2078 E Balboa Dr Tempe, AZ 85282

Peaceful private oasis. Step into the charming garden-encased entry & then experience the joy of the indoor/outdoor living throughout the enchanting walled style villa. Highly desired Shalimar neighborhood, near the golf course. Gorgeous remodeled kitchen, custom maple cabinets, GE Profile & Bosch appliances, remodeled baths, porcelain tile, custom paint, vaulted ceilings, bathed in natural light, two-way fireplace & no steps. This home is Pearl Gold Certified w/ 3KW owned rooftop solar array paired w/ 13.5 KWH programmable Tesla PowerWall & energy efficiency features. 16 seer elec heat pump, dual pane windows, added insulation, LED lighting, Tesla charger available, NEST, Smart home features, & more. Low utility bills. A+ location. Near ASU, schools, parks, shopping, 101. FABULOUS! " Private walled Villa in the lovely Tempe Shalimar neighborhood 4 miles from ASU.
" Lovely, light and bright 1926 sf. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on a 5536 sf. lot.
" Located across the street from the Shalimar public golf course; golf course vegetation a visual amenity that also adds a cooling and peacefulness effect to this location.
" Safe biking to ASU: Designated east-west bike path one block north of Balboa "Alameda St" accesses designated north-south bike path "College Ave" that goes straight onto campus.
" Private yard front and back. Villa walls provide and indoor/outdoor living feel and visual screening from road and neighbors, along with a wonderful yard for pets or people. No curtains or shades needed.
" Plentiful natural light: Four skylights (atrium, guest bedroom, master bath); large windows and three sets of sliding glass doors, all double-paned.
" Double French doors at the entryway shaded by large covered entry porch.
" Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and a good use of space. No interior steps. Entry steps were leveled and hallways were opened up.
" Double-sided fireplace in a wall that separates living room from family room.
" 2-car enclosed garage with EV charger.
" 200 AMP panel plus 100 AMP sub panel.
" Beautiful landscaping and wrap-around-courtyard feature. Pink grapefruit tree, AZ sweet orange, agave, cactus, bougainvillea, flowering plants, landscaping rocks and grass area.
" Higher performance home: Added insulation, 2017 16 SEER HVAC, South side overhang, 2017 energy audit improvements, air ducts and return air energy improvements, LED lighting in house and shop, double pane windows, skylights, Smart home features Nest Thermostat and smoke detectors. Nest thermostat is part of SRP's "Energy Rush Hour" which also helps to avoid demand charges/peak energy usage and charges.
" Rooftop solar system (3KW) plus Tesla PowerWall battery keeps energy bills very low: average monthly SRP bill in 2019 = $42.78/month (includes the $20/month fixed fee). Battery backup to solar array features ability to use Tesla Powerwall APP to program energy usage to avoid all demand and peak power charges.
" Utility power lines are buried in the neighborhood.
Renovations accomplished in 2004 when we bought the house:
" Incorporated atrium into house as sunroom conditioned space
" Removed old hallways next to atrium to expand bathrooms
" Fully remodeled/replaced everything in Master bath (custom walk-in shower, matching vanities, toilet, sinks)
" Italian porcelain tile installed throughout house
" Fully remodeled kitchen (cabinets, appliances, sink, stove, RO filter, etc.)
" Removed step up and step down at entryway so whole house is on one level
" Added ceiling insulation in dining room
" All new light fixtures, fans, paint, baseboards, switches throughout
Landscaping improvements over time:
" Replaced turf in backyard and side yard with xeric landscaping to save water
" Installed drip irrigation on xeric areas
" Planted pink grapefruit tree, AZ sweet orange, agave, cactus, bougainvillea, flowering plants, landscaping rocks
Renovations, upgrades, replacements since 2004:
" 3 KW solar array added on flat roof in 2006; two parts replaced in Xantrex inverter (due to recall) in 2011; whole system maintenance check performed by SunHarvest Solar in 2018: one panel replaced, some wiring replaced.
" Tile roof entirely replaced in 2008 with new plywood roofing and insulation added. Foam insulation on flat roof repaired in 2006, fully renewed in 2009, additional maintenance and updates in 2019 and 2020
" "Villa" walls re-painted 2012; House exterior walls and villa walls painted again 2015; touched up 2019
" New RO water filter system (PureFlo) added in 2013, annual maintenance each year
" Whole home energy audit by Ideal Energy in 2017 with new 16 SEER AC/heater installed plus efficiency improvements in return air ducts and AC ducts to Energy Star Improvement Standards
" Tesla PowerWall and Tesla car charger added in 2018
" Smart home features Nest Thermostat and smoke detectors added
" Battery backup to solar array features ability to use Tesla Powerwall APP to program energy usage to avoid all demand and peak power charges. Nest thermostat is part of SRP's "Energy Rush Hour" which also helps to avoid demand charges/peak energy usage and charges.
" All new CFL and LED light bulbs installed 2015-2020
" New LED shop lights in garage 2018
" Electric water heater replaced January 2020
" Garage door and door opener replaced 2008
" Two skylights repair/replacement 2009
" Large glass door sliders repaired/replaced 2020