $78,625 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6907774

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 218-67-173

Arizona Maricopa County Mesa 85208 Fountain of the Sun

1028 S 78th St, Mesa, AZ

This home is located at 1028 S 78th St, Mesa, AZ 85208 and is currently priced at $415,000, approximately $320 per square foot. This property was built in 1982. 1028 S 78th St is a home located in Maricopa County with nearby schools including Jefferson Elementary School, Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School, and Franklin West Elementary School.

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