$675,000
SOLD APR 11, 2025 RENTED APR 15, 2025
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,909 Sq Ft
7,120 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$354 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • Mercury Mine Elementary School Rated A
  • Granite Countertops
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome Home! Originally built in 1963 and fully renovated in 2020, this stunning home seamlessly blends its mid-century charm with modern updates designed for today's lifestyle. Nestled in the heart of the coveted Star of Paradise neighborhood—a dream for mid-century enthusiasts—this 3-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom gem welcomes you with mature trees, stylish period accents, and undeniable curb appeal. Step inside to experience an impeccably designed space where warmth and character shine. A cozy fireplace sets the tone for inviting gatherings, while the dining area, complete with a wine bar and beverage fridge, opens effortlessly to the backyard oasis through expansive panoramic doors—perfectly embodying the essence of indoor-outdoor living. The backyard is an entertainer's paradise, featuring a tongue-and-groove covered patio, a large sparkling pool, an outdoor kitchen with a Blackstone grill, a covered fire pit lounge area, and lush fruiting citrus trees. A spacious storage shed offers potential for a future workshop. Notable upgrades include: New windows and doors for enhanced energy efficiency, skylights for added natural light, exterior uplighting for a striking evening ambiance, fully updated pool with new plumbing, electrical, and PebbleTec surfacing, new sub-panel, water softener, and 2024 roof coating. Don't miss the full list of upgradesthis is a rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully updated mid-century home in one of Phoenix's most desirable neighborhoods!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katie Baccus

Compass License #SA639631000 Listed on: 03/20/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Oleg Bortman

The Brokery License #BR636864000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,281

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 7,120 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Artificial Turf
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Built-Up Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,909 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Double Pane Windows

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Outdoor Fireplace

Schools

  • Mercury Mine Elementary School
  • Shea Middle School
  • Shadow Mountain High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Star Of Paradise Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 148
  • Assessor Parcel Number 166-50-133

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,281

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Cactus and 40th St
  • Legal Info Range: 3E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Full
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2020
  • Updated Floors: Full
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2020
  • Updated Kitchen: Partial
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2020
  • Updated Pool: Partial
  • Items Updated Pool Yr Updated: 2020
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: From Cactus, head south on Poinsettia Dr. Take an immediate right onto Shaw Butte Dr. Turn left onto Laurel Ln. and the house will be the 9th house on the right.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Subdivision Name: STAR OF PARADISE
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: 2 Fireplace, Exterior Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 1909.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Dual Pane
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Gas: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Countertops: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Lot Features: Desert Back, Desert Front, Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Synthetic Grass Back, Irrigation Front, Irrigation Back
  • Pool Features: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Painted, Block
  • Roof: Built-Up
  • Construction:Block: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Not Managed
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:No Fees: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mercury Mine Elementary School
  • High School: Shadow Mountain High School
  • Junior High Dist: Paradise Valley Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Shea Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7120.0
  • Parcel #: 166-50-133
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2281.0
  • Tax Book Number: 166.00
  • Tax Lot: 148
  • Tax Map Number: 50.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2025
Closed on
Apr 7, 2025
Sold by
Levis Teresa
Bought by
Bortman Oleg and Bortman Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Oleg Bortman
The Brokery
Buyer's Agent
Victor Echeverri
The Brokery
Sold Price
$3,895
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
$654,410

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$650,515
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-15.81%
Original Mortgage
$535,000
Outstanding Balance
$534,078
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$120,332

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2019
Closed on
Feb 26, 2020
Sold by
Opendoor Property D Llc
Bought by
Levis Teresa
Seller's Agent
Jacqueline Moore
Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Katie Baccus
Compass
List Price
$330,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-9.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.20%
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2019
Closed on
Feb 24, 2020
Sold by
Levis Gary
Bought by
Levis Teresa
Seller's Agent
Jacqueline Moore
Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Katie Baccus
Compass
List Price
$330,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-9.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 27, 2019
Closed on
Jul 24, 2019
Sold by
Gilson Terri Lynn
Bought by
Opendoor Property D Llc
Seller's Agent
David Simkins
Realty Executives
Buyer's Agent
Eugene Quackenbush
Realty ONE Group
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$325,200
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,800
-7.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-12.58%
Original Mortgage
$400,000,000
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2009
Sold by
Wolfe Susan M and Wolfe Jonathan P
Bought by
Gilson Terri Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$87,500
Interest Rate
4.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2004
Sold by
Wolfe Susan Marie
Bought by
Wolfe Jonathan P and Wolfe Susan M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,350
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 1998
Sold by
Wolfe Jonathan P
Bought by
Wolfe Susan Marie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 1994
Sold by
Green Shield Properties Inc
Bought by
Stier Dean G and Stier Amelia Z

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$79,652
Interest Rate
7.67%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 $675,000 Landmark Title
Warranty Deed $300,000 Jet Closing Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Jet Closing Inc
Warranty Deed $325,200 Os National Llc
Warranty Deed $167,500 The Talon Group Tatum Garden
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- North American Title Agency
Warranty Deed $109,900 North American Title Agency
Warranty Deed $87,500 Stewart Title & Trust Phoeni
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $535,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $225,080 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $262,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $255,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $400,000,000 Construction
Previous Owner $9,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $81,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $87,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $153,350 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $79,652 FHA
Previous Owner $45,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/15/2025 04/15/25 Rented $3,895 0.0% --
04/15/2025 04/15/25 Under Contract -- -- --
04/15/2025 04/15/25 For Rent $3,895 0.0% --
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Sold $675,000 +4.7% $354 / Sq Ft
03/20/2025 03/20/25 For Sale $645,000 +115.0% $338 / Sq Ft
03/03/2020 03/03/20 Sold $300,000 -5.7% $157 / Sq Ft
01/02/2020 01/02/20 Pending -- -- --
12/12/2019 12/12/19 Price Changed $318,000 -0.6% $167 / Sq Ft
11/28/2019 11/28/19 Price Changed $320,000 -1.2% $168 / Sq Ft
11/14/2019 11/14/19 Price Changed $324,000 -0.6% $170 / Sq Ft
10/17/2019 10/17/19 Price Changed $326,000 -1.2% $171 / Sq Ft
10/09/2019 10/09/19 For Sale $330,000 +10.0% $173 / Sq Ft
10/07/2019 10/07/19 Off Market $300,000 -- --
10/03/2019 10/03/19 Price Changed $330,000 -1.5% $173 / Sq Ft
09/20/2019 09/20/19 Price Changed $335,000 -0.6% $175 / Sq Ft
09/05/2019 09/05/19 Price Changed $337,000 -0.9% $177 / Sq Ft
08/22/2019 08/22/19 Price Changed $340,000 -1.2% $178 / Sq Ft
08/06/2019 08/06/19 For Sale $344,000 +5.8% $180 / Sq Ft
07/29/2019 07/29/19 Sold $325,200 -7.1% $170 / Sq Ft
07/08/2019 07/08/19 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2019 06/26/19 For Sale $350,000 -- $183 / 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 $2,281 $22,915 -- --
2024 $2,233 $21,824 -- --
2023 $2,233 $41,750 $8,350 $33,400
2022 $2,211 $32,880 $6,570 $26,310
2021 $2,217 $29,830 $5,960 $23,870
2020 $1,837 $29,010 $5,800 $23,210
2019 $1,846 $26,760 $5,350 $21,410
2018 $1,778 $24,120 $4,820 $19,300
2017 $1,699 $24,430 $4,880 $19,550
2016 $1,672 $22,580 $4,510 $18,070
2015 $1,551 $21,300 $4,260 $17,040
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6838247

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 166-50-133