$221,900
SOLD JAN 6, 2020

251 W Desert Dr Phoenix, AZ 85041

South Mountain Neighborhood
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,222 Sq Ft
5,998 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$182 Per Sq Ft

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Gated
  • Private Yard
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Phoenix Coding Academy Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Patio

About This Home

As of January 2020

Great home in a great location. No HOA home located near the base of South Mountain. This house has many updates, and will make someone a great Home. Real Nice, MUST See home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Baker

Keller Williams Realty Phoenix License #SA550351000 Listed on: 11/26/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Curtis Johnson

eXp Realty License #BR512932000

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $631

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 5,998 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Grass Covered Lot

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,222 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Tile Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • RV Gated

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Valley View Elementary And Middle School
  • Cesar Chavez High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Valley View Manor 5 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 30
  • Assessor Parcel Number 300-44-356

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$631

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Central and Dobbins
  • Legal Info Range: 3E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Directions: Head West on Dobbins, North on (cactus ln) 3rd Ave, to Desert, East to home on right.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Subdivision Name: VALLEY VIEW MANOR 5
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Eat-in Kitchen, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 1222.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Gas: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Gas Stub for Range: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front, Desert Front, Dirt Back, Grass Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:GazeboRamada: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: RV Gate
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:RV Gate: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Wshr/Dry HookUp Only
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:No Fees: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5998.0
  • Parcel #: 300-44-356

Building Info

  • Builder Name: unkown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 631.0
  • Tax Book Number: 300.00
  • Tax Lot: 30
  • Tax Map Number: 44.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2025
Sold by
Mcdonald Leonard J
Bought by
Quick Source Capital Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2024
Sold by
Wholesale Auction Homes Llc
Bought by
Gr Roofers Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$364,700
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2024
Sold by
Shoemaker Howard and Orlandi Jonathan
Bought by
Wholesale Auction Homes Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$313,000
Interest Rate
7.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 26, 2019
Closed on
Jan 3, 2020
Sold by
Garcia Martha
Bought by
Shoemaker Howard H
Seller's Agent
David Baker
Keller Williams Realty Phoenix
Buyer's Agent
Curtis Johnson
eXp Realty
List Price
$221,900
Sold Price
$221,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.79%
Original Mortgage
$221,900
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2010
Sold by
Valencia Raul A and Valencia Mary Gloria M
Bought by
Garcia Martha
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
Trustee Deed $368,739 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $342,000 Pioneer Title
Warranty Deed $300,000 Pioneer Title Agency
Warranty Deed $221,900 Fidelity Natl Ttl Agcy Inc
Cash Sale Deed $30,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $364,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $313,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $224,247 VA
Previous Owner $221,900 VA
Previous Owner $48,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $48,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $186,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $147,743 Unknown
Previous Owner $16,351 Unknown
Previous Owner $110,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2025 07/16/25 For Sale $399,000 +79.8% $327 / Sq Ft
01/06/2020 01/06/20 Sold $221,900 0.0% $182 / Sq Ft
11/26/2019 11/26/19 For Sale $221,900 -- $182 / 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 $754 $5,131 -- --
2024 $655 $4,887 -- --
2023 $655 $21,460 $4,290 $17,170
2022 $642 $15,930 $3,180 $12,750
2021 $662 $14,550 $2,910 $11,640
2020 $653 $11,630 $2,320 $9,310
2019 $631 $9,530 $1,900 $7,630
2018 $613 $8,860 $1,770 $7,090
2017 $572 $6,750 $1,350 $5,400
2016 $542 $5,960 $1,190 $4,770
2015 $504 $4,610 $920 $3,690
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Lleybeline Hernandez

    Barrett Real Estate

    (480) 685-2760

    5 in this area

    71 Total Sales

    Lleybeline Hernandez
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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    David Baker

    Keller Williams Realty Phoenix

  • Curtis Johnson

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Curtis Johnson

    eXp Realty

    (480) 355-4055

    5 in this area

    452 Total Sales

    Curtis Johnson
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  • Susan Huser

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Susan Huser

    My Home Group Real Estate

    (602) 376-6136

    34 Total Sales

    Susan Huser
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6009243

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 300-44-356

Arizona Maricopa County Phoenix 85041 South Mountain

251 W Desert Dr, Phoenix, AZ

This home is located at 251 W Desert Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85041 and is currently priced at $221,900, approximately $181 per square foot. This property was built in 1975. 251 W Desert Dr is a home located in Maricopa County with nearby schools including Valley View School, Cesar Chavez High School, and Phoenix Coding Academy.

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