NOT LISTED FOR SALE

12097 E Cortez Dr Scottsdale, AZ 85259

Ancala Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,642,000 - $2,196,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,360 Sq Ft
$448/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 03, 2021

Last sale price $1,480,000 $339 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,787/month

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Play Pool
  • Gated Community
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Anasazi Elementary School Rated A
  • Mountain View
  • Spanish Architecture

About This Home

As of May 2021

Views, Views! This lovely home was custom built for original owner. Floorplan is spacious with soaring 12' ceilings to capture the amazing views all the way to Camelback Mt. Chef's kitchen has it all! Wolf range, 3 ovens, warming drawer and a HUGE island with seating for 6. Wet bar and Canterra fireplace in Family room make it the perfect spot for entertaining. Lovely master retreat has a fireplace and stunning walk in closet. Incredible office setup makes working from home a pleasure. Backyard has beautiful pool, fireplace, bbq, lawn, and putting green. Wonderful gated community with direct access to the Lost Dog Wash trails.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Anderson

HomeSmart License #SA640663000 Listed on: 03/22/2021

HomeSmart

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Murray

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty License #BR557263000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,935

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Private Streets
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Artificial Turf
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Grass Covered Lot

HOA Fees

  • $85 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,360 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Mountain Views
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom Updated in 2021
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps

Outdoor Features

  • Play Pool
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Built-In Barbecue

Schools

  • Anasazi Elementary School
  • Mountainside Middle School
  • Desert Mountain High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Purifier
  • Water Softener
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4
  • Assessor Parcel Number 217-44-146

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, street maintenance
  • 1St Service Resident Association, Phone Number (480) 551-4385
  • Built by Custom
  • Sonoran Arroyos North Phase One Subdivision

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,935

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$85 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: 120th Street and Via Linda
  • Legal Info Range: 5E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 84.67
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Partial
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2021
  • Updated Kitchen: Partial
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2012
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Directions: From Via Linda and Frank Lloyd Wright, go east on Via Linda. Turn north on 120th st. Proceed through gate and take first right on Cortez. Home is on the right.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.36
  • Subdivision Name: SONORAN ARROYOS NORTH PHASE ONE
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 254.0
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Features:Water Purifier: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Family Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Gas Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Master Bdr: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Water Purifier
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: 3+ Fireplace, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Central Vacuum, No Interior Steps, Soft Water Loop, Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
  • Living Area: 4360.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Dual Pane
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Reverse Osmosis: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Multiple Ovens: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Wrought Iron
  • Exterior Features: Other, Private Street(s), Built-in Barbecue
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front, Grass Back, Synthetic Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: Play Pool, Private
  • View: City Light View(s), Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Tile, Concrete
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Street(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Other6: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated
  • Association Fee: 254.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Sonoran Arroyos
  • Phone: 480-551-4385
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 155.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Sonoran Arroyos
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-551-4385
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Company: 1st Service Resident
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Phone: 480-551-4385
  • Association Fee Incl:Street Maint: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint

Schools

  • Elementary School: Anasazi Elementary
  • High School: Desert Mountain High School
  • Junior High Dist: Scottsdale Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mountainside Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15702.0
  • Parcel #: 217-44-146

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Custom

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5935.0
  • Tax Book Number: 217.00
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • Tax Map Number: 44.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2025
Sold by
Cassady James G and Cassady Marilyn J
Bought by
Cassady Family Trust and Cassady
Current Estimated Value
$2,049,602

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2021
Closed on
Apr 29, 2021
Sold by
Trent Kevin C and Trent Susan P
Bought by
Cassady James G and Cassady Marilyn J
Seller's Agent
Michelle Anderson
HomeSmart
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Murray
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,450,000
Sold Price
$1,480,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
2.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2001
Sold by
Trent Susan P and Petersen Susan T
Bought by
Trent Kevin C and Trent Susan P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,700
Interest Rate
6.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 1997
Sold by
Petersen O Donald
Bought by
Petersen Susan T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Interest Rate
7.54%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cassady Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Cassady James G $1,480,000 Fidelity Natl Ttl Agcy Inc
Trent Kevin C -- North American Title Co
Petersen Susan T -- North American Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Trent Kevin C $570,000
Previous Owner Trent Kevin C $50,000
Previous Owner Trent Kevin C $549,000
Previous Owner Trent Kevin C $445,000
Previous Owner Trent Kevin C $100,000
Previous Owner Trent Kevin C $385,000
Previous Owner Trent Kevin C $300,700
Previous Owner Petersen Susan T $315,000
Closed Trent Kevin C $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/03/2021 05/03/21 Sold $1,480,000 0.0% $339 / Sq Ft
04/02/2021 04/02/21 Price Changed $1,480,000 +2.1% $339 / Sq Ft
03/18/2021 03/18/21 For Sale $1,450,000 -- $333 / 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 $4,592 $97,789 -- --
2024 $6,540 $93,132 -- --
2023 $6,540 $117,370 $23,470 $93,900
2022 $6,205 $88,110 $17,620 $70,490
2021 $6,592 $82,110 $16,420 $65,690
2020 $5,935 $76,620 $15,320 $61,300
2019 $5,886 $75,710 $15,140 $60,570
2018 $5,680 $71,480 $14,290 $57,190
2017 $5,653 $70,770 $14,150 $56,620
2016 $5,725 $69,530 $13,900 $55,630
2015 $5,475 $71,830 $14,360 $57,470
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michelle Anderson

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Michelle Anderson

    HomeSmart

    (480) 201-5577

    2 in this area

    19 Total Sales

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  • Lisa Murray

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Lisa Murray

    Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

    (602) 400-0250

    1 in this area

    67 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6209245

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 217-44-146

Arizona Maricopa County Scottsdale 85259 Ancala

12097 E Cortez Dr, Scottsdale, AZ

This home is located at 12097 E Cortez Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 since 22 March 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,955,419, approximately $448 per square foot. This property was built in 1995. 12097 E Cortez Dr is a home located in Maricopa County with nearby schools including Anasazi Elementary School, Mountainside Middle School, and Desert Mountain High School.

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