NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1308 S 78th St Unit 8 Mesa, AZ 85209

Fountain of the Sun Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $328,000 - $356,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,066 Sq Ft
$322/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 04, 2012

Last sale price $100,000 $94 Per Sq Ft

Est. 244% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,981/month

Highlights

  • Private Yard
  • No HOA
  • Security System Owned
  • Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School Rated A
  • Covered patio or porch
  • No Interior Steps

About This Home

As of October 2012

Welcome Home! This home is turn-key and move in ready! Entire home has been freshly painted inside and out along with a brand new kitchen installed with new kitchen cabinets and counter tops. Backyard is large and professionally landscaped with a very private feel with grass and desert landscaping. Great backyard to entertain and/or have children play. Home backs to a canal waterway with a very private and peaceful feel with no neighbors behind. Washer, Dryer, and Refrigerator convey to Buyer at coe.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sara Lucas Briggs

Long Realty Company License #BR517016000 Listed on: 08/31/2012

Long Realty Company

Co-Listed By

Cindy Sills

Belva's Real Estate, L.L.C. License #BR531752000

Last Buyer's Agent

Tonja Martin-Young

HomeSmart License #SA561655000

HomeSmart

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $707

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 6,787 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Backyard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Grass Covered Lot

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,066 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Security System Owned
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Carport Spaces

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Jefferson Elementary School
  • Red Mountain High School

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Heating Available
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Desert Sands Golf & Country Club Unit 8 Per Mcr 1 74 1 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1352
  • Assessor Parcel Number 218-65-006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$707

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Sossaman and Southern Ave
  • Property Type: Residential
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2012
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Directions: East on Southern Ave to 78th Street and south to home on westside of street
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Co List Office Mls Id: breo01
  • Co List Office Phone: 520-868-3520
  • Subdivision Name: Desert Sands Golf & Country Club Unit 8 PER MCR 1 74-1
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Spa Features: None
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: No Interior Steps, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 1066.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Fireplace:No Fireplace: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Dishwasher2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Disposal2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Refrigerator2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio, Private Yard, Storage
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Desert Front, Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Grass Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Painted, Frame - Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Refrigeration
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside, Washer Included
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: None
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:No Fees: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Jefferson Elementary School
  • High School: Red Mountain High School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6787.0
  • Parcel #: 218-65-006
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 707.0
  • Tax Book Number: 218.00
  • Tax Lot: 1352
  • Tax Map Number: 65.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 31, 2012
Closed on
Sep 29, 2012
Sold by
Deaville Lori B
Bought by
Fensand Dean
Seller's Agent
Sara Lucas Briggs
Long Realty Company
Buyer's Agent
Tonja Martin-Young
HomeSmart
List Price
$95,000
Sold Price
$100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
5.26%
Current Estimated Value
$343,561

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$243,561
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.19%
Original Mortgage
$98,188
Outstanding Balance
$69,944
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$273,617

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2011
Sold by
Old Glory Investments Llc
Bought by
Rimmer Lori B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2011
Sold by
Zarate Leticia
Bought by
Ez Homes Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2011
Sold by
Ez Homes Inc
Bought by
Old Glory Investments Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2006
Sold by
Roman Carlos Alberto Alvarez
Bought by
Zarate Leticia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$41,800
Interest Rate
6.55%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 1999
Sold by
Deriso Carl A
Bought by
Trevizo Victor and Zarate Angelita

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$82,872
Interest Rate
7.51%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 1994
Sold by
Barrett Sherman H and Barrett Judy Ann
Bought by
Deriso Carl A and Deriso Irene A
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
Fensand Dean $100,000 Magnus Title Agency
Rimmer Lori B $53,000 Security Title Agency
Ez Homes Inc $45,300 None Available
Old Glory Investments Llc -- None Available
Zarate Leticia -- Arizona Title Agency Inc
Zarate Leticia $209,000 Arizona Title Agency Inc
Trevizo Victor $83,000 Arizona Title Agency Inc
Deriso Carl A $58,000 Security Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fensand Dean $98,188
Previous Owner Zarate Leticia $41,800
Previous Owner Zarate Leticia $167,200
Previous Owner Trevizo Victor $133,600
Previous Owner Trevizo Victor $33,400
Previous Owner Trevizo Victor $116,000
Previous Owner Trevizo Victor $82,872
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/04/2012 10/04/12 Sold $100,000 +5.3% $94 / Sq Ft
08/31/2012 08/31/12 Pending -- -- --
08/31/2012 08/31/12 For Sale $95,000 -- $89 / 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 $804 $9,150 -- --
2024 $804 $8,715 -- --
2023 $804 $24,070 $4,810 $19,260
2022 $788 $18,780 $3,750 $15,030
2021 $808 $17,600 $3,520 $14,080
2020 $796 $14,970 $2,990 $11,980
2019 $745 $13,250 $2,650 $10,600
2018 $715 $10,780 $2,150 $8,630
2017 $695 $9,600 $1,920 $7,680
2016 $639 $8,370 $1,670 $6,700
2015 $640 $7,430 $1,480 $5,950
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Sara Lucas Briggs

    Long Realty Company

    (520) 371-1837

    10 Total Sales

    Sara Lucas Briggs
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  • Cindy Sills

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Cindy Sills

    Belva's Real Estate, L.L.C.

    (970) 403-6219

    5 Total Sales

    Cindy Sills
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  • Tonja Martin-Young

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Tonja Martin-Young

    HomeSmart

    (602) 370-2801

    6 Total Sales

    Tonja Martin-Young
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 4812203

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 218-65-006

Arizona Maricopa County Mesa 85209 Fountain of the Sun

1308 S 78th St Unit 8, Mesa, AZ

This home is located at 1308 S 78th St Unit 8, Mesa, AZ 85209 since 31 August 2012 and is currently estimated at $343,561, approximately $322 per square foot. This property was built in 1981. 1308 S 78th St Unit 8 is a home located in Maricopa County with nearby schools including Jefferson Elementary School, Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School, and Franklin West Elementary School.

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