NOT LISTED FOR SALE

15538 E Melanie Dr Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Estimated Value: $1,170,000 - $1,450,000

6 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,838 Sq Ft
$345/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 29, 2021

Last sale price $890,000 $232 Per Sq Ft

Est. 49% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,583/month

102 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Play Pool
  • Mountain View
  • Sonoran Trails Middle School Rated A-
  • RV Gated
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of January 2021

IMPORTANT READ: DO NOT USE GPS!! 152nd St. North to Skinner, East until it comeS to a T at 156th St. North to home on left.
Arizona Luxury Living at it's best! Rio Verde Foothills updated property with exceptional finishes, gorgeous mountain views and a resort style backyard! Soaring ceilings, large windows and big rooms give this home an especially open and airy feel. New quartz counters in kitchen and bath. Stunning Master En Suite with his and her vanities, jetted tub and huge walk in closet with 3-way mirror. Wood tile, carpet and travertine floors throughout. Fully fenced yard, sparkling pool with travertine pavers, gorgeous waterfall, fire pit and synthetic grass. With 6 bedrooms, a 4 car garage and RV parking, there is plenty of room for everyone and the toys!

Last Listed By

Sindy Ready

RE/MAX Excalibur License #BR027956000 Listed on: 09/10/2020

RE/MAX Excalibur

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,172

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 1.05 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Artificial Turf
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer

Parking

  • 4 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Side or Rear Entrance to Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway
  • RV Gated

Home Design

  • Santa Barbara Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Cellulose Insulation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stone Exterior Construction
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,838 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Pool

  • Play Pool
  • Above Ground Spa
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Pool Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Fire Pit
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Playground

Schools

  • Desert Sun Academy Elementary School
  • Sonoran Trails Middle School
  • Cactus Shadows High School

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Zoned Heating
  • Water Filtration System
  • Shared Well
  • Water Softener
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Rio Verde Foothills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 219-37-033-E

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,172

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: 152nd St & Dynamite
  • Legal Info Range: 6E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Community Facilities District: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Partial
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2020
  • Updated Floors: Partial
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2020
  • Updated Kitchen: Partial
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2020
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 4.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Directions: DO NOT USE GPS!! 152nd St. North to Skinner, East until it come to a T at 156th St. North to home on left.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.05
  • Co List Office Mls Id: reex04
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-850-5000
  • Subdivision Name: Rio Verde Foothills
  • Architectural Style: Santa Barbara/Tuscan
  • Efficiency: Multi-Zones
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Tax Parcel Letter: E
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: Above Ground
  • Possible Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Fire Pit, Family Room, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Drink Wtr Filter Sys, No Interior Steps, Soft Water Loop, 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: 3838.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Dual Pane, Low-E
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Countertops: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Fireplace:Fireplace Family Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Fireplace: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Reverse Osmosis: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Cook Top Elec: Yes
  • Fireplace:Firepit: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Wrought Iron
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s), Playground, Patio, Storage
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front, Synthetic Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: Play Pool, Variable Speed Pump, Fenced, Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail, Well Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Blown Cellulose, Painted, Stucco, Stone, Frame - Wood
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Childrens Play Area: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes
  • Construction:Blown Cellulose: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features: Dir Entry frm Garage, Electric Door Opener, Extnded Lngth Garage, Over Height Garage, RV Gate, Side Vehicle Entry, RV Access/Parking, Shared Driveway
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features:Dir Entry frm Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Electric Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:RV Gate: Yes
  • Parking Features:Extnded Lngth Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:RV Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features:Side Vehicle Entry: Yes
  • Parking Features:Shared Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Over Height Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat, Refrigeration
  • Heating: Electric
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Water Source: Shared Well
  • 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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Elementary School: Desert Sun Academy
  • High School: Cactus Shadows High School
  • Junior High Dist: Cave Creek Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sonoran Trails Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 45815.0
  • Parcel #: 219-37-033-E
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Recirculation Pump

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2172.0
  • Tax Book Number: 219.00
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Map Number: 37.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2020
Closed on
Jan 22, 2021
Sold by
Bean Donna L and Bean David
Bought by
Case Michael R and Annest Amalia
Seller's Agent
Sindy Ready
RE/MAX Excalibur
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Brown
Compass
List Price
$950,000
Sold Price
$890,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-6.32%
Total Days on Market
102
Current Estimated Value
$1,322,357

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$432,357
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.58%
Original Mortgage
$548,250
Outstanding Balance
$495,680
Interest Rate
2.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$826,677

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2017
Closed on
Aug 24, 2017
Sold by
Palmer Maxwell and Palmer Kristin
Bought by
Bean Donna L and Bean David
Seller's Agent
Max Palmer
Kiva Fine Properties
Buyer's Agent
Sindy Ready
RE/MAX Excalibur
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$674,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,100
-3.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.43%
Original Mortgage
$539,920
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2012
Sold by
Breit Wendy
Bought by
Palmer Maxwell and Palmer Kristin

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2012
Sold by
Erm Trust
Bought by
Palmer Maxwell and Palmer Kristin

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2009
Sold by
Johnson Mike and Johnson Teresa
Bought by
Bay Holdings Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2009
Sold by
Johnson Mike and Johnson Teresa
Bought by
Palmer Maxwell S and Palmer Kristin R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2006
Sold by
Johnson Michael A
Bought by
Johnson Michael A and Johnson Teresa

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2006
Sold by
Johnson Mike and Johnson Teresa
Bought by
Johnson Mike and Johnson Teresa

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
Case Michael R $890,000 Fidelity Natl Ttl Agcy Inc
Bean Donna L $674,900 Fidelity National Title Agen
Palmer Maxwell -- None Available
Palmer Maxwell -- None Available
Bay Holdings Inc $333,000 None Available
Palmer Maxwell S $444,000 The Talon Group Tatum Garden
Johnson Michael A -- Federal Title Agency Llc
Johnson Mike -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Case Michael R $548,250
Closed Case Michael R $163,750
Previous Owner Bean Donna L $539,920
Previous Owner Palmer Maxwell $174,500
Previous Owner Palmer Maxwell S $379,000
Previous Owner Palmer Maxwell S $385,000
Previous Owner Johnson Mike $120,000
Previous Owner Johnson Mike $840,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/29/2021 01/29/21 Sold $890,000 -3.7% $232 / Sq Ft
12/21/2020 12/21/20 Pending -- -- --
12/19/2020 12/19/20 Price Changed $924,500 -0.1% $241 / Sq Ft
11/04/2020 11/04/20 Price Changed $925,000 -1.6% $241 / Sq Ft
10/20/2020 10/20/20 Price Changed $939,900 -0.5% $245 / Sq Ft
10/04/2020 10/04/20 Price Changed $945,000 -0.5% $246 / Sq Ft
09/10/2020 09/10/20 For Sale $950,000 +40.8% $248 / Sq Ft
08/31/2017 08/31/17 Sold $674,900 0.0% $176 / Sq Ft
07/17/2017 07/17/17 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2017 06/20/17 Price Changed $674,900 -3.4% $176 / Sq Ft
05/17/2017 05/17/17 For Sale $699,000 -- $182 / 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 $2,173 $57,100 -- --
2024 $2,499 $54,381 -- --
2023 $2,499 $76,570 $15,310 $61,260
2022 $2,450 $57,760 $11,550 $46,210
2021 $2,672 $56,910 $11,380 $45,530
2020 $2,240 $52,630 $10,520 $42,110
2019 $2,172 $50,730 $10,140 $40,590
2018 $2,091 $50,780 $10,150 $40,630
2017 $2,015 $48,960 $9,790 $39,170
2016 $2,004 $48,220 $9,640 $38,580
2015 $1,896 $45,960 $9,190 $36,770
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6131856

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 219-37-033E