$205,000
SOLD FEB 12, 2025

457 S Desert Palm Mesa, AZ 85208

Fountain of the Sun Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
792 Sq Ft
$350/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$259 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Lake
  • Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School Rated A
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Theater or Screening Room

About This Home

As of February 2025

Nice, clean, and sharp, affordable unit in the incredible Fountain of the Sun community. Golf, clubhouse, and many activities are in this gated 55-plus community. The HVAC was replaced in 2022, the refrigerator in 2022, and the washer and dryer in 2024. The condos have their own pool right out the back door, and the golf clubhouse and the main clubhouse are all close by this fantastic location. Covered parking and a storage unit for your use.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Doug McVinua

Blue Sky Living, LLC License #BR512549000 Listed on: 01/29/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Valerie Randall

Keller Williams Integrity First License #SA105726000

Keller Williams Integrity First

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $844

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Private Streets
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence

HOA Fees

  • $350 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Patio Home
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 792 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Laminate Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 1 Bathroom

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Jefferson Elementary School
  • Fremont Junior High School
  • Skyline High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Updated in 2022
  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4
  • Assessor Parcel Number 218-54-619

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include roof repair, insurance, ground maintenance, street maintenance, front yard maint, trash, roof replacement, maintenance exterior
  • Metro Properties Association, Phone Number (480) 967-7182
  • Fountain Of The Sun Association, Phone Number (480) 967-7182
  • Association Phone (480) 967-7182
  • Fountain Of The Sun Condominiums Unit 1 Amd Subdivision, Single Level Floorplan
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Theater or Screening Room
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Fitness Center
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Gated with Attendant

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$844

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$350 per month

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Sossaman and Broadway
  • Legal Info Range: 7E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • HOA #2 Name: Fountain of the Sun
  • HOA #2 Phone Number: 480-967-7182
  • HOA #2 Transfer Fee: 200.0
  • 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: 350.0
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Full
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2022
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: East on Broadway to 80th St. Enter Fountain of the Sun, and take the first right on Coralbell, right on Desert Palm. The unit is on the right. Go to the end for the public parking spots.
  • Master Model: Single Level
  • Property Sub Type: Patio Home
  • Horses: No
  • Subdivision Name: Fountain of the Sun Condominiums Unit 1 AMD
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 350.0
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa2: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop
  • Possible Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Master Downstairs, No Interior Steps, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Laminate Counters
  • Living Area: 792.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Guarded Entry: Yes
  • Community Features:Pickleball Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Workout Facility: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Laminate Counters: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Media Room: Yes
  • Community Features:On-Site Guard: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes
  • Community Features:Lake: Yes
  • Community Features:Golf: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Wrought Iron
  • Exterior Features: Private Street(s), Storage
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Built-Up
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Street(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Security: Security Guard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Golf, Pickleball, Lake, Gated, Community Spa, Community Spa Htd, Community Pool Htd, Community Pool, Community Media Room, Guarded Entry, Biking/Walking Path, Fitness Center
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee: 350.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Fountain of the Sun
  • Association Name: Fountain of the Sun
  • Association Phone #2: 480-967-7182
  • Phone: 480-967-7182
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 200.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Fountain of the Sun
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-967-7182
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee: 700.0
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 700.0
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA: 175.0
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Company: Metro Properties
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Phone: 480-967-7182
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency 2: Monthly
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA 2: No
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2: 2075.0
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA 2: 200.0
  • Association Fee Incl:Front Yard Maint: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Street Maint: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Exterior Mnt of Unit: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Roof Repair: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Roof Replacement: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Blanket Ins Policy: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Garbage Collection2: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Company 2: Metro Properties
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Phone 2: 480-967-7182

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Roof Repair, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint, Front Yard Maint, Trash, Roof Replacement, Maintenance Exterior

Schools

  • Elementary School: Jefferson Elementary School
  • High School: Skyline High School
  • Junior High Dist: Mesa Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fremont Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 78.0
  • Parcel #: 218-54-619

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 844.0
  • Tax Book Number: 218.00
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • Tax Map Number: 54.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2025
Closed on
Feb 11, 2025
Sold by
Birocci Randy J and Birocci Suzanne K
Bought by
Zorqu Llc
Seller's Agent
Doug McVinua
Blue Sky Living, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Valerie Randall
Keller Williams Integrity First
List Price
$205,000
Sold Price
$205,000
Views
33
Current Estimated Value
$205,568

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$568
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.02%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2018
Closed on
May 21, 2018
Sold by
Larsen Theodore F
Bought by
Birocci Randy J and Birocci Suzanne K
Seller's Agent
Scott Saults
HomeSmart Lifestyles
Buyer's Agent
Doug McVinua
Blue Sky Living, LLC
List Price
$100,000
Sold Price
$95,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.11%
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2016
Closed on
Jun 9, 2016
Sold by
Stoller Marguerite M
Bought by
Larsen Theodore F
Seller's Agent
Kathryn Sanford
Realty ONE Group
Buyer's Agent
George Funk
Real Estate by George, LLC
List Price
$90,000
Sold Price
$86,250
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,750
-4.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.16%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 1997
Sold by
Dunlap Lowell and Dunlap Ruth I
Bought by
Stoller John E and Stoller Marguerite M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 1995
Sold by
Hartkopf Robinson Margaret
Bought by
Dunlap Lowell and Dunlap Ruth I
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $205,000 Az Title Agency
Warranty Deed $95,000 Pioneer Title Agency Inc
Cash Sale Deed $86,250 Empire West Title Agency
Cash Sale Deed $54,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Cash Sale Deed $52,000 United Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $75,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/12/2025 02/12/25 Sold $205,000 0.0% $259 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2025 01/29/25 For Sale $205,000 0.0% $259 / Sq Ft
08/01/2018 08/01/18 Rented $875 0.0% --
07/23/2018 07/23/18 Under Contract -- -- --
06/26/2018 06/26/18 Price Changed $875 -2.8% $1 / Sq Ft
06/08/2018 06/08/18 For Rent $900 0.0% --
05/24/2018 05/24/18 Sold $95,000 -5.0% $120 / Sq Ft
04/11/2018 04/11/18 For Sale $100,000 +15.9% $126 / Sq Ft
06/23/2016 06/23/16 Sold $86,250 -1.4% $109 / Sq Ft
05/12/2016 05/12/16 Price Changed $87,500 -2.8% $110 / Sq Ft
04/22/2016 04/22/16 For Sale $90,000 -- $114 / 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 $844 $8,586 -- --
2024 $850 $8,177 -- --
2023 $850 $13,730 $2,740 $10,990
2022 $833 $10,310 $2,060 $8,250
2021 $843 $9,120 $1,820 $7,300
2020 $832 $8,480 $1,690 $6,790
2019 $778 $7,580 $1,510 $6,070
2018 $746 $6,820 $1,360 $5,460
2017 $724 $6,170 $1,230 $4,940
2016 $711 $5,950 $1,190 $4,760
2015 $668 $5,920 $1,180 $4,740
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Doug McVinua

    Blue Sky Living, LLC

  • V

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Valerie Randall

    Keller Williams Integrity First

  • N

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Nicholas Giles

    Keller Williams Integrity First

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Scott Saults

    HomeSmart Lifestyles

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Kathryn Sanford

    Realty One Group

  • G

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    George Funk

    Real Estate by George, LLC

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6812307

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 218-54-619

Arizona Maricopa County Mesa 85208 Fountain of the Sun

457 S Desert Palm, Mesa, AZ

This home is located at 457 S Desert Palm, Mesa, AZ 85208 and is currently priced at $205,000, approximately $258 per square foot. This property was built in 1975. 457 S Desert Palm is a home located in Maricopa County with nearby schools including Jefferson Elementary School, Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School, and Franklin West Elementary School.

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