$1,300,000
SOLD DEC 3, 2024

12776 N 78th St Scottsdale, AZ 85260

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,175 Sq Ft
0.27 Acres

Recently Sold

$409 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Santa Barbara Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Sonoran Sky Elementary School Rated A
  • Granite Countertops
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of December 2024

Nestled in the heart of the Buenavante neighborhood is a fantastic home that offers a great split floor plan that checks a lot of boxes.Enter through the double doors into a spacious living/dining room w/ views to the back gardens. A separate family room with cozy fireplace makes room for everyone. Updated kitchen with lots of storage & great island for easy prep & a place for guest to hangout. The primary is a dream w/ a fireplace, nice sitting area & access to the pool. Primary bath is wonderful w/ separate tub/shower & separate vanities & closets. The Jack & Jill bathroom between 2 of the bedrooms makes for a great kid setup plus there is a 3rd full bath for guest. South facing backyard w/ an inviting pool & established landscaping. Bonus - No Short Term Rentals allowed in subdivsion.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ronda Cronin

Compass License #SA041232000 Listed on: 11/07/2024

Compass

Co-Listed By

Shelly Lane

Compass License #SA526973000

Last Buyer's Agent

Christy Castellani

The Ave Collective License #SA704224000

The Ave Collective

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,892

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3,175 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Pool

  • Diving Board

Schools

  • Sonoran Sky Elementary School
  • Desert Shadows Middle School - Scottsdale

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Buenavante 2 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 338
  • Assessor Parcel Number 175-10-232

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,892

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Cactus and Hayden
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: West to 76th Pl to Windrose, east (right) to 78th St, North (left) to home.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.27
  • Co List Office Mls Id: laun008
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-776-1555
  • Subdivision Name: BUENAVANTE 2
  • Architectural Style: Santa Barbara/Tuscan
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Family Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Master Bdr: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: 2 Fireplace, Family Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
  • Living Area: 3175.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Lot Features: Grass Front, Grass Back
  • Pool Features: Diving Pool
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fee Incl:No Fees: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sonoran Sky Elementary School
  • Junior High Dist: Paradise Valley Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Desert Shadows Middle School - Scottsdale

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11853.0
  • Parcel #: 175-10-232

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4892.0
  • Tax Book Number: 175.00
  • Tax Lot: 338
  • Tax Map Number: 10.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2024
Closed on
Nov 21, 2024
Sold by
Koval Family Trust and Koval David E
Bought by
M Group West Llc
Seller's Agent
Ronda Cronin
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Christy Castellani
The Ave Collective
List Price
$1,400,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-7.14%
Views
25

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.72%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2020
Sold by
Koval David E and Koval Jennifer T
Bought by
Koval David E and Koval Jennifer T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$202,920
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2013
Sold by
Koval David E and Koval Jennifer T
Bought by
Koval David E and Koval Jennifer T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 1999
Sold by
Fruhling Julian L and Fruhling Tamara B
Bought by
Koval David E and Koval Jennifer T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
7.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,300,000 Chicago Title Agency
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Amrock Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Amrock Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $350,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $202,920 New Conventional
Previous Owner $290,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $290,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $271,947 Unknown
Previous Owner $233,250 Unknown
Previous Owner $240,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Price Changed $1,999,995 -3.4% $630 / Sq Ft
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Price Changed $2,070,000 -1.2% $652 / Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 For Sale $2,095,000 +61.2% $660 / Sq Ft
12/03/2024 12/03/24 Sold $1,300,000 -7.1% $409 / Sq Ft
11/07/2024 11/07/24 For Sale $1,400,000 -- $441 / 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 $4,892 $61,743 -- --
2024 $4,808 $58,803 -- --
2023 $4,808 $81,530 $16,300 $65,230
2022 $4,730 $64,610 $12,920 $51,690
2021 $4,824 $58,780 $11,750 $47,030
2020 $4,673 $55,100 $11,020 $44,080
2019 $4,716 $52,870 $10,570 $42,300
2018 $4,572 $48,730 $9,740 $38,990
2017 $4,346 $48,360 $9,670 $38,690
2016 $4,258 $45,530 $9,100 $36,430
2015 $4,062 $42,310 $8,460 $33,850
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6781005

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 175-10-232