NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3440 E Melody Dr Phoenix, AZ 85042

South Mountain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $419,367 - $449,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,629 Sq Ft
$267/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 15, 2016

Last sale price $216,000 $133 Per Sq Ft

Est. 101% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,626/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Mountain View
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Phoenix Coding Academy Rated A
  • Two Way Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of August 2016

Nicely kept home in quiet gated community. Features quartz counters in kitchen, tile in high traffic areas, newer carpet, ceiling fans in all bedrooms and living room.
Beautiful mountain views from the front and private backyard. Covered patio. Very open great room with two way fireplace. Eat-in kitchen area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Holly Fischer

HomeSmart License #SA528018000 Listed on: 06/27/2016

HomeSmart

Last Buyer's Agent

Cynthia Lauderdale

HomeSmart License #SA657038000

HomeSmart

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,869

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 5,580 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Artificial Turf
  • Front Yard Sprinklers

HOA Fees

  • $106 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,629 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Two Way Fireplace
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Littleton Elementary School
  • T G Barr Middle School
  • South Mountain High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 41
  • Assessor Parcel Number 301-23-060

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, street maintenance
  • Wildflower HOA, Phone Number (623) 825-7777
  • Built by Cortland
  • Cortland Point Subdivision Lot 1 45 Tr A G

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,869

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$106 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: 36th Street and Baseline
  • Legal Info Range: 3E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 105.79
  • 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: 1998
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Subdivision Name: CORTLAND POINT SUBDIVISION LOT 1-45 TR A-G
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 132.59
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 317.38
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Two Way Fireplace: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Two Way Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
  • Living Area: 1629.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front, Desert Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Synthetic Grass Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s)
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated
  • Association Fee: 317.38
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Wildflower HOA
  • Phone: 623-825-7777
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 227.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Wildflower HOA
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Street Maint: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint

Schools

  • Elementary School: Littleton Elementary School
  • High School: South Mountain High School
  • Junior High Dist: Phoenix Union High School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: T G Barr School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5580.0
  • Parcel #: 301-23-060

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Cortland

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1869.0
  • Tax Book Number: 301.00
  • Tax Lot: 41
  • Tax Map Number: 23.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 27, 2016
Closed on
Aug 8, 2016
Sold by
Jacobson Matthew R
Bought by
Banzhaf Shawn and Banzhaf Jodi
Seller's Agent
Holly Fischer
HomeSmart
Buyer's Agent
Cynthia Lauderdale
HomeSmart
List Price
$214,000
Sold Price
$216,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
0.93%
Current Estimated Value
$434,592

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$218,592
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.68%
Original Mortgage
$220,644
Outstanding Balance
$176,048
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$258,544

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2012
Closed on
Jun 11, 2012
Sold by
Coleman Jean M
Bought by
Jacobson Matthew R
Seller's Agent
Sandy Karpen
RE/MAX Fine Properties
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Coffman
Locality Real Estate
List Price
$135,000
Sold Price
$138,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
2.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.34%
Original Mortgage
$135,500
Interest Rate
3.79%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2005
Sold by
Benninger Jon M and Benninger Krista A
Bought by
Coleman Jean M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$239,120
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 1998
Sold by
Fch Sales Company Llc
Bought by
Benninger Jon M and Benninger Krista A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,450
Interest Rate
6.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 1998
Sold by
First City Homes Inc
Bought by
Fch Sales Company Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,450
Interest Rate
6.86%
Source: Public Records
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

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
Banzhaf Shawn $216,000 Empire West Title Agency
Jacobson Matthew R $138,000 Magnus Title Agency
Coleman Jean M $298,900 Arizona Title Agency Inc
Benninger Jon M $139,445 Old Republic Title Agency
Fch Sales Company Llc -- Old Republic Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Banzhaf Shawn $220,644
Previous Owner Jacobson Matthew R $135,500
Previous Owner Coleman Jean M $239,120
Previous Owner Benninger Jon M $132,450
Closed Coleman Jean M $44,835
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/15/2016 08/15/16 Sold $216,000 +0.9% $133 / Sq Ft
06/27/2016 06/27/16 For Sale $214,000 0.0% $131 / Sq Ft
05/08/2015 05/08/15 Rented $1,250 0.0% --
05/06/2015 05/06/15 Under Contract -- -- --
05/04/2015 05/04/15 For Rent $1,250 0.0% --
06/14/2012 06/14/12 Sold $138,000 +2.2% $85 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/09/2012 03/09/12 For Sale $135,000 -- $83 / 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 $2,573 $19,032 -- --
2024 $2,430 $18,125 -- --
2023 $2,430 $30,630 $6,120 $24,510
2022 $2,380 $23,520 $4,700 $18,820
2021 $2,454 $21,760 $4,350 $17,410
2020 $2,424 $20,180 $4,030 $16,150
2019 $2,341 $17,950 $3,590 $14,360
2018 $2,274 $17,920 $3,580 $14,340
2017 $2,120 $17,720 $3,540 $14,180
2016 $2,011 $18,000 $3,600 $14,400
2015 $1,869 $16,660 $3,330 $13,330
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Holly Fischer

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Holly Fischer

    HomeSmart

    (602) 402-4048

    17 Total Sales

    Holly Fischer
    Section Image
  • Cynthia Lauderdale

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Cynthia Lauderdale

    HomeSmart

    (602) 800-4042

    1 in this area

    1 Total Sale

    Cynthia Lauderdale
    Section Image
  • Alison Hamlet

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Alison Hamlet

    AZArchitecture/Jarson & Jarson

    (602) 301-9839

    34 Total Sales

    Alison Hamlet
    Section Image
  • Sandy Karpen

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Sandy Karpen

    RE/MAX

    (480) 980-1923

    32 Total Sales

    Sandy Karpen
    Section Image
  • Stephanie Coffman

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Stephanie Coffman

    Locality Real Estate

    (602) 616-3998

    2 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    Stephanie Coffman
    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5462826

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 301-23-060

Arizona Maricopa County Phoenix 85042 South Mountain

3440 E Melody Dr, Phoenix, AZ

Not Listed for Sale

Detached

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS) All information should be verified by the recipient and none is guaranteed as accurate by ARMLS

Listing Information presented by local MLS brokerage: Ten-X, local REALTOR®- Arlene Richardson - (888)-952-6393

Nearby Homes