$1,575,000
SOLD OCT 24, 2024

12225 E Cortez Dr Scottsdale, AZ 85259

Ancala Neighborhood
5 Beds
3 Baths
4,008 Sq Ft
0.4 Acres

Recently Sold

$393 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Gated Community
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Anasazi Elementary School Rated A
  • Mountain View
  • Santa Barbara Architecture

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome home to this Gorgeous 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home boasting over 4000 sf. Located in the Highly Desirable gated community of Sonoran Arroyos. This house has been meticulously maintained by the Original Owner. Gourmet kitchen with Granite counters, tiled backsplash, gas cooktop and new oven. Beautiful Travertine flooring, two fireplaces, spacious Primary Suite, and a desirable floor plan. Check out the Resort Style Backyard Oasis, featuring a Misting System, New pool filtration system, pebble tech pool with water feature, and a covered pergola lounge area. Large lot with beautiful views and privacy! Fantastic location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Megan Bruner

Compass License #SA650774000 Listed on: 09/25/2024

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Joanne Zelko

HomeSmart License #SA556980000

HomeSmart

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,668

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Misting System
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer

HOA Fees

  • $85 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Santa Barbara Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,008 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Mountain Views
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Cooktop
  • <<builtInMicrowave>>
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Easy To Use Faucet Levers
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Pool Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 17
  • Assessor Parcel Number 217-44-159

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, street maintenance
  • Sonoran Arroyos Association, Phone Number (480) 355-1190
  • Sonoran Arroyos North Phase One Subdivision

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,668

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$85 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Via Linda and 120th place
  • 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
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: North of 120th place to Cortez. Right on Cortez
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4
  • Subdivision Name: SONORAN ARROYOS NORTH PHASE ONE
  • Architectural Style: Santa Barbara/Tuscan
  • 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
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Family Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Master Bdr: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop
  • Accessibility Features: Bath Lever Faucets
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: 2 Fireplace, Family Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
  • Living Area: 4008.0
  • 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
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Misting System
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back, Irrigation Front, Irrigation Back
  • Pool Features: Variable Speed Pump, Private
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:GazeboRamada: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Misting System: 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: Electric
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated, Biking/Walking Path
  • Association Fee: 254.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: SONORAN ARROYOS
  • Phone: 480-355-1190
  • 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: SONORAN ARROYOS
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-355-1190
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 254.0
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA: 245.0
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • 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: 17520.0
  • Parcel #: 217-44-159

Building Info

  • Builder Name: unk

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5668.0
  • Tax Book Number: 217.00
  • Tax Lot: 17
  • Tax Map Number: 44.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2025
Closed on
Jun 11, 2025
Sold by
Properties Az Llc
Bought by
Glenn Apartments Llc
Seller's Agent
Joanne Zelko
HomeSmart
Buyer's Agent
Susan Candelaria
eXp Realty
List Price
$2,199,900
Sold Price
$2,025,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$174,900
-7.95%
Views
39

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
89.22%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2024
Closed on
Oct 18, 2024
Sold by
Diane And William Ferguson Trust and Ferguson William A
Bought by
Properties Az Llc
Seller's Agent
Megan Bruner
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Joanne Zelko
HomeSmart
List Price
$1,750,000
Sold Price
$1,575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$175,000
-10%
Views
10

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
48.09%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2023
Sold by
Powell Diane S and Powell William A
Bought by
Diane & William Ferguson Trust and Ferguson

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2005
Sold by
Anderson Bradley S and Anderson Michelle M
Bought by
Anderson Bradley Stewart and Anderson Michelle Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
5.53%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 1998
Sold by
Oppenheimer David S and Oppenheimer Andrea L
Bought by
Powell William A and Ferguson William A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,000
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 1995
Sold by
Mcneely Construction Inc
Bought by
Oppenheimer David S and Oppenheimer Andrea L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,000
Interest Rate
8.9%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 1994
Sold by
First American Title Insurance Company
Bought by
Mcneely Construction Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$279,200
Interest Rate
8.58%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,025,000 Wfg National Title Insurance C
Warranty Deed $1,575,000 Wfg National Title Insurance C
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed $527,500 Ati Title Agency
Joint Tenancy Deed $420,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed -- First American Title
Warranty Deed -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $60,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $217,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $227,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $203,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $279,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Sold $2,025,000 -5.8% $505 / Sq Ft
05/07/2025 05/07/25 Price Changed $2,149,900 -2.1% $536 / Sq Ft
04/27/2025 04/27/25 Price Changed $2,195,000 -0.2% $548 / Sq Ft
04/15/2025 04/15/25 For Sale $2,199,900 +39.7% $549 / Sq Ft
10/24/2024 10/24/24 Sold $1,575,000 -10.0% $393 / Sq Ft
10/01/2024 10/01/24 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2024 09/25/24 For Sale $1,750,000 -- $437 / 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 $5,741 $93,717 -- --
2024 $5,668 $89,255 -- --
2023 $5,668 $113,800 $22,760 $91,040
2022 $5,346 $85,380 $17,070 $68,310
2021 $5,718 $78,850 $15,770 $63,080
2020 $5,663 $73,430 $14,680 $58,750
2019 $5,674 $72,660 $14,530 $58,130
2018 $5,476 $69,150 $13,830 $55,320
2017 $5,458 $68,570 $13,710 $54,860
2016 $5,542 $67,520 $13,500 $54,020
2015 $5,251 $69,660 $13,930 $55,730
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joanne Zelko

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Joanne Zelko

    HomeSmart

    (480) 403-2444

    5 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Joanne Zelko
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Jeremy Zelko

    HomeSmart

    (602) 889-2135

    4 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Jeremy Zelko
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  • Susan Candelaria

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Susan Candelaria

    eXp Realty

    (480) 213-7129

    1 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Susan Candelaria
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  • Megan Bruner

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Megan Bruner

    Compass

    (480) 415-9891

    1 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Megan Bruner
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6762211

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 217-44-159

Arizona Maricopa County Scottsdale 85259 Ancala

12225 E Cortez Dr, Scottsdale, AZ

This home is located at 12225 E Cortez Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 and is currently priced at $1,575,000, approximately $392 per square foot. This property was built in 1995. 12225 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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