NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1281 E Sierra Madre Ave Gilbert, AZ 85296

East Gilbert Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $441,000 - $450,854

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,465 Sq Ft
$304/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 29, 2025

Last sale price $445,000 $304 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $2,593 / mo

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 Fine Properties License #SA636074000 Listed on: 09/17/2025

RE/MAX Fine Properties

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
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Grass Covered Lot

HOA Fees

  • $56 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

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

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Double Vanity
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Covered Patio or Porch

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

5,009 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$56 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Val Vista & Elliot
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 56.4
  • 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
  • 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
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Lot Features: North/South Exposure, Desert Front, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail, Agency Discl Req
  • Common Walls: All on One Level
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Stucco
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s)
  • Roof: Tile

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Programmable Thmstat
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Inside, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

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 DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 100.0
  • 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

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: 304.0
  • Tax Lot: 179
  • Tax Map Number: 22.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2025
Closed on
Oct 7, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Dena Greenawalt
RE/MAX Fine Properties
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
Current Estimated Value
$445,214

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$214
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.08%
Original Mortgage
$323,000
Outstanding Balance
$323,000
Interest Rate
6.26%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$122,214

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

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
Bought by

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
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$445,000 Empire Title Agency
-- None Available
-- None Available
$239,900 Title Guaranty Agency Of Az
$96,714 First American Title
-- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $323,000
Previous Owner $191,900
Previous Owner $95,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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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

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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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dena Greenawalt

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Dena Greenawalt

    RE/MAX

    (602) 980-6001

    1 in this area

    74 Total Sales

    Dena Greenawalt
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  • Robyn Combs

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Robyn Combs

    Realty One Group

    (602) 510-7913

    1 in this area

    61 Total Sales

    Robyn Combs
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  • William Winston

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    William Winston

    Superlative Realty

    (602) 757-1177

    8 Total Sales

    William Winston
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  • Mario Kruja

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Mario Kruja

    West USA Realty

    (480) 745-5168

    37 Total Sales

    Mario Kruja
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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

Arizona Maricopa County Gilbert 85296 East Gilbert

1281 E Sierra Madre Ave, Gilbert, AZ

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