NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2845 E Contessa St Mesa, AZ 85213

The Groves Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $407,000 - $451,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,512 Sq Ft
$285/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 26, 2014

Last sale price $151,250 $100 Per Sq Ft

Est. 185% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,343/month

88 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School Rated A
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of June 2014

Motivated Seller offers a charming one of a kind property in a desirable Mesa neighborhood as a traditional sale, no foreclosure head aches, no short sale uncertainty. Every house in this older subdivision with NO HOA is unique and distinctive. Nearby to parks and city services like the Fire station less than a half mile away this property is ideally suited to seasonal visitor looking for a no hassle winter home, first time buyers needing an affordable starter home and would make a good rental as well. Owned by the same family since 1984 the home is well cared for and shows pride of ownership. Numerous upgrades such a wood flooring marry a contemporary style with the classic feel of the home.
Owners are not planning on taking sunroom furniture and will convey to buyers upon request.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jason Giardino

HUNT Real Estate ERA License #SA637506000 Listed on: 02/18/2014

HUNT Real Estate ERA

Last Buyer's Agent

Elaine Logsdon

American Allstar Realty License #SA651554000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $829

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 7,096 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Block Wall Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,512 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Pool

  • Private Pool

Schools

  • Poston Junior High School
  • Mountain View - Waddell High School

Utilities

  • Evaporated cooling system
  • Central Air
  • Heating Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Alamos East Unit 1 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 38
  • Assessor Parcel Number 140-11-039

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$829

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: University and Lindsay
  • Legal Info Range: 6E
  • 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
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Subdivision Name: Alamos East Unit 1
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 100.03
  • Construction Brick: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Full Bth Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 1512.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Arizona RoomLanai: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Separate Workshop: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Lot Features: Desert Back, Desert Front
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Painted, Block, Brick
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Construction:Block: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Direct Access, Separate Strge Area
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Separate Strge Area: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Evaporative Cooling
  • 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

  • High School: Mountain View - Waddell
  • Junior High Dist: Mesa Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Poston Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7096.0
  • Parcel #: 140-11-039

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 829.42
  • Tax Book Number: 140.00
  • Tax Lot: 38
  • Tax Map Number: 11.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2014
Closed on
Jun 18, 2014
Sold by
Gibson Douglas
Bought by
Zimmer Julie
Seller's Agent
Jason Giardino
HUNT Real Estate ERA
Buyer's Agent
Elaine Logsdon
American Allstar Realty
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$151,250
Premium/Discount to List
$1,250
0.83%
Current Estimated Value
$431,078

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$279,828
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.46%
Original Mortgage
$143,687
Outstanding Balance
$109,168
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$321,910

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2005
Sold by
Searles David L and Searles Marlene E
Bought by
Gibson Douglas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$123,600
Interest Rate
5.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2001
Sold by
Searles David L and Searles Marlene E
Bought by
The Searles Family Trust
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Zimmer Julie $151,250 Empire West Title Agency
Gibson Douglas $154,500 Transnation Title
The Searles Family Trust -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zimmer Julie $143,687
Previous Owner Gibson Douglas $123,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/26/2014 06/26/14 Sold $151,250 +0.8% $100 / Sq Ft
05/17/2014 05/17/14 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2014 05/12/14 For Sale $150,000 0.0% $99 / Sq Ft
04/04/2014 04/04/14 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2014 03/26/14 Price Changed $150,000 -6.3% $99 / Sq Ft
03/18/2014 03/18/14 For Sale $160,000 0.0% $106 / Sq Ft
03/08/2014 03/08/14 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2014 03/03/14 For Sale $160,000 +5.8% $106 / Sq Ft
03/01/2014 03/01/14 Off Market $151,250 -- --
02/26/2014 02/26/14 For Sale $160,000 0.0% $106 / Sq Ft
02/21/2014 02/21/14 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2014 02/18/14 For Sale $160,000 -- $106 / 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 $1,242 $14,957 -- --
2024 $1,256 $14,245 -- --
2023 $1,256 $30,550 $6,110 $24,440
2022 $1,228 $23,560 $4,710 $18,850
2021 $1,262 $22,500 $4,500 $18,000
2020 $1,245 $19,900 $3,980 $15,920
2019 $1,153 $17,780 $3,550 $14,230
2018 $1,101 $16,430 $3,280 $13,150
2017 $1,067 $15,060 $3,010 $12,050
2016 $1,047 $14,270 $2,850 $11,420
2015 $989 $13,220 $2,640 $10,580
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Jason Giardino

    HUNT Real Estate ERA

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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Elaine Logsdon

    American Allstar Realty

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5071794

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 140-11-039

Arizona Maricopa County Mesa 85213 The Groves

2845 E Contessa St, Mesa, AZ

Not Listed for Sale

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