NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $489,109 - $530,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,410 Sq Ft
$357/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 18, 2022

Last sale price $525,000 $372 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,098/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Clubhouse
  • Granite Countertops
  • Val Vista Lakes Elementary School Rated A-
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • 3-minute walk to Discovery Park

About This Home

As of March 2022

''72 Hour Home Sale'' Fabulous highly upgraded home in the gated community of Castaway Bay at Val Vista Lakes. New ceramic wood look tile in Kitchen and living areas. Granite countertops, newer carpet, updated guest bathroom, new washer, new A/C unit with nest thermostat. Updated front and rear landscaping with turf and timed irrigation. The private backyard is perfect for entertaining with a covered patio and pavers. The backyard includes an outdoor fire-pit for the winter and misters for the summer. This home is MOVE IN READY! Val Vista Lakes community offers many amenities including pool, spa, clubhouse, walking paths, and so much more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Grzenia

Real Broker License #SA674812000 Listed on: 02/17/2022

Real Broker

Co-Listed By

Aaron Tena

Elite Partners License #SA681858000

Last Buyer's Agent

Curtis Johnson

eXp Realty License #BR512932000

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,569

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 4,731 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Artificial Turf
  • Misting System
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,410 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Solar Screens

Kitchen

  • Built-In Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Floors Updated in 2022
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom Updated in 2021
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Fireplace

Schools

  • Val Vista Lakes Elementary School
  • Highland Jr High Middle School
  • Highland High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Updated in 2022
  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 10
  • Assessor Parcel Number 309-04-711

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • Colby Management Association, Phone Number (480) 926-9694
  • Castaway Bay Association, Phone Number (623) 977-3860
  • Association Phone (623) 977-3860
  • Castaway Bay Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Racquetball
  • Community Playground
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,569

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$129 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: N Val Vista Dr & E Baseline Rd
  • Legal Info Range: 6E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2 Name: Castaway Bay
  • HOA #2 Phone Number: 623-977-3860
  • 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: 129.4
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Partial
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2021
  • Updated Floors: Partial
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2022
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Full
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2022
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Directions: Head south on N Val Vista Dr, Turn left onto E Lakeside Dr, Turn right onto N Voyager Dr, Turn right onto N Columbus Dr thru gate, Turn left onto E Huron Ct, Property will be on the left.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Co List Office Mls Id: hagu01
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-998-0110
  • Subdivision Name: CASTAWAY BAY
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 94.0
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Exterior Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen Island, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm, Double Vanity, High Speed Internet, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 1410.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Solar Screens, Dual Pane
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Countertops: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: 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
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Community Features:HandballRacquetball: Yes
  • Community Features:Children_squote_s Playgrnd: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Cook Top Elec: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Misting System
  • Lot Features: Synthetic Grass Frnt, Synthetic Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back, Irrigation Front, Irrigation Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • 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
  • Exterior Features:Misting System: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated, Community Spa Htd, Community Pool Htd, Tennis Court(s), Racquetball, Playground, Biking/Walking Path, Clubhouse
  • Amenities: Management
  • Association #2 Fee: 106.2
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fee: 94.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Castaway Bay
  • Association Name: Val Vista Lakes
  • Association Phone #2: 623-977-3860
  • Phone: 480-926-9694
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 175.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Val Vista Lakes
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-926-9694
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • 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 Fees:HOA Management Company 2: Colby Management

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4731.0
  • Parcel #: 309-04-711
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: UNK

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1569.0
  • Tax Book Number: 309.00
  • Tax Lot: 10
  • Tax Map Number: 4.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 17, 2022
Closed on
Mar 15, 2022
Sold by
Richard And Kimberly Despres Family Trus
Bought by
Nguyen Trang
Seller's Agent
Paul Grzenia
Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Curtis Johnson
eXp Realty
List Price
$445,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
$80,000
17.98%
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
$503,027

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$21,973
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.33%
Original Mortgage
$362,000
Outstanding Balance
$340,992
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$162,035

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2020
Sold by
Despres Richard J
Bought by
Despres Richard J and Despres Kimberly K

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2014
Closed on
Oct 14, 2014
Sold by
Mcphee Steve J
Bought by
Despres Richard J
Seller's Agent
John Marselis
RAB Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Debra Cole
Century 21 Arizona Foothills
List Price
$210,000
Sold Price
$207,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-1.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.72%
Original Mortgage
$166,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2014
Closed on
Sep 29, 2014
Sold by
Despres Kimberly
Bought by
Despres Richard J
Seller's Agent
John Marselis
RAB Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Debra Cole
Century 21 Arizona Foothills
List Price
$210,000
Sold Price
$207,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-1.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$166,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2013
Closed on
Apr 19, 2013
Sold by
Bayless James C and Bayless Lorel A
Bought by
Earp Joan Murchison
Seller's Agent
James Bayless
First Class Realty
Buyer's Agent
Darrell Covert
Realty Executives
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$199,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900
-0.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.97%
Original Mortgage
$158,400
Interest Rate
3.41%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2004
Sold by
Kudela Gary and Kudela Carolyn
Bought by
Bayless James C and Bayless Lorel A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$116,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2001
Sold by
Towery Edward J and Towery Gwendolyn T
Bought by
Kudela Gary and Kudela Carolyn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$139,650
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 1996
Sold by
Hudson Partners Llc
Bought by
Finitz Homes Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 1996
Sold by
Finitz Homes Llc
Bought by
Towery Edward J and Towery Gwendolyn T
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Nguyen Trang $525,000 Fidelity National Title
Despres Richard J -- None Available
Despres Richard J $207,500 Magnus Title Agency
Despres Richard J -- Magnus Title Agency
Earp Joan Murchison $199,000 Pioneer Title Agency Inc
Bayless James C $145,000 Lawyers Title Ins
Kudela Gary $144,000 Capital Title Agency
Finitz Homes Llc -- Fidelity Title
Towery Edward J $110,922 Fidelity Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Nguyen Trang $362,000
Previous Owner Despres Richard J $166,000
Previous Owner Despres Richard J $166,000
Previous Owner Earp Joan Murchison $158,400
Previous Owner Bayless James C $171,000
Previous Owner Bayless James C $167,000
Previous Owner Bayless James C $116,000
Previous Owner Kudela Gary $139,650
Closed Bayless James C $29,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/18/2022 03/18/22 Sold $525,000 +18.0% $372 / Sq Ft
02/16/2022 02/16/22 Pending -- -- --
02/08/2022 02/08/22 For Sale $445,000 +114.5% $316 / Sq Ft
10/28/2014 10/28/14 Sold $207,500 -1.2% $147 / Sq Ft
09/25/2014 09/25/14 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2014 09/25/14 For Sale $210,000 +5.5% $149 / Sq Ft
05/24/2013 05/24/13 Sold $199,000 -0.5% $141 / Sq Ft
04/14/2013 04/14/13 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2013 03/31/13 For Sale $199,900 -- $142 / 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 $1,838 $21,015 -- --
2024 $1,532 $20,014 -- --
2023 $1,532 $31,520 $6,300 $25,220
2022 $1,485 $24,710 $4,940 $19,770
2021 $1,569 $23,410 $4,680 $18,730
2020 $1,545 $21,770 $4,350 $17,420
2019 $1,420 $19,970 $3,990 $15,980
2018 $1,376 $18,610 $3,720 $14,890
2017 $1,328 $17,220 $3,440 $13,780
2016 $1,374 $16,620 $3,320 $13,300
2015 $1,252 $15,960 $3,190 $12,770
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6353032

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 309-04-711