NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,949,321 - $2,058,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,915 Sq Ft
$510/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 23, 2018

Last sale price $1,050,000 $268 Per Sq Ft

Est. 90% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,033/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • The property is located in a historic district
  • 0.47 Acre Lot
  • Phoenix Coding Academy Rated A
  • RV Gated
  • Two Primary Bathrooms

About This Home

As of April 2018

An incredible opportunity to own the prestigious RA Cox House. Designed by C. Lewis Kelley in 1925, this incredible adobe home sits on a 20,000+ sf IRRIGATED lot in the heart of the Alvarado and Los Olivos Historic Districts downtown. The current owners stayed true to the home's Spanish Colonial architecture, with beamed ceilings, wood floors and oversized moldings that will take your breath away. All the windows have been restored with dual-paned custom windows that mimic the original design, style and size; while the wood floors have been painstakingly restored. An expansion to the back of the home-made way to a gorgeous family room, with a beehive fireplace taking center stage. Just steps away is the gourmet kitchen, featuring an eat-in dining area, breakfast bar, top of the line appliances, gorgeous Soapstone countertops and plenty of cabinets. The adjacent dining room features crown molding with a gorgeous arched window looking out onto the expansive front lawn.
Speaking of lawn: While this home does still retain coveted irrigation rights, the Owners have recently had an all-new sprinkler system installed in the front. In the back, you'll find a glass tiled pool with updated decking set amidst a plethora of citrus trees. An organic gardening area, nicely sized back lawn, and a covered patio complete the oasis.
All of this can be seen from the expansive master retreat via the wall of French doors. The light-filled room features a hard-to-find, highly coveted walk in closet that is sure to knock your socks off. Which is fine, there's tons of space in it for socks, boots, and so much more!
Two additional bedrooms share an updated bathroom, which features a glass-and-pebble state of the art steam shower. Both rooms are large with stunning windows.
Upstairs, you'll find yourself admiring the view and feeling like you're in a tree house in its own separate bedroom with its own bathroom. This room will surely cause a fight among all members of the household: Dibs on who gets it and whether it will be a Man Cave, She Shed, or Favorite Kid's Room...
Don't worry: Whoever doesn't get it can opt to snag the basement: Set up as a movie room, it can do double duty as an exercise room, or the Man Cave, She Shed or Favorite Kid's Room from above.

The garage has 220 amp service and a sewer line to corner of garage. Would make a great pool house, artist studio, or leave as is. There's TONS of storage inside it as well as inside the home and the drive easily fits 15 cars.
Recently painted inside and out, the home has also been treated to a new walk out foam roof, has high capacity AC units, updated sewer lines, and so much more.
Reduced property taxes convey with the home thanks to its Historic Home Tax status, while the prestige of this home and the history of its owner and status within the community remain always.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christa Lawcock

Realty Executives Arizona Territory License #BR524392000 Listed on: 02/22/2018

Realty Executives Arizona Territory

Last Buyer's Agent

Christa Lawcock

AZ Brokerage Holdings, LLC License #BR524392000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,298

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 0.47 Acre Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • 15 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway
  • RV Gated

Home Design

  • Designed by C. Lewis Kelley Architects
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Tile Roof
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Foam Roof
  • Stucco
  • Adobe

Interior Spaces

  • 3,915 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Cooktop

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Two Primary Bathrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Diving Board

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • The property is located in a historic district

Schools

  • Emerson Elementary School
  • Phoenix Prep Academy Middle School
  • North High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Built by C. Lewis Kelley via Home Build
  • Los Olivos Re Amd Subdivision, Historic Adobe Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 73
  • Assessor Parcel Number 118-52-044

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,298

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Central and Palm Lane
  • Legal Info Range: 3E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Architect Architect: C. Lewis Kelley
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Basement: Y
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Partial
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2006
  • Updated Floors: Partial
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2013
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Full
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2014
  • Updated Kitchen: Full
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2010
  • Updated Plumbing: Partial
  • Items Updated Plmbg Yr Updated: 2014
  • Updated Pool: Partial
  • Items Updated Pool Yr Updated: 2016
  • Updated Roof: Full
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2003
  • Updated Wiring: Partial
  • Items Updated Wiring Yr Updated: 2007
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 15.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.5
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Directions: Central to Palm Lane, east to home on North side of the street.
  • Master Model: Historic Adobe
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.47
  • Subdivision Name: LOS OLIVOS RE-AMD
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Efficiency: Multi-Zones
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Family Rm: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: 2 Fireplace, Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Double Vanity, Master Downstairs, Breakfast Bar, Wet Bar, 2 Master Baths, Bidet, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Tub with Jets
  • Living Area: 3915.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Dual Pane
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Gas: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Historic District: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Media Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Near Light Rail Stop: Yes
  • Basement Description:Finished2: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front, Corner Lot, Grass Front, Grass Back, Irrigation Front, Irrigation Back
  • Pool Features: Diving Pool
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Painted, Adobe
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s)
  • Roof: Tile, Built-Up, Foam
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Construction:Adobe: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: RV Gate, Garage Door Opener, Extended Length Garage, Circular Driveway, Separate Strge Area, Detached
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Open Parking Spaces: 15.0
  • Parking Features:RV Gate: Yes
  • Parking Features:Separate Strge Area: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Extended Length Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Circular Drive: Yes

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Near Light Rail Stop, Historic District
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:No Fees: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Elementary School: Emerson Elementary School
  • High School: North High School
  • Junior High Dist: Phoenix Union High School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Phoenix Prep Academy

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20460.0
  • Parcel #: 118-52-044

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Tankless Ht Wtr Heat

Building Info

  • Builder Name: C. Lewis Kelley via Home Build

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5298.0
  • Tax Book Number: 118.00
  • Tax Lot: 73
  • Tax Map Number: 52.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2022
Sold by
Steven Ortquist
Bought by
Steven W Ortquist Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,998,080

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$920,000
Outstanding Balance
$862,366
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,156,853

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2018
Closed on
Apr 19, 2018
Sold by
Ruff Thomas G and Forster Janet K
Bought by
Ortquist Steven and Driver Jeffrey
Seller's Agent
Christa Lawcock
Realty Executives Arizona Territory
Buyer's Agent
Christa Lawcock
Realty Executives Arizona Territory
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-4.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.21%
Original Mortgage
$840,000
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2010
Sold by
Forster Janet
Bought by
Forster Janet and Ruff Thomas G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$361,500
Interest Rate
4.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2007
Sold by
Forster Janet
Bought by
Forster Janet and Ruff Ronald A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$371,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2007
Sold by
Ruff Ronald R and Ruff Priscilla S
Bought by
Forester Janet K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$371,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2007
Sold by
Ruff Ronald A and Ruff Priscilla S
Bought by
Ruff Ronald A and Ruff Priscilla S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 1997
Sold by
Ruff Thomas A
Bought by
Ruff Ronald A and Ruff Priscilla S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 1997
Sold by
Nicholson William I
Bought by
Nicholson Anne E L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$248,000
Interest Rate
7.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 1997
Sold by
Nicholson Anne E L
Bought by
Ruff Thomas A and Ruff Ronald A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$248,000
Interest Rate
7.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Steven W Ortquist Living Trust -- Chicago Title
Ortquist Steven $1,050,000 Driggs Title Agency Inc
Forster Janet -- First American Title Ins Co
Forster Janet -- First American Title Ins Co
Forster Janet -- Great American Title Agency
Forester Janet K -- Great American Title Agency
Ruff Ronald A -- None Available
Ruff Ronald A -- --
Nicholson Anne E L -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Ruff Thomas A $310,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Steven W Ortquist Living Trust $920,000
Previous Owner Ortquist Steven $840,000
Previous Owner Forster Janet $336,650
Previous Owner Forster Janet $191,000
Previous Owner Forster Janet $361,500
Previous Owner Forester Janet K $371,000
Previous Owner Ruff Ronald A $35,000
Previous Owner Ruff Ronald A $255,500
Previous Owner Ruff Thomas A $248,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/23/2018 04/23/18 Sold $1,050,000 -4.5% $268 / Sq Ft
03/08/2018 03/08/18 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2018 02/22/18 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $281 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $5,787 $41,614 -- --
2024 $5,734 $39,632 -- --
2023 $5,734 $46,980 $9,395 $37,585
2022 $5,538 $40,580 $8,115 $32,465
2021 $5,498 $36,975 $7,395 $29,580
2020 $5,559 $38,180 $7,635 $30,545
2019 $5,549 $35,575 $7,115 $28,460
2018 $5,458 $39,210 $7,840 $31,370
2017 $5,298 $31,055 $6,210 $24,845
2016 $5,090 $27,865 $5,570 $22,295
2015 $4,719 $26,190 $5,235 $20,955
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5727147

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 118-52-044