$435,000
SOLD DEC 16, 2020

16240 E Links Dr Unit 73 Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

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

Recently Sold

$232 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Mountain View
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Fountain Hills Middle School Rated A-
  • Clubhouse
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of July 2023

Wow! Ground Level! No interior steps! 2 car garage! An incredible opportunity in the coveted gated community of Balera at FireRock. This rare unit is hard to find with no staircases! Step inside and notice designer two tone paint, soaring ceilings, and new hardwood throughout. The open great room features surround sound, large window, niches, and a gas fireplace with designer tile. The chefs kitchen is sure to please with new quartz countertops, porcelain tile backsplash, oversized stainless steel sink and faucet, high end stainless steel appliances, tons of cabinetry, and convenient breakfast bar. The window lined master will compel rejuvenation with vaulted ceilings, dual raised countertops, large tub, separate shower, and large walk-in closet. A full 2nd master bedroom is perfect for guests or loved ones. The bonus room or third bedroom is perfect for an office, TV room, or crafts! Do not miss the heated community pool and spa! See documents for a full list of recent upgrades including a new epoxy flooring in the garage, new built in garage storage cabinets, new nest thermostat, new paint throughout, new quartz in laundry room with new stainless sink, new cabinet hardware, new smith and noble double cell honeycomb blinds (four of which are motorized, and a new water heater!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Pellegrini

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty License #BR542334000 Listed on: 10/30/2020

Co-Listed By

Karen DeGeorge

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty License #SA525444000

Last Buyer's Agent

Christine Schroedel

CMS Properties & Real Estate LLC License #BR549128000

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,776

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 159 Sq Ft Lot
  • No Common Walls
  • Private Streets
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Santa Barbara Architecture
  • Santa Fe Architecture
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,878 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Tinted Windows
  • Solar Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Heating Available
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 73
  • Assessor Parcel Number 176-11-534

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, pest control, 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
  • Balera At Firerock Condominium Subdivision, Lantana Floorplan

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Heated Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,776

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$312 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Shea and Fountain Hills Blvd
  • Legal Info Range: 6E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • 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
  • Updated Floors: Partial
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2017
  • Updated Plumbing: Partial
  • Items Updated Plmbg Yr Updated: 2018
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Directions: East on Shea, Right on Balera Dr, Right into complex.
  • Master Model: LANTANA
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Horses: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: LYON27
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-809-4255
  • Subdivision Name: BALERA AT FIREROCK CONDOMINIUM
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Other (See Remarks), Ranch, Spanish, Santa Barbara/Tuscan, Territorial/Santa Fe
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 208.0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Family Room, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Master Downstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Fire Sprinklers, No Interior Steps, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry, Double Vanity, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, High Speed Internet, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 1878.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Sunscreen(s), Dual Pane, Tinted Windows
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated Community2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Countertops: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa Htd: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Fireplace:Fireplace Family Rm: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Fireplace: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Near Bus Stop: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Cook Top Gas: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: None
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Covered Patio(s), Patio, Private Street(s)
  • Lot Features: Desert Back, Desert Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Painted, Stucco, Frame - Wood
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Street(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Dir Entry frm Garage, Electric Door Opener, Over Height Garage
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Dir Entry frm Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Electric Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Over Height Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Refrigeration, Programmable Thmstat, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Water Source: Pvt Water Company
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated Community, Community Spa Htd, Community Spa, Community Pool Htd, Community Pool, Near Bus Stop, Biking/Walking Path, Clubhouse
  • Amenities: Club, Membership Opt, Management
  • 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 Replacement: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Blanket Ins Policy: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Garbage Collection2: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Pest Control: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Pest Control, 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: 159.0
  • Parcel #: 176-11-534
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Odyssey

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1776.0
  • Tax Book Number: 176.00
  • Tax Lot: 73
  • Tax Map Number: 11.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2023
Closed on
Jul 31, 2023
Sold by
Pamella G Helmick Trust
Bought by
Yonker Family Living Trust and Yonker
Seller's Agent
Peter Shambreskis
DPR Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jim Steimer
Realty Executives
List Price
$699,900
Sold Price
$680,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-2.84%
Total Days on Market
3
Views
52
Current Estimated Value
$665,139

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$14,861
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.20%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 4, 2023
Closed on
Feb 15, 2023
Sold by
Fridley Stephen R and Fridley Lynnette E
Bought by
Pamella G Helmick Trust
Seller's Agent
Christine Schroedel
CMS Properties & Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Barbara Prizeman
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$659,000
Sold Price
$659,000
Views
34

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.22%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 30, 2020
Closed on
Dec 2, 2020
Sold by
Turner Terry C and Mcclellan Marcia
Bought by
Fridley Stephen Robert and Fridley Lynnette E
Seller's Agent
Susan Pellegrini
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christine Schroedel
CMS Properties & Real Estate LLC
List Price
$435,000
Sold Price
$435,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.10%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 18, 2018
Closed on
Dec 3, 2018
Sold by
Penn Jason J and Penn Lisa J
Bought by
Turner Terry C and Mcclellan Marcia
Seller's Agent
Susan Pellegrini
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jerry Caldwell
HomeSmart
List Price
$390,000
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-3.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.66%
Original Mortgage
$187,500
Interest Rate
4.45%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2005
Sold by
Sydney Firerock Properties Llc
Bought by
Penn Jason J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2005
Sold by
Sydney Firerock Developments Llc
Bought by
Sydney Firerock Properties Llc
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $680,000 First American Title Insurance
Warranty Deed $654,000 Equity Title Agency
Warranty Deed $435,000 Grand Canyon Title Agency
Warranty Deed $375,000 First American Title Insuran
Warranty Deed $341,813 Security Title Agency Inc
Quit Claim Deed -- Security Title Agency Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $187,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2023 07/31/23 Sold $680,000 +0.1% $362 / Sq Ft
06/27/2023 06/27/23 Price Changed $679,000 -3.0% $362 / Sq Ft
06/08/2023 06/08/23 For Sale $699,900 +6.2% $373 / Sq Ft
02/15/2023 02/15/23 Sold $659,000 0.0% $351 / Sq Ft
01/11/2023 01/11/23 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2023 01/04/23 For Sale $659,000 +51.5% $351 / Sq Ft
12/16/2020 12/16/20 Sold $435,000 0.0% $232 / Sq Ft
11/02/2020 11/02/20 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2020 10/30/20 For Sale $435,000 +16.0% $232 / Sq Ft
12/13/2018 12/13/18 Sold $375,000 -3.8% $200 / Sq Ft
10/21/2018 10/21/18 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2018 10/18/18 For Sale $390,000 -- $208 / 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 $1,544 $35,088 -- --
2024 $1,672 $33,417 -- --
2023 $1,672 $43,500 $8,700 $34,800
2022 $1,629 $35,700 $7,140 $28,560
2021 $1,808 $33,850 $6,770 $27,080
2020 $1,776 $32,580 $6,510 $26,070
2019 $1,819 $31,980 $6,390 $25,590
2018 $2,054 $32,310 $6,460 $25,850
2017 $1,977 $29,720 $5,940 $23,780
2016 $1,742 $29,730 $5,940 $23,790
2015 $1,811 $26,030 $5,200 $20,830
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6154328

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 176-11-534