$495,000
$20K PRICE DROP

3954 E Melinda Dr Phoenix, AZ 85050

Desert Ridge Neighborhood

Estimated payment $3,390/month

Total Views 5,271
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
$330 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Clubhouse
  • Fireside Elementary School Rated A
  • Two Primary Bathrooms
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

Lovely single-family home in the desirable gated Fireside at Desert Ridge community featuring two spacious primary suites, 2.5 bathrooms, loft with desk space, and a two-car garage. The kitchen opens to the great room and is appointed with granite countertops, upgraded stainless steel appliances, & a gas range/oven. Additional features include soaring ceilings, neutral tile flooring, ceiling fans, an upstairs laundry with washer and dryer included, & two oversized walk-in closets. Ideally situated within the community, steps from Fireside's exceptional amenities, including a clubhouse, fitness center, tennis courts, heated pool & spa, playground, lush greenbelts, & walking/biking paths. Enjoy an unbeatable location with convenient access to all of the Desert Ridge and Scottsdale amenities!

Listing Agent

Victoria Potolicchio

HomeSmart License #SA530454000 Listed on: 07/03/2026

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,309

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 2,713 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Corner Lot

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Two Primary Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Explorer Middle School
  • Pinnacle High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 144
  • Assessor Parcel Number 212-47-524

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include front yard maint, street maintenance
  • First Service Res Association, Phone Number (480) 551-4300
  • Secondary HOA Phone (480) 551-4300
  • Built by Pulte Homes
  • Desert Ridge Superblock 11 Parcel 1B Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,309

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

2,713 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$320 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: 40th Street & Deer Valley
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2 Transfer Fee: 155.0
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 320.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Subdivision Name: DESERT RIDGE SUPERBLOCK 11 PARCEL 1B
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 330.0
  • Const - Finish:Const - Finish: Painted, Stucco
  • Cooling:Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Programmable Thmstat
  • Plumbing:Plumbing: Gas Hot Water Heater
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Gas Range, Washer, Dryer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Master Baths, Kitchen Island, Granite Counters, Upstairs
  • Living Area: 1500.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Additional Bedroom:Additional Bedroom: 2 Master Bedrooms, Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet, Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet
  • Dining Area:Dining Area: Breakfast Room, Dining in LR/GR
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Kitchen Island, Gas Cooktop, Built-in Microwave, Granite Counters, Gas Range
  • Laundry:Laundry: Washer Included, Dryer Included
  • Master Bathroom:Master Bathroom: 2 Master Baths
  • Master Bedroom:Master Bedroom: Upstairs

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Desert Front
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail, Agency Discl Req
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Painted, Stucco
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Tile
  • General Property Description:Community Pool YN2: Yes
  • General Property Description:Private Pool YN2: No
  • Community Pool Features:Community Pool Features: Lap, Heated

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Programmable Thmstat
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities:Utilities: APS, SW Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Community Spa Htd, Gated, Tennis Court(s), Playground, Biking/Walking Path, Clubhouse, Fitness Center
  • Association #2 Fee: 300.0
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
  • Association Fee: 270.0
  • 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 DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: No
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 50.0
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee: 670.95
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA: 385.0
  • Association Fees:Other Fees HOA: 15.0
  • Association Fees:Other Fees Description: Doc Fee
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Company: First Service Res.
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Phone: 480-551-4300
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA 2: No
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA 2: 245.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Company 2: First Service Res
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Phone 2: 480-551-4300

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Front Yard Maint, Street Maint

Schools

  • 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: 2713.0
  • Parcel #: 212-47-524

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Pulte Homes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3309.0
  • Tax Book Number: 212.0
  • Tax Lot: 144
  • Tax Map Number: 47.0

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Home Values in the Area

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Average Home Value in this Area

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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 $3,309 $32,379
2024 $3,155 $30,837
2023 $3,155 $37,870 $7,570 $30,300
2022 $3,124 $29,510 $5,900 $23,610
2021 $3,133 $27,570 $5,510 $22,060
2020 $3,036 $26,260 $5,250 $21,010
2019 $3,040 $25,170 $5,030 $20,140
2018 $2,940 $24,110 $4,820 $19,290
2017 $2,819 $23,460 $4,690 $18,770
2016 $2,772 $23,330 $4,660 $18,670
2015 $2,567 $23,380 $4,670 $18,710
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/31/2026 07/31/26 Price Changed $495,000 -3.9% $330 / Sq Ft
07/03/2026 07/03/26 For Sale $515,000 0.0% $343 / Sq Ft
12/08/2017 12/08/17 Rented $1,900 0.0% --
11/02/2017 11/02/17 For Rent $1,900 +5.6% --
11/16/2016 11/16/16 Rented $1,800 -2.7% --
11/09/2016 11/09/16 Under Contract -- -- --
11/01/2016 11/01/16 Price Changed $1,850 -7.5% $1 / Sq Ft
10/03/2016 10/03/16 For Rent $2,000 -- --
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Cash Sale Deed $287,000 Lawyers Title Of Arizona Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Corporate Deed $285,703 Sun Title Agency Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Sun Title Agency Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $185,703 Purchase Money Mortgage
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Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 7049703

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 212-47-524

Arizona Maricopa County Phoenix 85050 Desert Ridge

3954 E Melinda Dr, Phoenix, AZ

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