$445,000
SOLD OCT 29, 2025

1281 E Sierra Madre Ave Gilbert, AZ 85296

East Gilbert Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,465 Sq Ft
5,009 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$304 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Mesquite Elementary School Rated A-
  • Private Yard
  • Plantation Shutters

About This Home

As of October 2025

Great Gilbert Location! Close to shopping, freeways, parks & downtown Gilbert. This 3 bed, 2 bath home features fresh interior paint, an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, and hard flooring in all the right places. The split layout offers a spacious primary suite with a large walk-in closet. Bathrooms include upgraded quartz countertops and new fixtures. The kitchen shines with a new stainless steel sink and faucet, extended counter with breakfast bar, recessed lighting, tile backsplash, and plantation shutters. AC installed in 2021. Laundry has been enclosed (no longer in the garage). Covered patio and a backyard with room for entertaining or play. Winter grass planted. Easy-care desert landscaping in front plus a 2-car garage. Move-in ready and priced to sell—don't miss it

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dena Greenawalt

RE/MAX Solutions License #SA636074000 Listed on: 09/17/2025

RE/MAX Solutions

Last Buyer's Agent

Robyn Combs

Realty ONE Group License #SA633659000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,553

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 5,009 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Grass Covered Lot

HOA Fees

  • $56 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,465 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Mesquite Elementary School
  • Greenfield Junior High School
  • Gilbert High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Updated in 2021
  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 179
  • Assessor Parcel Number 304-22-356

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • Val Vista Homeowners Association, Phone Number (480) 635-1133
  • Built by Continental Homes
  • Val Vista Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,553

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$56 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Val Vista & Elliot
  • Legal Info Range: 6E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 56.4
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Partial
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2019
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Full
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2021
  • Updated Kitchen: Partial
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2019
  • Updated Room Addition: Partial
  • Items Updated Rm Adtn Yr Updated: 2020
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: VAL VISTA
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 303.75
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 169.19
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
  • Living Area: 1465.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Dual Pane
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • Community Features:Children_squote_s Playgrnd: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Front, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s)
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Wshr/Dry HookUp Only
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Playground
  • Association Fee: 169.19
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Val Vista Homeowners
  • Phone: 480-635-1133
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 100.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Val Vista Homeowners
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 169.19
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA: 277.0
  • Association Fees:Other Fees HOA: 23.0
  • Association Fees:Other Fees Description: Demand fee
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5009.0
  • Parcel #: 304-22-356

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Continental Homes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1553.0
  • Tax Book Number: 304.00
  • Tax Lot: 179
  • Tax Map Number: 22.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2025
Closed on
Oct 7, 2025
Sold by
Hayslett Annette
Bought by
Bordes Jodi
Seller's Agent
Dena Greenawalt
RE/MAX Solutions
Buyer's Agent
Robyn Combs
Realty ONE Group
List Price
$455,000
Sold Price
$445,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.2%
Views
136

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.63%
Original Mortgage
$323,000
Outstanding Balance
$323,000
Interest Rate
6.26%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$123,297

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2012
Sold by
Contreras Lorenzo M
Bought by
Luna Sylvia C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2008
Sold by
Luna George S
Bought by
Luna Sylvia C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2007
Sold by
James Donald R and James Janet
Bought by
Hayslett Annette

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$191,900
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 1995
Sold by
Continental Homes Inc
Bought by
James Donald R and James Janet

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,500
Interest Rate
8.44%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 1994
Sold by
Chi Construction Company
Bought by
Continental Homes Inc
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $445,000 Empire Title Agency
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $239,900 Title Guaranty Agency Of Az
Corporate Deed $96,714 First American Title
Corporate Deed -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $323,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $191,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $95,500 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/29/2025 10/29/25 Sold $445,000 -2.2% $304 / Sq Ft
09/30/2025 09/30/25 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2025 09/17/25 For Sale $455,000 0.0% $311 / Sq Ft
02/01/2022 02/01/22 Rented $2,000 0.0% --
01/15/2022 01/15/22 For Rent $2,000 -- --
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 $1,612 $17,610 -- --
2024 $1,295 $16,771 -- --
2023 $1,295 $31,300 $6,260 $25,040
2022 $1,254 $23,260 $4,650 $18,610
2021 $1,325 $21,780 $4,350 $17,430
2020 $1,305 $20,000 $4,000 $16,000
2019 $1,201 $18,160 $3,630 $14,530
2018 $1,167 $16,750 $3,350 $13,400
2017 $1,126 $15,450 $3,090 $12,360
2016 $1,161 $14,920 $2,980 $11,940
2015 $1,055 $14,000 $2,800 $11,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6920699

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 304-22-356