NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1541 E Cortez St Phoenix, AZ 85020

North Mountain Village Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $513,212 - $580,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,562 Sq Ft
$217/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 19, 2015

Last sale price $235,000 $92 Per Sq Ft

Est. 137% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,234/month

62 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Spa
  • Mountain View
  • No HOA
  • Shadow Mountain High School Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

About This Home

As of June 2015

This wonderful home has beautiful mountain views from the balcony! Open floorplan with kitchen open to the family room, split master bedroom, 4th bedroom has private entrance great for office or mother-in-law set up. Backyard has custom Ramada, spa and bar area!

Last Listed By

Michal Castle

Real Broker License #BR114969000 Listed on: 03/14/2015

Real Broker

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $965

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 6,158 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front of the property
  • Block Wall Fence

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,562 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Tile Flooring
  • Mountain Views
  • Dishwasher
  • Laundry in unit

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 1 Carport Space

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Above Ground Spa

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Heating Available
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Las Bonitas Alturas Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 5 / 16
  • Assessor Parcel Number 159-20-154

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$965

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Cactus & Cave Creek
  • Legal Info Range: 3E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Spa Private: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Directions: from Cactus, south on Cave Creek to 16th street, west on 16th street to Cortez south to property
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Co List Office Mls Id: praz04
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-505-6300
  • Subdivision Name: LAS BONITAS ALTURAS
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile
  • Spa Features: Above Ground, Heated, Private
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Double Vanity, Full Bth Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 2562.0
  • Stories: 2
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Dishwasher2: Yes
  • Fireplace:_one_ Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Lot Features: Desert Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Painted, Stucco, Slump Block
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction:Slump Block: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Refrigeration
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: None
  • 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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Larkspur Elementary School
  • High School: Shadow Mountain High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Shea Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6158.0
  • Parcel #: 159-20-154
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 965.0
  • Tax Block: 16
  • Tax Book Number: 159.00
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Map Number: 20.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2025
Sold by
Ruiz Luis
Bought by
Lu Jennifer and Ruiz Jennifer
Total Days on Market
62
Current Estimated Value
$557,053

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2015
Closed on
May 27, 2015
Sold by
Trbovich Alex and Trbovich Angelina
Bought by
Lu Jennifer and Ruiz Luis
Seller's Agent
Michal Castle
Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Angela Coder
My Home Group Real Estate
List Price
$230,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.42%
Original Mortgage
$230,743
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

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
Lu Jennifer -- None Listed On Document
Lu Jennifer $235,000 American Title Svc Agency Ll
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lu Jennifer $230,743
Previous Owner Trbovich Alex $179,519
Previous Owner Trbovich Angelina $160,000
Previous Owner Trbovich Aleksandar J $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/19/2015 06/19/15 Sold $235,000 +2.2% $92 / Sq Ft
05/14/2015 05/14/15 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2015 05/07/15 For Sale $230,000 0.0% $90 / Sq Ft
05/03/2015 05/03/15 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2015 04/23/15 Price Changed $230,000 -8.0% $90 / Sq Ft
03/13/2015 03/13/15 For Sale $250,000 -- $98 / 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 $1,750 $20,742 -- --
2024 $1,710 $19,754 -- --
2023 $1,710 $34,780 $6,950 $27,830
2022 $1,694 $27,130 $5,420 $21,710
2021 $1,722 $26,270 $5,250 $21,020
2020 $1,663 $24,920 $4,980 $19,940
2019 $1,671 $21,380 $4,270 $17,110
2018 $1,610 $19,920 $3,980 $15,940
2017 $1,068 $16,010 $3,200 $12,810
2016 $1,051 $16,700 $3,340 $13,360
2015 $975 $15,550 $3,110 $12,440
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michal Castle

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Michal Castle

    Real Broker

    (602) 717-3811

    5 in this area

    277 Total Sales

    Michal Castle
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  • Angela Coder

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Angela Coder

    My Home Group

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5250134

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 159-20-154

Arizona Maricopa County Phoenix 85020 North Mountain Village

1541 E Cortez St, Phoenix, AZ

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This home is located at 1541 E Cortez St, Phoenix, AZ 85020 since 14 March 2015 and is currently estimated at $557,053, approximately $217 per square foot. This property was built in 1980. 1541 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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