NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1231 W Sea Shell Dr Gilbert, AZ 85233

The Islands Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $554,000 - $565,310

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,255 Sq Ft
$249/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 25, 2019

Last sale price $323,000 $143 Per Sq Ft

Est. 74% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,340/month

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Two Primary Bathrooms
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Islands Elementary School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

About This Home

As of September 2019

Beautiful Gilbert home in the Islands community situated in a Cul-de-sac. This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is well-maintained with New Carpeting & fresh paint throughout. This is a Trim-level home with Vaulted Ceilings upstairs and ceiling fans through-out, Large Kitchen, Appliances, and Eat in Kitchen, Spacious down stairs area with family room bedroom and Master bedroom. Nice Master Bathroom vanities & shower. Indoor laundry room. Home features private balcony and sparkling pool. 2 car gargage with custom storage. Storage Shed in the Backyard with Grass area. Great Location in Gilbert with good schools. nice parks, and lake community. Close to downtown Gilbert with new shopping, resturants, and entertainment. You will love this Gilbert Location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Farnsworth

AZ Key LLC License #BR517248000 Listed on: 07/17/2019

Co-Listed By

Kimberly Huffaker

AZ Key LLC License #SA555535000

Last Buyer's Agent

James Wood

LPT Realty, LLC License #SA676277000

LPT Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,018

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 5,506 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Grass Covered Lot

HOA Fees

  • $48 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,255 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Solar Screens
  • Built-In Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Two Primary Bathrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Pool

  • Private Pool

Schools

  • Islands Elementary School
  • Mesquite Jr High Middle School
  • Mesquite High School

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Heating Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 168
  • Assessor Parcel Number 302-96-635

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, street maintenance
  • First Service Res Association, Phone Number (480) 551-4300
  • Built by Bowen Homes
  • Islands Subdivision
  • FHA/VA Approved Complex

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,018

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$48 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Elliot & McQueen
  • Legal Info Range: 5E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 48.0
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Tax Year: 1631
  • Directions: East on Elliot to S Island Dr, South on S Island Dr to Fountian, Continue Going East on S Island Dr Mediterranean Dr, East on Mediterranean Dr to S Ocean Dr, South on S Ocean Dr to Sea Shell Dr, West
  • Master Model: Unknown
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Co List Office Mls Id: azke001
  • Co List Office Phone: 602-769-7509
  • Subdivision Name: Islands
  • Efficiency: Sunscreen(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 288.0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Pantry, 2 Master Baths, Double Vanity, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
  • Living Area: 2255.0
  • Stories: 3
  • Fireplace:No Fireplace: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Cul-De-Sac, Grass Front, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Brick Veneer, Painted, Frame - Wood
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Refrigeration
  • Heating: Electric
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Biking/Walking Path
  • Amenities: FHA Approved Prjct, Management, Rental OK (See Rmks), VA Approved Prjct
  • Association Fee: 288.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
  • Association Name: First Service Res
  • Phone: 480-551-4300
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 200.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Semi-Annually
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: First Service Res
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-551-4300
  • 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:Street Maint: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint

Schools

  • Elementary School: Islands Elementary School
  • High School: Mesquite High School
  • Junior High Dist: Gilbert Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mesquite Jr High School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5506.0
  • Parcel #: 302-96-635
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Bowen Homes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2018.0
  • Tax Book Number: 302.00
  • Tax Lot: 168
  • Tax Map Number: 96.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2019
Closed on
Sep 17, 2019
Sold by
Scholes Kurtis
Bought by
Sauser Todd A
Seller's Agent
Kelly Farnsworth
AZ Key LLC
Buyer's Agent
James Wood
LPT Realty, LLC
List Price
$324,900
Sold Price
$323,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-0.58%
Total Days on Market
40
Current Estimated Value
$561,328

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$238,328
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.22%
Original Mortgage
$306,850
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2015
Sold by
Scholes Cari L
Bought by
Scholes Kurtis

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$207,000
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2009
Sold by
Scholes Kurtis
Bought by
Scholes Kurtis and Scholes Cari L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
4.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2009
Sold by
Susong James W
Bought by
Scholes Kurtis

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
4.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2009
Sold by
Susong Melody Misty
Bought by
Susong James

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
4.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2009
Sold by
Homesales Inc
Bought by
Susong James W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,560
Interest Rate
5.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2008
Sold by
Vega Judy L
Bought by
Homesales Inc Of Delaware

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2006
Sold by
Taggert Thorley B
Bought by
Vega Judy L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2005
Sold by
Vega Judy L
Bought by
Taggart Thorley B and Vega Judy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$41,000
Interest Rate
5.67%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 2005
Sold by
T&M Southwest Real Estate Llc
Bought by
Vega Judy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$41,000
Interest Rate
5.67%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2004
Sold by
Burner Mitchell N and Burner Wanda G
Bought by
T & M Southwest Real Estate Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$41,000
Interest Rate
5.67%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 1998
Sold by
Strickland Leslie J and Strickland Karen L
Bought by
Burner Mitchell N and Burner Wanda G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,430
Interest Rate
6.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sauser Todd A $323,000 Millennium Title Agency
Scholes Kurtis -- Grand Canyon Title Agency
Scholes Kurtis -- The Talon Group Tempe Supers
Scholes Kurtis -- The Talon Group Tempe Supers
Scholes Kurtis $210,000 The Talon Group Tempe Supers
Susong James -- Accommodation
Susong James W $140,700 Accommodation
Homesales Inc Of Delaware $174,362 First American Title
Vega Judy L -- First American Title
Taggart Thorley B -- Security Title Agency Inc
Vega Judy L -- Security Title Agency Inc
Vega Judy L $205,000 Security Title Agency Inc
T & M Southwest Real Estate Llc $170,500 Ticor Title Agency Of Az Inc
Burner Mitchell N $142,700 Security Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sauser Todd A $300,600
Closed Sauser Todd A $306,850
Previous Owner Scholes Kurtis $207,000
Previous Owner Scholes Kurtis $168,000
Previous Owner Susong James $112,560
Previous Owner Vega Judy L $100,000
Previous Owner Taggart Thorley B $65,000
Previous Owner Vega Judy L $41,000
Previous Owner Vega Judy L $164,000
Previous Owner Vega Judy L $164,000
Previous Owner Burner Mitchell N $128,430
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/25/2019 09/25/19 Sold $323,000 -0.6% $143 / Sq Ft
08/26/2019 08/26/19 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2019 07/17/19 For Sale $324,900 -- $144 / 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 $1,802 $24,684 -- --
2024 $1,815 $23,508 -- --
2023 $1,815 $37,080 $7,410 $29,670
2022 $1,759 $28,570 $5,710 $22,860
2021 $1,859 $27,130 $5,420 $21,710
2020 $1,829 $25,750 $5,150 $20,600
2019 $1,681 $23,100 $4,620 $18,480
2018 $1,631 $21,820 $4,360 $17,460
2017 $1,574 $20,630 $4,120 $16,510
2016 $1,630 $19,820 $3,960 $15,860
2015 $1,485 $18,900 $3,780 $15,120
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kelly Farnsworth

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Kelly Farnsworth

    AZ Key LLC

    (602) 769-7509

    71 Total Sales

    Kelly Farnsworth
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Kimberly Huffaker

    AZ Key LLC

    (480) 330-2918

    58 Total Sales

    Kimberly Huffaker
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    James Wood

    LPT Realty, LLC

    (480) 722-9800

    38 Total Sales

    James Wood
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  • Pete Kamboukos

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Pete Kamboukos

    LPT Realty, LLC

    (480) 703-8007

    86 Total Sales

    Pete Kamboukos
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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Peter Kamboukos

    eXp Realty

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5953179

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 302-96-635

Arizona Maricopa County Gilbert 85233 The Islands

1231 W Sea Shell Dr, Gilbert, AZ

This home is located at 1231 W Sea Shell Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85233 since 17 July 2019 and is currently estimated at $561,328, approximately $248 per square foot. This property was built in 1986. 1231 W Sea Shell Dr is a home located in Maricopa County with nearby schools including Islands Elementary School, Mesquite High School, and Mesquite Junior High School.

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