$750,000
SOLD APR 25, 2024

2026 E Cortez Dr Gilbert, AZ 85234

Val Vista Neighborhood
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,538 Sq Ft
8,133 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$296 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Private Pool
  • Theater or Screening Room
  • Val Vista Lakes Elementary School Rated A-
  • Community Lake
  • 5-minute walk to Discovery Park

About This Home

As of April 2024

Elegance meets modern luxury: You won't believe the value packed into this meticulously designed & upgraded home, which exudes 1st-class sophistication. You'll be captivated by its fresh ambiance & upscale features. All new Pella Low-E windows ('23); new Ruud 14-seer HVAC systems ('22) w/8 yr. remaining warranty; new water heater ('24); new pool eq't ('22); crown molding & plantation shutters everywhere. Show-stopping chef's kitchen; grand stair; formal dng rm, fam & lvng rms;1st floor bedroom & full bth; pebble-finish salt-water pool in north-facing rear yard w/mature orange & grapefruit trees. Stacked washer/dryer near upstairs primary; dramatic wood-burning FP; whole-house water softener. Val Vista Lakes sprawls across 900 acres, w/clubhouse, 4 sports parks and champion tennis complex. bike paths, cardio & weight-training facilities, indoor racquetball, tropical lagoon pool & spa w/beach & waterfalls.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Randy Stopher

West USA Realty License #SA641799000 Listed on: 03/23/2024

West USA Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Greg Corbett

eXp Realty License #SA548517000

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,085

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 8,133 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Grass Covered Lot

HOA Fees

  • $125 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Santa Barbara Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Concrete Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,538 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows with Low Emissivity
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Tinted Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Floors Updated in 2022
  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Pool

  • Pool Updated in 2022
  • Private Pool
  • Pool Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Val Vista Lakes Elementary School
  • Greenfield Junior High School
  • Gilbert High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Updated in 2023
  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 112
  • Assessor Parcel Number 304-98-112

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, ground maintenance
  • First Service Reside Association, Phone Number (480) 551-4300
  • Built by Richmond American Homes
  • Discovery At Val Vista Lakes Lot 1 115 A D P11 Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Theater or Screening Room
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Fitness Center
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,085

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$125 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Val Vista & Guadalupe
  • Legal Info Range: 6E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 125.49
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Floors: Partial
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2022
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Full
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2023
  • Updated Pool: Partial
  • Items Updated Pool Yr Updated: 2022
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: From Val Vista and Guadalupe, east on Guadalupe, left on N Voyager Dr, right on E Cortez Dr, 4th house on left.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Subdivision Name: DISCOVERY AT VAL VISTA LAKES LOT 1-115 A-D P11
  • Architectural Style: Santa Barbara/Tuscan
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 125.49
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Windows:Low-E: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Family Rm: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Wood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Upstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
  • Living Area: 2538.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Dual Pane, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Tinted Windows, Vinyl Frame
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Community Features:Comm Tennis Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Pickleball Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Workout Facility: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Media Room: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Lake: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Lot Features: Grass Front, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: Variable Speed Pump, Private
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s)
  • Roof: Concrete
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Pickleball, Lake, Community Spa Htd, Community Pool Htd, Community Pool, Community Media Room, Tennis Court(s), Biking/Walking Path, Fitness Center
  • Association Fee: 125.49
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Val Vista Lakes
  • Phone: 480-551-4300
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 155.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Val Vista Lakes
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-551-4300
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 250.98
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA: 245.0
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Company: First Service Reside
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Phone: 480-551-4300
  • Association Fee Incl:Blanket Ins Policy: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds

Schools

  • Elementary School: Val Vista Lakes Elementary School
  • High School: Gilbert High School
  • Junior High Dist: Gilbert Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Greenfield Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8133.0
  • Parcel #: 304-98-112

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Richmond American Homes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3085.0
  • Tax Book Number: 304.00
  • Tax Lot: 112
  • Tax Map Number: 98.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2024
Closed on
Apr 25, 2024
Sold by
Deweese John M and Zorrilla Eugenio
Bought by
Craig Jason Michael and Benoit Melanie
Seller's Agent
Randy Stopher
West USA Realty
Buyer's Agent
Greg Corbett
eXp Realty
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$750,000
Views
35
Current Estimated Value
$761,206

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$11,206
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.10%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 28, 2021
Closed on
Dec 2, 2021
Sold by
Tanner Sterling C and Tanner Brenda H
Bought by
Deweese John M and Zorrilla Eugenio
Seller's Agent
Shanna Day
Keller Williams Realty East Valley
Buyer's Agent
Randy Stopher
West USA Realty
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$699,000
Premium/Discount to List
$24,000
3.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.00%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 1994
Sold by
Mcnulty James J and Mcnulty Suzanne P
Bought by
Tanner Sterling C and Tanner Brenda H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
8.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $750,000 Grand Canyon Title
Warranty Deed $699,000 United Title Agency Llc
Joint Tenancy Deed $175,000 United Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $158,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $202,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $205,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $214,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $232,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $75,352 Unknown
Previous Owner $140,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $137,800 No Value Available
Previous Owner $150,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/25/2024 04/25/24 Sold $750,000 0.0% $296 / Sq Ft
03/27/2024 03/27/24 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2024 03/23/24 For Sale $750,000 +7.3% $296 / Sq Ft
12/09/2021 12/09/21 Sold $699,000 +3.6% $275 / Sq Ft
10/22/2021 10/22/21 For Sale $675,000 -- $266 / 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 $2,022 $27,581 -- --
2024 $3,085 $26,267 -- --
2023 $3,085 $44,560 $8,910 $35,650
2022 $2,999 $35,560 $7,110 $28,450
2021 $2,625 $34,270 $6,850 $27,420
2020 $2,583 $32,120 $6,420 $25,700
2019 $2,376 $30,230 $6,040 $24,190
2018 $2,304 $28,660 $5,730 $22,930
2017 $2,225 $27,630 $5,520 $22,110
2016 $2,292 $27,100 $5,420 $21,680
2015 $2,099 $27,180 $5,430 $21,750
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Randy Stopher

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Randy Stopher

    West USA Realty

    (480) 270-9130

    2 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Randy Stopher
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  • Greg Corbett

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Greg Corbett

    eXp Realty

    (602) 734-7263

    1 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    Greg Corbett
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  • G

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Gregory Corbett

    HomeSmart

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Shanna Day

    Keller Williams Realty East Valley

  • D

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    David Cline

    Keller Williams Integrity First

    (480) 241-7141

    3 in this area

    139 Total Sales

    David Cline
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6681480

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 304-98-112

Arizona Maricopa County Gilbert 85234 Val Vista

2026 E Cortez Dr, Gilbert, AZ

This home is located at 2026 E Cortez Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85234 and is currently priced at $750,000, approximately $295 per square foot. This property was built in 1994. 2026 E Cortez Dr is a home located in Maricopa County with nearby schools including Val Vista Lakes Elementary School, Greenfield Junior High School, and Challenger Basic School.

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