NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1044 S 78th St Mesa, AZ 85208

Fountain of the Sun Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $372,000 - $393,000

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,861 Sq Ft

$205/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last sale price $330,000 $177 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,265/month

70 Days on Market

Highlights

Golf Course Community
Gated with Attendant
Vaulted Ceiling
Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School Rated A
Solar Power System
Heated Community Pool

About This Home

As of February 2023

Looking for a retirement home? This wonderful single-level residence in the guard-gated Fountain of the Sun is the one! Offering 2 beds, 2 baths, a 2-car garage, and a low-maintenance landscape. Discover large living & family rooms, neutral palette, tile floors w/carpet in all the right places, and vaulted ceilings that add to the airy feel. The eat-in kitchen boasts spacious counters, a skylight, ample wood cabinetry, a breakfast bar, and a bay window in the dining area. Both bedrooms are good-sized! The main bedroom has double entries and an ensuite w/walk-in closet. A cozy office room w/built-in desk & cabinetry is a PLUS! Enjoy the oversized backyard with a storage shed, a covered patio, artificial turf, & space for BBQ! This gem also features OWNED Solar Panels for energy savings.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matthew Frautnick

My Home Group Real Estate License #SA698284000 Listed on: 10/14/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Brent Heiden

Iannelli and Associates License #SA635800000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,597

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

10,350 Sq Ft Lot
Block Wall Fence
Artificial Turf

Parking

2 Car Direct Access Garage
Garage Door Opener

Home Design

Wood Frame Construction
Composition Roof
Stucco

Interior Spaces

1,861 Sq Ft Home
1-Story Property
Vaulted Ceiling
Ceiling Fan
Skylights
Double Pane Windows
Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

Eat-In Kitchen
Breakfast Bar
Built-In Microwave
Laminate Countertops

Flooring

Carpet
Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

Covered patio or porch
Outdoor Storage

Schools

Adult Elementary And Middle School
Adult High School

Utilities

Central Air
Heating Available
High Speed Internet
Cable TV Available

Additional Features

No Interior Steps
Solar Power System

Listing and Financial Details

Tax Lot 1084
Assessor Parcel Number 218-67-175

Community Details

Overview

Property has a Home Owners Association
Association fees include ground maintenance
Fosa Association, Phone Number (480) 984-1434
Fountain Of The Sun Parcel 6 Subdivision

Recreation

Golf Course Community
Heated Community Pool
Community Spa
Bike Trail

Security

Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,597

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

Parking

Listing Details

Cross Street: S Sossaman Rd & E Southern Ave
Legal Info Range: 7E
Property Type: Residential
Ownership: Fee Simple
HOA #2: N
Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
Recreation Center Fee 2: N
Recreation Center Fee: N
Basement: N
Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
Solar Panels Grid: On
Year Built: 1984
Tax Year: 2022
Directions: Head north on S Sossaman Rd, Turn right onto E Pueblo Ave, Turn right onto S 78th Pl, Turn right onto S Firefly Ave, Turn right onto S 78th St. Property will be on the left.
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Horses: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.24
Subdivision Name: FOUNTAIN OF THE SUN PARCEL 6
Architectural Style: Ranch
Efficiency: Solar Panels
Property Attached Yn: No
ResoBuildingAreaSource: Appraiser
Cooling:Central Air: Yes
Special Features: None

Interior Features

Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Basement YN: No
Possible Use: None
Spa Features: None
Possible Bedrooms: 4
Total Bedrooms: 2
Fireplace Features: None
Fireplace: No
Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, No Interior Steps, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Pantry, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm, High Speed Internet, Laminate Counters
Living Area: 1861.0
Stories: 1
Window Features: Skylight(s), Dual Pane
ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser
Community Features:Golf Course: Yes
Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
Community Features:Community Pool Htd: Yes
Community Features:Community Spa Htd: Yes
Community Features:Guarded Entry: Yes
Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
Kitchen Features:Laminate Counters: Yes
Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
Other Rooms:BonusGame Room: Yes
Community Features:Gated: Yes

Exterior Features

Fencing: Block
Exterior Features: Storage
Lot Features: Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Synthetic Grass Back
Pool Features: None
Pool Private: No
Disclosures: Agency Discl Req
Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
Roof: Composition
Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
Exterior Features:Storage: Yes

Garage/Parking

Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access
Attached Garage: No
Garage Spaces: 2.0
Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes

Utilities

Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Electric
Laundry Features: Wshr/Dry HookUp Only
Cooling Y N: Yes
Heating Yn: Yes
Water Source: City Water
Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

Community Features: Gated, Community Spa Htd, Community Pool Htd, Guarded Entry, Golf, Biking/Walking Path
Amenities: Management
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: FOSA
Phone: 480-984-1434
Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: No
Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Annually
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 _percent_: $
Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes

Fee Information

Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds

Schools

Elementary School: Adult
High School: Adult
Junior High Dist: Mesa Unified District
Middle Or Junior School: Adult

Lot Info

Land Lease: No
Lot Size Sq Ft: 10350.0
Parcel #: 218-67-175
ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

Builder Name: Unknown

Tax Info

Tax Annual Amount: 1597.0
Tax Book Number: 218.00
Tax Lot: 1084
Tax Map Number: 67.00

Ownership History

Feb 2023 - Present Stephen And Donna Shelley Revocable Trust 2 Years and 4 Months

Private Individual

Purchase Details

Listed on

Oct 14, 2022

Closed on

Feb 1, 2023

Sold by

Arnold Family Trust

Bought by

Stephen And Donna Shelley Revocable Trust

Seller's Agent

Matthew Frautnick

My Home Group Real Estate

Buyer's Agent

Brent Heiden

Iannelli and Associates

List Price

$369,900

Sold Price

$330,000

Premium/Discount to List

-$39,900

-10.79%

Total Days on Market

Views

Current Estimated Value

$381,033

Estimated Appreciation

$51,033

Avg. Annual Appreciation

6.31%

Dec 2006 - Feb 2023 Arnold Rosalind A and James Keith W 16 Years and 2 Months

Private Individual

Purchase Details

Closed on

Dec 20, 2006

Sold by

James Keith W and Arnold James Rosalind A

Bought by

Arnold Rosalind A and James Keith W

Original Mortgage

$375,000

Interest Rate

6.45%

Mortgage Type

Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Jul 2003 - Dec 2006 Arnold Rosalind A and The Arnold Family Trust 3 Years and 5 Months

Private Individual

Purchase Details

Closed on

Jul 30, 2003

Sold by

Arnold Rosalind A

Bought by

Arnold Rosalind A and The Arnold Family Trust

Jul 2003 - Jul 2003 Arnold Rosalind A Less than a month

Private Individual

Purchase Details

Closed on

Jul 11, 2003

Sold by

Arnold Rosalind A

Bought by

Arnold Rosalind A

Mar 1999 - Jul 2003 Arnold Otto R and Arnold Rosalind A 4 Years and 4 Months

Private Individual

Purchase Details

Closed on

Mar 24, 1999

Sold by

Arnold Otto R and Arnold Rosalind A

Bought by

Arnold Otto R and Arnold Rosalind A

Original Mortgage

$100,000

Interest Rate

6.63%

Mortgage Type

New Conventional

Jan 1999 - Mar 1999 Arnold Otto R and Arnold Rosalind A 2 Months

Private Individual

Purchase Details

Closed on

Jan 28, 1999

Sold by

Rosendahl Darlene L

Bought by

Arnold Otto R and Arnold Rosalind A

Original Mortgage

$100,000

Interest Rate

6.63%

Mortgage Type

New Conventional

Dec 1993 - Jan 1999 Rosendahl Darlene L 5 Years and 1 Month

Private Individual

Purchase Details

Closed on

Dec 20, 1993

Sold by

Rosendahl James G and Rosendahl Darlene L

Bought by

Rosendahl Darlene L

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Buyer	Sale Price	Title Company
Stephen And Donna Shelley Revocable Trust	$330,000	Pioneer Title Services
Arnold Rosalind A	--	Lawyers Title Ins
James Keith W	--	Lawyers Title Ins
James Keith W	--	Lawyers Title Ins
Arnold Rosalind A	--	--
Arnold Rosalind A	--	--
Arnold Otto R	--	--
Arnold Otto R	$129,500	Stewart Title & Trust
Rosendahl Darlene L	--	--

Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date	Status	Borrower	Loan Amount
	Previous Owner	Arnold Rosalind A	$375,000
	Previous Owner	Arnold Otto R	$100,000

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date	Event	Price	Change	Sq Ft Price
02/01/2023 02/01/23	Sold	$330,000	-2.9%	$177 / Sq Ft
12/21/2022 12/21/22	Price Changed	$339,900	-1.4%	$183 / Sq Ft
12/08/2022 12/08/22	Price Changed	$344,900	-2.8%	$185 / Sq Ft
11/29/2022 11/29/22	Price Changed	$354,900	-2.7%	$191 / Sq Ft
11/12/2022 11/12/22	Price Changed	$364,900	-0.7%	$196 / Sq Ft
10/31/2022 10/31/22	Price Changed	$367,400	-0.7%	$197 / Sq Ft
10/14/2022 10/14/22	For Sale	$369,900	--	$199 / Sq Ft

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

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	$1,615	$19,435	--	--
2024	$1,633	$18,509	--	--
2023	$1,633	$27,010	$5,400	$21,610
2022	$1,597	$21,070	$4,210	$16,860
2021	$1,641	$19,510	$3,900	$15,610
2020	$1,620	$17,720	$3,540	$14,180
2019	$1,501	$16,400	$3,280	$13,120
2018	$1,433	$15,130	$3,020	$12,110
2017	$1,388	$14,210	$2,840	$11,370
2016	$1,363	$15,250	$3,050	$12,200
2015	$1,287	$13,730	$2,740	$10,990

Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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Seller's Agent in 2023

Matthew Frautnick

My Home Group Real Estate
Buyer's Agent in 2023

Brent Heiden

Iannelli and Associates

(480) 334-2553

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Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6477100

APN: 218-67-175

Arizona Maricopa County Mesa 85208 Fountain of the Sun

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