$300,000
SOLD APR 17, 2025

1543 S Mara Dr Apache Junction, AZ 85120

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,305 Sq Ft
7,248 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$230 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Theater or Screening Room
  • Community Pool
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • No HOA
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Double Pane Windows

About This Home

As of April 2025

Charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath home in a desirable 55+ community in Apache Junction, AZ! This home offers a spacious open floor plan with abundant natural light, a modern kitchen with ample storage, and a cozy living area. The primary suite features a private bath and generous closet space. Enjoy stunning mountain views from the spacious enclosed patio room and low-maintenance landscaping. Community amenities include a clubhouse, pool, and social activities. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation.
***Optional HOA***

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Xan LaPointe

Realty ONE Group License #SA643716000 Listed on: 02/28/2025

Co-Listed By

Roderick Baarstad

Realty ONE Group License #SA709735000

Last Buyer's Agent

David Giarrizzo

My Home Group Real Estate License #SA558364000

My Home Group Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,242

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 7,248 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Block Wall Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,305 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Cooktop

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Adult Elementary And Middle School
  • Adult High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 96
  • Assessor Parcel Number 102-32-096

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include (see remarks)
  • Apache Villa Five Subdivision

Amenities

  • Theater or Screening Room
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,242

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Ironwood and 16th Ave
  • Legal Info Range: 08E
  • 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: 1989
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Co List Office Mls Id: reog02
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-321-8100
  • Subdivision Name: APACHE VILLA FIVE
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Full Bth Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 1305.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Dual Pane
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Media Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Other Rooms:Arizona RoomLanai: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Lot Features: Desert Back, Desert Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Painted, Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction:Block: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Pvt Water Company
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Community Spa, Community Pool, Community Media Room
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fee Incl:Other (See Remarks)5: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other (See Remarks)

Schools

  • Elementary School: Adult
  • High School: Adult
  • Junior High Dist: Adult
  • Middle Or Junior School: Adult

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7248.0
  • Parcel #: 102-32-096

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1242.0
  • Tax Book Number: 102.00
  • Tax Lot: 96
  • Tax Map Number: 32.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 28, 2025
Closed on
Apr 9, 2025
Sold by
Paul S Spencer Jr Revocable Trust and Spencer Janet
Bought by
Giles David and Giles Sarah Leslie
Seller's Agent
Xan LaPointe
Realty ONE Group
Buyer's Agent
David Giarrizzo
My Home Group Real Estate
List Price
$312,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-3.85%
Views
65
Current Estimated Value
$308,072

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,072
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.14%
Original Mortgage
$291,000
Outstanding Balance
$289,703
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$18,369

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2004
Sold by
Spencer Paul S
Bought by
Spencer Paul S

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 1995
Sold by
Spencer Paul S
Bought by
Spencer Paul S
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $300,000 Magnus Title Agency
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $291,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Sold $300,000 -2.3% $230 / Sq Ft
03/22/2025 03/22/25 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Price Changed $307,000 -1.6% $235 / Sq Ft
02/28/2025 02/28/25 For Sale $312,000 -- $239 / 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 $1,242 $25,265 -- --
2024 $1,172 $35,705 -- --
2023 $1,223 $28,616 $3,624 $24,992
2022 $1,172 $20,203 $3,624 $16,579
2021 $1,193 $19,431 $0 $0
2020 $1,162 $17,968 $0 $0
2019 $1,117 $17,616 $0 $0
2018 $1,094 $13,340 $0 $0
2017 $1,063 $11,541 $0 $0
2016 $1,039 $11,088 $1,100 $9,988
2014 $879 $5,671 $1,100 $4,571
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6828290

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 102-32-096