$427,000
SOLD MAR 29, 2018

16210 E Links Dr Unit 85 Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,878 Sq Ft
$312/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$227 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Gated Community
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fountain Hills Middle School Rated A-
  • Mountain View
  • End Unit

About This Home

As of July 2025

This highly upgraded, single-story home with a luxurious, oversized patio and captivating views invites comfort, and exudes modern elegance. With 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a den with built-ins and generous living space with stylish finishes, you'll enjoy a perfect setting for relaxing and entertaining. Beautiful travertine floors and plenty of natural night flow throughout the home's open, airy layout. Appreciate a decadent kitchen complete with extended granite backsplash and counter tops, an abundance of rich cabinetry with pull out drawers and upgraded lighting. Other special highlights include a sleek gas fireplace, a custom mirrored bar and 2 large custom walk-in closets. The thoughtful layout of this split floor plan home includes a rare, side-load attached garage on the same level.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Richard Barker

Keller Williams Arizona Realty License #SA635052000 Listed on: 02/16/2018

Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Co-Listed By

Nikita Harb

Keller Williams Arizona Realty License #SA663435000

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathleen Ammon

Fathom Realty Elite License #SA644784000

Fathom Realty Elite

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,766

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • Desert faces the front of the property
  • End Unit
  • Wrought Iron Fence

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Side or Rear Entrance to Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,878 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Unit is below another unit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 85
  • Assessor Parcel Number 176-11-546

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include roof repair, insurance, ground maintenance, street maintenance, front yard maint, trash, roof replacement, maintenance exterior
  • Golden Valley Association, Phone Number (602) 294-0999
  • Firerock Association, Phone Number (480) 836-4323
  • Association Phone (480) 836-4323
  • Built by ODYSSEY HOMES
  • Balera At Firerock Condominium Subdivision

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Security

  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,766

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$312 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Shea Blvd & Balera Drive
  • Legal Info Range: 6E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2 Name: Firerock
  • HOA #2 Phone Number: 480-836-4323
  • HOA #2: Y
  • HOA #3 Fee: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 312.0
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Directions: From Shea Blvd, South on Balera Drive, Right into Balera community, through gate. Follow road Left to property on the Right.
  • Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Co List Office Mls Id: kwaz10
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-767-3000
  • Subdivision Name: BALERA AT FIREROCK CONDOMINIUM
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 208.0
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Gas Fireplace: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Living Room, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, No Interior Steps, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
  • Living Area: 1878.0
  • Stories: 3
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa Htd: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Reverse Osmosis: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes
  • Community Features:Golf: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Wrought Iron
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Desert Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Common Walls: Neighbor Above, End Unit
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • 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: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access, Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Side Vehicle Entry
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:Side Vehicle Entry: 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: Pvt Water Company
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Golf, Gated, Community Spa Htd
  • Association #2 Fee: 312.0
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fee: 208.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Firerock
  • Association Name: Golden Valley
  • Association Phone #2: 480-836-4323
  • Phone: 602-294-0999
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 100.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Golden Valley
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 602-294-0999
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee: 416.0
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency 2: Quarterly
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Front Yard Maint: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Street Maint: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Exterior Mnt of Unit: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Roof Repair: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Roof Replacement: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Blanket Ins Policy: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Garbage Collection2: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Roof Repair, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint, Front Yard Maint, Trash, Roof Replacement, Maintenance Exterior

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: 1288.0
  • Parcel #: 176-11-546

Building Info

  • Builder Name: ODYSSEY HOMES

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1766.0
  • Tax Book Number: 176.00
  • Tax Lot: 85
  • Tax Map Number: 11.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2025
Closed on
Jul 4, 2025
Sold by
Buksbaum Rebecca and Buksbaum Ronald W
Bought by
Smf Trut and Smf Franken
Seller's Agent
Kelly Cook
Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Phillip Norris
Real Broker
List Price
$635,000
Sold Price
$610,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-3.94%
Views
44

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.03%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 16, 2018
Closed on
Mar 8, 2018
Sold by
Cassidy Arthur G and Cassidy Anna
Bought by
Buksbaum Rebecca and Buksbaum Ronald
Seller's Agent
Richard Barker
Keller Williams Arizona Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen Ammon
Fathom Realty Elite
List Price
$439,000
Sold Price
$427,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-2.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.00%
Original Mortgage
$405,650
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2006
Sold by
Sydney Firerock Properties Llc
Bought by
Cassidy Arthur G and Cassidy Anna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$307,100
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $610,000 Navi Title Agency
Warranty Deed $427,000 True North Title Agneyc
Special Warranty Deed $383,875 Security Title Agency Inc
Quit Claim Deed -- Security Title Agency Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $405,650 New Conventional
Previous Owner $333,581 New Conventional
Previous Owner $350,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $307,100 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Sold $610,000 -2.4% $325 / Sq Ft
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Price Changed $625,000 -1.6% $333 / Sq Ft
02/20/2025 02/20/25 For Sale $635,000 +48.7% $338 / Sq Ft
03/29/2018 03/29/18 Sold $427,000 -2.7% $227 / Sq Ft
02/21/2018 02/21/18 Pending -- -- --
02/16/2018 02/16/18 For Sale $439,000 -- $234 / 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 $1,784 $35,652 -- --
2024 $1,699 $33,954 -- --
2023 $1,699 $43,670 $8,730 $34,940
2022 $1,655 $35,850 $7,170 $28,680
2021 $1,837 $33,980 $6,790 $27,190
2020 $1,804 $32,720 $6,540 $26,180
2019 $1,849 $32,260 $6,450 $25,810
2018 $1,840 $32,580 $6,510 $26,070
2017 $1,766 $29,950 $5,990 $23,960
2016 $1,510 $30,020 $6,000 $24,020
2015 $1,633 $26,170 $5,230 $20,940
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5724392

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 176-11-546