$650,000
SOLD JUN 25, 2025

26398 W Cat Balue Dr Buckeye, AZ 85396

Sun City Festival Neighborhood
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,529 Sq Ft
10,307 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$257 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

138 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Heated Pool
  • Theater or Screening Room
  • Fitness Center
  • Solar Power System
  • Outdoor Fireplace

About This Home

As of June 2025

This one owner home has it all! Popular Journey model that has an exceptional outdoor living space w heated pool (2020) and full wall fireplace. Fully fenced and private backyard with 10' BBQ island with pergola and full rock face. 20 yr assumable solar lease at $125/month for 19 panels (2019). House freshly painted and patio roof sealed in 2023. New HVAC in 2021 w/ 10 yr warranty, 2 stage unit with wi-fi thermostat. Matching tile throughout home.Upgraded kitchen w KitchenAid appliances,soft close cabinets and granite counter tops.Walk in rain shower w/ heavy glass door in primary BR. 5 1/4'' baseboard. Pre wired media wall. Central vacuum. Soft water & RO system. Baking center off kitchen. Plantation shutters all windows. Mini split in garage.Full list in docs! Golf car garage to boot!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Thomas Ranalls

Realty ONE Group License #SA653853000 Listed on: 01/07/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephen Monger

Realty ONE Group License #SA701802000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,310

Year Built

  • Built in 2014

Lot Details

  • 10,307 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers

HOA Fees

  • $168 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Golf Cart Garage

Home Design

  • Santa Barbara Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stone Exterior Construction
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,529 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Pool

  • Heated Pool
  • Above Ground Spa
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Solar Pool Equipment

Schools

  • Festival Foothills Elementary School
  • Wickenburg High School

Utilities

  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Purifier

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Outdoor Fireplace

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 30
  • Assessor Parcel Number 510-07-298

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • Sun City Festival Association, Phone Number (928) 252-2105
  • Built by Pulte
  • Sun City Festival Parcel L1 Subdivision

Amenities

  • Theater or Screening Room
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,310

Year Built

Built in 2014

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$168 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Cat Balue Dr & Firehawk
  • Legal Info Range: 4W
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Community Facilities District: N
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 168.0
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.5
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 2014
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: Beardsley Pkwy to N Canyon Springs Blvd. Left on W Melinda Ln. Left on Firehawk Dr. Right on Cat Balue. Home on right.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Subdivision Name: SUN CITY FESTIVAL PARCEL L1
  • Architectural Style: Santa Barbara/Tuscan
  • Efficiency: Solar Panels
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 504.0
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Features:Water Purifier: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: None
  • Spa Features: Above Ground
  • Appliances: Water Purifier
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Exterior Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 2529.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Dual Pane
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Gas: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: 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
  • Community Features:Pickleball Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Workout Facility: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Media Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Reverse Osmosis: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Multiple Ovens: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Golf: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Wrought Iron
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front
  • Pool Features: Fenced, Heated, Private, Solar Pool Equipment
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Stone
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Exterior Fireplace: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Extended Length Garage, Temp Controlled, Golf Cart Garage
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features:Temp Controlled: Yes
  • Parking Features:Golf Cart Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Extended Length Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Mini Split, Programmable Thmstat
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: See Remarks
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Golf, Pickleball, Community Spa Htd, Community Pool Htd, Community Media Room, Tennis Court(s), Biking/Walking Path, Fitness Center
  • Association Fee: 504.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Sun City Festival
  • Phone: 928-252-2105
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: No
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 125.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Sun City Festival
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: (928)252-2105
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee: 1747.5
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 504.0
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA: 275.0
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds

Schools

  • Elementary School: Festival Foothills Elementary School
  • High School: Wickenburg High School
  • Junior High Dist: Wickenburg Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Festival Foothills Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10307.0
  • Parcel #: 510-07-298

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Pulte

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3310.0
  • Tax Book Number: 510.00
  • Tax Lot: 30
  • Tax Map Number: 7.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 7, 2025
Closed on
Jun 18, 2025
Sold by
Peter And Joy Sluys Living Trust and Sluys Peter A
Bought by
Sharon Phillips Vargas Revocable Trust and Vargas
Seller's Agent
Thomas Ranalls
Realty ONE Group
Buyer's Agent
Stephen Monger
Realty ONE Group
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-7.01%
Views
57

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2018
Sold by
Sluys Peter A and Sluys Joy A
Bought by
Sluys Peter A and Sluys Joy A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2015
Sold by
Pulte Home Corporation
Bought by
Sluys Peter A and Sluys Joy A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$290,000
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Warranty Deed $650,000 Wfg National Title Insurance C
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Special Warranty Deed $369,868 Pgp Title Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $290,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Sold $650,000 -5.7% $257 / Sq Ft
05/25/2025 05/25/25 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Price Changed $689,000 -1.4% $272 / Sq Ft
01/07/2025 01/07/25 For Sale $699,000 -- $276 / 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 $3,310 $32,340 -- --
2024 $3,335 $30,800 -- --
2023 $3,335 $44,350 $8,870 $35,480
2022 $3,211 $40,110 $8,020 $32,090
2021 $3,218 $36,610 $7,320 $29,290
2020 $3,072 $31,330 $6,260 $25,070
2019 $3,163 $31,170 $6,230 $24,940
2018 $3,024 $29,170 $5,830 $23,340
2017 $3,387 $28,270 $5,650 $22,620
2016 $2,364 $27,430 $5,480 $21,950
2015 $340 $496 $496 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Thomas Ranalls

    Realty One Group

    (623) 695-5687

    1 in this area

    92 Total Sales

    Thomas Ranalls
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  • Stephen Monger

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Stephen Monger

    Realty One Group

    (602) 525-7460

    4 in this area

    73 Total Sales

    Stephen Monger
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  • Adam Hamblen

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Adam Hamblen

    Realty One Group

    (623) 404-8573

    12 in this area

    810 Total Sales

    Adam Hamblen
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6801026

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 510-07-298

Arizona Maricopa County Buckeye 85361 Sun City Festival

26398 W Cat Balue Dr, Buckeye, AZ

This home is located at 26398 W Cat Balue Dr, Buckeye, AZ 85396 and is currently priced at $650,000, approximately $257 per square foot. This property was built in 2014. 26398 W Cat Balue Dr is a home with nearby schools including Festival Foothills Elementary School and Wickenburg High School.

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