NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3983 E Melinda Dr Phoenix, AZ 85050

Desert Ridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $548,000 - $560,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,654 Sq Ft
$335/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 11, 2025

Last sale price $550,000 $333 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,487/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home located in the highly sought-after gated community of Fireside at Desert Ridge. Ideally situated near top-rated Paradise Valley schools, premier shopping, dining, entertainment, and convenient freeway access, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Residents enjoy access to a resort-style clubhouse featuring a fully equipped fitness center, daily workout classes, a lap pool, hot tub, resort-style pool, and a wide range of community activities for all ages.

This home is a must-see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lindsay Dwyer

Silverleaf Realty License #SA640721000 Listed on: 06/02/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Guruprasad Prabakar

West USA Realty License #SA662327000

West USA Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,418

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 2,536 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Corner Lot

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gated Parking

Home Design

  • Santa Barbara Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Cellulose Insulation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stone Exterior Construction
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,654 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Floors Updated in 2025
  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Fireside 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 157
  • Assessor Parcel Number 212-47-537

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, front yard maint
  • First Service Reside Association, Phone Number (602) 674-4355
  • Desert Ridge Assoc. Association, Phone Number (855) 333-5149
  • Association Phone (855) 333-5149
  • Built by Pulte/ Del Webb
  • Desert Ridge Superblock 11 Parcel 1B Subdivision

Recreation

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

Additional Features

  • Recreation Room
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,418

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$293 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 Assoc.
  • HOA #2 Phone Number: 8553335149
  • HOA #2 Transfer Fee: 288.0
  • 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: 293.0
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Floors: Partial
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2025
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Subdivision Name: DESERT RIDGE SUPERBLOCK 11 PARCEL 1B
  • Architectural Style: Santa Barbara/Tuscan
  • Efficiency: Multi-Zones
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 332.53
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 245.0
  • Windows:Dual Pane: 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: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Upstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, 9+ Flat Ceilings, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 1654.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Dual Pane, Vinyl Frame
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Gas: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Community Features:Comm Tennis Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Pickleball Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Workout Facility: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Desert Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Blown Cellulose, Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Construction:Blown Cellulose: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Gated, Garage Door Opener, Addtn'l Purchasable
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Addtn_squote_l Purchasable: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Gated2: 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: Pickleball, Gated, Community Spa, Community Spa Htd, Community Pool, Tennis Court(s), Biking/Walking Path, Fitness Center
  • Association #2 Fee: 288.0
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
  • Association Fee: 245.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Desert Ridge Assoc.
  • Association Name: Fireside at DR
  • Association Phone #2: 8553335149
  • Phone: 602-674-4355
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Fireside at DR
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee: 300.0
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 490.0
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA: 400.0
  • Association Fees:Other Fees Description: Community enhancement fee - $0.15% of sales price
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Company: AAM
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency 2: Semi-Annually
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA 2: No
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA 2: 245.0
  • Association Fee Incl:Front Yard Maint: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Company 2: First Service Reside

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, 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: 2536.0
  • Parcel #: 212-47-537

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Pulte/ Del Webb

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3418.0
  • Tax Book Number: 212.00
  • Tax Lot: 157
  • Tax Map Number: 47.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2025
Closed on
Jun 27, 2025
Sold by
Adriano Mia I and Yoro Raymond A
Bought by
Tide And Sun Realty Llc
Seller's Agent
Lindsay Dwyer
Silverleaf Realty
Buyer's Agent
Guruprasad Prabakar
West USA Realty
List Price
$565,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-2.65%
Views
4
Current Estimated Value
$553,859

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,859
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.72%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Outstanding Balance
$249,580
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$304,279

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2007
Sold by
Pulte Home Corp
Bought by
Adriano Mia I and Yoro Raymond A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$347,322
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
Tide And Sun Realty Llc $550,000 Chicago Title Agency
Adriano Mia I $385,914 Sun Title Agency Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tide And Sun Realty Llc $250,000
Previous Owner Adriano Mia I $347,322
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Sold $550,000 -2.7% $333 / Sq Ft
06/02/2025 06/02/25 For Sale $565,000 -- $342 / 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 $3,509 $34,335 -- --
2024 $2,831 $32,700 -- --
2023 $2,831 $39,510 $7,900 $31,610
2022 $2,804 $30,800 $6,160 $24,640
2021 $2,851 $28,870 $5,770 $23,100
2020 $2,753 $27,530 $5,500 $22,030
2019 $2,765 $26,360 $5,270 $21,090
2018 $2,665 $25,310 $5,060 $20,250
2017 $2,545 $24,680 $4,930 $19,750
2016 $2,505 $24,560 $4,910 $19,650
2015 $2,324 $24,730 $4,940 $19,790
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lindsay Dwyer

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Lindsay Dwyer

    Silverleaf Realty

    (480) 250-6969

    4 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Lindsay Dwyer
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  • Guruprasad Prabakar

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Guruprasad Prabakar

    West USA Realty

    (480) 524-3818

    2 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Guruprasad Prabakar
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6874465

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 212-47-537

Arizona Maricopa County Phoenix 85050 Desert Ridge

3983 E Melinda Dr, Phoenix, AZ

Not Listed for Sale

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