NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3244 E Melody Dr Phoenix, AZ 85042

South Mountain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $959,000 - $1,036,651

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,953 Sq Ft
$251/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 01, 2023

Last sale price $950,000 $240 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,040/month

176 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Spa
  • Gated Community
  • Mountain View
  • Phoenix Coding Academy Rated A
  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Santa Barbara Architecture

About This Home

As of June 2023

Beautiful executive home in an intimate gated community tucked within South Mountain. This split plan offers expansive living areas for entertaining or a comfortable space of your own. Open concept kitchen, WI pantry, wrap around buffet counter & cabinets forever... Choose the eat-in kitchen, custom bench or island bar seating for casual dining. Wine enthusiasts have space to create their own wine vault. Family room offers fire place and pool view. ENORMOUS Owners Suite, spa like bathroom, 2 WI closets & exit. Spacious guest bedrooms with baths & WI closets. Plantation shutters throughout, neutral palate, office with built-ins & separate tech center. Enjoy mountain views from the front patio. Back yard presents travertine, pool/spa & grill island. See docs for MORE info.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen H Johnston

Keller Williams Realty East Valley License #SA571141000 Listed on: 11/03/2022

Keller Williams Realty East Valley

Co-Listed By

Courtney Schaefer-Gorder

Keller Williams Realty East Valley License #SA565768000

Last Buyer's Agent

Sangeetha Sethia

Good Oak Real Estate License #SA516181000

Good Oak Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,201

Year Built

  • Built in 2012

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Private Streets
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Artificial Turf
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer

HOA Fees

  • $185 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 4 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Santa Barbara Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,953 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Solar Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Play Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Built-In Barbecue

Schools

  • Cloves C Campbell Sr Elementary School
  • South Mountain High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 16 / 2000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 301-23-405

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, street maintenance
  • Alpha Community Mngt Association, Phone Number (623) 825-7777
  • Built by BEAZER
  • Villas At Toscana 2 Subdivision, Ventana Floorplan

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,201

Year Built

Built in 2012

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$185 per month

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: 32nd Street and Baseline Road
  • Legal Info Range: 3E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 185.0
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Partial
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2019
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 4.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 2012
  • Spa Private: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Master Model: Ventana
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.32
  • Co List Office Mls Id: kwevt01
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-839-6600
  • Subdivision Name: VILLAS AT TOSCANA 2
  • Architectural Style: Santa Barbara/Tuscan
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 240.32
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 185.0
  • 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
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Windows:Solar Screens: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Family Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Gas Fireplace: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: Heated, Private
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Family Room, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, No Interior Steps, Soft Water Loop, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Double Vanity, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, High Speed Internet, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 3953.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Solar Screens, Dual Pane
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Countertops: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Cook Top Gas: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Multiple Ovens: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Private Street(s), Built-in Barbecue
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front, Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Synthetic Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: Play Pool, Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Brick Veneer, Painted
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Street(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Extended Length Garage, Direct Access, Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Over Height Garage
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:Over Height Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes
  • Parking Features:Extended Length Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Security: Fire Sprinkler System
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated
  • Amenities: Rental OK (See Rmks)
  • Association Fee: 185.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: ALPHA Community Mngt
  • Phone: 623-825-7777
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 100.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: ALPHA Community Mngt
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee: 250.0
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA: 400.0
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Street Maint: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cloves C Campbell Sr Elementary School
  • High School: South Mountain High School
  • Junior High Dist: Phoenix Union High School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Cloves C Campbell Sr Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14000.0
  • Parcel #: 301-23-405
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: BEAZER

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7201.0
  • Tax Block: 2000
  • Tax Book Number: 301.00
  • Tax Lot: 16
  • Tax Map Number: 23.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 3, 2022
Closed on
Jun 1, 2023
Sold by
Simpson Trust
Bought by
Patel Shardool and Pangasa Misha
Seller's Agent
Karen H Johnston
Keller Williams Realty East Valley
Buyer's Agent
Sangeetha Sethia
Good Oak Real Estate
List Price
$1,069,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$119,000
-11.13%
Views
64
Current Estimated Value
$993,163

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$43,163
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.73%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Outstanding Balance
$729,945
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$263,218

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2018
Sold by
Simpson John Edward and Simpson Lisa Annette
Bought by
Simpson John Edward and Simpson Lisa Annette

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2012
Sold by
Beazer Homes Sales Inc
Bought by
Simpson John E and Simpson Lisa A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$332,500
Interest Rate
3.65%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Patel Shardool $950,000 Wfg National Title Insurance C
Simpson John Edward -- None Available
Simpson John E $432,582 First American Title Ins Co
Beazer Homes Sales Inc -- First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Patel Shardool $750,000
Previous Owner Simpson John E $332,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/01/2023 06/01/23 Sold $950,000 -5.0% $240 / Sq Ft
02/15/2023 02/15/23 Price Changed $999,800 -6.5% $253 / Sq Ft
11/02/2022 11/02/22 For Sale $1,069,000 -- $270 / 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 $7,811 $55,783 -- --
2024 $7,361 $53,127 -- --
2023 $7,361 $71,150 $14,230 $56,920
2022 $7,201 $54,430 $10,880 $43,550
2021 $7,360 $52,170 $10,430 $41,740
2020 $7,262 $50,930 $10,180 $40,750
2019 $6,964 $49,560 $9,910 $39,650
2018 $6,803 $51,550 $10,310 $41,240
2017 $6,213 $49,430 $9,880 $39,550
2016 $5,895 $50,000 $10,000 $40,000
2015 $5,477 $48,610 $9,720 $38,890
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Karen H Johnston

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Karen H Johnston

    Keller Williams Realty East Valley

    (602) 980-6955

    2 in this area

    74 Total Sales

    Karen H Johnston
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  • Courtney Schaefer-Gorder

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Courtney Schaefer-Gorder

    Keller Williams Realty East Valley

    (602) 980-0238

    1 in this area

    84 Total Sales

    Courtney Schaefer-Gorder
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  • Sangeetha Sethia

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Sangeetha Sethia

    Good Oak Real Estate

    (480) 390-4316

    1 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Sangeetha Sethia
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6484770

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 301-23-405

Arizona Maricopa County Phoenix 85042 South Mountain

3244 E Melody Dr, Phoenix, AZ

Not Listed for Sale

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