NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3953 E Melinda Dr Phoenix, AZ 85050

Desert Ridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $512,126 - $548,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,444 Sq Ft
$362/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 24, 2015

Last sale price $317,000 $220 Per Sq Ft

Est. 64% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,244 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Gated Community
  • Granite Countertops
  • Fireside Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Heated Community Pool

About This Home

As of November 2015

This single family home in Fireside at Desert Ridge shows like a model and features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths in 1444 square feet. Great room floor plan with a large eat-in kitchen. The kitchen is beautifully designed with upgraded staggered maple cabinetry, stainless knobs and pulls, glass tile backsplash, granite countertops, & stainless appliances, including gas range. Sliding doors lead out from the dining area to a charming slate patio with water feature. 2 car rear entry garage has epoxy floors & built-in cabinetry with pegboard for tools. Upgraded wrought iron stair rail leads upstairs to all 3 bedrooms. Stunning hardwood floors on the stairs, landing, & master bedroom. The master has a beautiful travertine bath with oversized walk-in shower, dual sink vanity & walk-in closet. All baths have granite countertops. Other features include diagonal tile throughout main level, upgraded ceiling fans & plumbing fixtures, soft water, R/O system & laundry cabinets. Fireside at Desert Ridge has great community amenities including community center, pools, splash pad, fitness center with locker rooms, tennis courts & more! See this home today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beth Rider

Keller Williams Arizona Realty License #SA117774000 Listed on: 10/13/2015

Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Joyce DeFren

HomeSmart License #SA519177000

HomeSmart

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,122

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 2,100 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front of the property

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,444 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Fireside Elementary School
  • Explorer Middle School
  • Pinnacle High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 170
  • Assessor Parcel Number 212-47-550

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • First Service Reside Association, Phone Number (602) 957-9191
  • Desert Ridge Association, Phone Number (480) 551-4300
  • Association Phone (480) 551-4300
  • Built by Pulte
  • Desert Ridge Superblock 11 Parcel 1B Subdivision

Amenities

  • Recreation Room
  • Community Media Room

Recreation

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

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,122

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

2,100 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$206 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Tatum Blvd. & Deer Valley Rd.
  • 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: 206.0
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Subdivision Name: DESERT RIDGE SUPERBLOCK 11 PARCEL 1B
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 219.53
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 175.0
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa2: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Upstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 1444.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Community Features:Comm Tennis Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Workout Facility: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Media Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Reverse Osmosis: Yes
  • Community Features:Children_squote_s Playgrnd: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Lot Features: Desert Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • General Property Description:Community Pool YN2: Yes
  • General Property Description:Private Pool YN2: No
  • Community Pool Features: Heated: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access, Attch'd Gar Cabinets
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: 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: Pool, Gated, Community Spa, Community Spa Htd, Community Media Room, Tennis Court(s), Playground, Biking/Walking Path, Fitness Center
  • Association #2 Fee: 186.0
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
  • Association Fee: 175.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Desert Ridge
  • Association Name: Fireside HOA
  • Association Phone #2: 480-551-4300
  • Phone: 602-957-9191
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Fireside HOA
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee: 220.0
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Company: AAM
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency 2: Semi-Annually
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2: 220.0
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Company 2: First Service Reside

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds

Schools

  • Elementary School: Fireside 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: 2100.0
  • Parcel #: 212-47-550

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Pulte

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2122.0
  • Tax Book Number: 212.00
  • Tax Lot: 170
  • Tax Map Number: 47.00

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2015
Closed on
Dec 7, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Beth Rider
Keller Williams Arizona Realty
Buyer's Agent
Joyce DeFren
HomeSmart
List Price
$329,000
Sold Price
$317,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-3.65%
Current Estimated Value
$520,733

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$203,733
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.81%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2015
Closed on
Nov 11, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Beth Rider
Keller Williams Arizona Realty
Buyer's Agent
Joyce DeFren
HomeSmart
List Price
$329,000
Sold Price
$317,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-3.65%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$278,138
Interest Rate
0.0565%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Security Title Agency Inc
$317,000 Security Title Agency Inc
$243,900 Fidelity Natl Title Agency I
$292,777 Sun Title Agency Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $261,250
Closed $277,800
Closed $278,138
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/24/2015 11/24/15 Sold $317,000 -3.6% $220 / Sq Ft
10/16/2015 10/16/15 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2015 10/13/15 For Sale $329,000 -- $228 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Tax History

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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 $2,716 $31,363 -- --
2024 $2,586 $29,869 -- --
2023 $2,586 $36,230 $7,240 $28,990
2022 $2,562 $28,260 $5,650 $22,610
2021 $2,604 $26,430 $5,280 $21,150
2020 $2,515 $25,130 $5,020 $20,110
2019 $2,526 $24,050 $4,810 $19,240
2018 $2,434 $22,980 $4,590 $18,390
2017 $2,325 $22,370 $4,470 $17,900
2016 $2,288 $22,200 $4,440 $17,760
2015 $2,122 $22,320 $4,460 $17,860
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Beth Rider

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Beth Rider

    Keller Williams Arizona Realty

    (602) 737-2414

    8 in this area

    1,498 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Joyce DeFren

    HomeSmart

    (480) 443-7400

    Joyce DeFren
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5347995

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 212-47-550

Arizona Maricopa County Phoenix 85050 Desert Ridge

3953 E Melinda Dr, Phoenix, AZ

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