NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,944,000 - $2,068,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
4,047 Sq Ft
$496/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 13, 2012

Last sale price $720,000 $178 Per Sq Ft

Est. 179% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,128/month

78 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Anasazi Elementary School Rated A
  • Play Pool
  • Mountain View

About This Home

As of February 2012

JUST REDUCED! Enjoy fantastic mountain VIEWS from this 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom custom home in the gated golf community of Ancala. With approximately 4,047 sq ft of living space that includes formal dining room & spacious family room with gas fireplace & granite wet bar. Beautifully upgraded with travertine flooring & countertops, knotty Alder cabinetry, plantation shutters, vaulted & coffered ceilings, and surround sound throughout. Nice open kitchen with upgraded appliances including gas range, granite counters, tumbled stone backsplash and butcher block island. Private backyard featuring heated pebble-tec pool, spa, water feature, gas Kiva fireplace, built-in BBQ area, covered patio & mountain VIEWS. Other details include rare 4-car garage w/ extra storage, R/O system & water softener.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Don Matheson

RE/MAX Fine Properties License #SA112157000 Listed on: 08/03/2011

RE/MAX Fine Properties

Co-Listed By

Jennifer Matheson

RE/MAX Fine Properties License #SA114027000

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily Strunk-Helm

HomeSmart License #SA521084000

HomeSmart

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,916

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • Private Streets
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Desert Landscape
  • Misting System

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,047 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Wired For Sound
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Separate Bedroom Exit
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Jettted Tub and Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Intercom
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Tandem Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps

Pool

  • Play Pool
  • Heated Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Fire Pit
  • Built-In Barbecue
  • Playground

Schools

  • Mountainside Middle School
  • Desert Mountain Elementary High School

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Filtration System
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • $5,323 per year Dock Fee
  • Association fees include common area maintenance, street maintenance
  • Ancala Association, Phone Number (480) 661-1066
  • Located in the Ancala master-planned community
  • Built by Steimer
  • Custom

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts

Additional Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,916

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Tax Municipality: Scottsdale
  • Cross Street: Via Linda and 118th Street
  • Legal Info Lot Number: 146
  • Legal Info Range: 5E
  • Legal Info Section: 15
  • Legal Info Township: 3N
  • Property Type: A
  • Technology: Cable TV Avail, High Speed Internet Available, Pre-Wire Srnd Snd, Security Sys Owned
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 580.00
  • Hndrd Blk Directionl: E
  • Hundred Block: 11600
  • Legal Description Abbrev: ANCALA
  • Marketing Name: Ancala
  • Type: ER
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Additional Bedroom: Mstr Bdr Walkin Clst, Mstr Bdrm Sitting Rm, Othr Bdr Walkin Clst, Separate Bdrm Exit
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 217-28-580
  • Capital Improvement Impact Fee: unk
  • HOA Association Fee: 415.00
  • HOA Name: Ancala Association
  • HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly
  • HOA Telephone: 480-661-1066
  • HOA Fees: Y
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 103.75
  • Association Rules: Club, Membership Opt, Clubhouse/Rec Center, Prof Managed
  • Construction Finish: Painted, Stucco
  • Dwelling Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Encoded Features: 53FRDXPSO4G
  • Energy Green Features: Multi-Zones
  • Map Code Grid: M39
  • Primary Bathroom Type: Double Sinks, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Tub with Jets
  • Numberof Interior Levels: 1
  • Parking Spaces Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 4.00
  • Planned Comm Name: Ancala
  • Price per Sq Ft: 177.91
  • Property Group Id: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Tax Year: 2010
  • Directions: North thru Ancala gate and stay on 118th Street to Paradise. West on Paradise and follow around - merges with 116th Street. Home is on the right side.
  • Master Model: Custom
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Features: 9+ Flat Ceilings, Central Vacuum, Drink Wtr Filter Sys, Fire Sprinklers, Intercom, No Interior Steps, Skylight(s), Soft Water Loop, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Softener Owned, Wet Bar
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Plus: 5.00
  • Other Rooms: Family Room, Great Room
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Laundry: Inside, Wshr/Dry HookUp Only
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone
  • Fireplace: 3+ Fireplace, Exterior Fireplace, Firepit, Fireplace Family Rm, Fireplace Master Bdr, Gas Fireplace
  • Master Bedroom Type: Split
  • Dining Area: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 18263.00
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 4047.00
  • Kitchen Features: Built-in Microwave, Cook Top Gas, Dishwasher, Disposal, Granite Countertops, Kitchen Island, Multiple Ovens, Pantry, Refrigerator, Walk-in Pantry, Wall Oven(s)
  • Source Of Sq Ft: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Stories: 1
  • Pool: Private Only
  • Spa: Heated, Private
  • Landscaping: Desert Back, Desert Front, Grass Back, Yrd Wtring Sys Back, Yrd Wtring Sys Front
  • Roofing: Tile
  • Fencing: Block, Wrought Iron
  • Construction: Frame - Wood
  • Exterior Features: Built-in BBQ, Childrens Play Area, Covered Patio(s), Misting System, Patio, Private Street(s)
  • Pool Private: Heated, Play Pool, Private

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Electric Door Opener, Tandem Garage

Utilities

  • Water: City Water
  • Utilities: APS, SW Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Refrigeration
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Services: City Services
  • Community Features: Clubhouse/Rec Room, Comm Tennis Court(s), Gated Community, Golf Course, Guarded Entry, On-Site Guard
  • Fee Include: Common Area Maint, Street Maint

Schools

  • Middle School: Mountainside Middle School
  • High School: Desert Mountain Elementary
  • High School: Desert Mountain Elementary
  • Jr High School: Mountainside Middle School

Lot Info

  • Property Description: Adjacent to Wash, Mountain View(s)

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Steimer

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5323.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2025
Sold by
Dufern Family Trust and Dufern Marcia Joan
Bought by
Dufern Marcia Joan
Current Estimated Value
$2,006,000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2015
Sold by
Dufern Eric and Dufern Marcia
Bought by
Dufern Family Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 3, 2011
Closed on
Feb 9, 2012
Sold by
Alford Gregory C
Bought by
Dufern Eric and Dufern Marcia
Seller's Agent
Don Matheson
RE/MAX Fine Properties
Buyer's Agent
Emily Strunk-Helm
HomeSmart
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$720,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$130,000
-15.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.80%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2007
Sold by
Romm Howard W and Romm Susan G
Bought by
Alford Gregory C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 1997
Sold by
Custom Homes By Mark Steimer
Bought by
Romm Howard W and Romm Susan G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Interest Rate
7.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 1996
Sold by
Dankworth Scott P and Dankworth Kimberly M
Bought by
Custom Homes By Mark Steimer

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 1996
Sold by
Ancala Global Company Lc
Bought by
Dankworth Scott P and Dankworth Kimberly M
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
Dufern Marcia Joan -- None Listed On Document
Dufern Family Trust -- None Available
Dufern Eric $720,000 Fidelity Natl Title Ins Co
Alford Gregory C $1,262,500 Fidelity National Title
Romm Howard W $582,500 Security Title Agency
Custom Homes By Mark Steimer $121,000 Security Title Agency
Dankworth Scott P $110,000 Stewart Title & Trust
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Dufern Eric $417,000
Previous Owner Alford Gregory C $1,000,000
Previous Owner Romm Howard W $420,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/13/2012 02/13/12 Sold $720,000 +2.9% $178 / Sq Ft
10/06/2011 10/06/11 Price Changed $700,000 -2.8% $173 / Sq Ft
09/21/2011 09/21/11 Price Changed $720,000 -3.0% $178 / Sq Ft
09/09/2011 09/09/11 Price Changed $742,000 -0.1% $183 / Sq Ft
09/08/2011 09/08/11 Price Changed $743,000 -0.7% $184 / Sq Ft
08/30/2011 08/30/11 Price Changed $748,000 -5.2% $185 / Sq Ft
08/19/2011 08/19/11 Price Changed $789,000 -7.2% $195 / Sq Ft
08/03/2011 08/03/11 For Sale $850,000 -- $210 / 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 $5,916 $96,308 -- --
2024 $5,841 $91,722 -- --
2023 $5,841 $103,270 $20,650 $82,620
2022 $5,511 $85,610 $17,120 $68,490
2021 $5,893 $80,070 $16,010 $64,060
2020 $5,836 $75,460 $15,090 $60,370
2019 $5,937 $75,650 $15,130 $60,520
2018 $5,867 $73,610 $14,720 $58,890
2017 $5,737 $71,910 $14,380 $57,530
2016 $5,614 $71,250 $14,250 $57,000
2015 $5,315 $67,100 $13,420 $53,680
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 4625560

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 217-28-580