$968,000

Estimated payment $5,423/month

Total Views 1,183
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,334 Sq Ft
$415 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • The property is located in a historic district
  • 0.17 Acre Lot
  • Phoenix Coding Academy Rated A
  • City View
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

The historic c.1941 George and Vallie Cornforth residence, located in the idyllic Willo historic district, is an exquisite example of French Provincial Period Revival architecture offering 2,334 total square feet of livable space with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The main residence spans 1,934 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, while the fully-equipped guest house provides an additional 400 square feet with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Lovingly preserved and remodeled by successive stewards, the enduring spirit of this historic home has only grown richer with time. The home's architectural integrity remains beautifully intact, defined by a distinctive mint-hued brick façade, bold vintage front door and classic casement windows with decorative shutters. A Hollywood drive can accommodate multiple vehicles and leads to an RV gate with access to the guest house and rear yard, while a cozy patio greets guests at the entry. The updated interiors are both timeless and adaptable, offering a classic foundation that complements a wide range of design aesthetics. A rare find in Willo, this home features an impressive scale of open living spaces. Wood-look tile flooring, tall baseboards and elegant casement picture windows create a graceful continuity between rooms. The formal dining room provides a beautiful setting for gatherings and opens to the kitchen for effortless entertaining. The renovated and expanded kitchen blends timeless design with incredible craftsmanship, finished with elevated materials that complement the home's historic character. White shaker-style cabinetry with decorative millwork pairs with solid surface countertops and a tile backsplash for a timeless aesthetic. The appliance suite includes a stainless steel range/oven, French-door refrigerator and built-in microwave. A built-in china cabinet with glass uppers and drawers adds a vintage vibe that nods to the home's origins, while a walk-in pantry provides generous storage. Breakfast bar seating, recessed lighting and designer light fixtures enhance the space. There is room to incorporate a substantial island, if desired. The main residence offers 3 true bedrooms and 2 baths. The split primary suite is generously scaled, offering space for both a sitting area and home office, and opens to the rear yard through 2 sets of doors. Additional features include double-door entry, multiple windows and 2 spacious walk-in closets. The primary bath features a luxe walk-in shower with subway tile, herringbone marble accents, built-in niche and frameless glass enclosure, along with a classic white double vanity with solid surface counters, plus a private water closet with dual-flush toilet. The hall bath carries the same cohesive design, with subway-tiled tub/shower surround with marble accent tile and built-in niche, shaker-style cabinetry, solid surface counters and dual-flush toilet. Additional bedrooms feature updated flooring, ceiling fans and tall baseboards, continuing the home's clean, timeless aesthetic. A shiplap-accented passage leading to the primary suite incorporates mudroom-style storage with hanging hooks and built-in drawers for shoes and daily essentials. The chic 400-square-foot guest house offers 1 bedroom, 1 bath and a full kitchen. The efficient kitchen features white shaker-style cabinetry, solid surface counters and appliance package with stainless steel range/oven, built in microwave and full-sized refrigerator. The open layout allows flexible configuration for living and dining space. The timeless bath includes a subway-tiled shower, shaker-style vanity with solid surface counter and a dual-flush toilet. A newly-serviced central HVAC system ensures year-round comfort. This casita offers a versatile retreat ideal for guests, a creative studio or potential income-producing short-term rental. Substantial infrastructure improvements underscore the investment in quality, including new supply plumbing throughout the main house, new main house HVAC '25, new roof '16, new main house water heater '23 and updated flooring in the primary and 2nd bedroom '18. The home also offers a well-appointed interior laundry room with ample storage. The rear yard features sprawling natural lawns with sprinkler system, as well as mature bougainvillea, grapefruit and orange trees. A pergola provides shaded outdoor living space and can double as a carport for the guest house, with alley RV gate access. Brick and flagstone walkways and patios weave throughout the yard, while block fencing creates a private setting. This location is a treasure being just minutes from downtown + uptown hotspots and beloved local haunts.You'll be close to Sky Harbor Airport, ASU, downtown Phoenix arts + sports venues and the light rail + major freeways. Exceptional walkability with nearby neighborhood favorites including Oven+Vine, Sophia's A Brunch Bar, Little Rituals, First Watch, Pino Pizza Al Centro and more. A convenient stroll to the best of what Phoenix has to offer. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this distinguished residence offers architectural significance and meaningful financial advantage, including eligibility for owner-occupant historic tax classification, which currently reduces the property taxes by 50%. Set within one of Phoenix's most storied neighborhoods, the home presents a rare opportunity to steward an important piece of the city's architectural heritage. Historic pedigree and modern infrastructure come together in a treasured residence defined by thoughtful preservation and enduring value.

Listing Agent

Jennifer Hibbard

Twins & Co. Realty, LLC License #BR531556000 Listed on: 03/12/2026

Co-Listing Agent

Christie Kinchen

Twins & Co. Realty, LLC License #BR518042000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,514

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 7,457 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 4 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,334 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Formal Dining Room
  • City Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Private Water Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Homes

  • Guest House
  • Separate Entry Quarters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • The property is located in a historic district

Schools

  • Kenilworth Elementary School
  • Central High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • North or South Exposure
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Built by John H. Lester
  • North Kenilworth Blks 1 Through 8 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 12
  • Assessor Parcel Number 118-57-074

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,514

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

7,457 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: McDowell and 7th Ave.
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Full
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2017
  • Updated Floors: Full
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2017
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Full
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2016
  • Updated Kitchen: Full
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2017
  • Updated Plumbing: Partial
  • Items Updated Plmbg Yr Updated: 2016
  • Updated Room Addition: Full
  • Items Updated Rm Adtn Yr Updated: 2016
  • Updated Roof: Full
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2016
  • Updated Wiring: Partial
  • Items Updated Wiring Yr Updated: 2016
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Co List Office Mls Id: tacr01
  • Co List Office Phone: 602-908-8946
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH KENILWORTH BLKS 1 THROUGH 8
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Other
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 414.74
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Built-In Electric Oven, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Washer, Dryer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm, Double Vanity, Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Non-laminate Counter, Quartz Countertops, High Speed Internet, No Interior Steps
  • Living Area: 2334.0
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Lot Features: North/South Exposure, Alley, Nat Reg Historic Hms, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: City
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail, Agency Discl Req
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Brick, Painted, Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered Patio(s)
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: RV Gated
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.0

Utilities

  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Cooling: Central Air, Programmable Thmstat
  • Heating: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Historic District, Near Light Rail Stop
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Elementary School: Kenilworth Elementary School
  • High School: Central High School
  • Junior High Dist: Phoenix Union High School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Kenilworth Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7457.0
  • Parcel #: 118-57-074

Building Info

  • Builder Name: John H. Lester

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2514.0
  • Tax Book Number: 118.0
  • Tax Lot: 12
  • Tax Map Number: 57.0

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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 $2,514 $17,698 -- --
2024 $2,344 $16,856 -- --
2023 $2,344 $30,875 $6,175 $24,700
2022 $2,261 $25,035 $5,005 $20,030
2021 $2,244 $24,085 $4,815 $19,270
2020 $2,269 $23,380 $4,675 $18,705
2019 $2,266 $20,875 $4,175 $16,700
2018 $2,227 $17,080 $3,415 $13,665
2017 $2,000 $17,210 $3,440 $13,770
2016 $2,641 $18,140 $3,625 $14,515
2015 $2,444 $17,805 $3,560 $14,245
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/12/2026 03/12/26 For Sale $968,000 +62.7% $415 / Sq Ft
10/19/2017 10/19/17 Sold $595,000 -0.8% $246 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/28/2017 08/28/17 Price Changed $599,900 -1.8% $248 / Sq Ft
08/11/2017 08/11/17 For Sale $610,800 -- $253 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $595,000 Chicago Title Agency Inc
Warranty Deed $347,000 Fidelity Natl Title Agency I
Cash Sale Deed $325,000 Fidelity Natl Title Agency I
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Security Title Agency
Warranty Deed $154,500 Security Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $535,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $255,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6997078

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 118-57-074

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