NOT LISTED FOR SALE

304 E Sesame St Unit 2 Tempe, AZ 85283

The Lakes Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $495,000 - $501,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,444 Sq Ft
$345/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 10, 2017

Last sale price $245,000 $170 Per Sq Ft

Est. 103% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,786/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • 0.17 Acre Lot
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • RV Gated
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of March 2017

**Stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher & stove will be installed the week of 2/20/17** Welcome to your new home nestled in one of AZ's most desirable cities, Tempe AZ. This popular single level floor plan boasts nearly 1500 sq ft of well thought out living space w/ 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 baths, private pool & spa, detached 2 car garage (that can easily be converted into a guest house or pool house) & an RV gate. Recent updates include; Interior & exterior paint (2017), kitchen countertops, sink & faucet (2017), New bathroom vanities fixtures & toilets (2017), New ceiling fans and light fixtures (2017), New 2'' faux wood blinds (2017), New roof (2014) w/ transferable warranty, New pool pump and filter (2016), dual pane windows & so much more.... (keep reading) Your new home also borders a biking and walking path that leads to Tempe's famous Kiwanis park recreation center which offers an indoor wave pool, fitness center, gymnasium, corporate ramada area, classrooms, a 15-court tennis center and so much more. Make time to view your new home today w/ contracts in hand because this one is guaranteed to go fast!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jaime Meraz

eXp Realty License #SA638812000 Listed on: 02/17/2017

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberly Elias

RETHINK Real Estate License #SA643112000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,977

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 7,558 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Block Wall Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Side or Rear Entrance to Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • RV Gated

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,444 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Built-In Barbecue

Schools

  • Aguilar Elementary School
  • FEES College Preparatory Middle School
  • Marcos De Niza High School

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by MASTERCRAFT
  • University Royal 2 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 430
  • Assessor Parcel Number 301-81-088

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,977

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Baseline & Rural
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Partial
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2017
  • Updated Floors: Partial
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2017
  • Updated Kitchen: Partial
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2017
  • Updated Pool: Partial
  • Items Updated Pool Yr Updated: 2016
  • Updated Roof: Full
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2014
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Spa Private: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Directions: South on Rural, West on E. Cornell Dr., South on Forest Ave, East on Sesame St to your new home on the left hand side *304 E Sesame St*
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Subdivision Name: UNIVERSITY ROYAL 2
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Laundry:Washer Included: Yes
  • Laundry:Dryer Included: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 1444.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Fireplace:No Fireplace: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Dishwasher2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Disposal2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Refrigerator2: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Cook Top Elec: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio, Storage, Built-in Barbecue
  • Lot Features: Desert Back, Desert Front
  • Pool Features: Private
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Painted, Slump Block
  • Roof: Composition
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes
  • Construction:Slump Block: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Electric Door Opener, Rear Vehicle Entry, RV Gate, Detached
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Electric Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:RV Gate: Yes
  • Parking Features:Rear Vehicle Entry: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Refrigeration, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: None
  • 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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Aguilar School
  • High School: Marcos De Niza High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fees College Preparatory Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7558.0
  • Parcel #: 301-81-088
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: MASTERCRAFT

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1977.0
  • Tax Book Number: 301.00
  • Tax Lot: 430
  • Tax Map Number: 81.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2021
Sold by
Asher Cora Mae
Bought by
Forbes Benjamin Alan
Current Estimated Value
$497,530

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$276,906
Outstanding Balance
$254,694
Interest Rate
2.8%
Estimated Equity
$237,205

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 17, 2017
Closed on
Feb 27, 2017
Sold by
Norman Tyler J and Norman Kate M
Bought by
Forbes Benjamin
Seller's Agent
Jaime Meraz
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Elias
RETHINK Real Estate
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.48%
Original Mortgage
$196,000
Interest Rate
4.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2014
Sold by
Norman Tyler J
Bought by
Norman Tyler J and Norman Kate M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,100
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2011
Sold by
Cotitta Patricia E
Bought by
Norman Tyler J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,000
Interest Rate
4.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1998
Sold by
Jacobs Robert Allan and Jacobs Cynthia Sue
Bought by
Cotitta Patricia E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,600
Interest Rate
7.13%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Forbes Benjamin Alan -- Driggs Title Agency Inc
Forbes Benjamin Alan -- Driggs Title Agency Inc
Forbes Benjamin $245,000 Yavapai Title Agency Inc
Norman Tyler J -- Servicelink
Norman Tyler J $160,000 Greystone Title Agency
Cotitta Patricia E $117,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Forbes Benjamin Alan $276,906
Closed Forbes Benjamin Alan $276,906
Closed Forbes Benjamin $196,000
Previous Owner Norman Tyler J $148,100
Previous Owner Norman Tyler J $128,000
Previous Owner Cotitta Patricia E $93,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/10/2017 03/10/17 Sold $245,000 -2.0% $170 / Sq Ft
02/19/2017 02/19/17 Pending -- -- --
02/17/2017 02/17/17 For Sale $250,000 -- $173 / 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 $1,780 $20,695 -- --
2024 $1,980 $19,710 -- --
2023 $1,980 $37,910 $7,580 $30,330
2022 $1,891 $27,880 $5,570 $22,310
2021 $1,928 $25,330 $5,060 $20,270
2020 $1,864 $22,360 $4,470 $17,890
2019 $1,828 $20,360 $4,070 $16,290
2018 $1,779 $18,310 $3,660 $14,650
2017 $1,723 $16,370 $3,270 $13,100
2016 $1,977 $15,910 $3,180 $12,730
2015 $1,899 $14,430 $2,880 $11,550
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jaime Meraz

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Jaime Meraz

    eXp Realty

    (602) 326-4752

    74 Total Sales

    Jaime Meraz
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Kimberly Elias

    RETHINK Real Estate

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5562789

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 301-81-088

Arizona Maricopa County Tempe 85283 The Lakes

304 E Sesame St Unit 2, Tempe, AZ

This home is located at 304 E Sesame St Unit 2, Tempe, AZ 85283 since 17 February 2017 and is currently estimated at $497,530, approximately $344 per square foot. This property was built in 1974. 304 E Sesame St Unit 2 is a home located in Maricopa County with nearby schools including Aguilar Elementary School, Fees College Preparatory Middle School, and Marcos De Niza High School.

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