NOT LISTED FOR SALE

18478 E Sparrow Dr Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Cortina Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $654,911 - $685,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,592 Sq Ft
$257/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 30, 2012

Last sale price $237,500 $92 Per Sq Ft

Est. 181% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,921/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Pool
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Cortina Elementary School Rated A
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Community Playground

About This Home

As of August 2012

** SPACIOUS & MOVE-IN READY 5 BEDROOM/3 BATH, SINGLE-LEVEL HOME IN DESIRABLE CORTINA ** TRADITIONAL SALE -- NOT A SHORT SALE OR FORECLOSURE ** You will love coming home to this beautiful 5 Bedroom home, situated on a manicured north/south lot. Features: Rare 5 Bedroom/3 Full Bath, Single-Level Floor Plan (including a Guest Suite with its own full Bath) ** Separate Den/Office, Living Room & Family Room ** Large Eat-In Kitchen with Upgraded Cabinets & Countertops, Stainless Steel Appliances, , R/O System & Pantry ** Large Master Suite with Separate Shower/Tub, Twin Sinks & Walk-in Closet ** Covered Front & Rear Patios ** Fully Landscaped with Watering System ** Garage includes Built-In Cabinets & Work Bench ** Floor Tile in all the Right Places ** Soft Water System ** AND MORE! (See below)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eric Crane

DPR Realty LLC License #SA545673000 Listed on: 07/11/2012

DPR Realty LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Marilyn J Connolly

Gentry Real Estate License #SA015039000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,211

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 9,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Grass Covered Lot

HOA Fees

  • $83 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,592 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Cortina Elementary
  • Higley 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

  • Tax Lot 40
  • Assessor Parcel Number 304-61-355

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, (see remarks)
  • Renaissance Association, Phone Number (480) 813-6788
  • Built by Fulton
  • Cortina Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,211

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$83 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Power Rd. and Germann Rd.
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 83.33
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Directions: South on Power, just past Germann: east on Longwood (into Cortina), first right on 185th Street, right on Kingbird, left on 184th Street, left on Sparrow to your next home!
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Subdivision Name: Cortina
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Efficiency: Multi-Pane Wndws
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 250.0
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet Available: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Possible Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Drink Wtr Filter Sys, Soft Water Loop, Pantry, Double Vanity, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, High Speed Internet
  • Living Area: 2592.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Fireplace:No Fireplace: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Reverse Osmosis: Yes
  • Community Features:Children_squote_s Playgrnd: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Grass Front, Grass Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Painted, Stucco, Frame - Wood
  • 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: Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Electric Door Opener
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Electric Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Refrigeration, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Community Pool, Playground, Biking/Walking Path
  • Amenities: Management
  • Association Fee: 250.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Cortina HOA
  • Phone: 480-813-6788
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 175.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Cortina HOA
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-813-6788
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee: 250.0
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Company: Renaissance
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Phone: 480-813-6788
  • Association Fee Incl:Other (See Remarks)5: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Other (See Remarks)

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cortina Elementary
  • High School: Higley High School
  • Junior High Dist: Higley Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Cortina Elementary

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9000.0
  • Parcel #: 304-61-355
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Fulton

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2210.74
  • Tax Book Number: 304.00
  • Tax Lot: 40
  • Tax Map Number: 61.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2012
Closed on
Aug 24, 2012
Sold by
Marsee Andrew and Marsee Lisa
Bought by
Mortensen Michael Vangham and Mortensen Brooke Wilkins
Seller's Agent
Eric Crane
DPR Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Marilyn J Connolly
Gentry Real Estate
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$237,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,400
-4.96%
Current Estimated Value
$667,228

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$429,728
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.22%
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Outstanding Balance
$129,101
Interest Rate
3.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$533,872

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2011
Sold by
Marsee Andrew and Marsee Lisa
Bought by
Marsee Andrew and Marsee Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,000
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2008
Sold by
Marsee Andrew and Marsee Lisa
Bought by
Marsee Andrew and Marsee Lisa

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2004
Sold by
Fulton Homes Sales Corp
Bought by
Marsee Andrew S and Marsee Lisa M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$198,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Mortensen Michael Vangham $237,500 Empire West Title Agency
Marsee Andrew -- Title Source Inc
Marsee Andrew -- Title Source Inc
Marsee Andrew -- None Available
Marsee Andrew S $247,500 --
Fulton Homes Sales Corp $205,533 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mortensen Michael Vangham $184,000
Previous Owner Marsee Andrew $177,000
Previous Owner Marsee Andrew $184,000
Previous Owner Marsee Andrew S $198,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/30/2012 08/30/12 Sold $237,500 -5.0% $92 / Sq Ft
07/30/2012 07/30/12 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2012 07/24/12 For Sale $249,900 0.0% $96 / Sq Ft
07/18/2012 07/18/12 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2012 07/11/12 For Sale $249,900 -- $96 / 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 $2,426 $28,503 -- --
2024 $2,455 $27,146 -- --
2023 $2,455 $46,280 $9,250 $37,030
2022 $2,371 $34,250 $6,850 $27,400
2021 $2,421 $31,350 $6,270 $25,080
2020 $2,457 $29,710 $5,940 $23,770
2019 $2,538 $27,020 $5,400 $21,620
2018 $2,673 $25,230 $5,040 $20,190
2017 $2,629 $23,610 $4,720 $18,890
2016 $2,205 $23,410 $4,680 $18,730
2015 $2,250 $22,420 $4,480 $17,940
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Eric Crane

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Eric Crane

    DPR Realty

    (480) 994-0800

    1 in this area

    51 Total Sales

    Eric Crane
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Marilyn J Connolly

    Gentry Real Estate

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 4787188

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 304-61-355

Arizona Maricopa County Queen Creek 85142 Cortina

18478 E Sparrow Dr, Queen Creek, AZ

This home is located at 18478 E Sparrow Dr, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 since 11 July 2012 and is currently estimated at $667,228, approximately $257 per square foot. This property was built in 2004. 18478 E Sparrow Dr is a home located in Maricopa County with nearby schools including Cortina Elementary School, Sossaman Middle School, and Higley High School.

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