$215,000
SOLD JUL 1, 2016

1229 N Alma School Rd Unit 18 Mesa, AZ 85201

Riverview Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,707 Sq Ft
8,485 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$126 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

56 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Granite Countertops
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School Rated A
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of April 2019

Just remodeled!! MASSIVE LOT. Over 2,000 SQFT bigger than any other home in the subdivision. This spacious, open floor plan has 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath that is located in small well-maintained complex of Desert Springs Estates in Mesa just minutes from Loop 202 & the Mesa River view area. Great room with cozy fireplace, open to dining area and convenient kitchen with breakfast bar. French doors to covered patio and nice back yard. Large master suite that overlooks the cannel with a fully remodeled bathroom. Inside laundry and 2 car garage. EZ care desert landscape front maintained by HOA. Enjoy the community pool, its just a few lots down the street. Did I mention that it is only fifteen Minutes from the Sky Harbor Airport.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Felton

Exclusive Properties of Arizona License #SA654188000 Listed on: 03/31/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda Doyle

HomeSmart License #SA653181000

HomeSmart

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,020

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 8,485 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Block Wall Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,707 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Security System Owned
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Whittier Elementary School - Mesa
  • Carson Junior High Middle School
  • Mesa High School

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Heating Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 18
  • Assessor Parcel Number 135-14-176

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Desert Springs Association, Phone Number (480) 921-3332
  • Built by Tinsley
  • Loma Vista Estates Subdivision

Recreation

  • Heated Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,020

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: W Rio Salado pkwy & Alma School Rd
  • Legal Info Range: 5E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 110.0
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Full
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2016
  • Updated Floors: Partial
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2016
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Full
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2014
  • Updated Kitchen: Full
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2016
  • Updated Roof: Partial
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2013
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Directions: Head north on alma school. Take the first right after W Bass Pro Drive. Right on desert spring estate.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Subdivision Name: LOMA VISTA ESTATES
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 110.0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Spa Features: Community, None
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Upstairs, Walk-In Closet(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 1707.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Community Features:Community Pool: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Dishwasher2: Yes
  • Fireplace:_one_ Fireplace: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Countertops: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Disposal2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Cook Top Elec: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Lot Features: Desert Back, Desert Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Frame - Wood
  • Roof: Built-Up
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Refrigeration
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Wshr/Dry HookUp Only
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Pool
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Desert Springs
  • Phone: 480-921-3332
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 400.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Desert Springs
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-921-3332
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Front Yard Maint: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Street Maint: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Whittier Elementary School - Mesa
  • High School: Mesa High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Carson Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8485.0
  • Parcel #: 135-14-176
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Tinsley

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1020.0
  • Tax Book Number: 135.00
  • Tax Lot: 18
  • Tax Map Number: 14.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2019
Closed on
Apr 3, 2019
Sold by
Opendoor Homes Phoenix 2 Llc
Bought by
Luque Heidy Denisse Guzman and Kraemer Green Robert
Seller's Agent
Jeffery Hixson
LPT Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
James Sanson
Real Broker
List Price
$272,000
Sold Price
$263,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-3.31%
Current Estimated Value
$492,061

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$229,061
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.53%
Original Mortgage
$255,110
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2018
Sold by
Kuwanyaioma Charles
Bought by
Opendoor Homes Phoenix 2 Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$3,000,000
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 31, 2016
Closed on
Jun 27, 2016
Sold by
Keane Loretta E
Bought by
Kuwanyaioma Charles
Seller's Agent
Michael Felton
Exclusive Properties of Arizona
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Doyle
HomeSmart
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-4.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.92%
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 1996
Sold by
Colp Michael A
Bought by
Keane Loretta E
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $263,000 Os National Llc
Warranty Deed $248,400 Opendoor West Llc
Warranty Deed $215,000 American Title Svc Agency Ll
Quit Claim Deed $83,525 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $247,999 New Conventional
Closed $255,110 New Conventional
Previous Owner $3,000,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $165,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $10,400 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $85,486 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/25/2024 03/25/24 Rented $2,395 0.0% --
03/12/2024 03/12/24 For Rent $2,395 +14.3% --
07/15/2021 07/15/21 Rented $2,095 0.0% --
07/07/2021 07/07/21 For Rent $2,095 0.0% --
04/05/2019 04/05/19 Sold $263,000 -1.1% $154 / Sq Ft
03/06/2019 03/06/19 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2019 02/28/19 Price Changed $266,000 -0.7% $156 / Sq Ft
02/21/2019 02/21/19 Price Changed $268,000 -0.4% $157 / Sq Ft
02/07/2019 02/07/19 Price Changed $269,000 -1.1% $158 / Sq Ft
01/16/2019 01/16/19 For Sale $272,000 +26.5% $159 / Sq Ft
07/01/2016 07/01/16 Sold $215,000 -2.1% $126 / Sq Ft
05/26/2016 05/26/16 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2016 04/28/16 Price Changed $219,500 -2.4% $129 / Sq Ft
03/31/2016 03/31/16 For Sale $225,000 -- $132 / 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 $1,514 $15,427 -- --
2024 $1,527 $14,693 -- --
2023 $1,527 $30,620 $6,120 $24,500
2022 $1,495 $24,270 $4,850 $19,420
2021 $1,513 $21,860 $4,370 $17,490
2020 $1,700 $20,670 $4,130 $16,540
2019 $1,190 $18,220 $3,640 $14,580
2018 $1,136 $16,550 $3,310 $13,240
2017 $1,100 $14,810 $2,960 $11,850
2016 $1,080 $14,630 $2,920 $11,710
2015 $1,020 $12,410 $2,480 $9,930
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5420853

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 135-14-176