NOT LISTED FOR SALE

26242 S Thistle Ln Sun Lakes, AZ 85248

Sun Lakes Area

Estimated Value: $510,989

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,878 Sq Ft
$272/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 8, 2025

Last sale price $500,000 $266 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,288 / mo

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Private Pool
  • Jacobson Elementary School Rated A
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Reverse Osmosis System

About This Home

As of December 2025

Welcome home to this inviting 3-bed, 2-bath featuring a spacious open floor plan in sought after community of Palo Verde. Step inside to a welcoming kitchen with a breakfast bar, ample cabinet space, and seamless flow into the living room—perfect for entertaining and formal dining room ideal for gatherings. The primary suite boasts a walk-in closet and lovely en suite updated bath. The 2-car garage has plenty of storage, while the private backyard oasis offers a saltwater pool and extra storage space. Start your morning off by sipping your favorite beverage on the serene back patio. This corner lot gem is truly A MUST SEE.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Francine Nolan

Cactus Mountain Properties, LLC License #SA642838000 Listed on: 09/14/2025

Cactus Mountain Properties, LLC

Co-Listed By

Kara Maggio

Cactus Mountain Properties, LLC License #SA716072000

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Schulte

Scott Schulte, LLC License #BR563141000

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,178

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 9,117 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer

HOA Fees

  • $198 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,878 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Reverse Osmosis System

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Adult Elementary And Middle School
  • Adult High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 15
  • Assessor Parcel Number 303-70-883

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • Sun Lakes HOA 2 Association, Phone Number (480) 895-3550
  • Built by Robson
  • Sun Lakes 26F Phase 1 Lot 1 69, A C Subdivision

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Racquetball
  • Fitness Center
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Fenced Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,178

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

9,117 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$198 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Alma School and Riggs Rd
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 198.25
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Co List Office Mls Id: cmpa01
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-688-8444
  • Subdivision Name: SUN LAKES 26F PHASE 1 LOT 1-69, A-C
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 266.24
  • Const - Finish:Const - Finish: Painted, Stucco
  • Cooling:Cooling: Central Air
  • Technology:Technology: Cable TV Avail, High Speed Internet
  • Plumbing:Plumbing: Electric Hot Wtr Htr
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Reverse Osmosis, Washer, Dryer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Living Area: 1878.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Additional Bedroom:Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Split, Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet
  • Dining Area:Dining Area: Formal, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Interior Features:Interior Features: Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Pantry, Range/Oven Elec, Built-in Microwave, Reverse Osmosis, Granite Counters
  • Laundry:Laundry: Washer Included, Dryer Included, Inside
  • Master Bathroom:Master Bathroom: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm, Double Vanity

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Lot Features: Borders Common Area, Desert Front, Desert Back, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: Fenced
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail, Agency Discl Req
  • Common Walls: All on One Level
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Painted, Stucco
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s)
  • Roof: Tile
  • General Property Description:Community Pool YN2: Yes
  • General Property Description:Private Pool YN2: Yes
  • Community Pool Features:Community Pool Features: Heated, Fenced, Outdoor
  • Private Pool Features:Private Pool Features: Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attch'd Gar Cabinets
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Security: Security Guard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Pvt Water Company
  • Utilities:Utilities: SRP

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Guarded Entry, Community Spa Htd, Gated, Golf, Tennis Court(s), Racquetball, Biking/Walking Path, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Pickleball
  • Association Fee: 2379.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Sun Lakes HOA 2
  • Phone: 480-895-3550
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 350.0
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee: 5000.0
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds

Schools

  • Elementary School: Adult
  • High School: Adult
  • Junior High Dist: Adult
  • Middle Or Junior School: Adult

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9117.0
  • Parcel #: 303-70-883

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Robson

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3178.0
  • Tax Book Number: 303.0
  • Tax Lot: 15
  • Tax Map Number: 70.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 14, 2025
Closed on
Nov 26, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Francine Nolan
Cactus Mountain Properties, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Scott Schulte
Scott Schulte, LLC
List Price
$559,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,000
-10.55%
Views
41
Current Estimated Value
$510,989

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,989
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.40%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2005
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
$236,800
Interest Rate
6.07%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 1999
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 1994
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 Sun Lakes, AZ

  • Jay Almeida Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Fine Properties

    Jay Almeida

    RE/MAX Fine Properties

    (833) 658-8111

    45 Total Sales

    1 in Sun Lakes

    $495,000 Price

    Jay Almeida
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  • Kim Espinoza Real Estate Agent - Good Oak Real Estate

    Kim Espinoza

    Responds Quickly

    Good Oak Real Estate

    (855) 213-3156

    49 Total Sales

    1 in Sun Lakes

    $355,000 Price

    Kim Espinoza
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  • Lloyd Snively Real Estate Agent - Realty ONE Group

    Lloyd Snively

    Realty ONE Group

    (877) 764-2979

    63 Total Sales

    1 in Sun Lakes

    $410,000 Price

    Lloyd Snively
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  • Jason Vaught Real Estate Agent - Realty Executives Arizona Territory

    Jason Vaught

    Realty Executives Arizona Territory

    (480) 787-0249

    39 Total Sales

    1 in Sun Lakes

    $328,000 Price

    Jason Vaught
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  • Mary Beth Smith Real Estate Agent - HomeSmart

    Mary Beth Smith

    HomeSmart

    (623) 777-7299

    48 Total Sales

    1 in Sun Lakes

    $262,000 Price

    Mary Beth Smith
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  • Stacey Akers Real Estate Agent - NextHome Valleywide

    Stacey Akers

    Responds Quickly

    NextHome Valleywide

    (623) 253-7995

    61 Total Sales

    2 in Sun Lakes

    $422K - $428K Price Range

    Stacey Akers
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$500,000 Landmark Title
$296,000 Title Security Agency Of Az
$195,000 Old Republic Title Agency
-- --
$145,000 Old Republic Title Agency
-- --
$131,078 Old Republic Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $210,000
Previous Owner $236,800
Previous Owner $205,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/08/2025 12/08/25 Sold $500,000 -7.4% $266 / Sq Ft
11/13/2025 11/13/25 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2025 10/10/25 Price Changed $540,000 -3.4% $288 / Sq Ft
09/14/2025 09/14/25 For Sale $559,000 -- $298 / 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 $3,312 $32,069
2024 $3,090 $30,542
2023 $3,090 $40,420 $8,080 $32,340
2022 $2,923 $30,870 $6,170 $24,700
2021 $2,991 $29,380 $5,870 $23,510
2020 $2,952 $27,730 $5,540 $22,190
2019 $2,832 $25,400 $5,080 $20,320
2018 $2,732 $24,180 $4,830 $19,350
2017 $2,556 $23,130 $4,620 $18,510
2016 $2,453 $23,650 $4,730 $18,920
2015 $2,376 $21,730 $4,340 $17,390
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Francine Nolan Real Estate Agent - Cactus Mountain Properties, LLC

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Francine Nolan

    Cactus Mountain Properties, LLC

    (480) 678-1906

    83 Total Sales

    Francine Nolan
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Kara Maggio

    Cactus Mountain Properties, LLC

    (219) 395-6396

    38 Total Sales

    Kara Maggio
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Scott Schulte

    Scott Schulte, LLC

    (623) 293-2833

    32 Total Sales

    Scott Schulte
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6919625

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 303-70-883

Arizona Maricopa County Sun Lakes 85248

26242 S Thistle Ln, Sun Lakes, AZ

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