NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1615 E Driftwood Dr Tempe, AZ 85283

The Lakes Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $553,460 - $632,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,284 Sq Ft
$259/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 15, 2015

Last sale price $271,780 $119 Per Sq Ft

Est. 117% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,367/month

185 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Community Lake
  • Private Yard
  • 3-minute walk to Gaicki Park

About This Home

As of December 2015

Come see this “move-in ready” home in one of Tempes most desirable neighborhoods. Owner motivated to sell! Vaulted ceilings with a spacious open floor plan. Backs up to a green belt no one behind. Three bedrooms two with private balconies. Open living room with a bay window and a wood floor dining area. GAS Cook-top range in island. Jenn-Aire appliances with convection oven, built in microwave, and updated glass cabinets. Gas stone-front fireplace in family room. Lot’s of upgrades: tile roof, french doors, wood floors, new carpet in family room, new plumbing fixtures and toilets, new water heater, entire house fascia replaced. Spacious back yard with covered patio with a carpeted patio and raised deck. Has two car garage and laundry facility. All new paint, storage shed, schools nearby.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jon Whitcomb

HomeSmart License #SA024242000 Listed on: 05/09/2015

HomeSmart

Last Buyer's Agent

Sergio Santizo

eXp Realty License #SA643772000

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,614

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 5,253 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Grass Covered Lot

HOA Fees

  • $88 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,284 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Rover Elementary School
  • FEES College Preparatory Middle School
  • Marcos De Niza High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 28
  • Assessor Parcel Number 301-02-564

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • The Lakes Association, Phone Number (480) 838-1023
  • Built by Knoll
  • Lakes Tract R1 Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,614

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$88 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Baseliane and McClintock
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Community Facilities District: N
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: 50.0
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: Y
  • Recreation Center Paid Frequency: Annually
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 91.83
  • Basement: N
  • Cooling HVAC SEER Rating: 12
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Partial
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2015
  • Updated Floors: Partial
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2015
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Partial
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2004
  • Updated Kitchen: Full
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 1998
  • Updated Roof: Partial
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 1997
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: LAKES TRACT R1
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 118.99
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 263.0
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa2: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Family Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Gas Fireplace: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Family Room, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Upstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry
  • Living Area: 2284.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Community Features:Comm Tennis Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Workout Facility: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Children_squote_s Playgrnd: Yes
  • Community Features:Lake: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Private Yard, Storage
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Grass Front, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Construction:Block: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access, Attch'd Gar Cabinets
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Lake, Community Spa, Community Pool Htd, Community Pool, Tennis Court(s), Playground, Biking/Walking Path, Fitness Center
  • Association Fee: 263.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: The Lakes
  • Phone: 480-838-1023
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 400.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: The Lakes
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds

Schools

  • Elementary School: Rover Elementary School
  • High School: Marcos De Niza High School
  • Junior High Dist: Tempe Union High School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fees College Preparatory Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5253.0
  • Parcel #: 301-02-564

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Knoll

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2614.0
  • Tax Book Number: 301.00
  • Tax Lot: 28
  • Tax Map Number: 2.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2022
Sold by
Guare Andrea
Bought by
Guare Matthew J
Current Estimated Value
$591,115

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Outstanding Balance
$373,963
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$217,152

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2015
Closed on
Dec 14, 2015
Sold by
Ruffner Donald C
Bought by
Guare Matthew and Guare Andrea
Seller's Agent
Jon Whitcomb
HomeSmart
Buyer's Agent
Sergio Santizo
eXp Realty
List Price
$329,500
Sold Price
$271,780
Premium/Discount to List
-$57,720
-17.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.00%
Original Mortgage
$266,856
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2013
Sold by
Ruffner Donald C
Bought by
Ruffner Donald C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$222,512
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2002
Sold by
Ruffner Pamela L
Bought by
Ruffner Donald C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,000
Interest Rate
6.6%
Source: Public Records
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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
Guare Matthew J -- Pioneer Title
Guare Matthew $271,780 Security Title Agency Inc
Ruffner Donald C -- Title Source
Ruffner Donald C -- Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Guare Matthew J $405,000
Previous Owner Guare Matthew $266,856
Previous Owner Ruffner Donald C $222,512
Previous Owner Ruffner Donald C $155,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/15/2015 12/15/15 Sold $271,780 -3.8% $119 / Sq Ft
11/10/2015 11/10/15 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2015 11/04/15 Price Changed $282,500 -0.7% $124 / Sq Ft
10/19/2015 10/19/15 Price Changed $284,500 -1.7% $125 / Sq Ft
10/08/2015 10/08/15 Price Changed $289,500 -1.4% $127 / Sq Ft
09/26/2015 09/26/15 Price Changed $293,500 -2.1% $129 / Sq Ft
08/21/2015 08/21/15 Price Changed $299,900 -1.6% $131 / Sq Ft
07/27/2015 07/27/15 Price Changed $304,900 -3.2% $133 / Sq Ft
07/06/2015 07/06/15 Price Changed $314,900 -1.3% $138 / Sq Ft
06/13/2015 06/13/15 Price Changed $319,000 -3.2% $140 / Sq Ft
05/09/2015 05/09/15 For Sale $329,500 -- $144 / 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 $2,624 $29,274 -- --
2024 $2,800 $27,880 -- --
2023 $2,800 $40,570 $8,110 $32,460
2022 $2,674 $30,960 $6,190 $24,770
2021 $2,727 $29,080 $5,810 $23,270
2020 $2,636 $27,150 $5,430 $21,720
2019 $2,586 $26,100 $5,220 $20,880
2018 $2,516 $23,720 $4,740 $18,980
2017 $2,438 $22,460 $4,490 $17,970
2016 $2,426 $21,630 $4,320 $17,310
2015 $2,686 $19,660 $3,930 $15,730
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sergio Santizo

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Sergio Santizo

    eXp Realty

    (480) 277-7606

    1 in this area

    88 Total Sales

    Sergio Santizo
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5278020

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 301-02-564

Arizona Maricopa County Tempe 85283 The Lakes

1615 E Driftwood Dr, Tempe, AZ

Not Listed for Sale

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