$599,900

486 Whetstine Ave Prescott, AZ 86301

Estimated payment $3,366/month

Total Views 466
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,567 Sq Ft
$383 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Taylor Hicks School Rated A-
  • Views of Thumb Butte
  • No HOA

About This Home

Absolutely charming and thoughtfully updated, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on a full acre in the heart of Prescott--offering the perfect blend of in-town convenience and country comfort. Inside, you'll find an inviting living room featuring a wood-burning stove, a lit coffered and beamed ceiling, and a custom artisan barn door concealing a clever storage nook. Glass doorway leads to a private patio, ideal for BBQs or relaxing while enjoying the peaceful surroundings.The open kitchen connects seamlessly to the living and dining areas and features newer stainless steel appliances including a gas range, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Both bathrooms have been tastefully updated, including a newly renovated primary suite with upgraded flooring and a modern walk-in shower and plenty of closet space. Primary suite also has access to side patio.Step outside and enjoy lush front and backyard landscaping with irrigation, fruit trees (peach, nectarine, pluot, and dwarf apple), raised garden beds, and a fully fenced backyard. The 12x20 finished shed with tongue-and-groove ceiling makes a perfect art studio, workshop, or flex space. There's ample parking and room to add a garage or guest house. No HOA, and just minutes to downtown, shopping, and schools--this is a rare in-town gem with space, style, and comfort.Recent improvements throughout the home include: newer roof, windows, flooring, upgraded electrical (including a subpanel for a future hot tub), newer water heater, and added insulation for energy efficiency. HVAC system was inspected and serviced in 2025.

Listing Agent

Paula Stears Thomas

National Realty of Arizona License #SA655683000 Listed on: 08/07/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $971

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 1.08 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts an easement
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned SF-9

Parking

  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Thumb Butte
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,567 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Refrigerated and Evaporative Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 46

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$971

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • ResidentialStatus: Existing
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • FILLYEARBUILT: 1957
  • PAR_GarageAttached: 0.00
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Year Built: 1957

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Live on One Level, Wash/Dry Connection
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Living Area: 1567
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Other Rooms: Hobby/Studio,Laundry Room,Workshop
  • SplitBedroomPlan: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Landscaping-Front, Landscaping-Rear, Shed(s), Sprinkler/Drip
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Road Frontage Type: Easement
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Topography: Level
  • View: Mountain(s), Thumb Butte
  • Construction Type: Frame, Stucco
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
  • Neighborhood: N/A

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Detached: 0.00
  • CarportAttached: 0.00
  • CarportDetached: 0.00
  • RVGarageParkingFeatures: Off Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Room Refrigeration
  • Heating: Forced - Gas, Wood Stove
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, WWT - City Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Zoning: SF-9
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.08
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 47045
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 1
  • AssessorsBook: 116
  • AssessorsMap: 18
  • AssessorsParcel: 46
  • AssessorParcelLtr: k

Rental Info

  • PetsAnimals: Domestics

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 971
  • Tax Parcel Letter: 116-18-046k

Map

Range of Values:

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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
2026 $971 $36,490 -- --
2024 $951 $37,075 -- --
2023 $951 $30,840 $13,317 $17,523
2022 $937 $25,126 $10,554 $14,572
2021 $1,006 $24,321 $9,745 $14,576
2020 $1,011 $0 $0 $0
2019 $1,003 $0 $0 $0
2018 $959 $0 $0 $0
2017 $924 $0 $0 $0
2016 $920 $0 $0 $0
2015 $892 $0 $0 $0
2014 $890 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/07/2025 08/07/25 For Sale $599,900 +33.3% $383 / Sq Ft
03/04/2022 03/04/22 Sold $450,000 0.0% $287 / Sq Ft
02/16/2022 02/16/22 For Sale $450,000 -- $287 / Sq Ft
Source: Prescott Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $450,000 Pioneer Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Driggs Title Agency Inc
Warranty Deed $85,000 First American Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $108,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $117,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $127,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $127,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $76,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $88,800 Unknown
Previous Owner $89,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $80,750 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Prescott Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1075517

Prescott Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 116-18-046K