$495,000
SOLD OCT 10, 2023

17850 N 68th St Unit 1002 Phoenix, AZ 85054

Desert View Neighborhood
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,596 Sq Ft
$307/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$310 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Mountain View
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of October 2023

Here we go!! First floor, executive, former model home with amazing views. These very rarely come on the market with a guest suite for those out of town guests that need their space. Amazing location in one of the highest demand complexes in North Scottsdale. Wander over to the resort-like pool for happy hour and relaxation after a long day. Lifetime Fitness Center is a very popular place for residents to pick up a gym membership just around the corner. Perfect for investors who want something close to all the action including Phoenix Open/ Waste Management, Barret Jackson, Spring Training ,movies,bowling and yes, Whole Foods around the corner. You're going to love this one! Priced for immediate sale and seller will be flexible for quick move in. Let's go!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Rucker

Compass License #BR029608000

Compass

Co-Listed By

Jessica Curtis

Elite Partners License #SA677076000

Last Buyer's Agent

Janet Lepowsky

Ranch Realty License #SA510240000

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,524

Year Built

  • Built in 2009

Lot Details

  • 1,047 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front of the property

HOA Fees

  • $307 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stone Exterior Construction
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,596 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Mountain Views
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio

Schools

  • Sandpiper Elementary School
  • Desert Shadows Elementary Middle School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1002
  • Assessor Parcel Number 215-04-469

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include roof repair, insurance, sewer, ground maintenance, street maintenance, front yard maint, trash, water, roof replacement, maintenance exterior
  • City Property Mtgmnt Association, Phone Number (602) 437-4777
  • Built by MERITAGE HOMES
  • Monterey Ridge Condominium Amd Subdivision

Recreation

  • Heated Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Security

  • Gated Community

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,524

Year Built

Built in 2009

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$307 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Scottsdale Road & Princess Drive
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Association Fees Community Facilities District: N
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 307.0
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Full
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2020
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 2009
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Directions: West on Princess from Scottsdale, Princess will turn North onto 68th Street, Complex is on West side of 68th Street.
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Co List Office Mls Id: hagu01
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-998-0110
  • Subdivision Name: MONTEREY RIDGE CONDOMINIUM AMD
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 307.0
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Upstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
  • Living Area: 1596.0
  • Stories: 3
  • Window Features: Dual Pane
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Community Features:Community Pool: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa Htd: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: None
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Lot Features: Desert Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: City Light View(s), Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted, Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Tile, Rolled/Hot Mop
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Wshr/Dry HookUp Only
  • Security: Fire Sprinkler System
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated, Community Spa, Community Spa Htd, Community Pool Htd, Community Pool
  • Amenities: Management
  • Association Fee: 307.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Monterey Ridge
  • Phone: 602-437-4777
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Monterey Ridge
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 602-437-4777
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee: 921.0
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 307.0
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA: 400.0
  • Association Fees:Other Fees HOA: 991.0
  • Association Fees:Other Fees Description: Reserve Contribution + 2 Months Estimated Water
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Company: CIty Property Mtgmnt
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Phone: 602-437-4777
  • 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:Water6: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Sewer6: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Garbage Collection2: Yes

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sandpiper Elementary School
  • Junior High Dist: Paradise Valley Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Desert Shadows Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1047.0
  • Parcel #: 215-04-469
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Tankless Ht Wtr Heat

Building Info

  • Builder Name: MERITAGE HOMES

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2524.0
  • Tax Book Number: 215.00
  • Tax Lot: 1002
  • Tax Map Number: 4.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2024
Sold by
Biegun Pamela
Bought by
Plb Trust and Biegun
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$514,406

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 5, 2023
Closed on
Oct 10, 2023
Sold by
Higham David
Bought by
Biegun Pamela
Seller's Agent
David Rucker
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Janet Lepowsky
Ranch Realty
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$495,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.8%
Views
17

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.46%
Original Mortgage
$345,000
Interest Rate
7.23%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2014
Closed on
Nov 4, 2014
Sold by
Dorey Aaron Avery
Bought by
Higham David A and Higham Kim E
Seller's Agent
Terry Radigan
HomeSmart
Buyer's Agent
Carolyn Cooke
West USA Realty
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$277,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-1.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.80%
Original Mortgage
$221,600
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2010
Sold by
Meritage Homes Of Arizona Inc
Bought by
Dorcy Aaron Avery

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$217,880
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

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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 -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $495,000 Equity Title Agency
Warranty Deed $277,000 Empire West Title
Special Warranty Deed $221,900 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $345,000 Construction
Previous Owner $48,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $240,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $221,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $217,880 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/10/2023 10/10/23 Sold $495,000 -0.8% $310 / Sq Ft
09/11/2023 09/11/23 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2023 09/05/23 For Sale $499,000 +80.1% $313 / Sq Ft
12/15/2014 12/15/14 Sold $277,000 -1.0% $174 / Sq Ft
07/09/2014 07/09/14 For Sale $279,900 -- $175 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

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 $2,608 $30,906 -- --
2024 $2,548 $29,434 -- --
2023 $2,548 $35,620 $7,120 $28,500
2022 $2,524 $28,250 $5,650 $22,600
2021 $2,566 $25,580 $5,110 $20,470
2020 $2,478 $24,760 $4,950 $19,810
2019 $2,489 $24,920 $4,980 $19,940
2018 $2,399 $24,860 $4,970 $19,890
2017 $2,291 $24,470 $4,890 $19,580
2016 $2,255 $21,970 $4,390 $17,580
2015 $2,092 $20,500 $4,100 $16,400
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

David Rucker

Compass

(480) 390-7609

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David Rucker is a Arizona native, a product of two school teachers, educating clients on the best strategies and solutions for over 30 years. The Rucker Group is focused on customer care and listening to what your needs are so they can collectively supply the best workable solutions. Their skilled team of top producers has aligned themselves with the best home selling process in the industry and knows how to execute and deliver the best results for you.

David thrives in complex

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Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6597660

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 215-04-469