$1,200,000
SOLD MAY 18, 2026
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,246 Sq Ft
9,420 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 18, 2026

$370 Per Sq Ft

25% Below List Price

134 on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Pool
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Phoenix Coding Academy Rated A
  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of May 2026

HOT DEAL! Authentic 1937 hand-built adobe in sought-after Phx Homesteads Historic District, celebrated for irrigated lots, adobe homes and timeless charm! 3-BR, 3-BA main residence plus 1BR/1BA casita captures the essence of early Arizona living W/thick adobe walls, hand-hewn wood details, playful mosaic art, intimate courtyard patios that invite indoor/outdoor living. Fully equipped detached guesthouse casita offers private BR, 3⁄4 BA, kitchenette; flex-space for guests, studio, income potential. Enjoy heated/cooled pool surrounded by mature trees, hacienda-inspired landscaping on an irrigation ready lot. Historic advantages, modern comfort, hand craftsmanship make this a unique find in one of Phx's most treasured districts: history, artistry, and desert living meet-WOW! See Semi-Pvt 3121 N 27th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phoenix Homesteads Historic District
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Step back in time to an era when craftsmanship and community defined what it meant to live in Arizona. This authentic 1937 hand-built adobe, located in the charming Phoenix Homesteads Historic District, captures the enduring spirit of early desert living. Thick earthen walls, shaded patios, and a lush irrigated lot create an atmosphere that's both timeless and serenean escape just moments from the heart of the city. The main residence offers three bedrooms and three baths, blending rustic charm with quiet sophistication. Interiors feature hand-hewn woods, crafted details, playful mosaic art, and a warmth that only adobe can provide. Natural light filters through deeply set windows, highlighting spaces that invite art, conversation, and reflection. A heated/chilled pool anchors the central courtyard, surrounded by mature trees and hacienda-style landscapingan ideal setting for both quiet retreat and lively gatherings. Beyond the main house, a fully equipped detached guest casita provides flexible living options with income potential. Private patios and intimate outdoor spaces connect each structure in a layout that celebrates informality and creative flow. It's a home that feels collected and evolved over timean artist's refuge that balances history, livability, and understated desert elegance. Fully updated, this unique home offers an unequalled setting and a "ready to move in" experience seldom found in most historic residences. Architect Robert T. Evans, who contributed to many of the homes in Phoenix Homesteads, helped shape this remarkable neighborhood's character. Established in the 1930s as part of a New Deal-era housing initiative, Phoenix Homesteads was designed to provide affordable, self-sufficient living through small-scale farming and cooperative land use. The district remains one of Phoenix's most historically significant enclaves, where adobe craftsmanship, human scale, and community values endure nearly a century later. ------------------------------------------------------
Features
" Authentic hand-built 1937 adobe construction
" Three-bedroom, three-bath main residence
" Detached one-bedroom, 3⁄4-bath guest casita with kitchenette
" Heated and cooled pool with private courtyard setting
" Mature trees and desert-inspired hacienda landscape
" Hand-hewn wood details and handcrafted finishes throughout
" Playful Artist Touches - Hand Crafted Mosaic Art
" Irrigation-available lot perfect for gardens or urban homesteading
" Historic neighborhood property tax advantage
" Near-perfect scale and balance of proportion
" Located in Phoenix Homesteads Historic District, original design by Robert T. Evans
" Some exclusions, See Listing Agents
SEE SEMI-PRIVATE REMARKS PLEASE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Jarson

AZArchitecture/Jarson & Jarson Brokerage Email: info@azarchitecture.com License #SA031457000 Listed on: 11/04/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Deanette Bloom

Platinum First Realty License #SA037524000

Platinum First Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,449

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 9,420 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • East or West Exposure
  • Wood Fence
  • Artificial Turf
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard

Home Design

  • Designed by Robert T. Evans Architects
  • Pueblo Architecture
  • Santa Fe Architecture
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Foam Roof
  • Stucco
  • Adobe

Interior Spaces

  • 3,246 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Pool

  • Heated Pool
  • Pool Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Additional Homes

  • Guest House
  • Separate Entry Quarters

Location

  • The property is located in a historic district

Schools

  • Larry C Kennedy Elementary And Middle School
  • Camelback High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Built by R.T. Evans
  • Phoenix Homesteads Tract Lots 41 75 Subdivision, Historic Adobe Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 50
  • Assessor Parcel Number 119-13-097

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,449

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

9,420 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: 28th St. and Indian School
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Architect Architect: Robert T. Evans
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Master Model: Historic Adobe
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: PHOENIX HOMESTEADS TRACT LOTS 41-75
  • Architectural Style: Territorial/Santa Fe, Spanish, Other, See Remarks, Pueblo
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 369.69
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Concrete
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: See Remarks
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Washer, Dryer, Stacked Washer/Dryer
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Gas, See Remarks, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Kitchen Island, Non-laminate Counter, High Speed Internet, Vaulted Ceiling(s), 9+ Flat Ceilings, See Remarks
  • Living Area: 3246.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Wood, Other, See Remarks
  • Exterior Features: Storage, Private Yard, Other
  • Lot Features: East/West Exposure, Desert Front, Desert Back, Sprinklers In Front, Synthetic Grass Frnt, Synthetic Grass Back
  • Pool Features: Heated, Variable Speed Pump, Outdoor
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail, Agency Discl Req
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Adobe, Painted, Stucco
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered Patio(s)
  • Roof: Tile, Foam, See Remarks

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Separate Strge Area, Off Street
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Electric, Natural Gas, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Inside, See Remarks
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Historic District
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Elementary School: Larry C Kennedy School
  • High School: Camelback High School
  • Junior High Dist: Phoenix Union High School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Larry C Kennedy School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9420.0
  • Parcel #: 119-13-097

Building Info

  • Builder Name: R.T. Evans

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3449.0
  • Tax Book Number: 119.0
  • Tax Lot: 50
  • Tax Map Number: 13.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2018
Sold by
Ghilain Jan Elizabeth and Wolfe Jan Elizabeth
Bought by
Revocabl Ghilain Jan Elizabeth and Revocabl Jan Elizabeth Ghilain

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2008
Sold by
Wagner Sylvia L
Bought by
Wolfe Jan Elizabeth and Wolfe Jan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$310,000
Outstanding Balance
$197,550
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,099,391

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1995
Sold by
Kirchberg Mary
Bought by
Wagner Dorothy J and Wagner Sylvia L
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $525,000 First American Title Ins Co
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $310,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/18/2026 05/18/26 Sold $1,200,000 -10.8% $370 / Sq Ft
03/18/2026 03/18/26 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2026 02/13/26 Price Changed $1,345,000 -3.6% $414 / Sq Ft
01/10/2026 01/10/26 Price Changed $1,395,000 -3.7% $430 / Sq Ft
12/16/2025 12/16/25 Price Changed $1,449,000 -3.1% $446 / Sq Ft
11/14/2025 11/14/25 Price Changed $1,495,000 -6.3% $461 / Sq Ft
11/04/2025 11/04/25 For Sale $1,595,000 -- $491 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

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 $3,588 $30,037 -- --
2024 $3,409 $28,606 -- --
2023 $3,409 $58,930 $11,780 $47,150
2022 $3,264 $47,610 $9,520 $38,090
2021 $3,386 $43,720 $8,740 $34,980
2020 $3,298 $41,400 $8,280 $33,120
2019 $3,279 $32,260 $6,450 $25,810
2018 $3,208 $30,360 $6,070 $24,290
2017 $3,077 $26,750 $5,350 $21,400
2016 $1,995 $22,110 $4,420 $17,690
2015 $1,859 $23,560 $4,710 $18,850
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6942414

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 119-13-097

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