NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3981 E Melinda Dr Phoenix, AZ 85050

Desert Ridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $517,000 - $537,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,444 Sq Ft
$363/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 14, 2021

Last sale price $430,000 $298 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,173/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Gated Community
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fireside Elementary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Santa Barbara Architecture

About This Home

As of May 2021

Beautifully updated 3 bedroom/ 2.5 bathroom home in highly desirable gated community of Fireside at Desert Ridge. Upgrades include, wood flooring in great room, shiplap accent walls, built- ins in dining room and upstairs drop zone/ locker system, white and grey painted cabinets throughout, all bathrooms have new subway tile showers and tile flooring. Recently painted interior. Newly installed low maintenance landscaping makes this home perfect for full or part-time residents. Conveniently located to top rated PV schools, shopping, dining, entertainment and freeway access. Club house features a fully equipped gym, daily fitness classes, lap pool, hot tub, resort pool and activities for all ages! This home is a must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gene Hastings

eXp Realty License #BR531883000 Listed on: 04/10/2021

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicole Whitaker

Realty ONE Group License #SA563925000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,515

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 2,100 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Private Yard

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Unassigned Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,444 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Solar Screens
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

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

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 158
  • Assessor Parcel Number 212-47-538

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include pest control, ground maintenance, street maintenance, front yard maint
  • Firstservice Association, Phone Number (602) 957-9191
  • Desert Ridge Association, Phone Number (480) 551-4300
  • Association Phone (480) 551-4300
  • Built by Del Webb
  • Desert Ridge Superblock 11 Parcel 1B Subdivision, Sandstone Floorplan

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

$2,515

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$206 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Deer Valley & 40th Street
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2 Name: Desert Ridge
  • HOA #2 Phone Number: 480-551-4300
  • HOA #2 Transfer Fee: 155.0
  • 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: 2020
  • Master Model: Sandstone
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Subdivision Name: DESERT RIDGE SUPERBLOCK 11 PARCEL 1B
  • Architectural Style: Santa Barbara/Tuscan
  • Efficiency: Multi-Zones
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 297.78
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 175.0
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Windows:Solar Screens: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa2: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Water Softener Rented
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Double Vanity, Upstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Soft Water Loop, Vaulted Ceiling(s), 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 1444.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Solar Screens, Dual Pane
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Gas: 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:Workout Facility: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • Community Features:Children_squote_s Playgrnd: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Lot Features: Desert Back, Desert Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame
  • 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: Unassigned, 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)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: 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: Gated, Community Spa, Community Spa Htd, Community Pool Htd, Community Pool, 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 Paid Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Fireside
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee: 620.0
  • 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 _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Front Yard Maint: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Street Maint: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Pest Control: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Company 2: FirstService

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Pest Control, 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: Explorer Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2100.0
  • Parcel #: 212-47-538

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Del Webb

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2515.0
  • Tax Book Number: 212.00
  • Tax Lot: 158
  • Tax Map Number: 47.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2021
Closed on
May 13, 2021
Sold by
Shelton Jeanne
Bought by
Shelton Rodney
Seller's Agent
Gene Hastings
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nicole Whitaker
Realty ONE Group
List Price
$400,000
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
7.5%
Current Estimated Value
$524,560

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$94,560
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.37%
Original Mortgage
$344,000
Outstanding Balance
$309,754
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$214,806

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2021
Closed on
Apr 21, 2021
Sold by
Chim Dennis and Tran Amanda N
Bought by
Dawson Amanda and Shelton Rodney
Seller's Agent
Gene Hastings
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nicole Whitaker
Realty ONE Group
List Price
$400,000
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
7.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$344,000
Outstanding Balance
$309,754
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$214,806

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2018
Closed on
Jun 12, 2018
Sold by
Dwyer Jonathan M
Bought by
Chim Dennis and Tran Amanda N
Seller's Agent
Lindsay Dwyer
Silverleaf Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gene Hastings
eXp Realty
List Price
$320,000
Sold Price
$320,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.65%
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2007
Sold by
Pulte Home Corp
Bought by
Dwyer Jonathan M and Dwyer Lindsay R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,834
Interest Rate
6.4%
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
Shelton Rodney -- Driggs Title Agency Inc
Dawson Amanda $430,000 Driggs Title Agency Inc
Chim Dennis $320,000 Driggs Title Agency Inc
Dwyer Jonathan M $341,043 Sun Title Agency Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Shelton Rodney $344,000
Previous Owner Chim Dennis $320,000
Previous Owner Dwyer Jonathan M $272,834
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/14/2021 05/14/21 Sold $430,000 +7.5% $298 / Sq Ft
04/18/2021 04/18/21 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2021 04/10/21 For Sale $400,000 +25.0% $277 / Sq Ft
06/15/2018 06/15/18 Sold $320,000 0.0% $222 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/01/2018 05/01/18 For Sale $320,000 -- $222 / 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 $2,716 $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

  • Gene Hastings

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Gene Hastings

    eXp Realty

    (480) 338-1387

    1 in this area

    76 Total Sales

    Gene Hastings
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  • Nicole Whitaker

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Nicole Whitaker

    Realty One Group

    (480) 315-1240

    6 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Nicole Whitaker
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  • Lindsay Dwyer

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Lindsay Dwyer

    Silverleaf Realty

    (480) 250-6969

    4 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Lindsay Dwyer
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6219862

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 212-47-538

Arizona Maricopa County Phoenix 85050 Desert Ridge

3981 E Melinda Dr, Phoenix, AZ

Not Listed for Sale

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