NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1449 Elk Dr Forest Lakes, AZ 85931

Estimated Value: $497,000 - $627,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,598 Sq Ft
$349/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 05, 2021

Last sale price $470,000 $294 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,073/month

82 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Corner Lot
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of November 2021

Welcome to your cabin in the pines! This beautiful abode is nestled on a gorgeous one-acre corner lot in Forest Lakes Estates. Wonderfully remodeled, the kitchen boasts updated cabinets, a granite sink, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. The extensive upscale wood laminate plank flooring exudes a modern, yet homey, feel. The cabin bathroom has also been updated. In addition to the cabin, a separate guest quarters provides a generous sleeping loft, a bathroom and laundry area so that guests and you can maintain your privacy. There are plenty of areas to savor the outdoors with decks in the front and rear of the cabin, plus a balcony over the 2-car garage! The electrical has also been updated. This sprawling lot is flat with a lush array of Ponderosa Pines & other trees.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Wood

Keller Williams Realty East Valley License #BR034975000 Listed on: 07/11/2021

Keller Williams Realty East Valley

Last Buyer's Agent

Luke Velasco

Barrett Real Estate License #SA582644000

Barrett Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,957

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,598 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Laundry in Garage

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Out Of Maricopa Cnty Elementary And Middle School
  • Out Of Maricopa Cnty High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Propane
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Guest House
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Forest Lakes Estates Unit 4 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 254
  • Assessor Parcel Number 403-46-058

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,957

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

1 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Merzville Road & State Route 260
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Community Facilities District: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Subdivision Name: FOREST LAKES ESTATES UNIT 4
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 294.11
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Non-laminate Counter, High Speed Internet, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Living Area: 1598.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Dual Pane

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: None
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Storage
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Street(s) Not Paved, Natural Desert Front, Natural Desert Back
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail, Agency Discl Req
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Painted
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Roof: Composition, Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: RV Access/Parking, Extended Length Garage, Detached
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Utilities: Propane
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Window/Wall Unit
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Inside, In Garage
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Pvt Water Company

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Elementary School: Out of Maricopa Cnty
  • High School: Out of Maricopa Cnty
  • Middle Or Junior School: Out of Maricopa Cnty

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43560.0
  • Parcel #: 403-46-058

Building Info

  • Builder Name: unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1957.0
  • Tax Lot: 254

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2021
Closed on
Nov 3, 2021
Sold by
Rvera Maria Inez and Velasco Luke
Bought by
Velasco Luke
Seller's Agent
Tom Wood
Keller Williams Realty East Valley
Buyer's Agent
Luke Velasco
Barrett Real Estate
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$80,000
-14.55%
Current Estimated Value
$557,281

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$87,281
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.05%
Original Mortgage
$423,000
Outstanding Balance
$382,017
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$175,264

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2021
Closed on
Oct 15, 2021
Sold by
Spencer Andrea M and Spencer Billy Joe
Bought by
Velasco Luke and Contreras Ricardo Leon
Seller's Agent
Tom Wood
Keller Williams Realty East Valley
Buyer's Agent
Luke Velasco
Barrett Real Estate
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$80,000
-14.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$423,000
Outstanding Balance
$382,017
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$175,264

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2019
Closed on
Aug 26, 2019
Sold by
Preusser Ben and Salyer Karla
Bought by
Spencer Andrea M and Spencer Billy Joe
Seller's Agent
Dennis Justice
West USA Realty
Buyer's Agent
Non-MLS Agent
Non-MLS Office
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$299,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,000
-8%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.94%
Original Mortgage
$239,200
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2018
Sold by
Preusser Ben E and Preusser Karla J
Bought by
Preusser Ben and Salyer Karla

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2013
Sold by
Salyer Christopher T
Bought by
Salyer Karla J and Preusser Ben E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2013
Sold by
Salyer Betty L
Bought by
Salyer Christopher T and Betty L Salyer Trust
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Velasco Luke -- Pioneer Title Agency Inc
Velasco Luke $470,000 Pioneer Title
Spencer Andrea M $299,000 Empire West Title Agency Llc
Preusser Ben -- None Available
Salyer Karla J -- None Available
Salyer Christopher T -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Velasco Luke $423,000
Previous Owner Spencer Andrea M $239,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/05/2021 11/05/21 Sold $470,000 0.0% $294 / Sq Ft
10/11/2021 10/11/21 Off Market $470,000 -- --
09/29/2021 09/29/21 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2021 09/23/21 Price Changed $489,900 -1.8% $307 / Sq Ft
08/25/2021 08/25/21 Price Changed $499,000 -5.0% $312 / Sq Ft
08/04/2021 08/04/21 Price Changed $525,000 -4.5% $329 / Sq Ft
07/09/2021 07/09/21 For Sale $550,000 +83.9% $344 / Sq Ft
08/28/2019 08/28/19 Sold $299,000 0.0% $187 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/17/2019 07/17/19 Price Changed $299,000 -8.0% $187 / Sq Ft
05/22/2019 05/22/19 For Sale $325,000 -- $203 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

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 $2,419 $38,713 -- --
2024 $2,419 $40,989 -- --
2023 $2,229 $31,634 $0 $0
2022 $2,135 $24,398 $0 $0
2021 $2,067 $23,799 $0 $0
2020 $1,957 $23,438 $0 $0
2019 $1,916 $22,198 $0 $0
2018 $1,850 $18,892 $0 $0
2017 $1,859 $19,065 $0 $0
2016 $1,744 $17,674 $0 $0
2015 $1,855 $18,606 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6262577

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 403-46-058

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