NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $456,563

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,374 Sq Ft
$332/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 27, 2013

Last sale price $182,000 $132 Per Sq Ft

Est. 151% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,597/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • End Unit
  • Skylights
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

About This Home

As of September 2013

End Unit Townhome with the back patio overlooking the trail adjacent to Rio Solado Golf Course. 3 bedrooms with a split master. One bedroom has a private patio. The large entry way features a vaulted ceiling. The kitchen features a breakfast bar and dining nook. This home is located across the street from the community pool.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Frank Dickens

Realty ONE Group License #SA018626000 Listed on: 09/12/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Gina Romine

Gentry Real Estate License #SA528017000

Gentry Real Estate

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,505

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 2,422 Sq Ft Lot
  • End Unit
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Block Wall Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,374 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Cecil Shamley Elementary School
  • Mckemy Middle School
  • Mcclintock High School

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Heating Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 39
  • Assessor Parcel Number 132-09-041

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Brown Community Mgmt Association, Phone Number (480) 539-1396
  • Built by Sullivan
  • The Gardens Tempe Subdivision

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Heated Community Pool

Security

  • Gated Community

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,505

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: SCOTTSDALE & McKELLIPS
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • HOA #2: N
  • HOA #3 Fee: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 173.0
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Directions: From Scottsdale and McKellips travel East on McKellips to Miller Road Turn South and travel to the gated community on the left hand side of Miller.
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Subdivision Name: THE GARDENS TEMPE
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 173.0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Spa Features: None
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm, Double Vanity
  • Living Area: 1374.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Community Features:Community Pool: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Dishwasher2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Fireplace:_one_ Fireplace: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated Community2: Yes
  • Community Features:Comm Tennis Court(s): Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Disposal2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Refrigerator2: Yes
  • Fireplace:Fireplace Living Rm: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Tennis Court(s)
  • Lot Features: Desert Back, Desert Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Disclosures: None
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, End Unit
  • Construction Type: Painted, Stucco, Frame - Wood
  • Roof: Tile, Built-Up
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Tennis Court(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Refrigeration
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Security: Gated Community
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Pool, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Brown Community Mgmt
  • Phone: 480-539-1396
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 300.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Brown Community Mgmt
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-539-1396
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: %
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: %
  • Association Fee Incl:Front Yard Maint: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Street Maint: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Garbage Collection2: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cecil Shamley School
  • High School: McClintock High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: McKemy Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2422.0
  • Parcel #: 132-09-041
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Sullivan

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1505.0
  • Tax Book Number: 132.00
  • Tax Lot: 39
  • Tax Map Number: 9.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2014
Sold by
Message William E and Message Cynthia L
Bought by
The William & Cynthia Message Trust
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$456,563

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 12, 2013
Closed on
Sep 20, 2013
Sold by
Desert Schools Federal Credit Union
Bought by
Message William E and Message Cynthia L
Seller's Agent
Frank Dickens
Realty ONE Group
Buyer's Agent
Gina Romine
Gentry Real Estate
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$182,000
Premium/Discount to List
$17,000
10.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.16%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2013
Sold by
Morse Tracy L
Bought by
Desert Scholls Federal Credit Union

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2004
Sold by
Stroupe Melany S
Bought by
Morse Tracy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$138,500
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 1997
Sold by
Kreiger Mary D
Bought by
Stroupe Melany S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,400
Interest Rate
7.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 1994
Sold by
River Run Management Corp
Bought by
Krieger Mary D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$45,000
Interest Rate
8.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
The William & Cynthia Message Trust -- None Available
Message William E $182,000 Pioneer Title Agency Inc
Desert Scholls Federal Credit Union $40,589 Empire West Title Agency
Morse Tracy L $145,800 Security Title Agency
Stroupe Melany S $108,000 Lawyers Title Of Arizona Inc
Krieger Mary D $88,400 Network Escrow & Title Agenc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Morse Tracy L $112,000
Previous Owner Morse Tracy L $138,500
Previous Owner Stroupe Melany S $86,400
Previous Owner Krieger Mary D $45,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/27/2013 09/27/13 Sold $182,000 +10.3% $132 / Sq Ft
09/18/2013 09/18/13 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2013 09/12/13 For Sale $165,000 0.0% $120 / Sq Ft
07/01/2012 07/01/12 Rented $1,095 +10.1% --
05/09/2012 05/09/12 Under Contract -- -- --
04/26/2012 04/26/12 For Rent $995 -- --
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 $2,086 $18,626 -- --
2024 $2,061 $17,739 -- --
2023 $2,061 $30,070 $6,010 $24,060
2022 $1,977 $23,860 $4,770 $19,090
2021 $1,991 $23,330 $4,660 $18,670
2020 $1,931 $21,500 $4,300 $17,200
2019 $1,894 $19,450 $3,890 $15,560
2018 $1,847 $16,870 $3,370 $13,500
2017 $1,792 $15,770 $3,150 $12,620
2016 $1,779 $15,810 $3,160 $12,650
2015 $1,709 $14,310 $2,860 $11,450
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 4997767

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 132-09-041