$525,000
SOLD MAR 30, 2026

3553 E Washington Ave Gilbert, AZ 85234

Val Vista Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,687 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 30, 2026

$311 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Great Room
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Highland Park Elementary Rated A-
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Double Pane Windows

About This Home

As of March 2026

Discover the charm of this beautiful 3-bed, 2-bath home in Higley Groves! A 2-car garage, low-care manicured landscape, brick accent details, and a front porch are just the beginning. The fabulous interior features abundant natural light, plantation shutters, a designer palette, tile flooring in common areas, and soft carpet in bedrooms. You'll love the seamlessly flowing living & dining room! The kitchen boasts built-in appliances, ample wood cabinetry, recessed lighting, a pantry, and a serving window w/breakfast bar. The double-door main bedroom has an ensuite with dual sinks & a walk-in closet. Laundry room with cabinetry. Check out the large backyard, where you can relax or have a fun gathering! A covered patio, well-laid pavers, and tables & seats complete the picture. Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Charlene Bare

HomeSmart License #SA553174000 Listed on: 02/09/2026

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Last Buyer's Agent

Jamie Bowcut

My Home Group Real Estate License #SA674290000

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,899

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 7,150 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer

HOA Fees

  • $124 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,687 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Great Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Private Water Closet
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Highland Park Elementary School
  • Highland Jr High Middle School
  • Highland High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Updated in 2025
  • Cooling Available
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 534
  • Assessor Parcel Number 309-23-534

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • Higley Groves Association, Phone Number (480) 813-6788
  • Built by Richmond American Homes
  • Higley Groves Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,899

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

7,150 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$124 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Higley Rd & E Elliot Rd
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 124.33
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Full
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2025
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: HIGLEY GROVES
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 311.2
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Washer, Dryer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Double Vanity, Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Laminate Counters, 9+ Flat Ceilings, No Interior Steps
  • Living Area: 1687.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Dual Pane

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: North/South Exposure, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail, Agency Discl Req
  • Common Walls: All on One Level
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Painted, Stucco
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered Patio(s)
  • Roof: Tile

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access, Attached Garage
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Playground, Biking/Walking Path
  • Association Fee: 373.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Higley Groves
  • Phone: 480-813-6788
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 175.0
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 249.0
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA: 225.0

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds

Schools

  • Elementary School: Highland Park Elementary
  • High School: Highland High School
  • Junior High Dist: Gilbert Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Highland Jr High School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7150.0
  • Parcel #: 309-23-534

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Richmond American Homes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1899.0
  • Tax Book Number: 309.0
  • Tax Lot: 534
  • Tax Map Number: 23.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 9, 2026
Closed on
Mar 17, 2026
Sold by
Setzer Terrie and Grammy Trust
Bought by
Maughan Eli and Maughan Abbey Dylane
Seller's Agent
Charlene Bare
HomeSmart
Buyer's Agent
Jamie Bowcut
My Home Group Real Estate
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Views
12

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.28%
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Outstanding Balance
$420,000
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$106,353

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2014
Sold by
Setzer Terrie
Bought by
Setzer Terrie D and Grammy Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2003
Sold by
Setzer Terrie
Bought by
Setzer Terrie and Benson Heidi D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$58,200
Interest Rate
5.26%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2001
Sold by
Setzer Terrie
Bought by
Benson Heidi D and Setzer Terrie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2001
Sold by
Richmond American Homes Of Arizona Inc
Bought by
Setzer Terrie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $525,000 Ez Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Special Warranty Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Land Title Agency Of Az Inc
Quit Claim Deed -- Land Title Agency Of Az Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Special Warranty Deed $158,044 Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $420,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $58,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $60,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/30/2026 03/30/26 Sold $525,000 0.0% $311 / Sq Ft
02/15/2026 02/15/26 Pending -- -- --
02/09/2026 02/09/26 For Sale $525,000 -- $311 / 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 $1,899 $24,458 -- --
2024 $1,841 $23,293 -- --
2023 $1,841 $38,560 $7,710 $30,850
2022 $1,786 $28,710 $5,740 $22,970
2021 $1,878 $27,160 $5,430 $21,730
2020 $1,848 $25,330 $5,060 $20,270
2019 $1,700 $23,300 $4,660 $18,640
2018 $1,649 $21,470 $4,290 $17,180
2017 $1,593 $20,220 $4,040 $16,180
2016 $1,648 $19,760 $3,950 $15,810
2015 $1,501 $19,600 $3,920 $15,680
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6982481

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 309-23-534

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