RENTED NOV 17, 2025

4036 E Melinda Ln Phoenix, AZ 85050

Desert Ridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $490,399 - $509,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,449 Sq Ft
$347/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 24, 2021

Last sale price $425,000 $293 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,713/month

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Desert Trails Elementary School Rated A
  • Private Yard
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of November 2025

Don't miss this one! Terrific 3 bed/2.5 bath home perfect for anyone wanting to be in Desert Ridge! Fresh paint throughout the interior welcomes all into this spacious home. The open living & family rooms downstairs provides ample space for gathering, relaxing, or even a nice work from home space if you desire! Roomy kitchen with island and large pantry has you covered for all of your storage & preparation needs! Private backyard has covered patio & plenty of room to grill out or get some sunshine. This location is hard to beat as it is walking/biking distance to Desert Ridge Marketplace and High Street! Not to mention the easy access to both the 101 and 51. Tour Today!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Sarah Abdelrasul

My Home Group Real Estate License #SA656287000 Listed on: 11/07/2025

My Home Group Real Estate

Last Renter's Agent

Non-MLS Agent

Non-MLS Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 2,210 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,449 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Laundry on upper level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Schools

  • Desert Trails Elementary School
  • Explorer Middle School
  • Pinnacle High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 11/7/25
  • 12-Month Minimum Lease Term
  • Tax Lot 55
  • Assessor Parcel Number 212-40-055

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Esta At Desert Ridge Association, Phone Number (480) 551-4300
  • Fiesta At Desert Ridge Replat Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

2,210 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • HOA Paid By: Landlord
  • Rent Includes: None
  • Available Date: 2025-11-07

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: 40th St and Deer Valley
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Non Assistive Animals: Lessor Approval
  • Lease Term Minimum Lease Term Months: 12
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Subdivision Name: FIESTA AT DESERT RIDGE REPLAT
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Spanish
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Electric Oven, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Full Bth Master Bdrm, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, High Speed Internet, Upstairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Living Area: 1449.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Blinds, Dual Pane

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Lot Features: North/South Exposure, Desert Back, Desert Front
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: None
  • Common Walls: Two Levels
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Painted, Stucco
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s)
  • Roof: Tile

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Upper Level
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Biking/Walking Path, Playground
  • Association Name: Esta at Desert Ridge
  • Phone: 480-551-4300
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Lessor Approval

Schools

  • Elementary School: Desert Trails Elementary School
  • High School: Pinnacle High School
  • Junior High Dist: Paradise Valley Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Explorer Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2210.0
  • Parcel #: 212-40-055

Building Info

  • Builder Name: unk

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 55

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2022
Sold by
Mckenzie Theodore J
Bought by
Theodore Mckenzie Revocable Trust
Current Estimated Value
$493,986

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2021
Closed on
Aug 20, 2021
Sold by
Metz Joanne B and The Joanne B Metz Trust
Bought by
Mckenzie Theodore J
Seller's Agent
Ryan Mohr
Realty Executives Arizona Territory
Buyer's Agent
Steve Werner
My Home Group Real Estate
List Price
$415,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
2.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.76%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
2.9%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2021
Closed on
Jul 26, 2021
Sold by
Mckenze Abigail Lynn
Bought by
Mckenzie Theodore
Seller's Agent
Ryan Mohr
Realty Executives Arizona Territory
Buyer's Agent
Steve Werner
My Home Group Real Estate
List Price
$415,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
2.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
2.9%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2018
Closed on
May 18, 2018
Sold by
Leddy Llc
Bought by
Metz Joanne B and The Joanne B Metz Trust
Seller's Agent
Aaron Carlson
Weichert, Realtors-Home Pro Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kendal Mohr
Realty Executives Arizona Territory
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$276,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.21%
Original Mortgage
$248,400
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2015
Sold by
Ledell Christopher J
Bought by
Leddy Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2014
Closed on
Oct 24, 2014
Sold by
Ledell Susan
Bought by
Ledell Christopher J
Seller's Agent
Aimee Olinger
DeLex Realty
Buyer's Agent
Aimee Olinger
DeLex Realty
Sold Price
$1,350

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.18%
Original Mortgage
$229,000
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2004
Sold by
Linderoth Terry Raymond and Linderoth Jennifer Rae
Bought by
Strickland Richard

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2002
Sold by
Freeman Jodi
Bought by
Linderoth Terry Raymond and Linderoth Jennifer Rae

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,000
Interest Rate
6.03%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 1999
Sold by
Pitzer Brad K and Pitzer Laksanavadee J
Bought by
Freeman Jodi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
7.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 1999
Sold by
Key Construction Inc
Bought by
Pitzer Brad K and Pitzer Laksanavadee J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$101,905
Interest Rate
6.9%
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
Theodore Mckenzie Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Mckenzie Theodore J $425,000 First Arizona Title Agency
Mckenzie Theodore -- First Arizona Title Agency
Metz Joanne B $276,000 First American Title Insuran
Leddy Llc -- None Available
Ledell Christopher J -- Fidelity Natl Title Agency
Ledell Christopher J $229,000 Fidelity Natl Title Agency
Strickland Richard $190,000 Arizona Title Agency Inc
Linderoth Terry Raymond $174,000 Grand Canyon Title Agency In
Freeman Jodi $137,500 First American Title
Pitzer Brad K $127,382 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mckenzie Theodore J $250,000
Previous Owner Mckenzie Theodore $250,000
Previous Owner Metz Joanne B $248,400
Previous Owner Ledell Christopher J $229,000
Previous Owner Strickland Richard $152,000
Previous Owner Linderoth Terry Raymond $76,000
Previous Owner Freeman Jodi $110,000
Previous Owner Pitzer Brad K $101,905
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/17/2025 11/17/25 Rented $2,100 0.0% --
11/15/2025 11/15/25 Under Contract -- -- --
11/07/2025 11/07/25 For Rent $2,100 -8.7% --
08/23/2024 08/23/24 Rented $2,300 0.0% --
07/31/2024 07/31/24 Under Contract -- -- --
07/25/2024 07/25/24 Price Changed $2,300 -13.5% $2 / Sq Ft
07/19/2024 07/19/24 For Rent $2,660 0.0% --
07/15/2024 07/15/24 Off Market $2,660 -- --
07/13/2024 07/13/24 For Rent $2,660 +10.8% --
01/10/2023 01/10/23 Rented $2,400 -7.7% --
01/09/2023 01/09/23 Under Contract -- -- --
12/13/2022 12/13/22 For Rent $2,600 0.0% --
08/24/2021 08/24/21 Sold $425,000 +2.4% $293 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/22/2021 07/22/21 For Sale $415,000 +50.4% $286 / Sq Ft
05/24/2018 05/24/18 Sold $276,000 +0.4% $190 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/09/2018 04/09/18 Pending -- -- --
03/22/2018 03/22/18 For Sale $275,000 0.0% $190 / Sq Ft
11/15/2014 11/15/14 Rented $1,350 -99.4% --
11/15/2014 11/15/14 Under Contract -- -- --
11/06/2014 11/06/14 Sold $229,000 0.0% $158 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/06/2014 11/06/14 For Rent $1,350 0.0% --
10/09/2014 10/09/14 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2014 08/28/14 Price Changed $233,999 -1.2% $161 / Sq Ft
07/24/2014 07/24/14 Price Changed $236,900 -1.3% $163 / Sq Ft
06/27/2014 06/27/14 For Sale $239,900 -- $166 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

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 $2,052 $20,081 -- --
2024 $1,995 $19,125 -- --
2023 $1,995 $33,080 $6,610 $26,470
2022 $1,672 $25,510 $5,100 $20,410
2021 $1,981 $23,480 $4,690 $18,790
2020 $1,920 $21,420 $4,280 $17,140
2019 $1,922 $20,010 $4,000 $16,010
2018 $1,859 $18,770 $3,750 $15,020
2017 $1,782 $17,530 $3,500 $14,030
2016 $1,752 $16,360 $3,270 $13,090
2015 $1,623 $14,760 $2,950 $11,810
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sarah Abdelrasul

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Sarah Abdelrasul

    My Home Group

    (602) 877-2367

    40 Total Sales

    Sarah Abdelrasul
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  • N

    Tenant's Agent in 2025

    Non-MLS Agent

    Non-MLS Office

  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Gabriel Mendoza

    eXp Realty

    (480) 588-8356

    11 Total Sales

    Gabriel Mendoza
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  • Ryan Mohr

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Ryan Mohr

    Realty Executives

    (602) 980-7653

    1 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Ryan Mohr
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  • Kendal Mohr

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Kendal Mohr

    Realty Executives

    (303) 549-8224

    1 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Kendal Mohr
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  • Steve Werner

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Steve Werner

    My Home Group

    (480) 688-0767

    1 in this area

    51 Total Sales

    Steve Werner
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6944437

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 212-40-055

Arizona Maricopa County Phoenix 85050 Desert Ridge

4036 E Melinda Ln, Phoenix, AZ

Not Listed for Sale

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