NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3953 E Cat Balue Dr Phoenix, AZ 85050

Desert Ridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $549,000 - $621,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,793 Sq Ft
$325/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 13, 2024

Last sale price $585,000 $326 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $3,542/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Gated Community
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Fireside Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Santa Barbara Architecture

About This Home

As of August 2024

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Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeffrey Ludwig

50 STATES Realty License #SA550541000 Listed on: 06/19/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Debbie Pontikas

RETSY License #BR654741000

RETSY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,037

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 2,555 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front of the property
  • Block Wall Fence

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,793 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Floors Updated in 2024
  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Wildfire Elementary School
  • Explorer Middle School
  • Pinnacle High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 123
  • Assessor Parcel Number 212-47-503

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • Aam Association, Phone Number (480) 551-4300
  • Desert Ridge Association, Phone Number (480) 551-4300
  • Association Phone (480) 551-4300
  • Built by Pulte Homes
  • Desert Ridge Superblock 11 Parcel 1B Subdivision

Amenities

  • Recreation Room
  • Community Media Room

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,037

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$293 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: 40th St & Deer Valley
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2 Name: Desert Ridge
  • HOA #2 Phone Number: 480-551-4300
  • HOA #2: Y
  • HOA #3 Fee: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 293.0
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Partial
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2019
  • Updated Floors: Partial
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2024
  • Updated Kitchen: Full
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2019
  • Updated Room Addition: Full
  • Items Updated Rm Adtn Yr Updated: 2019
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Subdivision Name: DESERT RIDGE SUPERBLOCK 11 PARCEL 1B
  • Architectural Style: Santa Barbara/Tuscan
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 326.27
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 245.0
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa2: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Freestnd Fireplace: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Double Vanity, Master Downstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Pantry, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 1793.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Dual Pane, Vinyl Frame
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Gas: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Community Features:Comm Tennis Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Pickleball Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Workout Facility: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Media Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Children_squote_s Playgrnd: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Multiple Ovens: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Lot Features: Desert Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access, Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Shared Driveway
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:Shared Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Pickleball, Gated, Community Spa, Community Spa Htd, Community Pool Htd, Community Pool, Community Media Room, Tennis Court(s), Playground, Biking/Walking Path, Fitness Center
  • Association #2 Fee: 288.0
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
  • Association Fee: 245.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Desert Ridge
  • Association Name: Fireside
  • Association Phone #2: 480-551-4300
  • Phone: 602-957-9191
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 155.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Fireside
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee: 300.0
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 490.0
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA: 400.0
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Company: AAM
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Phone: 480-551-4300
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency 2: Semi-Annually
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA 2: No
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2: 0.15
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: %

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds

Schools

  • Elementary School: Wildfire Elementary School
  • High School: Pinnacle High School
  • Junior High Dist: Paradise Valley Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Explorer Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2555.0
  • Parcel #: 212-47-503

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Pulte Homes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3037.0
  • Tax Book Number: 212.00
  • Tax Lot: 123
  • Tax Map Number: 47.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2024
Closed on
Aug 13, 2024
Sold by
Ludwig Jeffrey S
Bought by
Kaplan Brandon
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Ludwig
50 STATES Realty
Buyer's Agent
Debbie Pontikas
RETSY
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$585,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,000
-9.86%
Views
28
Current Estimated Value
$582,943

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,057
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.25%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 22, 2018
Closed on
Sep 19, 2018
Sold by
Falsafi Khanum Shahba
Bought by
Ludwig Jeffrey S
Seller's Agent
Cherissa Romero
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Ludwig
50 STATES Realty
List Price
$365,000
Sold Price
$360,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.37%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.68%
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 3, 2013
Closed on
Dec 15, 2013
Sold by
Falsafi Shima
Bought by
Falsafi Khanum Shabba
Seller's Agent
David Johnson
RE/MAX Excalibur
Buyer's Agent
Sonya Buerger
West USA Realty
List Price
$335,000
Sold Price
$315,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-5.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.76%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 3, 2013
Closed on
Dec 5, 2013
Sold by
Al Ansari Ibrahim
Bought by
Falsafi Khanum Shahba
Seller's Agent
David Johnson
RE/MAX Excalibur
Buyer's Agent
Sonya Buerger
West USA Realty
List Price
$335,000
Sold Price
$315,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-5.97%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 3, 2013
Closed on
Nov 19, 2013
Sold by
Tang Ka Yin
Bought by
Falsafi Shima
Seller's Agent
David Johnson
RE/MAX Excalibur
Buyer's Agent
Sonya Buerger
West USA Realty
List Price
$335,000
Sold Price
$315,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-5.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2012
Sold by
Tang Ka Yin
Bought by
Tang Ka Yin and Tang Cindy Shuet Yee Wu

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2008
Sold by
Pulte Home Corporation
Bought by
Tang Ka Yin and Tang Cindy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$284,325
Interest Rate
6.16%
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
Kaplan Brandon $585,000 Old Republic Title Agency
Ludwig Jeffrey S $360,000 Clear Title Agency Of Arizon
Falsafi Khanum Shabba -- Accommodation
Falsafi Khanum Shahba -- Accommodation
Falsafi Shima $315,000 American Title Service Agenc
Tang Ka Yin -- None Available
Tang Ka Yin -- None Available
Tang Ka Yin $315,940 Sun Title Agency Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ludwig Jeffrey S $275,000
Previous Owner Tang Ka Yin $284,325
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/13/2024 08/13/24 Sold $585,000 -6.8% $326 / Sq Ft
07/14/2024 07/14/24 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2024 07/12/24 Price Changed $628,000 -0.8% $350 / Sq Ft
06/29/2024 06/29/24 Price Changed $633,000 -2.5% $353 / Sq Ft
06/19/2024 06/19/24 For Sale $649,000 +80.3% $362 / Sq Ft
10/17/2018 10/17/18 Sold $360,000 -1.4% $204 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/22/2018 08/22/18 For Sale $365,000 0.0% $207 / Sq Ft
11/15/2016 11/15/16 Rented $1,800 0.0% --
09/23/2016 09/23/16 For Rent $1,800 0.0% --
03/01/2016 03/01/16 Rented $1,800 +5.9% --
01/28/2016 01/28/16 Under Contract -- -- --
01/06/2016 01/06/16 For Rent $1,700 0.0% --
06/03/2015 06/03/15 Rented $1,700 0.0% --
05/12/2015 05/12/15 Under Contract -- -- --
04/29/2015 04/29/15 For Rent $1,700 0.0% --
11/22/2013 11/22/13 Sold $315,000 -6.0% $179 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/10/2013 11/10/13 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2013 08/29/13 For Sale $335,000 -- $190 / 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 $2,339 $36,837 -- --
2024 $3,037 $35,083 -- --
2023 $3,037 $41,820 $8,360 $33,460
2022 $3,009 $32,700 $6,540 $26,160
2021 $3,058 $30,680 $6,130 $24,550
2020 $2,954 $29,300 $5,860 $23,440
2019 $2,967 $28,000 $5,600 $22,400
2018 $3,345 $26,900 $5,380 $21,520
2017 $3,207 $26,280 $5,250 $21,030
2016 $3,153 $26,070 $5,210 $20,860
2015 $2,920 $26,310 $5,260 $21,050
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeffrey Ludwig

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Jeffrey Ludwig

    50 STATES Realty

    (602) 885-2157

    1 in this area

    3 Total Sales

    Jeffrey Ludwig
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  • Debbie Pontikas

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Debbie Pontikas

    RETSY

    (480) 335-8604

    5 in this area

    132 Total Sales

    Debbie Pontikas
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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Cherissa Romero

    eXp Realty

    (480) 204-8128

    5 Total Sales

    Cherissa Romero
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  • Amy Langbehn

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Amy Langbehn

    My Home Group

    (480) 241-4411

    44 Total Sales

    Amy Langbehn
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  • Sonya Buerger

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Sonya Buerger

    West USA Realty

    (480) 322-0155

    92 Total Sales

    Sonya Buerger
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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    David Johnson

    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6720571

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 212-47-503

Arizona Maricopa County Phoenix 85050 Desert Ridge

3953 E Cat Balue Dr, Phoenix, AZ

Not Listed for Sale

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