NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3976 E Melinda Dr Phoenix, AZ 85050

Desert Ridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $542,000 - $634,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,875 Sq Ft
$319/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 14, 2015

Last sale price $342,000 $182 Per Sq Ft

Est. 75% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,584/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Gated Community
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Fireside Elementary School Rated A
  • Granite Countertops
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

As of August 2015

Come see why this popular Pulte Homes floor plan rarely lasts on the market for very long! The bright, open layout has 3 bedrooms upstairs plus a den/office downstairs, 2.5 bathrooms, large laundry room, and a 2 car garage. Updated kitchen features granite counters, island with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, 42'' upper cabinets with crown molding, and a walk-in pantry. Additional features: 18'' tile flooring, ceiling fans, water softener, and Nest thermostats for energy efficiency. The private patio is perfect for afternoon BBQs, quiet nights under the stars, and everything in between. Desert Ridge amenities include a community center with workout facility, two community pools (one heated), biking/walking paths, playgrounds, tennis courts, a basketball court, and grassy fields.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Doug Hill

Coldwell Banker Realty License #BR525638000 Listed on: 07/02/2015

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Megan Fernandez

Coldwell Banker Realty License #SA522429000

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,385

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 2,533 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,875 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 153
  • Assessor Parcel Number 212-47-533

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • First Serv. Res. Association, Phone Number (602) 957-9191
  • Desert Ridge Association, Phone Number (480) 551-4300
  • Association Phone (480) 551-4300
  • Built by Pulte Homes
  • Desert Ridge Superblock 11 Subdivision

Recreation

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

Additional Features

  • Recreation Room
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,385

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$206 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: 40th Street and Deer Valley Drive
  • 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
  • Updated Floors: Partial
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2012
  • Updated Kitchen: Partial
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2012
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Subdivision Name: Desert Ridge Superblock 11
  • Efficiency: Multi-Zones
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 182.4
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 175.0
  • 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
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Pantry
  • Living Area: 1875.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Dual Pane
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: 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 Spa Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Workout Facility: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • Community Features:Children_squote_s Playgrnd: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Gas Stub for Range: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Lot Features: Borders Common Area
  • 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

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Engy Star (See Rmks), Wshr/Dry HookUp Only
  • 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, 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
  • Association Phone #2: 480-551-4300
  • Phone: 602-957-9191
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 200.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Fireside
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Company: AAM
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Phone: 602-957-9191
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency 2: Semi-Annually
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Company 2: First Serv. Res.
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Phone 2: 480-551-4300

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: 2533.0
  • Parcel #: 212-47-533

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Pulte Homes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2385.0
  • Tax Book Number: 212.00
  • Tax Lot: 153
  • Tax Map Number: 47.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2015
Closed on
Jul 14, 2015
Sold by
Rabicoff Benjamin R
Bought by
Smith Lorene Diane
Seller's Agent
Doug Hill
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Megan Fernandez
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$342,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-2.29%
Current Estimated Value
$598,145

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$256,145
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.49%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Outstanding Balance
$78,488
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$519,657

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2012
Sold by
Rabicoff Benjamin R
Bought by
Rabicoff Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2011
Sold by
Rabicoff Lindsay
Bought by
Rabicoff Ben

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,950
Interest Rate
4.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2011
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Rabicoff Ben

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,950
Interest Rate
4.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2011
Sold by
Reymann Elizabeth
Bought by
Federal Naitonal Mortgage Association Fa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,950
Interest Rate
4.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2008
Sold by
Pulte Home Corp
Bought by
Reymann Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$309,828
Interest Rate
6.04%
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
Smith Lorene Diane $342,000 Old Republic Title Agency
Rabicoff Family Trust -- None Available
Rabicoff Ben -- Lawyers Title Of Arizona Inc
Rabicoff Ben $235,000 Lawyers Title Of Arizona Inc
Federal Naitonal Mortgage Association Fa $195,500 Great American Title Agency
Reymann Elizabeth $387,286 Sun Title Agency Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smith Lorene Diane $100,000
Previous Owner Rabicoff Ben $227,950
Previous Owner Rabicoff Ben $227,950
Previous Owner Reymann Elizabeth $309,828
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/14/2015 08/14/15 Sold $342,000 -2.3% $182 / Sq Ft
07/06/2015 07/06/15 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2015 07/02/15 For Sale $350,000 -- $187 / 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 $3,262 $37,665 -- --
2024 $3,105 $35,872 -- --
2023 $3,105 $42,600 $8,520 $34,080
2022 $3,076 $33,210 $6,640 $26,570
2021 $3,127 $31,250 $6,250 $25,000
2020 $3,020 $29,870 $5,970 $23,900
2019 $3,034 $28,550 $5,710 $22,840
2018 $2,923 $27,480 $5,490 $21,990
2017 $2,792 $26,880 $5,370 $21,510
2016 $2,748 $26,750 $5,350 $21,400
2015 $2,549 $27,100 $5,420 $21,680
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Doug Hill

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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  • Megan Fernandez

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Megan Fernandez

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (480) 595-8181

    2 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    Megan Fernandez
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5302040

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 212-47-533

Arizona Maricopa County Phoenix 85050 Desert Ridge

3976 E Melinda Dr, Phoenix, AZ

Not Listed for Sale

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