NOT LISTED FOR SALE

156 E Santa Cruz Dr Tempe, AZ 85282

Alameda Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $573,000 - $640,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,282 Sq Ft
$272/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 03, 2020

Last sale price $490,000 $215 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,512/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Corner Lot
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of November 2020

This is a stunning home. The kitchen is an open floor plan to the great room. Split floor plan with a huge master behind the kitchen with a brand new bathroom with a large beautiful shower and double vanity. There is another bedroom with a bath as well like 2 masters. This property is a GREAT family home or incredible rental. This home used to rent for $3,700 prior to adding the new bathroom. Super large double Carport and really large covered patio next to the pool in the back.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Glenn Michaels

Barrett Real Estate License #SA007454000 Listed on: 10/08/2020

Barrett Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Geno Ross

West USA Realty License #SA624593000

West USA Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,745

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the back of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,282 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Cooktop

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Diving Board

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Carminati Elementary School
  • Mckemy Middle School
  • Tempe High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Tempe Gardens Unit 2 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 141
  • Assessor Parcel Number 133-57-142

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,745

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Mill & Southern
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.27
  • Subdivision Name: TEMPE GARDENS UNIT 2
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 214.72
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Family Rm: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Pantry, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 2282.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front, Alley, Corner Lot, Desert Back, Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back
  • Pool Features: Diving Pool, Private
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Painted, Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s)
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction:Block: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fee Incl:No Fees: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Elementary School: Carminati School
  • High School: Tempe High School
  • Junior High Dist: Phoenix Union High School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: McKemy Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11617.0
  • Parcel #: 133-57-142

Building Info

  • Builder Name: unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2745.0
  • Tax Book Number: 133.00
  • Tax Lot: 141
  • Tax Map Number: 57.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2025
Sold by
Castle Whitehill Family Trust and Whitehill Todd J
Bought by
Castle Whitehill Family Trust and Punta Tempe Llc
Current Estimated Value
$621,503

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2024
Sold by
Whitehill Kylie Jeanelle and Todd Joseph
Bought by
Castle Whitehill Family Trust and Whitehill

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2020
Closed on
Oct 29, 2020
Sold by
Fernandez Rosemarie and Ref Trust
Bought by
Whitehill Kylie Jeanelle and Whitehill Todd Joseph
Seller's Agent
Glenn Michaels
Barrett Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Geno Ross
West USA Realty
List Price
$459,000
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,000
6.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.70%
Original Mortgage
$392,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2016
Sold by
Fernandez Rosemarie E
Bought by
Homes Etc Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2003
Sold by
Fuentes Tom R and Fuentes Rosa E
Bought by
Fernandez Rosemarie E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 1996
Sold by
Douglas Jane
Bought by
Fuentes Tom R and Fuentes Rosa E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$82,766
Interest Rate
6.99%
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
Castle Whitehill Family Trust -- --
Castle Whitehill Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Whitehill Kylie Jeanelle $490,000 Great American Title Agency
Homes Etc Llc -- None Available
Homes Etc Llc -- None Available
Fernandez Rosemarie E $190,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Fuentes Tom R $115,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Whitehill Kylie Jeanelle $392,000
Previous Owner Fernandez Rosemarie E $152,000
Previous Owner Fuentes Tom R $82,766
Closed Fuentes Tom R $17,233
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/03/2020 11/03/20 Sold $490,000 0.0% $215 / Sq Ft
10/10/2020 10/10/20 Price Changed $490,000 +6.8% $215 / Sq Ft
10/09/2020 10/09/20 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2020 10/08/20 For Sale $459,000 -- $201 / 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 $3,184 $26,998 -- --
2024 $2,988 $25,712 -- --
2023 $2,988 $44,960 $8,990 $35,970
2022 $2,466 $34,370 $6,870 $27,500
2021 $2,515 $31,670 $6,330 $25,340
2020 $2,798 $29,600 $5,920 $23,680
2019 $2,745 $27,960 $5,590 $22,370
2018 $2,677 $25,920 $5,180 $20,740
2017 $2,597 $24,330 $4,860 $19,470
2016 $2,579 $23,910 $4,780 $19,130
2015 $2,477 $20,170 $4,030 $16,140
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Glenn Michaels

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Glenn Michaels

    Barrett Real Estate

    (602) 469-8694

    14 Total Sales

    Glenn Michaels
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  • Geno Ross

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Geno Ross

    West USA Realty

    (602) 751-2121

    1 in this area

    74 Total Sales

    Geno Ross
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6143848

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 133-57-142

Arizona Maricopa County Tempe 85282 Alameda

156 E Santa Cruz Dr, Tempe, AZ

Not Listed for Sale

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