$349,900
SOLD APR 10, 2018

26609 S Howard Dr Sun Lakes, AZ 85248

2 Beds
2 Baths
2,562 Sq Ft
0.34 Acres

Recently Sold

$137 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Jacobson Elementary School Rated A
  • Heated Spa
  • 0.34 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of April 2018

''Harmonious Home on Howard'' This 2 BDRM + Den Luxury Home is Located in the AWARD WINNING ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY of Sun Lakes:This Playground of Fun in the Sun, is Filled w/ 5 Country Clubs, 5 Golf Courses & Enough Activities to keep you Extremely Busy. Although the Blissful, Tranquil, Exterior Setting of this Home is Truly enough for most, you may not want to leave. It is a Toy Box of Treasures, Positioned on a Low Maintenance, Oversized, OASIS-LIKE, Private Cul-De-Sac Lot. The Extended Patios Accent the Play Pool,Wrapped w/ Concrete Walkways that are Covered by A Light Colored Cool Decking, Surrounding Colorful Mature Vegetation and Trees, including Several Citrus Trees too! The Extended 3 Car Garage is Highlighted w/ Built in Cabinets Galore, Drop Down Attic Space & Epoxy Coated Floo The Gated Courtyard Greets you w/ An Elegant Double Door Entrance Welcoming you into a an Interior Sprinkled with Love & some Recent Updates too. The Vaulted Ceilings, Designer Niches, Wood Burning Fireplace, & Mirrored Wet Bar are just a few of the Extras this Home Offers. All Of Which are Enhanced w/ Decorator Paint Tones, Some Newer Flooring Accents, as Well Reflect a Place Owned by 1 Owner & Maintained throughout the years, w/ Custom Kitchen & Bath Updates, As well as Newer HVAC System w/ Programmable T-Stat. So Fly By Soon Because this Retirement Neverland is sure to be make any buyer Sing!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jackie Shields

Realty Executives Arizona Territory License #SA045896000 Listed on: 03/01/2018

Realty Executives Arizona Territory

Last Buyer's Agent

Gayle Cuvreau

HomeSmart License #SA674036000

HomeSmart

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,856

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,562 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Furnished
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Solar Screens
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bar In Bathroom
  • No Interior Steps

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Play Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Adult Elementary And Middle School
  • Adult High School

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Heating Available
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 80
  • Assessor Parcel Number 303-66-704

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Cottonwood/Paloverde Association, Phone Number (480) 895-3550
  • Built by Robson Communities
  • Sun Lakes Subdivision
  • FHA/VA Approved Complex
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Theater or Screening Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,856

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Riggs Rd & Alma School
  • Legal Info Range: 5E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 114.0
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Partial
  • Updated Floors: Partial
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Full
  • Updated Kitchen: Partial
  • Updated Plumbing: Partial
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Directions: West on Riggs - South on EJ Robson - Left or East on Howard Drive - Follow curve Around to Cul De Sac Howard Drive which will be on the Left as well
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Subdivision Name: SUN LAKES
  • Efficiency: Sunscreen(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 1368.0
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet Available: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Spa Features: Community, Heated, None
  • Accessibility Features: Bath Grab Bars
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Physcl Chlgd (SRmks), Mstr Bdrm Sitting Rm, Walk-In Closet(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Furnished(See Rmrks), No Interior Steps, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Pantry, Double Vanity, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, High Speed Internet
  • Living Area: 2562.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Double Pane Windows
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool: Yes
  • Community Features:Golf Course: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Dishwasher2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Fireplace:_one_ Fireplace: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: 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:Workout Facility: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Disposal2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Refrigerator2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Media Room: Yes
  • Community Features:HandballRacquetball: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Community Laundry: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Cook Top Elec: Yes
  • Community Features:Lake Subdivision: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio, Storage
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front, Cul-De-Sac, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: Play Pool, Community, Heated, Private
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Painted, Stucco, Frame - Wood
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Dir Entry frm Garage, Electric Door Opener, Extnded Lngth Garage
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Dir Entry frm Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Electric Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:Extnded Lngth Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Refrigeration, Programmable Thmstat, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Water Source: Pvt Water Company
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Lake Subdivision, Community Media Room, Community Laundry, Pool, Golf, Tennis Court(s), Racquetball, Biking/Walking Path, Clubhouse, Fitness Center
  • Amenities: FHA Approved Prjct, Management, Rental OK (See Rmks), VA Approved Prjct
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Cottonwood/PaloVerde
  • Phone: 480-895-3550
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 350.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Cottonwood/PaloVerde
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 4808953550
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee: 1368.0
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Street Maint: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14675.0
  • Parcel #: 303-66-704
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Robson Communities

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2856.0
  • Tax Book Number: 303.00
  • Tax Lot: 80
  • Tax Map Number: 66.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2018
Closed on
Apr 5, 2018
Sold by
Macaluso Gregg Richard and The Richard C And Ardith E Mac
Bought by
Hansen Delwyn and Hansen Pamela J
Seller's Agent
Jackie Shields
Realty Executives Arizona Territory
Buyer's Agent
Gayle Cuvreau
HomeSmart
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$349,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.03%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2012
Sold by
Macaluso Ardith E
Bought by
Macaluso Ardith E and The Richard C & Ardith E Macaluso Revoca

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 1998
Sold by
Macaluso Richard C and Macaluso Ardith E
Bought by
Macaluso Richard C and Macaluso Ardith E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,000
Interest Rate
6.78%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 1996
Sold by
Macaluso Richard C and Macaluso Ardith E
Bought by
Macaluso Richard C and Macaluso Ardith E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 1996
Sold by
Hartman Kenneth R and Hartman Cynthia A
Bought by
Macaluso Richard C and Macaluso Ardith E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
8.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Warranty Deed $349,900 Old Republic Title Agency
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Agency
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Agency
Joint Tenancy Deed $205,000 Old Republic Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $40,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $70,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Price Changed $579,000 -3.5% $226 / Sq Ft
12/29/2024 12/29/24 For Sale $599,900 +71.4% $234 / Sq Ft
04/10/2018 04/10/18 Sold $349,900 0.0% $137 / Sq Ft
03/01/2018 03/01/18 For Sale $349,900 -- $137 / 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 $3,084 $34,634 -- --
2024 $3,956 $32,985 -- --
2023 $3,956 $44,430 $8,880 $35,550
2022 $3,746 $33,360 $6,670 $26,690
2021 $3,783 $31,780 $6,350 $25,430
2020 $3,735 $29,550 $5,910 $23,640
2019 $3,610 $27,370 $5,470 $21,900
2018 $3,496 $25,470 $5,090 $20,380
2017 $2,856 $24,160 $4,830 $19,330
2016 $2,649 $25,260 $5,050 $20,210
2015 $2,647 $22,860 $4,570 $18,290
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Andrew Eiferle

    Realty One Group

    (602) 657-5551

    26 in this area

    54 Total Sales

    Andrew Eiferle
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  • Jackie Shields

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jackie Shields

    Realty Executives Arizona Territory

    (480) 577-2889

    1 in this area

    75 Total Sales

    Jackie Shields
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  • G

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Gayle Cuvreau

    HomeSmart

    (206) 310-4904

    20 Total Sales

    Gayle Cuvreau
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5730111

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 303-66-704

Arizona Maricopa County Sun Lakes 85248

26609 S Howard Dr, Sun Lakes, AZ

This home is located at 26609 S Howard Dr, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248 and is currently priced at $349,900, approximately $136 per square foot. This property was built in 1985. 26609 S Howard Dr is a home located in Maricopa County with nearby schools including Jacobson Elementary School, Hamilton High School, and Bogle Junior High School.

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