NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1453 E Forge Ave Mesa, AZ 85204

Reed Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $417,000 - $425,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,485 Sq Ft
$283/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 3, 2025

Last sale price $420,000 $283 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $2,339 / mo

59 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of October 2025

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!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Carpenter

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

Co-Listed By

Julie Olinger-Thorley

SERHANT. License #SA544608000

Last Buyer's Agent

Roger Childers

Desert Home Collective License #BR530521000

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
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Veneer
  • Composition Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

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

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

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
  • Electric Water Heater
  • 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

8,006 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: STAPLEY AND SOUTHERN
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Community Facilities District: N
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • 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
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 282.82
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Washer, Dryer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Walk-in Pantry, Laminate Counters
  • Living Area: 1485.0
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

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: 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: 139.0
  • Tax Lot: 49
  • Tax Map Number: 5.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2025
Closed on
Sep 29, 2025
Sold by
Coleman Kristi L and Wilson Brandon L
Bought by
Ray Joseph Evan and Ott Gabrielle Reece
Seller's Agent
Melissa Carpenter
SERHANT.
Buyer's Agent
Roger Childers
Desert Home Collective
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-6.67%
Views
72
Current Estimated Value
$420,001

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.00%
Original Mortgage
$407,400
Outstanding Balance
$407,400
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$12,601
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ray Joseph Evan $420,000 Pioneer Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ray Joseph Evan $407,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/03/2025 10/03/25 Sold $420,000 -4.5% $283 / Sq Ft
09/06/2025 09/06/25 Pending -- -- --
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)

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 $1,190 $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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Melissa Carpenter

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Melissa Carpenter

    SERHANT.

    (480) 332-4903

    1 in this area

    61 Total Sales

    Melissa Carpenter
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  • Julie Olinger-Thorley

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Julie Olinger-Thorley

    SERHANT.

    (480) 734-0622

    1 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Julie Olinger-Thorley
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  • Roger Childers

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Roger Childers

    Desert Home Collective

    (480) 236-7252

    2 in this area

    47 Total Sales

    Roger Childers
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Map

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

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