NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1538 E Desert Ln Phoenix, AZ 85042

South Mountain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $440,390 - $467,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,998 Sq Ft
$228/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 31, 2017

Last sale price $238,000 $119 Per Sq Ft

Est. 92% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,635 / mo

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Phoenix Coding Academy Rated A
  • Granite Countertops
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of May 2017

This gorgeous home has every imaginable upgrade! Kitchen with beautiful granite, Stainless Steel appliances, pull out shelves, Walk in pantry, custom light fixtures; Bamboo & tile floors, Custom built-ins in great room; Formal dining and breakfast; Sun Screens & Custom Awnings; New Upgraded Arcadia Door; Solar H2O w/lifetime warranty; Security system; Epoxy floors in Garage; Soft & filtered water system; Master bedroom walk-in closet; Master bath with separate tub & shower; gorgeous desert landscaping front & back; covered and uncovered patio areas with fountain, vegetable garden, citrus & storage shed. Newly coated roof. Immaculate condition. Walk to elementary school, close to Tempe & Mountain trails & golf courses. Priced to buy! Please use 1st American Title.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tina Robbins

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties License #BR006098000 Listed on: 04/04/2017

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Thomas Nunez

HomeSmart License #SA530402000

HomeSmart

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,015

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 8,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Concrete Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,998 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Solar Screens
  • City Lights Views
  • Security System Owned
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • John F Kennedy Elementary School
  • Greenfield Junior High School
  • South Mountain High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • North or South Exposure

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Plaza Del Sol Association
  • Built by Cara Homes
  • Plaza Del Sol Estates Subdivision
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 16
  • Assessor Parcel Number 300-23-041

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,015

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

8,098 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: 16th Street & Baseline
  • Legal Info Range: 3E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Floors: Partial
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2012
  • Updated Kitchen: Full
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2012
  • Updated Roof: Partial
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2016
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Subdivision Name: PLAZA DEL SOL ESTATES
  • Efficiency: Water Heater
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 119.11
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Water Purifier
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, No Interior Steps, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
  • Living Area: 1998.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Solar Screens, Dual Pane
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Multiple Ovens: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Wrought Iron
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Lot Features: North/South Exposure, Borders Preserve/Public Land, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: City Lights
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Tile, Built-Up, Concrete
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Wshr/Dry HookUp Only
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Plaza del Sol
  • Phone: 000-000-0000
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Plaza del Sol
  • 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: John F Kennedy Elementary School
  • High School: South Mountain High School
  • Junior High Dist: Phoenix Union High School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Greenfield Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8098.0
  • Parcel #: 300-23-041

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Cara Homes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2015.0
  • Tax Book Number: 300.00
  • Tax Lot: 16
  • Tax Map Number: 23.00

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2017
Closed on
May 10, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tina Robbins
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Nunez
HomeSmart
List Price
$268,000
Sold Price
$238,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-11.19%
Current Estimated Value
$455,848

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$217,848
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.47%
Original Mortgage
$241,074
Outstanding Balance
$200,373
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$255,475

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$20,500
Interest Rate
5.61%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$20,500
Interest Rate
5.61%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,000
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 1998
Sold by
Bought by
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
$238,000 American Title Service Agenc
-- None Available
-- Lawyers Title Insurance Corp
$205,000 Lawyers Title Of Arizona Inc
$166,000 Transnation Title Ins Co
-- Transnation Title Ins Co
-- Transnation Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $241,074
Previous Owner $20,500
Previous Owner $164,000
Previous Owner $164,000
Previous Owner $156,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/31/2017 05/31/17 Sold $238,000 -11.2% $119 / Sq Ft
04/14/2017 04/14/17 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2017 04/04/17 For Sale $268,000 -- $134 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Tax History

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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 $2,578 $19,071 -- --
2024 $2,435 $18,163 -- --
2023 $2,435 $35,360 $7,070 $28,290
2022 $2,385 $26,210 $5,240 $20,970
2021 $2,459 $24,820 $4,960 $19,860
2020 $2,429 $22,080 $4,410 $17,670
2019 $2,346 $20,200 $4,040 $16,160
2018 $2,279 $20,100 $4,020 $16,080
2017 $2,124 $17,910 $3,580 $14,330
2016 $2,015 $17,870 $3,570 $14,300
2015 $1,872 $16,700 $3,340 $13,360
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Tina Robbins

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties

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  • Thomas Nunez

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Thomas Nunez

    HomeSmart

    (602) 618-7939

    25 Total Sales

    Thomas Nunez
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5585369

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 300-23-041

Arizona Maricopa County Phoenix 85042 South Mountain

1538 E Desert Ln, Phoenix, AZ

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