RENTED MAR 28, 2026

251 W Buist Ave Phoenix, AZ 85041

South Mountain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $257,000 - $327,851

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,080 Sq Ft
$260/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 31, 2017

Last sale price $140,000 $130 Per Sq Ft

Est. 100% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,615 / mo

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • No HOA
  • Heating Available
  • Phoenix Coding Academy Rated A
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of March 2026

RECENTLY REMODELED AND FRESHLY PAINTED HOUSE LOCATED IN SOUTH MOUNTAIN WITH BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN VIEW'S AND PRIVATE FENCED IN PROPERTY. THE HOUSE HAS 3 BEDROOMS 1.5 BATHS, LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, AND AN EXTRA SIDE ROOM THAT CAN BE USED AS AN OFFICE OR ADDITIONAL FAMILY SPACE. HAS AN ENCLOSED CARPORT/GARAGE FOR ONE CAR AND DRIVEWAY PARKING. NO SMOKING. NO PETS. LAUNDRY MACHINE AND DRYER HOOK UPS AVAILABLE. THE HOUSE IS LOCATED CLOSE TO LIGHT RAIL, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN, RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING AND EASY FREEWAY ACCESS. ALSO GREAT ACCESS TO HIKING , TRAILS AND PARKS.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Chad Hagenson

Denali Real Estate, LLC License #SA511594000 Listed on: 02/20/2026

Last Renter's Agent

Chad Hagenson

Denali Real Estate, LLC License #SA511594000 Listed on: 02/20/2026

Range of Values:

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.25

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 1 Car Garage
  • 2 Carport Spaces

Interior Spaces

  • 1,080 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer Hookup

Schools

  • Southwest Elementary School
  • Cesar Chavez High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available

Additional Features

  • Smoke Free Home
  • 10,894 Sq Ft Lot
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • South Mountain Heights Annex 18 43, 78 103 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 3/18/26
  • $50 Move-In Fee
  • 12-Month Minimum Lease Term
  • $50 Application Fee
  • Assessor Parcel Number 300-61-032

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0.25 Acres

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2026-03-18

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Non Assistive Animals: Call
  • Initial Move In Costs Application Fee: 50.0
  • Lease Term Minimum Lease Term Months: 12
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Subdivision Name: SOUTH MOUNTAIN HEIGHTS ANNEX 18-43, 78-103
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Cooling:Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Lease Information:Lease Information: No Smoking Allowed, Application Lister's, Lister Writes Lease
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Oven
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Pantry
  • Living Area: 1080.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Pantry, Gas Range, Gas Oven
  • Laundry Features:Laundry Features: In Garage, Washer Hookup

Exterior Features

  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req
  • Common Walls: All on One Level
  • General Property Description:Community Pool YN2: No
  • General Property Description:Private Pool YN2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: In Garage, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Call

Schools

  • Elementary School: Southwest Elementary School
  • High School: Cesar Chavez High School
  • Junior High Dist: Phoenix Union High School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Southwest Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10894.0
  • Parcel #: 300-61-032

Building Info

  • Builder Name: unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Book Number: 300.0
  • Tax Map Number: 61.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2017
Closed on
Aug 30, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Marcela Wilkinson
AZ Advance Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Marcela Wilkinson
AZ Advance Realty, LLC
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$140,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-3.45%
Current Estimated Value
$280,463

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$140,463
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.09%
Original Mortgage
$112,000
Outstanding Balance
$91,415
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$189,048

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$106,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 1996
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 1996
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in South Mountain, AZ

  • Michelle Minik Real Estate Agent - Realty of America LLC

    Michelle Minik

    Realty of America LLC

    (623) 323-3484

    313 Total Sales

    5 in South Mountain

    $90K - $530K Price Range

    Michelle Minik
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  • Sandra Barrett Real Estate Agent - HomeSmart

    Sandra Barrett

    HomeSmart

    (602) 610-5966

    29 Total Sales

    2 in South Mountain

    $652K - $1.6M Price Range

    Sandra Barrett
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  • Linda Bonham Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties

    Linda Bonham

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties

    (855) 511-5258

    20 Total Sales

    1 in South Mountain

    $570,000 Price

    Linda Bonham
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  • DJ June Real Estate Agent - Real Broker

    DJ June

    Real Broker

    (602) 878-7375

    29 Total Sales

    1 in South Mountain

    $499,000 Price

    DJ June
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  • Monique Walker Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Excalibur

    Monique Walker

    RE/MAX Excalibur

    (623) 439-8986

    523 Total Sales

    11 in South Mountain

    $335K - $860K Price Range

    Monique Walker
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  • Rachel Russo Real Estate Agent - HomeSmart

    Rachel Russo

    HomeSmart

    (623) 253-8603

    70 Total Sales

    2 in South Mountain

    $390K - $615K Price Range

    Rachel Russo
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$140,000 Security Title Agency Inc
$122,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
-- First Southwestern Title
-- Fidelity Title
-- Fidelity Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $112,000
Previous Owner $22,777
Previous Owner $106,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/28/2026 03/28/26 Rented $2,000 +0.3% --
02/15/2026 02/15/26 For Rent $1,995 0.0% --
08/31/2017 08/31/17 Sold $140,000 -3.4% $130 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/01/2017 08/01/17 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2017 07/29/17 For Sale $145,000 -- $134 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Tax History

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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 $923 $6,123
2024 $874 $5,832
2023 $874 $22,360 $4,470 $17,890
2022 $856 $15,400 $3,080 $12,320
2021 $874 $15,730 $3,140 $12,590
2020 $863 $13,820 $2,760 $11,060
2019 $835 $10,750 $2,150 $8,600
2018 $813 $10,010 $2,000 $8,010
2017 $682 $8,180 $1,630 $6,550
2016 $647 $6,430 $1,280 $5,150
2015 $601 $5,420 $1,080 $4,340
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Chad Hagenson Real Estate Agent - Denali Real Estate, LLC

    Landlord's Agent in 2026

    Chad Hagenson

    Denali Real Estate, LLC

    (602) 570-1816

    28 Total Sales

    Chad Hagenson
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  • Marcela Wilkinson Real Estate Agent - AZ Advance Realty, LLC

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Marcela Wilkinson

    AZ Advance Realty, LLC

    (602) 550-5981

    3 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Marcela Wilkinson
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6987220

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 300-61-032

Arizona Maricopa County Phoenix 85041 South Mountain

251 W Buist Ave, Phoenix, AZ

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