NOT LISTED FOR SALE

16008 E Thistle Dr Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Estimated Value: $888,352 - $988,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,261 Sq Ft
$286/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 03, 2019

Last sale price $550,000 $169 Per Sq Ft

Est. 70% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,228/month

55 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Spa
  • Mountain View
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Fountain Hills Middle School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of October 2019

Views, views, & more views...of the world famous fountain, four peaks, panoramic Superstitions, city lights. Backs huge desert naos on a quiet interior street. This four bedroom & den is picture perfect. To mention a few of the upgrades and finishes: gourmet kitchen with knotty alder & elevated display cabinets, granite counters, skylight, all conveniences, opens to family room; recessed and custom lighting throughout; inlaid travertine tile floors, wood floors, plush beige carpet; stacked stone LV fireplace; luxurious master bath w/ separate tub & shower & 2 glass block walls; master retreat in separate wing w/ huge W/I closet w/ closet system and walls of windows to soak in the views; banquet formal dining with wine bar & 2 wine coolers & large skylight. MORE Relax in pebble tech pool surrounded by multi-level cool deck patios & covered patio to view the fountain and watch the mountains turn purple as the sun sets & the city lights & stars come out.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Wolfe

Fathom Realty Elite License #SA020795000 Listed on: 07/09/2019

Fathom Realty Elite

Last Buyer's Agent

Greta Wren

Coldwell Banker Realty License #SA547152000

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,972

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,261 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Tinted Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Play Pool

Schools

  • Four Peaks Elementary School - Fountain Hills
  • Fountain Hills Middle School
  • Fountain Hills High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Purifier
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Stair Lift
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Fountain Hills Az Fp 602C Tr A,B Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 21 / 3
  • Assessor Parcel Number 176-05-516

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,972

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Palisades & Shea
  • Legal Info Range: 6E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Basement: Y
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2014
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Spa Private: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Directions: Shea to Palisades, North to Thistle, right to home at end of street.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6
  • Subdivision Name: FOUNTAIN HILLS AZ FP 602C TR A,B
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Efficiency: Multi-Zones
  • 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
  • Features:Water Purifier: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Finished
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Possible Use: None
  • Spa Features: Heated, Private
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Water Purifier
  • Accessibility Features: Stair Lift
  • Possible Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 3261.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Dual Pane, Tinted Windows
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Reverse Osmosis: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Other Rooms:Library-Blt-in Bkcse: Yes
  • Basement Description:Walkout: Yes
  • Basement Description:Finished2: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Wrought Iron
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front
  • Pool Features: Play Pool, Heated
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: City Light View(s), Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • 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: Four Peaks Elementary School - Fountain Hills
  • High School: Fountain Hills High School
  • Junior High Dist: Fountain Hills Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fountain Hills Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 26319.0
  • Parcel #: 176-05-516

Building Info

  • Builder Name: unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1972.0
  • Tax Block: 3
  • Tax Book Number: 176.00
  • Tax Lot: 21
  • Tax Map Number: 5.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2020
Sold by
Wood Christopher S and Wood Deborah J
Bought by
Wood Christopher S and Wood Deborah J
Current Estimated Value
$934,907

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2019
Closed on
Sep 18, 2019
Sold by
Malo Joseph A and The Malo Credit Trust
Bought by
Wood Christopher S and Wood Deborah J
Seller's Agent
Michael Wolfe
Fathom Realty Elite
Buyer's Agent
Greta Wren
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-4.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.41%
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2019
Sold by
Malo Delores M and The Malo Family Trust
Bought by
Malo Joseph A and Malo Credit Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2013
Closed on
Dec 5, 2013
Sold by
Heskett Bruce
Bought by
Malo Anthony L and Malo Delores M
Seller's Agent
Melinda Stanton
MCO Realty
Buyer's Agent
Joan Zimmerman
HomeSmart
List Price
$574,900
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,900
-8.68%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.04%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2010
Sold by
Heskett Bruce
Bought by
Keskett Bruce and Carter Linda E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$262,882
Interest Rate
4.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2009
Sold by
Heskett Bruce C and Carter Linda E
Bought by
Heskett Bruce and Heskett Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2009
Sold by
Vanvalkenberg Leslie Maye
Bought by
Heskett Bruce C and Carter Linda E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
4.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 1999
Sold by
Willim Lynn S
Bought by
Vanvalkenberg Leslie Maye
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wood Christopher S -- None Available
Wood Christopher S $550,000 Grand Canyon Ttl Agcy A Div
Malo Joseph A -- None Available
Malo Anthony L $525,000 First American Title Ins Co
Keskett Bruce -- Pioneer Title Agency Inc
Heskett Bruce -- Pioneer Title Agency Inc
Heskett Bruce -- None Available
Heskett Bruce C $450,000 The Talon Group Tatum Garden
Vanvalkenberg Leslie Maye $327,000 Equity Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wood Christopher S $332,000
Closed Wood Christopher S $440,000
Previous Owner Malo Anthony L $417,000
Previous Owner Heskett Bruce $251,500
Previous Owner Heskett Bruce $262,882
Previous Owner Heskett Bruce C $360,000
Previous Owner Vanvalkenberg Leslie Maye $250,000
Previous Owner Vanvelkenberg Leslie M $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/03/2019 10/03/19 Sold $550,000 -4.3% $169 / Sq Ft
09/02/2019 09/02/19 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2019 07/09/19 For Sale $575,000 0.0% $176 / Sq Ft
04/30/2018 04/30/18 Rented $2,850 0.0% --
04/17/2018 04/17/18 Under Contract -- -- --
03/21/2018 03/21/18 Price Changed $2,850 -5.0% $1 / Sq Ft
02/07/2018 02/07/18 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
12/13/2013 12/13/13 Sold $525,000 -4.0% $161 / Sq Ft
10/03/2013 10/03/13 Price Changed $546,900 -2.3% $168 / Sq Ft
09/11/2013 09/11/13 Price Changed $559,900 -2.6% $172 / Sq Ft
07/14/2013 07/14/13 For Sale $574,900 -- $176 / 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 $1,602 $38,211 -- --
2024 $1,820 $36,391 -- --
2023 $1,820 $50,700 $10,140 $40,560
2022 $1,774 $39,830 $7,960 $31,870
2021 $1,969 $36,820 $7,360 $29,460
2020 $1,934 $35,320 $7,060 $28,260
2019 $2,246 $35,220 $7,040 $28,180
2018 $1,972 $34,560 $6,910 $27,650
2017 $1,893 $33,200 $6,640 $26,560
2016 $1,618 $32,910 $6,580 $26,330
2015 $1,750 $28,400 $5,680 $22,720
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5950294

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 176-05-516