$439,900
$10K PRICE DROP

1453 E Forge Ave Mesa, AZ 85204

Reed Park Neighborhood

Estimated payment $2,496/month

Total Views 5,062
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,485 Sq Ft
$296 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Play Pool
  • RV Gated
  • No HOA
  • Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School Rated A
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

Electrical System was upgraded to a 200 AMP ELECTRICAL SYSYTEM approx 15 years ago!! Charming and full of potential, this solid 1975 slump block home in Mesa offers space, versatility, and no HOA! Sitting on a generous lot near Stapley & Southern, it features a detached workshop with power, water, and full bath—perfect for a guest space, home office, or studio. An RV gate and side yard provide room for your toys—RV, boat, or trailers welcome. The backyard is made for Arizona living with a private pool (equipment ~3 years old), mature landscaping, and a covered patio for outdoor entertaining. Inside, enjoy a spacious 2-car garage and flexible layout ready for your personal touch. A rare find with great bones in a convenient Mesa location!

Listing Agent

Melissa Carpenter

SERHANT. License #SA544667000 Listed on: 07/09/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Julie Olinger-Thorley

SERHANT. License #SA544608000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,184

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 8,006 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the back of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • RV Gated

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,485 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Laminate Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Play Pool
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Lindbergh Elementary School
  • Taylor Junior High School
  • Mesa High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Mcafee Place Unit No. 1 Subdivision, No Hoa W/Pool Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 49
  • Assessor Parcel Number 139-05-056

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,184

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: STAPLEY AND SOUTHERN
  • Legal Info Range: 5E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Community Facilities District: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: From Stapley, East on Southern, North on Spur, East on Forge.
  • Master Model: NO HOA-W/POOL
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Co List Office Mls Id: serh001
  • Co List Office Phone: 602-525-3992
  • Subdivision Name: MCAFEE PLACE UNIT NO. 1
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Pantry, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm, Laminate Counters
  • Living Area: 1485.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Laminate Counters: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Natural Desert Back, Grass Front
  • Pool Features: Play Pool
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Brick Veneer, Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction:Block: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: RV Gate, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:RV Gate: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:No Fees: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lindbergh Elementary School
  • High School: Mesa High School
  • Junior High Dist: Mesa Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Taylor Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8006.0
  • Parcel #: 139-05-056

Building Info

  • Builder Name: UNKNOWN

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1184.0
  • Tax Book Number: 139.00
  • Tax Lot: 49
  • Tax Map Number: 5.00

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $1,184 $12,060 -- --
2024 $1,194 $11,486 -- --
2023 $1,194 $29,500 $5,900 $23,600
2022 $1,169 $22,680 $4,530 $18,150
2021 $1,183 $21,280 $4,250 $17,030
2020 $1,168 $19,150 $3,830 $15,320
2019 $1,091 $17,150 $3,430 $13,720
2018 $1,047 $15,720 $3,140 $12,580
2017 $1,016 $13,880 $2,770 $11,110
2016 $997 $12,750 $2,550 $10,200
2015 $797 $11,550 $2,310 $9,240
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/26/2025 08/26/25 Price Changed $439,900 -2.2% $296 / Sq Ft
07/09/2025 07/09/25 For Sale $450,000 -- $303 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

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Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6890773

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 139-05-056

Arizona Maricopa County Mesa 85204 Reed Park

1453 E Forge Ave, Mesa, AZ

This home is located at 1453 E Forge Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204 and is currently priced at $439,900, approximately $296 per square foot. This property was built in 1975. 1453 E Forge Ave is a home located in Maricopa County with nearby schools including Lindbergh Elementary School, Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School, and Franklin West Elementary School.

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