$380,000
SOLD DEC 27, 2021

438 E Taro Ln Phoenix, AZ 85024

North Central Phoenix Neighborhood
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,585 Sq Ft
4,002 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$240 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Granite Countertops
  • Eagle Ridge Elementary School Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of December 2021

PRICED BELOW MARKET! Fantastic Opportunity! CASH offers only.

Located in the charming Merit Estates neighborhood, situated between the Interstate 17 and Arizona Hwy 51 and Loop 101 and minutes away from North Mountain Park and Lookout Mountain Park. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath is an excellent opportunity!

With some updating, this great property could be amazing! The exterior offers mature Olive, Mesquite trees as well as Fan Palm trees, providing a shade for the private front and side yards with a pathway to the private backyard with patio and great possibilities. The spacious interior offers great vaulted ceilings, with a first floor half bath, just off the entrance, a great room with a wood burning fireplace and direct access to the dining room and kitchen. Laundry is located off the kitchen and has direct access to the two car garage.

The second floor offers a main bedroom with on-suite, double vanity and large closet and shower/tub combo. Two additional bedrooms and a second full bath and designated linen closet, complete the second floor layout.

This property is priced to sell!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cory Morrison

HomeSmart License #SA696357000 Listed on: 12/01/2021

HomeSmart

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Sprow

LVLY Agency License #BR631602000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,275

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 4,002 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front of the property
  • Private Streets
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer

HOA Fees

  • $38 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,585 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Floors Updated in 2021
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Eagle Ridge Elementary School
  • Mountain Trail Middle School
  • North Canyon High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, street maintenance
  • Brown Management Association, Phone Number (480) 339-8820
  • Merit Estates Lots 290 Thru 295 Tracts A B Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 150
  • Assessor Parcel Number 209-24-340

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,275

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$38 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: 7th Street and Union Hills
  • Legal Info Range: 3E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 38.0
  • Basement: N
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2021
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2010
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2010
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Directions: South of Union Hills on 7th Street to Taro - West on Taro to property
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Subdivision Name: MERIT ESTATES LOTS 290 THRU 295 TRACTS A B
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 38.0
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Upstairs, Breakfast Bar, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Full Bth Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 1585.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Private Street(s)
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Front, Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s)
  • Roof: Composition, Tile, Built-Up
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Street(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Wshr/Dry HookUp Only
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 38.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Merit Estates
  • Phone: 480-539-8820
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Merit Estates
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-539-8820
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Company: Brown Management
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Phone: 480-339-8820
  • Association Fee Incl:Street Maint: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint

Schools

  • Elementary School: Eagle Ridge Elementary School
  • High School: North Canyon 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: 4002.0
  • Parcel #: 209-24-340

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1275.0
  • Tax Book Number: 209.00
  • Tax Lot: 150
  • Tax Map Number: 24.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 1, 2021
Closed on
Dec 23, 2021
Sold by
Thornton Ryan D
Bought by
Mch Sfr Property Owner 1 Llc
Seller's Agent
Cory Morrison
HomeSmart
Buyer's Agent
Chris Sprow
LVLY Agency
List Price
$370,000
Sold Price
$380,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
2.7%
Current Estimated Value
$419,488

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$39,488
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.39%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2003
Sold by
Thornton Arwyn and Thornton Lorna
Bought by
Thornton Ryan D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$116,000
Interest Rate
5.61%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $380,000 First Integrity Ttl Agcy Of
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Arizona Title Agency Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $10,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $123,104 Unknown
Previous Owner $116,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $83,200 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2023 08/25/23 Rented $1,895 0.0% --
08/18/2023 08/18/23 For Rent $1,895 0.0% --
12/27/2021 12/27/21 Sold $380,000 +2.7% $240 / Sq Ft
12/22/2021 12/22/21 Price Changed $370,000 0.0% $233 / Sq Ft
12/05/2021 12/05/21 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2021 12/01/21 For Sale $370,000 -- $233 / 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 $1,528 $15,352 -- --
2024 $1,496 $14,621 -- --
2023 $1,496 $28,360 $5,670 $22,690
2022 $1,481 $21,720 $4,340 $17,380
2021 $1,275 $19,870 $3,970 $15,900
2020 $1,231 $18,470 $3,690 $14,780
2019 $1,237 $18,220 $3,640 $14,580
2018 $1,191 $16,780 $3,350 $13,430
2017 $1,138 $13,720 $2,740 $10,980
2016 $1,120 $13,120 $2,620 $10,500
2015 $1,039 $12,860 $2,570 $10,290
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Arlem Garcia

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Arlem Garcia

    ATLAS AZ, LLC

    (303) 242-8980

    8 Total Sales

    Arlem Garcia
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Tiffany Montoya

    ATLAS AZ, LLC

    (480) 776-0001

    Tiffany Montoya
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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Cory Morrison

    HomeSmart

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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Chris Sprow

    LVLY Agency

    (480) 235-9252

    3 in this area

    121 Total Sales

    Chris Sprow
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  • George Laughton

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    George Laughton

    My Home Group Real Estate

    (623) 462-3017

    43 in this area

    2,958 Total Sales

    George Laughton
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6326811

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 209-24-340

Arizona Maricopa County Phoenix 85024 North Central Phoenix

438 E Taro Ln, Phoenix, AZ

This home is located at 438 E Taro Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85024 and is currently priced at $380,000, approximately $239 per square foot. This property was built in 1986. 438 E Taro Ln is a home located in Maricopa County with nearby schools including Eagle Ridge Elementary School, Mountain Trail Middle School, and North Canyon High School.

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