NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3532 E Melody Dr Phoenix, AZ 85042

South Mountain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $435,947 - $553,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,889 Sq Ft
$257/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 08, 2014

Last sale price $227,000 $120 Per Sq Ft

Est. 114% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,865/month

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • City Lights View
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Phoenix Coding Academy Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of August 2014

Beautiful condition in gated community! Ready to occupy 3 bedroom, 2/5 bath home with fantastic wide open views of South Mountain from living room, master bedroom, and covered porch. Covered patio in rear. Solar hot water is 4 yr old and 2 yr old high-end, two-stage AC unit will save you a ton on utility bills. Brand new Silestone kitchen counter and extra-deep SS sink. Top down/bottom up cellular shades. All tile downstairs, carpet upstairs. Two walk-in closets in master. Community park area. Super convenient location is 7 miles to Sky Harbor airport and 9 miles to downtown Phoenix. Two miles to I-10 East and 2.5 miles to I-10 West. Legacy, Raven, and Thunderbird golf courses are all nearby. Highline Canal path is right outside the gate...great for walking and biking along South Mountain.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Claudia Leischen

Friedman Realty AZ, LLC License #SA542872000 Listed on: 05/13/2014

Co-Listed By

Debie Friedman

Friedman Realty AZ, LLC License #BR013271000

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Meneely

HomeSmart License #SA541316000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,465

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 4,751 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Grass Covered Lot

HOA Fees

  • $93 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,889 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Solar Screens
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Schools

  • Roosevelt Elementary School
  • South Mountain High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 33
  • Assessor Parcel Number 301-23-052

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, street maintenance
  • Alpha Community Mgmt Association, Phone Number (623) 825-7777
  • Built by First City HOmes
  • Cortland Point Subdivision

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,465

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$93 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Baseline & 36th St
  • 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: 93.16
  • Basement: N
  • Cooling HVAC SEER Rating: 16
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Full
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2012
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Co List Office Mls Id: debi01
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-998-0559
  • Subdivision Name: Cortland Point
  • Efficiency: Water Heater
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 120.16
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 279.49
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Double Vanity, Upstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
  • Living Area: 1889.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Solar Screens, Dual Pane
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Lot Features: North/South Exposure, Sprinklers In Front, Gravel/Stone Front, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: City Lights, Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s)
  • Roof: Tile, Concrete
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated
  • Association Fee: 279.49
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Wildflower
  • Phone: 623-825-7777
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 400.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Wildflower
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Company: Alpha Community Mgmt
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Phone: (623) 825-7777
  • 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: Roosevelt Elementary School
  • High School: South Mountain High School
  • Junior High Dist: Phoenix Union High School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Roosevelt Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4751.0
  • Parcel #: 301-23-052

Building Info

  • Builder Name: First City HOmes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1464.86
  • Tax Book Number: 301.00
  • Tax Lot: 33
  • Tax Map Number: 23.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2014
Closed on
Jul 24, 2014
Sold by
Leischen Claudia Jeanne
Bought by
Price William and Price Kay
Seller's Agent
Claudia Leischen
Friedman Realty AZ, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Robert Meneely
HomeSmart
List Price
$230,000
Sold Price
$227,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-1.3%
Current Estimated Value
$485,987

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$258,987
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.91%
Original Mortgage
$215,650
Outstanding Balance
$164,014
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$321,973

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 2010
Sold by
Parker Jacquilyn Debra
Bought by
Leischen Claudia Jeanne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2008
Sold by
Leischen Claudia
Bought by
Leischen Claudia and Parker Jackie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2000
Sold by
Shambhala Enterprises Llc
Bought by
Leischen Claudia J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$161,500
Interest Rate
8.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 1999
Sold by
Barsell Richard A and Adler Judith L
Bought by
Shambhala Enterprises Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$124,000
Interest Rate
7.77%
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
Price William $227,000 Empire West Title Agency
Leischen Claudia Jeanne -- None Available
Leischen Claudia -- None Available
Leischen Claudia J $161,500 Old Republic Title Agency
Shambhala Enterprises Llc -- Old Republic Title Agency
Barsell Richard A $163,500 Old Republic Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Price William $215,650
Previous Owner Leischen Claudia J $161,500
Previous Owner Barsell Richard A $124,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/08/2014 08/08/14 Sold $227,000 -1.3% $120 / Sq Ft
05/28/2014 05/28/14 For Sale $230,000 +1.3% $122 / Sq Ft
05/19/2014 05/19/14 Off Market $227,000 -- --
05/13/2014 05/13/14 Price Changed $230,000 +2.2% $122 / Sq Ft
05/13/2014 05/13/14 For Sale $225,000 -- $119 / 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 $2,717 $20,101 -- --
2024 $2,567 $19,144 -- --
2023 $2,567 $31,450 $6,290 $25,160
2022 $2,514 $24,260 $4,850 $19,410
2021 $2,592 $22,480 $4,490 $17,990
2020 $2,560 $21,000 $4,200 $16,800
2019 $2,473 $18,660 $3,730 $14,930
2018 $2,402 $18,510 $3,700 $14,810
2017 $2,239 $18,530 $3,700 $14,830
2016 $2,124 $18,980 $3,790 $15,190
2015 $1,974 $17,700 $3,540 $14,160
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Claudia Leischen

    Friedman Realty AZ, LLC

  • D

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    Debie Friedman

    Friedman Realty AZ, LLC

    (480) 998-0559

    7 Total Sales

    Debie Friedman
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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Robert Meneely

    HomeSmart

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5115213

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 301-23-052

Arizona Maricopa County Phoenix 85042 South Mountain

3532 E Melody Dr, Phoenix, AZ

Not Listed for Sale

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