$295,000
SOLD JUN 27, 2025

1524 E Cortez St Phoenix, AZ 85020

North Mountain Village Neighborhood
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,453 Sq Ft
6,378 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$120 Per Sq Ft

39% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • Shadow Mountain High School Rated A-
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of June 2025

Discover this beautifully renovated 2-unit property, originally built in 1944 and fully modernized in 2023. It includes a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family home alongside a separate 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom casita. Inside, find completely remodeled interiors with new flooring, stylish cabinets, sleek countertops, updated electrical systems, and contemporary stainless steel appliances throughout both units. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the property's location just steps from the Phoenix Mountain Preserve hiking trails, while urban conveniences are a short 10-minute drive to the Paradise Valley Mall redevelopment, with easy access to the AZ-101 Loop and State Route 51.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Gowlovech

HomeSmart License #SA640376000 Listed on: 05/09/2025

HomeSmart

Last Buyer's Agent

Krista Boss

Realty ONE Group License #SA690096000

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,395

Year Built

  • Built in 1944

Lot Details

  • 6,378 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces

Home Design

  • Property Attached
  • Composition Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,453 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 3 Bathrooms

Schools

  • Larkspur Elementary School
  • Shea Middle School
  • Shadow Mountain High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Las Bonitas Alturas Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 19
  • Assessor Parcel Number 159-20-095

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,395

Year Built

Built in 1944

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: CAVE CREEK & 16TH STREET
  • Legal Info Range: 3E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • 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: 1944
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: 16TH STREET & CAVE CREEK RD, NORTH ON 16TH ST TO CORTEZ THEN WEST TO HOME.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Subdivision Name: LAS BONITAS ALTURAS
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Full Bth Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 2453.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Lot Features: Gravel/Stone Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Disclosures: None
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Block
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction:Block: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), See Remarks
  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fee Incl:No Fees: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Elementary School: Larkspur Elementary School
  • High School: Shadow Mountain High School
  • Junior High Dist: Paradise Valley Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Shea Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6378.0
  • Parcel #: 159-20-095

Building Info

  • Builder Name: UNK

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1395.0
  • Tax Book Number: 159.00
  • Tax Lot: 19
  • Tax Map Number: 20.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2025
Closed on
Jun 23, 2025
Sold by
Sentinel Security Life Insurance Company
Bought by
Paossi Davide and Lengyel Kimberly
Seller's Agent
Mark Gowlovech
HomeSmart
Buyer's Agent
Krista Boss
Realty ONE Group
List Price
$479,900
Sold Price
$295,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$184,900
-38.53%
Views
46

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
546.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2025
Sold by
Trustee Corps and Mtc Financial Inc
Bought by
Sentinel Security Life Insurance Company

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2023
Sold by
Rodriguez Rafael
Bought by
Ajr Capital Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$331,500
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2023
Sold by
Rodriguez Rafael
Bought by
Ajr Capital Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$331,500
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2023
Sold by
Sauer Consulting Llc
Bought by
Rodriguez Rafael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$331,500
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2023
Sold by
Overfield Tommi A
Bought by
Sauer Consulting Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$331,500
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2021
Sold by
Overfield Tommi A and Von Reeden John
Bought by
Overfield Tommi A
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $295,000 Lawyers Title Of Arizona
Trustee Deed $389,320 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- Valleywide Title
Warranty Deed -- Valleywide Title
Warranty Deed $310,000 Fidelity National Title Agency
Warranty Deed $190,000 Fidelity National Title Agency
Special Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $331,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $331,500 Construction
Previous Owner $260,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Sold $295,000 -38.5% $120 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2025 05/09/25 For Sale $479,900 -- $196 / 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 $1,395 $14,015 -- --
2024 $1,366 $13,348 -- --
2023 $1,366 $28,410 $5,680 $22,730
2022 $1,145 $22,550 $4,510 $18,040
2021 $1,164 $21,270 $4,250 $17,020
2020 $1,124 $19,210 $3,840 $15,370
2019 $1,129 $16,380 $3,270 $13,110
2018 $1,088 $13,460 $2,690 $10,770
2017 $353 $6,080 $1,210 $4,870
2016 $347 $5,780 $1,150 $4,630
2015 $322 $4,760 $950 $3,810
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Mark Gowlovech

    HomeSmart

    (602) 413-3930

    1 in this area

    2 Total Sales

    Mark Gowlovech
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  • Krista Boss

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Krista Boss

    Realty One Group

    (520) 301-9569

    1 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Krista Boss
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6862962

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 159-20-095

Arizona Maricopa County Phoenix 85020 North Mountain Village

1524 E Cortez St, Phoenix, AZ

This home is located at 1524 E Cortez St, Phoenix, AZ 85020 and is currently priced at $295,000, approximately $120 per square foot. This property was built in 1944. 1524 E Cortez St is a home located in Maricopa County with nearby schools including Larkspur Elementary School, Shea Middle School, and Shadow Mountain High School.

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