NOT LISTED FOR SALE

15334 E Thistle Dr Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Estimated Value: $1,152,000 - $1,205,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,774 Sq Ft
$314/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 29, 2017

Last sale price $615,000 $163 Per Sq Ft

Est. 88% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,341/month

162 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Spa
  • City Lights View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fountain Hills Middle School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

About This Home

As of June 2017

Comfort & elegance abound in this exceptionally remodeled home offering breathtaking views of Four Peaks & the Fountain. Enter through a unique iron & glass door into a light & bright great room w/ tumbled Noche Travertine floors, B/I entertainment center, beehive fireplace, formal dining & an expansive balcony. The gourmet kitchen boasts hardwood floors, alder cabinets, S/S appliances including dbl ovens & wine frig, and sunny breakfast room. The master suite includes art & entertainment niches, balcony & a spa like bath w/ designer vessel sinks, jetted tub & large shower. 2 more bedrooms & full bath complete the main level. Entertaining is a breeze in the lower level game room w/ full kitchen, 2nd master suite & a 2nd balcony leading to a sparkling pool, spa and B/I BBQ.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pamela Couture

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty License #SA518968000 Listed on: 12/14/2016

Co-Listed By

Marilynn Niemann

Rev Residential Brokerage License #BR019278000

Last Buyer's Agent

Fred Forsthoffer

Long Realty Partners License #SA631738000

Long Realty Partners

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,439

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,774 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Solar Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Heated Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Built-In Barbecue

Schools

  • Four Peaks Elementary School - Fountain Hills
  • Fountain Hills Middle School
  • Fountain Hills High School

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Zoned Heating
  • Water Filtration System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Built by Custom
  • Fountain Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 55
  • Assessor Parcel Number 176-16-679

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,439

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Shea and Palisades
  • Legal Info Range: 6E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Basement: Y
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Spa Private: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Directions: From Shea Blvd. - North on Palisades - right (east) on Thistle to home on left.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Co List Office Mls Id: lyon25
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-585-7070
  • Subdivision Name: Fountain Hills
  • Efficiency: Multi-Zones
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet Available: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Spa Features: Heated, Private
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Drink Wtr Filter Sys, Fire Sprinklers, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry, Double Vanity, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Tub with Jets, High Speed Internet, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 3774.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Sunscreen(s), Dual Pane
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Countertops: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Reverse Osmosis: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Cook Top Elec: Yes
  • Fireplace:Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Multiple Ovens: Yes
  • Basement Description:Walkout: Yes
  • Basement Description:Finished2: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Wrought Iron
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Patio, Built-in Barbecue
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front
  • Pool Features: Heated, Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: City Lights, Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Painted, Stucco, Frame - Wood
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Electric Door Opener
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Electric Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Refrigeration, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Water Source: Pvt Water Company
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Other
  • 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: Four Peaks Elementary School - Fountain Hills
  • 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: 14998.0
  • Parcel #: 176-16-679
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Custom

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3439.0
  • Tax Book Number: 176.00
  • Tax Lot: 55
  • Tax Map Number: 16.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 14, 2016
Closed on
Jun 8, 2017
Sold by
Couture Kenneth D and Couture Pamela
Bought by
Sakamoto Vickie L
Seller's Agent
Pamela Couture
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Fred Forsthoffer
Long Realty Partners
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$615,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-5.38%
Current Estimated Value
$1,153,279

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$538,279
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2011
Sold by
Cuoture Kenenth D
Bought by
Couture Kenneth D and Couture Pamela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$477,500
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2010
Sold by
Couture Kenneth Donald and Couture Pamela
Bought by
Couture Kenneth D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$477,500
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2009
Sold by
Couture Kenneth Donald
Bought by
Couture Kenneth Donald and Couture Pamela

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2008
Sold by
Cheyenne Blaze Llc
Bought by
Conture Kenneth Donald

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$473,341
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2008
Sold by
Fitzgerald Pamela
Bought by
Couture Kenneth Donald

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$473,341
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2006
Sold by
Sacks Seymour
Bought by
Cheyenne Blaze Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2004
Sold by
Parrett Rebecca S
Bought by
Sacks Seymour and Robert E Parrett Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2002
Sold by
Parrett Rebecca S
Bought by
Parrett Rebecca S and Rebecca S Parrett Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 1999
Sold by
Romano Peter A
Bought by
Mowery James S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 1997
Sold by
Johnson Mark D and Johnson Mary G
Bought by
Romano Peter A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 1994
Sold by
Wasserman Irene and Borowski Irene Mary
Bought by
Johnson Mark D and Johnson Mary G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$32,925
Interest Rate
9.2%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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
Sakamoto Vickie L $615,000 First American Title Insuran
Couture Kenneth D -- Fidelity Natl Title Ins Co
Couture Kenneth D -- Fidelity Natl Title Ins Co
Couture Kenneth Donald -- Accommodation
Conture Kenneth Donald $591,677 Camelback Title Agency Llc
Couture Kenneth Donald -- Camelback Title Agency Llc
Cheyenne Blaze Llc -- None Available
Sacks Seymour -- --
Parrett Rebecca S -- --
Mowery James S $332,500 First American Title
Romano Peter A $56,000 Fidelity Title
Johnson Mark D $43,900 Fidelity Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Couture Kenneth D $477,500
Previous Owner Couture Kenneth Donald $473,341
Previous Owner Johnson Mark D $32,925
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/29/2017 06/29/17 Sold $615,000 -3.1% $163 / Sq Ft
05/25/2017 05/25/17 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2017 04/24/17 Price Changed $635,000 -0.8% $168 / Sq Ft
03/25/2017 03/25/17 Price Changed $640,000 -0.8% $170 / Sq Ft
01/17/2017 01/17/17 Price Changed $645,000 -0.8% $171 / Sq Ft
12/14/2016 12/14/16 For Sale $650,000 -- $172 / 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 $3,505 $70,928 -- --
2024 $3,379 $67,550 -- --
2023 $3,379 $79,310 $15,860 $63,450
2022 $3,293 $62,810 $12,560 $50,250
2021 $3,655 $59,180 $11,830 $47,350
2020 $3,589 $57,000 $11,400 $45,600
2019 $3,678 $54,600 $10,920 $43,680
2018 $3,661 $53,460 $10,690 $42,770
2017 $3,513 $53,170 $10,630 $42,540
2016 $3,004 $52,930 $10,580 $42,350
2015 $3,249 $50,450 $10,090 $40,360
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5536160

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 176-16-679