NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3973 E Melinda Dr Phoenix, AZ 85050

Desert Ridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $518,985 - $533,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,497 Sq Ft
$351/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 17, 2021

Last sale price $385,500 $258 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,951/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Gated Community
  • Private Yard
  • Fireside Elementary School Rated A
  • Corner Lot
  • Heated Community Pool

About This Home

As of February 2021

This beautiful 2 bed, 2.5 bath home is a rare find in the highly sought-after master planned Fireside Community. It is nicely appointed w/ neutral colors, granite counters, staggered maple cabinets & stainless steel appliances. Oversized tile on main level & newer upgraded carpet upstairs. This super clean home offers a spacious great room floor plan & 2 master suites. Fresh paint throughout the interior & exterior. The private patio has travertine pavers & 2 car garage has built in cabinets. This gated community offers resort-style top notch amenities & this very well-maintained home is move-in ready! The refrigerator & washer/dryer stay & there is a 1 year home warranty included. Easy access to the 101 & 51 Freeways, Great schools, shopping & restaurants nearby.... & it's under $400K!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jared Schutz

HomeSmart License #SA536369000 Listed on: 01/15/2021

HomeSmart

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Miller

HomeSmart License #SA536381000

HomeSmart

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,026

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 2,535 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Private Yard

HOA Fees

  • $37 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Shared Driveway

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,497 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Fireside Elementary School
  • Mountain Trail Middle School
  • Pinnacle High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 162
  • Assessor Parcel Number 212-47-542

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, street maintenance, front yard maint
  • 1St Service Resident Association, Phone Number (480) 551-4300
  • Built by Pulte - Del Webb
  • Fireside At Desert Ridge Subdivision

Amenities

  • Recreation Room
  • Community Media Room

Recreation

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

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,026

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$37 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: 40th St and Deer Valley
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: 185.0
  • Recreation Center Fee: Y
  • Recreation Center Paid Frequency: Monthly
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 222.0
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Floors: Partial
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2018
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Subdivision Name: FIRESIDE AT DESERT RIDGE
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 257.51
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 222.0
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: 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
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Double Vanity, Upstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Soft Water Loop, Kitchen Island
  • Living Area: 1497.0
  • Stories: 2
  • 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:Community Pool Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Workout Facility: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Media Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Children_squote_s Playgrnd: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Loft: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Desert Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • 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
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: 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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated, Community Spa, Community Spa Htd, Community Pool Htd, Community Pool, Community Media Room, Playground, Biking/Walking Path, Fitness Center
  • Association Fee: 222.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
  • Association Name: 1st Service Resident
  • Phone: 480-551-4300
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 155.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Semi-Annually
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: 1st Service Resident
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Front Yard Maint: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Street Maint: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint, Front Yard Maint

Schools

  • Elementary School: Fireside Elementary School
  • High School: Pinnacle High School
  • Junior High Dist: Paradise Valley Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mountain Trail Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2535.0
  • Parcel #: 212-47-542

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Pulte - Del Webb

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3026.0
  • Tax Book Number: 212.00
  • Tax Lot: 162
  • Tax Map Number: 47.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 15, 2021
Closed on
Feb 11, 2021
Sold by
Ferlicka Staci and Ferlicka Chance
Bought by
Forkos Susan
Seller's Agent
Jared Schutz
HomeSmart
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Miller
HomeSmart
List Price
$389,900
Sold Price
$385,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,400
-1.13%
Current Estimated Value
$525,996

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$140,496
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.57%
Original Mortgage
$361,000
Outstanding Balance
$322,595
Interest Rate
2.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$203,401

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2017
Closed on
Dec 5, 2017
Sold by
Gallagher Lynn E
Bought by
Ferlicka Staci and Ferlicka Chance
Seller's Agent
Santina (Sandy) Lane
West USA Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jared Schutz
HomeSmart
List Price
$310,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.31%
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2011
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
Gallagher Lynn E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,920
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2011
Sold by
Shaver Mary Anne
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2007
Sold by
Pulte Home Corp
Bought by
Shaver Mary Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$369,561
Interest Rate
6.21%
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
Forkos Susan $385,500 Pioneer Title Agency Inc
Ferlicka Staci $300,000 Lawyers Title Of Arizona Inc
Gallagher Lynn E -- Servicelink
Federal National Mortgage Association $317,868 Accommodation
Shaver Mary Anne $390,512 Sun Title Agency Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Forkos Susan $361,000
Previous Owner Ferlicka Staci $225,000
Previous Owner Gallagher Lynn E $159,920
Previous Owner Shaver Mary Anne $369,561
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/17/2021 02/17/21 Sold $385,500 -1.1% $258 / Sq Ft
01/20/2021 01/20/21 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2021 01/15/21 For Sale $389,900 +30.0% $260 / Sq Ft
12/28/2017 12/28/17 Sold $300,000 -3.2% $200 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/29/2017 11/29/17 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2017 10/01/17 For Sale $310,000 -- $207 / 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 $1,988 $32,265 -- --
2024 $2,660 $30,729 -- --
2023 $2,660 $37,600 $7,520 $30,080
2022 $2,635 $29,280 $5,850 $23,430
2021 $2,679 $27,380 $5,470 $21,910
2020 $3,026 $26,070 $5,210 $20,860
2019 $3,029 $24,970 $4,990 $19,980
2018 $2,930 $23,910 $4,780 $19,130
2017 $2,392 $23,280 $4,650 $18,630
2016 $2,354 $23,130 $4,620 $18,510
2015 $2,184 $23,220 $4,640 $18,580
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jared Schutz

    HomeSmart

    (602) 828-1233

    1 in this area

    2 Total Sales

    Jared Schutz
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  • Patricia Miller

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Patricia Miller

    HomeSmart

    (602) 617-7587

    1 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Patricia Miller
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  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Santina (Sandy) Lane

    West USA Realty

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6181707

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 212-47-542

Arizona Maricopa County Phoenix 85050 Desert Ridge

3973 E Melinda Dr, Phoenix, AZ

Not Listed for Sale

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