RENTED MAR 28, 2026

4501 E Melinda Ln Phoenix, AZ 85050

Desert Ridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $628,000 - $666,107

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,663 Sq Ft
$390/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 22, 2016

Last sale price $330,000 $198 Per Sq Ft

Est. 97% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,751 / mo

Highlights

  • Play Pool
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Desert Trails Elementary School Rated A
  • Granite Countertops
  • Double Pane Windows

About This Home

As of March 2026

Great Location in Prestigious Desert Ridge. Beautiful Remodeled Continental Home. A Perfect Corner Lot with a South Facing Large Back Yard. As you walk in the front door you will notice the new upgraded tile flooring and carpet. Formal Living and Dining Areas, through to the Kitchen and Huge Family Room. Gorgeous Granite Counter Tops- Kitchen Island - Black Appliances - Gas Stove - Refrigerator - Dishwasher. Very Tastefully Done. 3 Bedroom with a Generous Master Suite. Remodeled Master Bath with Granite Double Sinks and Separate Tub and Shower. Secondary Bathroom With Granite Sink and updated tub/shower is also Very Large. Oversize Back Yard with a Fenced Play Pool and Large Artificial Grass Area. Homes Like this One Move Fast! Don't miss it!!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Brad Jensen

RE/MAX Fine Properties License #BR651029000 Listed on: 03/14/2026

RE/MAX Fine Properties

Last Renter's Agent

Heather Hurwitz

Coldwell Banker Realty License #SA705282000

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 6,844

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,663 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Play Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Smoke Free Home
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • 6,844 Sq Ft Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 4/17/26
  • $200 Move-In Fee
  • Rent includes gardening service
  • 12-Month Minimum Lease Term
  • $200 Application Fee
  • Assessor Parcel Number 212-34-618

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Desert Ridge Association
  • Built by CONTINENTAL HOMES
  • Desert Ridge Subdivision, Payson Floorplan

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

6,844 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • Rent Includes: Gardening Service
  • Available Date: 2026-04-17

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Non Assistive Animals: Call
  • Initial Move In Costs Application Fee: 200.0
  • Lease Term Minimum Lease Term Months: 12
  • Master Model: Payson
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Subdivision Name: Desert Ridge
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen Island, Pantry, Granite Counters, Non-laminate Counter, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Living Area: 1663.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Dual Pane

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: Fenced, Play Pool
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req
  • Common Walls: All on One Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s)

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Biking/Walking Path
  • Association Name: Desert Ridge
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Call

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: 6844.0
  • Parcel #: 212-34-618

Building Info

  • Builder Name: CONTINENTAL HOMES

Tax Info

  • Tax Book Number: 212.0
  • Tax Map Number: 34.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 11, 2015
Closed on
Apr 22, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Delbert Rounds
RE/MAX Fine Properties
Buyer's Agent
Brad Jensen
RE/MAX Fine Properties
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$330,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-5.71%
Current Estimated Value
$649,277

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$319,277
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.89%
Original Mortgage
$280,500
Outstanding Balance
$219,799
Interest Rate
3.68%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$429,478

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$188,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$167,200
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$330,000 Stewart Title
-- None Available
-- Title Source
-- --
$235,000 Fidelity National Title
$209,000 Security Title Agency
$133,031 First American Title
-- First American Title
-- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $280,500
Previous Owner $188,000
Previous Owner $167,200
Closed $31,350
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/28/2026 03/28/26 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
03/14/2026 03/14/26 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
04/07/2021 04/07/21 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
03/29/2021 03/29/21 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
04/24/2016 04/24/16 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2016 04/22/16 Sold $330,000 -2.9% $198 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/29/2016 02/29/16 Price Changed $339,900 +0.3% $204 / Sq Ft
02/29/2016 02/29/16 Price Changed $339,000 -1.7% $204 / Sq Ft
02/09/2016 02/09/16 Price Changed $345,000 -1.4% $207 / Sq Ft
12/11/2015 12/11/15 For Sale $350,000 -- $210 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Tax History

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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 $2,802 $34,486 -- --
2024 $3,361 $32,844 -- --
2023 $3,361 $45,850 $9,170 $36,680
2022 $3,327 $35,970 $7,190 $28,780
2021 $3,337 $33,170 $6,630 $26,540
2020 $2,765 $31,320 $6,260 $25,060
2019 $2,778 $29,700 $5,940 $23,760
2018 $2,676 $28,460 $5,690 $22,770
2017 $2,556 $27,610 $5,520 $22,090
2016 $2,516 $27,120 $5,420 $21,700
2015 $2,734 $25,280 $5,050 $20,230
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brad Jensen

    Landlord's Agent in 2026

    Brad Jensen

    RE/MAX

    (602) 730-5113

    1 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Brad Jensen
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  • Heather Hurwitz

    Tenant's Agent in 2026

    Heather Hurwitz

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (602) 821-2218

    12 Total Sales

    Heather Hurwitz
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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Aubrie Jones

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties

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  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Delbert Rounds

    RE/MAX

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  • Sam Vacanti

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Sam Vacanti

    HomeSmart

    (602) 410-7653

    2 in this area

    56 Total Sales

    Sam Vacanti
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6998664

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 212-34-618

Arizona Maricopa County Phoenix 85050 Desert Ridge

4501 E Melinda Ln, Phoenix, AZ

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