NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1621 N Laurel Ave Phoenix, AZ 85007

Estimated Value: $531,045 - $793,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,603 Sq Ft
$415/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 31, 2017

Last sale price $410,000 $256 Per Sq Ft

Est. 62% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,602/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Maie Bartlett Heard Elementary School Rated 9+
  • RV Gated
  • Community Lake

About This Home

As of July 2017

Featured on the 2017 Fairview Place Historic Home Tour, this custom 1938 basement home has been highly upgraded by its current owners. With exceptional curb appeal & more than 2000sf of pavered walkways & paths on the property, this 3 bedroom + office, 2 bathroom home with finished garage & potting studio is exceptional in every way. The custom wood railing of the deep-set porch draws you into the open floorplan with original hardwood floors & a fully remodeled kitchen with granite counters, butcher block island with breakfast bar seating, stainless steel appliances including a gas range & industrial hood & sink, a new dishwasher, wine rack & a view of the lush backyard with extended covered patio, custom fenced dog run & outdoor kitchen with prep space, sink, grill & modern lighting... & fans. With two bedrooms and a full bath with marble tile shower and upgraded fixtures on the first floor, the basement features a galley style double door laundry room, den or office and a master suite with ceramic wood grain tile flooring & stunning master bath with glass walk in shower, blue glass tile surround, brush nickel fixtures, built-in storage and closet. Outside you'll find a magical backyard with shady pecan tree, potting studio perfect for craft room or additional storage with all new electrical, paint & drywall, and a finished garage with custom barn door, epoxy flooring, new electrical panel & wiring, new mini-split AC unit, ceiling fan & halogen lighting, industrial grade shelving & TV with mount to watch the game. In an effort to maintain the historical charm of this home, the original wood floors on the first floor, milk door in the kitchen and the wall heater in the bath have been retained while everything else inside and out including a newer roof, AC, sump pump, water softener, reverse osmosis, electrical, plumbing, paint and landscaping have been installed or replaced. With its close proximity to the Arizona State Fairgrounds, the Encanto Park, the day and night life of midtown, downtown, and uptown Phoenix, and all of the valley freeways for easy travel to the rest of the valley, living in Fairview Place is an absolute dream. Don't miss the video on the photos tab and the upgrades on the doc tab!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Jones

Keller Williams Integrity First License #SA528757000 Listed on: 06/30/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Toni D'Avello

HomeSmart License #SA109556000

HomeSmart

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $727

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 7,096 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • RV Gated

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,603 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Built-In Barbecue

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a bus stop
  • The property is located in a historic district

Schools

  • Kenilworth Elementary School
  • Phoenix Prep Academy Middle School
  • Central High School

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Filtration System
  • Water Softener
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Legal Lot and Block 80 / 8
  • Assessor Parcel Number 111-07-167

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Custom
  • Fairview Place Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$727

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: 15th Ave and McDowell
  • Legal Info Range: 3E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Basement: Y
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Full
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2016
  • Updated Kitchen: Partial
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2015
  • Updated Plumbing: Partial
  • Items Updated Plmbg Yr Updated: 2016
  • Updated Room Addition: Partial
  • Items Updated Rm Adtn Yr Updated: 2017
  • Updated Wiring: Partial
  • Items Updated Wiring Yr Updated: 2016
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Directions: West on McDowell, Right on Laurel, Home is on your Right.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Subdivision Name: Fairview Place
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Construction Brick: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Partial
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Spa Features: None
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Master Downstairs, Mstr Bdrm Sitting Rm, Walk-In Closet(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Drink Wtr Filter Sys, Soft Water Loop, Kitchen Island, Pantry, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm, High Speed Internet, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 1603.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Fireplace:No Fireplace: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool: Yes
  • Community Features:Golf Course: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Gas: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Dishwasher2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Countertops: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Community Features:Comm Tennis Court(s): Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Disposal2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Refrigerator2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Reverse Osmosis: Yes
  • Community Features:Children_squote_s Playgrnd: Yes
  • Community Features:Near Bus Stop: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Gas Stub for Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Engy Star (See Rmks)2: Yes
  • Community Features:Lake Subdivision: Yes
  • Community Features:Historic District: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Separate Workshop: Yes
  • Community Features:Near Light Rail Stop: Yes
  • Basement Description:Finished2: Yes
  • Basement Description:Partial: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s), Private Yard, Storage, Built-in Barbecue
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Alley, Grass Front, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Construction Type: Painted, Brick
  • Roof: Composition
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Attch'd Gar Cabinets, RV Gate, Separate Strge Area, Detached, RV Access/Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:RV Gate: Yes
  • Parking Features:RV Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features:Separate Strge Area: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Refrigeration, Programmable Thmstat, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside, Stacked Washer/Dryer, Washer Included
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Near Light Rail Stop, Near Bus Stop, Lake Subdivision, Historic District, Pool, Golf, Tennis Court(s), Playground, Biking/Walking Path
  • 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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Kenilworth Elementary School
  • High School: Central High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Phoenix Prep Academy

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7096.0
  • Parcel #: 111-07-167
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Custom

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 727.0
  • Tax Block: 8
  • Tax Book Number: 111.00
  • Tax Lot: 80
  • Tax Map Number: 7.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 30, 2017
Closed on
Jul 28, 2017
Sold by
Nevarez Mindy E Jones and Jones Mindy E
Bought by
Watkins Sherice D
Seller's Agent
Amy Jones
Keller Williams Integrity First
Buyer's Agent
Toni D'Avello
HomeSmart
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$410,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-3.53%
Total Days on Market
13
Current Estimated Value
$666,011

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$256,011
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.38%
Original Mortgage
$328,000
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2013
Closed on
Jun 17, 2013
Sold by
Blackburn Scott and Blackburn Elizabeth
Bought by
Jones Mindy E
Seller's Agent
Mario Romero
The Melcher Agency
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Jones
Infinity & Associates Real Estate
List Price
$215,000
Sold Price
$206,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-4.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.33%
Original Mortgage
$195,700
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2009
Sold by
Blackburn Scott and Blackburn Scott R
Bought by
Blackburn Scott and Blackburn Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,500
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 1997
Sold by
Husk Ricky L and Husk Cynthia K
Bought by
Blackburn Scott R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$92,587
Interest Rate
7.7%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Watkins Sherice D $410,000 Dhi Title Agency
Jones Mindy E $206,000 First American Title Ins Co
Blackburn Scott -- Accommodation
Blackburn Scott R $93,000 Security Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Watkins Sherice D $317,500
Closed Watkins Sherice D $328,000
Previous Owner Jones Mindy E $260,000
Previous Owner Jones Mindy E $195,700
Previous Owner Blackburn Scott $137,500
Previous Owner Blackburn Scott R $135,000
Previous Owner Blackburn Scott R $135,000
Previous Owner Blackburn Scott R $92,587
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2017 07/31/17 Sold $410,000 -3.5% $256 / Sq Ft
07/13/2017 07/13/17 Pending -- -- --
06/30/2017 06/30/17 For Sale $425,000 +106.3% $265 / Sq Ft
06/28/2013 06/28/13 Sold $206,000 -4.2% $129 / Sq Ft
06/16/2013 06/16/13 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2013 06/05/13 For Sale $215,000 -- $134 / 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 $814 $6,089 -- --
2024 $806 $5,799 -- --
2023 $806 $19,500 $3,900 $15,600
2022 $778 $15,250 $3,050 $12,200
2021 $772 $14,340 $2,865 $11,475
2020 $781 $13,705 $2,740 $10,965
2019 $780 $10,760 $2,150 $8,610
2018 $766 $9,865 $1,970 $7,895
2017 $748 $9,135 $1,825 $7,310
2016 $727 $8,575 $1,715 $6,860
2015 $673 $6,935 $1,385 $5,550
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Amy Jones

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Amy Jones

    Keller Williams Integrity First

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  • Toni D'Avello

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Toni D'Avello

    HomeSmart

    (602) 725-6923

    15 Total Sales

    Toni D'Avello
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  • Mario Romero

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Mario Romero

    The Melcher Agency

    (602) 920-0306

    80 Total Sales

    Mario Romero
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  • Thomas Jones

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Thomas Jones

    Infinity & Associates Real Estate

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5626807

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 111-07-167

Arizona Maricopa County Phoenix 85007

1621 N Laurel Ave, Phoenix, AZ

This home is located at 1621 N Laurel Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007 since 30 June 2017 and is currently estimated at $666,011, approximately $415 per square foot. This property was built in 1938. 1621 N Laurel Ave is a home located in Maricopa County with nearby schools including Maie Bartlett Heard Elementary School, Phoenix Coding Academy, and Central High School.

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