NOT LISTED FOR SALE

521 E Topeka Dr Phoenix, AZ 85024

North Central Phoenix Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $408,566 - $420,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,585 Sq Ft
$261/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 09, 2014

Last sale price $166,500 $105 Per Sq Ft

Est. 149% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,465/month

61 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Eagle Ridge Elementary School Rated A-
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

About This Home

As of May 2014

Delightful two story home with spectacular fireplace * Bright and cheerful * Dramatic vaulted ceilings make the home feels expansive * Charming kitchen, with plenty of cabinets opens to family or dining room * New carpet and fresh interior paint * Double vanity in the master bathroom with makeup knee hole * Desirable community within 1 mile of the 101 freeway and easy access to downtown and Desert Ridge *

Last Listed By

Terri Gillies

Arizona Home Team, LLC License #BR008962000 Listed on: 02/01/2014

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $894

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 4,119 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Artificial Turf

HOA Fees

  • $40 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,585 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Microwave

Flooring

  • 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

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Heating Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • Merit Estates Association, Phone Number (480) 759-4945
  • Merit Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 176
  • Assessor Parcel Number 209-24-366

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$894

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$40 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: 7th St & 101
  • Legal Info Range: 3E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 40.11
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Floors: Partial
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2014
  • Updated Roof: Partial
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2014
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Directions: South on 7th St to Kristal Way * West on Kristal to 6 St * South on 6th St to Topeka * West on Topeka to property on your left.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Subdivision Name: Merit Estates
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 40.11
  • 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, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Full Bth Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 1585.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Fireplace:Fireplace Living Rm: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s)
  • Lot Features: Gravel/Stone Front, Synthetic Grass Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req
  • Construction Type: Painted, Stucco, Frame - Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Refrigeration
  • Heating: Electric
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Management
  • Association Fee: 40.11
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Merit Estates
  • Phone: 480-759-4945
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 400.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Merit Estates
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-759-4945
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds

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: 4119.0
  • Parcel #: 209-24-366
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 894.4
  • Tax Book Number: 209.00
  • Tax Lot: 176
  • Tax Map Number: 24.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2020
Sold by
Murray Melinda J and Murray Melinda Jean
Bought by
Murray Melinda J
Total Days on Market
61
Current Estimated Value
$414,142

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,525
Outstanding Balance
$108,467
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$305,676

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2014
Closed on
Apr 14, 2014
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Murray Meunda Jean and Murray Melinda J
Seller's Agent
Terri Gillies
Arizona Home Team, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Angela Barney
West USA Realty
List Price
$184,900
Sold Price
$166,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,400
-9.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.59%
Original Mortgage
$133,200
Interest Rate
4.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2013
Sold by
Laing Karen Brooke
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2005
Sold by
Schierman John and Schierman Kathleen
Bought by
Laing Karen Brooke

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2005
Sold by
121 Gabel Enterprises Llc
Bought by
Schierman Kathleen M and Schierman John

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 1997
Sold by
Cady William L and Cady Jeannette
Bought by
121 Gabel Enterprises Llc

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Murray Melinda J -- Title365
Murray Meunda Jean -- None Available
Federal National Mortgage Association $173,577 None Available
Laing Karen Brooke $210,000 First Valley Title Agency Ll
Schierman Kathleen M $148,000 Fidelity National Title
121 Gabel Enterprises Llc -- Fidelity Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Murray Melinda J $120,525
Closed Murray Meunda Jean $133,200
Previous Owner Laing Karen Brooke $168,000
Previous Owner Schierman Kathleen M $133,200
Closed 121 Gabel Enterprises Llc --
Closed Laing Karen Brooke $42,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/09/2014 05/09/14 Sold $166,500 0.0% $105 / Sq Ft
04/03/2014 04/03/14 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2014 03/17/14 Price Changed $166,500 -10.0% $105 / Sq Ft
02/01/2014 02/01/14 For Sale $184,900 -- $117 / 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 $1,278 $15,145 -- --
2024 $1,249 $14,424 -- --
2023 $1,249 $28,170 $5,630 $22,540
2022 $1,237 $21,560 $4,310 $17,250
2021 $1,257 $19,710 $3,940 $15,770
2020 $1,214 $18,310 $3,660 $14,650
2019 $1,220 $18,010 $3,600 $14,410
2018 $1,175 $16,560 $3,310 $13,250
2017 $1,123 $13,560 $2,710 $10,850
2016 $1,105 $12,970 $2,590 $10,380
2015 $1,025 $12,670 $2,530 $10,140
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Terri Gillies

    Arizona Home Team, LLC

    (602) 996-5222

    10 Total Sales

    Terri Gillies
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  • Angela Barney

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Angela Barney

    West USA Realty

    (602) 647-3157

    1 in this area

    97 Total Sales

    Angela Barney
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5063874

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 209-24-366

Arizona Maricopa County Phoenix 85024 North Central Phoenix

521 E Topeka Dr, Phoenix, AZ

Homes for Sale in Phoenix, AZ

This home is located at 521 E Topeka Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85024 since 01 February 2014 and is currently estimated at $414,142, approximately $261 per square foot. This property was built in 1984. 521 E Topeka Dr 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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