NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1538 W Culver St Phoenix, AZ 85007

Story Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $678,000 - $812,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,050 Sq Ft
$364/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 08, 2019

Last sale price $425,000 $207 Per Sq Ft

Est. 76% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,078/month

119 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Wood Flooring
  • Phoenix Coding Academy Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of March 2019

Welcome to F.Q. Story! Nestled in one of Phoenix's first historic districts is a beautiful 1929 home with modern amenities and upgrades. Enter through a private front courtyard to this 3 bed/2 bath charmer featuring real maple wood floors and Jeld-Wen Low-E premium dual pane wood windows. A spacious great room opens to a large eat-in kitchen with Ceasarstone counters, maple cabinets and new floors and backsplash. Master Suite is spacious with custom built, California Closet. Master Bath exposes bricks from original 1929 home structure. Home features two 16 SEER AC Units and a DuroLast flat roof installed in 2011. Metal Roof on front of home. Main house 1775 SF with 275 SF guest house that has a private bath and entry, attached to a 2 car garage w/ alley acces

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shawnee Doherty

United Real Estate Specialists License #SA555761000 Listed on: 10/19/2018

United Real Estate Specialists

Last Buyer's Agent

Lynda Vescio

HomeSmart License #SA679259000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,140

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 7,035 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,050 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Security System Leased

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms

Schools

  • Kenilworth Elementary School
  • Phoenix Prep Academy Middle School
  • Central High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Guest House
  • The property is located in a historic district

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Story Addition Plat E Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 15 / 6
  • Assessor Parcel Number 111-18-037

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,140

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: 7th Avenue and McDowell Road
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2016
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2008
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2011
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2018
  • Items Updated Rm Adtn Yr Updated: 2005
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2011
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Directions: South on 7th Avenue to Culver. West on Culver, through 15th Avenue to property.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Subdivision Name: Story Addition Plat E
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, No Interior Steps, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 2050.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Dual Pane
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: Yes
  • Community Features:Historic District: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Grass Front, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Disclosures: None, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted, Block
  • Other Structures: Separate Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Composition, Other, Metal
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Construction:Block: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Separate Guest House: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Detached
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Detached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Security: Security System Leased
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Historic District
  • 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: Kenilworth Elementary School
  • High School: Central High School
  • Junior High Dist: Phoenix Union High School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Phoenix Prep Academy

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7035.0
  • Parcel #: 111-18-037

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1140.0
  • Tax Block: 6
  • Tax Book Number: 111.00
  • Tax Lot: 15
  • Tax Map Number: 18.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 19, 2018
Closed on
Feb 27, 2019
Sold by
Doherty Shane and Doherty Shane A
Bought by
Michael Sarah Janelle and Scates William Richard
Seller's Agent
Shawnee Doherty
United Real Estate Specialists
Buyer's Agent
Lynda Vescio
HomeSmart
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-5.56%
Current Estimated Value
$746,885

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$321,885
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.19%
Original Mortgage
$361,250
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2004
Sold by
Smerko Helen and Smerko Kathleen
Bought by
Doherty Shane and Doherty Shawnee A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2000
Sold by
Summers Scott Blair
Bought by
Smerko Edward and Smerko Helen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$149,900
Interest Rate
7.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 1999
Sold by
Vanarsdale Christopher J
Bought by
Summers Scott Blair

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 1996
Sold by
Remetch Betty Ann
Bought by
Vanarsdale Christopher J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 1996
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Remetch Betty Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$46,000
Interest Rate
7.82%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 1995
Sold by
Fleet Mtg Corp
Bought by
Hud

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 1995
Sold by
Perez Michael and Peres Johanna
Bought by
Fleet Mtg Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 1994
Sold by
Perez Michael and Perez Johanna
Bought by
Hawkins John A and Hawkins Celeste D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$330
Interest Rate
8.55%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Michael Sarah Janelle $425,000 Chicago Title Agency Inc
Doherty Shane $230,000 Transnation Title Ins Co
Smerko Edward $199,900 American Title Insurance
Summers Scott Blair $57,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Vanarsdale Christopher J -- --
Remetch Betty Ann -- First Southwestern Title
Hud -- First Southwestern Title
Hud -- First Southwestern Title
Fleet Mtg Corp -- First Southwestern Title
Hawkins John A $59,599 Fiesta Title & Escrow Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Michael Sarah Janelle $361,250
Previous Owner Doherty Shane $184,000
Previous Owner Smerko Edward $149,900
Previous Owner Remetch Betty Ann $46,000
Previous Owner Hawkins John A $330
Closed Doherty Shane $46,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/08/2019 03/08/19 Sold $425,000 -2.3% $207 / Sq Ft
02/15/2019 02/15/19 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2019 02/05/19 Price Changed $435,000 -0.9% $212 / Sq Ft
01/22/2019 01/22/19 Price Changed $439,000 -2.4% $214 / Sq Ft
01/10/2019 01/10/19 For Sale $450,000 +5.9% $220 / Sq Ft
12/08/2018 12/08/18 Off Market $425,000 -- --
10/19/2018 10/19/18 For Sale $450,000 -- $220 / 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 $1,431 $10,700 -- --
2024 $1,417 $10,190 -- --
2023 $1,417 $23,155 $4,630 $18,525
2022 $1,367 $18,555 $3,710 $14,845
2021 $1,356 $18,600 $3,720 $14,880
2020 $1,372 $17,885 $3,575 $14,310
2019 $1,370 $17,325 $3,465 $13,860
2018 $1,346 $15,400 $3,080 $12,320
2017 $1,315 $13,840 $2,765 $11,075
2016 $1,277 $12,660 $2,530 $10,130
2015 $1,182 $10,950 $2,190 $8,760
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Shawnee Doherty

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Shawnee Doherty

    United Real Estate Specialists

    (602) 317-8417

    51 Total Sales

    Shawnee Doherty
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Lynda Vescio

    HomeSmart

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5835491

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 111-18-037

Arizona Maricopa County Phoenix 85007 Story

1538 W Culver St, Phoenix, AZ

This home is located at 1538 W Culver St, Phoenix, AZ 85007 since 19 October 2018 and is currently estimated at $746,885, approximately $364 per square foot. This property was built in 1929. 1538 W Culver St is a home located in Maricopa County with nearby schools including Kenilworth Elementary School, Phoenix Coding Academy, and Central High School.

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