13238 N 78th St Scottsdale, AZ 85260
4
Beds
2
Baths
5,177
Sq Ft
0.78
Acres
Highlights
- Guest House
- Heated Spa
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Sonoran Sky Elementary School Rated A
- RV Gated
- Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
About This Home
As of December 2020Fabulous remodel that includes an additional 800 square feet of sheer luxury! Step into the completely transformed primary residence—from its gourmet kitchen complete with new Viking appliances, granite slab counter tops and travertine flooring, to the luxurious master suite with new carpeting and accompanying spa-like bath retreat with new jetted tub. Take a look at the fresh, artful additions and amenities—from travertine flooring throughout the main residence, custom stained driveways, and designer color palette throughout both interior and exterior, to fabulous new lighting fixtures---upgrades galore, too numerous to list! Discerning buyers will be delighted by the guest house transformation into a traveler’s paradise.The main home is 3634 square feet and the guest house is 1577 sf.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
CPA Advantage Realty, LLC License #BR529371000 Listed on: 11/08/2012
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,600
Year Built
- Built in 1981
Lot Details
- 0.78 Acre Lot
- Desert faces the front of the property
- Block Wall Fence
- Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
- Private Yard
Parking
- 3 Car Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Circular Driveway
- RV Gated
Home Design
- Composition Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 5,177 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 3 Fireplaces
- Laundry in unit
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Cooktop
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Granite Countertops
Flooring
- Carpet
- Stone
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
- 2 Bathrooms
- Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
- Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
- Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall
Pool
- Heated Spa
- Private Pool
- Diving Board
Outdoor Features
- Covered patio or porch
- Outdoor Fireplace
- Outdoor Storage
Additional Homes
- Guest House
Schools
- Sonoran Sky Elementary School - Scottsdale
- Desert Shadows Middle School - Scottsdale
- Horizon High School
Utilities
- Refrigerated Cooling System
- Heating Available
- High Speed Internet
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Paradise Valley Ranchos Subdivision, Has Guest Quarters Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 37
- Assessor Parcel Number 175-66-037-A
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 2, 2020
Closed on
Dec 4, 2020
Sold by
Colon Hernandez Raphael and Borrero Mejias Clarimar
Bought by
Trimino Christopher and Trimino Emily
Seller's Agent
Brooks Spilsbury
Fielding Success Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Diane Sutherland
Realty ONE Group
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$998,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$102,000
-9.27%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.78%
Original Mortgage
$798,400
Outstanding Balance
$718,520
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,646,763
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 8, 2012
Closed on
Jun 12, 2013
Sold by
Borrero Mejias Clarimar
Bought by
Colon Hernandez Raphael and Borrero Mejias Clarimar
Seller's Agent
Chris Castillo
CPA Advantage Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Brooks Spilsbury
Fielding Success Realty, LLC
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$729,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$46,000
-5.94%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.27%
Original Mortgage
$656,500
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 8, 2012
Closed on
May 28, 2013
Sold by
Sanchez Robert
Bought by
Borrero Mejias Clarimar
Seller's Agent
Chris Castillo
CPA Advantage Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Brooks Spilsbury
Fielding Success Realty, LLC
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$729,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$46,000
-5.94%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$656,500
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 28, 2013
Sold by
Diaz Fabian
Bought by
Sanchez Robert
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 30, 2012
Sold by
Stam Allan G and Stam Patricia L
Bought by
Diaz Fabina
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 3, 2006
Sold by
Stam Patricia L
Bought by
Stam Allan G and Stam Patricia L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$796,000
Interest Rate
6.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 25, 2004
Sold by
Stam Allan G and Stam Patricia L
Bought by
Stam Patricia L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$468,000
Interest Rate
6.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 20, 2003
Sold by
Stam Patricia L
Bought by
Stam Allan G and Sam Patricia L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$138,000
Interest Rate
5.6%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 28, 2003
Sold by
Stam Allan G
Bought by
Stam Patricia L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,000
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 23, 2003
Sold by
Young Robert and Young Angela
Bought by
Stam Patricia L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$264,000
Interest Rate
6.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 3, 2001
Sold by
Stam Megan A
Bought by
Young Robert and Young Angela
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$297,000
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 26, 2000
Sold by
Peterson Michael L
Bought by
Stam Megan A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
8.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 13, 1995
Sold by
Peterson Poppy S
Bought by
Peterson Michael L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$12,000
Interest Rate
7.92%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $998,000 | Magnus Title Agency | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Clear Title Agency Of Arizon | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Clear Title Agency Of Arizon | |
| Warranty Deed | $729,000 | Clear Title Agency Of Arizon | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Clear Title Agency Of Arizon | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Trustee Deed | $381,000 | Accommodation | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Transnation Title Ins Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $330,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $330,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $300,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | United Title Agency |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $200,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Open | $798,400 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $640,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $656,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $656,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $178,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $825,500 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $796,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $468,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $138,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $66,000 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Previous Owner | $264,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $264,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $297,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $210,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $12,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $52,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2025 07/10/25 | Price Changed | $2,499,999 | -3.8% | $556 / Sq Ft |
| 06/04/2025 06/04/25 | Price Changed | $2,599,999 | -5.5% | $578 / Sq Ft |
| 05/03/2025 05/03/25 | For Sale | $2,750,000 | +175.6% | $612 / Sq Ft |
| 12/15/2020 12/15/20 | Sold | $998,000 | -9.3% | $226 / Sq Ft |
| 10/02/2020 10/02/20 | For Sale | $1,100,000 | +50.9% | $250 / Sq Ft |
| 06/13/2013 06/13/13 | Sold | $729,000 | -2.8% | $141 / Sq Ft |
| 05/01/2013 05/01/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/01/2013 03/01/13 | Price Changed | $749,900 | -3.2% | $145 / Sq Ft |
| 11/01/2012 11/01/12 | For Sale | $775,000 | -- | $150 / Sq Ft |
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $6,310 | $77,983 | -- | -- |
| 2024 | $6,209 | $74,270 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | $6,209 | $112,000 | $22,400 | $89,600 |
| 2022 | $6,111 | $84,480 | $16,890 | $67,590 |
| 2021 | $6,233 | $80,280 | $16,050 | $64,230 |
| 2020 | $6,042 | $75,350 | $15,070 | $60,280 |
| 2019 | $6,089 | $71,010 | $14,200 | $56,810 |
| 2018 | $5,906 | $67,750 | $13,550 | $54,200 |
| 2017 | $5,621 | $67,930 | $13,580 | $54,350 |
| 2016 | $5,552 | $61,170 | $12,230 | $48,940 |
| 2015 | $5,262 | $63,930 | $12,780 | $51,150 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Taylor Smart
T
Seller's Agent in 2025
Taylor Smart
The Brokery
(425) 736-3175
45 Total Sales
-
Brooks Spilsbury
B
Seller's Agent in 2020
Brooks Spilsbury
Fielding Success Realty, LLC
(602) 515-1981
10 Total Sales
-
Diane Sutherland
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Diane Sutherland
Realty One Group
(602) 999-9100
24 Total Sales
-
Chris Castillo
Seller's Agent in 2013
Chris Castillo
CPA Advantage Realty, LLC
(480) 694-1350
53 Total Sales
-
Sally O'Donoghue
S
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013
Sally O'Donoghue
CPA Advantage Realty, LLC
(480) 899-2525
Map
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)
MLS Number: 4846802
APN: 175-66-037A
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