NOT LISTED FOR SALE

15224 N Zapata Dr Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Estimated Value: $989,937 - $1,369,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,157 Sq Ft
$372/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 17, 2020

Last sale price $850,000 $269 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,039/month

167 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Play Pool
  • Mountain View
  • Santa Fe Architecture
  • Fountain Hills Middle School Rated A-
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

About This Home

As of April 2020

Stunning territorial in North Heights. One level on corner lot with the ADJACENT STREET TO STREET LOT INCLUDED, ensuring privacy! Approx. lot value is $125,000...putting the house at $745,000 / $236/sf!! Over 3100sf includes 525sf guest casita. This home has been recently updated with over $200,000 of top of the line updates (see list in documents) From the custom front door you enter the great room & formal dining room w/high beamed ceilings & corner fireplace/The kitchen is magnificent w/''leather'' marble counters, all new cabinets, Viking PRO appliances, 135 bottle wine fridge, lg pantry/breakfast rm overlooking front patio/Split master is like a retreat overlooking peaceful yard/pool & water features/New flooring/double sinks/granite counters/jetted tub & separate shower/MORE... 2 more bedrooms with bath leading out to yard plus a powder room! Nice large laundry room with lots of cabinets and sink.
The separate guest casita with windows on 3 sides is perfect for an office, art studio, etc.
Plumbing available to put bath in it.
The yard is a private oasis with a pool, water features, private area with fireplace and views. Having the lot next door adds to the privacy of this wonderful home. The lot has an approximate value of $125,000...but is included in the price of this home!! What a value!!
The classic territorial architecture of this home is Arizona at its finest...you will not want to miss this beauty!
3 car gar w/ large air conditioned storage room.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melinda Stanton

MCO Realty License #SA019346000 Listed on: 09/20/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Mickey Galbraith

Real Broker License #SA683211000

Real Broker

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,019

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Corner Lot

HOA Fees

  • $21 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Santa Fe Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,157 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Tile Flooring
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Pool

  • Play Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Fireplace

Schools

  • Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School
  • Fountain Hills Middle School
  • Fountain Hills High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • 1St Service Res. Association, Phone Number (480) 551-4320
  • Built by MTC Construction
  • North Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 15
  • Assessor Parcel Number 176-17-414

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,019

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$21 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Palisades & Sunridge Dr
  • Legal Info Range: 6E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 20.83
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Spa Private: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Directions: North on Palisades to Sunridge Dr / West to Sierra Madre / North to Zapata. Home on the corner of Zapata & Los Mochos
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.52
  • Subdivision Name: North Heights
  • Architectural Style: Territorial/Santa Fe
  • Efficiency: Multi-Zones
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 250.0
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Master Bdr: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: 3+ Fireplace, Exterior Fireplace, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Double Vanity, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Tub with Jets
  • Living Area: 3157.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Dual Pane
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Desert Back, Desert Front
  • Pool Features: Play Pool, Private
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Built-Up
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Exterior Fireplace: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access, Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Separate Strge Area
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:Separate Strge Area: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Pvt Water Company
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 250.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: North Heights
  • Phone: 480-551-4320
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 400.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: North Heights
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-551-4320
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Company: 1st Service Res.
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Phone: 480-551-4320
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds

Schools

  • Elementary School: McDowell Mountain Elementary School
  • High School: Fountain Hills High School
  • Junior High Dist: Fountain Hills Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fountain Hills Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 22551.0
  • Parcel #: 176-17-414

Building Info

  • Builder Name: MTC Construction

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3019.0
  • Tax Book Number: 176.00
  • Tax Lot: 15
  • Tax Map Number: 17.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2024
Sold by
Steven Phillips Ruden Revocable Living T and Ruden Steven Phillips
Bought by
Steven Phillips Ruden Living Trust and Ruden
Current Estimated Value
$1,092,890

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 20, 2019
Closed on
Apr 7, 2020
Sold by
Schulman Robert S and Schulman Susan J
Bought by
Ruden Steven Phillips and Ruden Steven Phillips
Seller's Agent
Melinda Stanton
MCO Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mickey Galbraith
Real Broker
List Price
$870,000
Sold Price
$850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-2.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.03%
Original Mortgage
$628,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2013
Closed on
Mar 26, 2013
Sold by
Osborn Thomas
Bought by
Schulman Robert S and Schulman Susan J
Seller's Agent
Melinda Stanton
MCO Realty
Buyer's Agent
Melinda Stanton
MCO Realty
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,900
-16.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.93%
Original Mortgage
$365,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2004
Sold by
Engel William E
Bought by
Osborn Thomas W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2001
Sold by
Nunzio Mark C and Munzio Vicky A
Bought by
Engel William E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$482,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 1996
Sold by
Nunzio Vicky A and Berkheimer Vicky A
Bought by
Nunzio Mark C and Nunzio Vicky A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
7.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 1994
Sold by
Cortright Larry A and Cortright Sally A
Bought by
Berkheimer Vicky A
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Steven Phillips Ruden Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Ruden Steven Phillips $785,000 Grand Canyon Title Agency
Schulman Robert S $500,000 First American Title Ins Co
Osborn Thomas W $665,000 First American Title Ins Co
Engel William E $602,500 North American Title Agency
Nunzio Mark C -- Lawyers Title Of Arizona Inc
Berkheimer Vicky A $305,000 Fidelity Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ruden Steven Phillips $628,000
Previous Owner Schulman Robert S $365,000
Previous Owner Osborn Thomas W $480,000
Previous Owner Engel William E $482,000
Previous Owner Nunzio Mark C $75,000
Closed Engel William E $90,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/17/2020 04/17/20 Sold $850,000 -2.3% $269 / Sq Ft
03/05/2020 03/05/20 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2019 09/20/19 For Sale $870,000 +74.0% $276 / Sq Ft
05/09/2013 05/09/13 Sold $500,000 -16.7% $158 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/22/2013 03/22/13 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2013 03/11/13 For Sale $599,900 -- $190 / Sq Ft
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 $2,878 $58,229 -- --
2024 $2,774 $55,456 -- --
2023 $2,774 $67,180 $13,430 $53,750
2022 $2,703 $53,320 $10,660 $42,660
2021 $3,001 $51,320 $10,260 $41,060
2020 $2,947 $47,960 $9,590 $38,370
2019 $3,019 $48,420 $9,680 $38,740
2018 $3,005 $46,270 $9,250 $37,020
2017 $2,884 $43,610 $8,720 $34,890
2016 $2,823 $43,470 $8,690 $34,780
2015 $2,667 $41,000 $8,200 $32,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5981221

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 176-17-414