NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 W Monte Vista Rd Phoenix, AZ 85003

Willo Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $725,000 - $1,061,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,603 Sq Ft
$555/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 09, 2023

Last sale price $850,000 $530 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,950/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Private Pool
  • City Lights View
  • Phoenix Coding Academy Rated A
  • The property is located in a historic district
  • 5-minute walk to Walton Park

About This Home

As of May 2023

WELOME TO WILLO! Charming curb appeal greets you with this beautiful red brick bungalow & a large front porch to enjoy this special neighborhood. As you enter, you'll discover a fantastic layout with hardwood flooring, tall ceilings & a fireplace that anchors the living room and wraps into the dining room. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances & incredible storage with a timeless design. Gorgeous casement windows offer amazing natural light throughout. Large bedrooms with excellent closets & designer details that have enhanced this classic home. Outside you'll discover a massive covered patio for outdoor living that overlooks an amazing swimming pool, plus a full detached guest house with separate entry! Fantastic location & walking distance to everything in Midtown! WELCOME HOME!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Judge

HomeSmart License #SA673050000 Listed on: 02/24/2023

HomeSmart

Co-Listed By

Ernesto Cazarez Soto

HomeSmart License #SA694693000

Last Buyer's Agent

Todd Nims

Realty ONE Group License #SA625020000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,655

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 7,427 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 4 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,603 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • City Lights Views
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a bus stop
  • The property is located in a historic district

Schools

  • Kenilworth Elementary School
  • Central High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Guest House

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 20 / 3
  • Assessor Parcel Number 118-50-060

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Broadmoor Subdivision

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,655

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: 7th Avenue and Thomas
  • Legal Info Range: 3E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Directions: Head South to Monte Vista and make a left. The property is on the North side of Monte Vista.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Co List Office Mls Id: cril12
  • Co List Office Phone: 602-230-7600
  • Subdivision Name: BROADMOOR
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Construction Brick: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Concrete
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Living Room, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, No Interior Steps, Pantry, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm, High Speed Internet
  • Living Area: 1603.0
  • Stories: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • Community Features:Near Bus Stop: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Cook Top Gas: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: Yes
  • Community Features:Historic District: Yes
  • Community Features:Near Light Rail Stop: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Wrought Iron
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Lot Features: Grass Front, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: City Lights
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted, Brick
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Separate Guest House: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Wshr/Dry HookUp Only
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Near Light Rail Stop, Near Bus Stop, Historic District, Biking/Walking Path
  • Amenities: Not Managed, None
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fee Incl:No Fees: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Elementary School: Kenilworth Elementary School
  • High School: Central High School
  • Junior High Dist: Phoenix Union High School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Kenilworth Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7427.0
  • Parcel #: 118-50-060
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: UNKNOWN

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2655.0
  • Tax Block: 3
  • Tax Book Number: 118.00
  • Tax Lot: 20
  • Tax Map Number: 50.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2023
Closed on
May 9, 2023
Sold by
Paul Stanley Drinkwater and Paul Rebecca Hoov
Bought by
Giese Sarah
Seller's Agent
James Judge
HomeSmart
Buyer's Agent
Todd Nims
Realty ONE Group
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-2.86%
Views
66
Current Estimated Value
$889,012

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$39,012
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.65%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2012
Sold by
Drinkwater Paul S and Drinkwater Rebecca H
Bought by
Drinkwater Paul Stanley and Drinkwater Rebecca Hoover
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Giese Sarah $850,000 Landmark Title
Drinkwater Paul Stanley -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/09/2023 05/09/23 Sold $850,000 +3.0% $530 / Sq Ft
03/14/2023 03/14/23 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2023 03/10/23 Price Changed $825,000 -5.7% $515 / Sq Ft
03/03/2023 03/03/23 Price Changed $874,999 0.0% $546 / Sq Ft
02/24/2023 02/24/23 For Sale $875,000 -- $546 / 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 $2,780 $20,788 -- --
2024 $2,753 $19,798 -- --
2023 $2,753 $33,980 $6,795 $27,185
2022 $2,655 $27,660 $5,530 $22,130
2021 $2,635 $25,900 $5,180 $20,720
2020 $2,666 $24,590 $4,915 $19,675
2019 $2,661 $22,875 $4,575 $18,300
2018 $2,616 $23,025 $4,605 $18,420
2017 $2,555 $21,985 $4,395 $17,590
2016 $2,793 $22,940 $4,585 $18,355
2015 $2,585 $18,880 $3,775 $15,105
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • James Judge

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    James Judge

    HomeSmart

    (602) 761-4600

    73 in this area

    178 Total Sales

    James Judge
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Ernesto Cazarez Soto

    HomeSmart

    (602) 761-4600

    34 in this area

    85 Total Sales

    Ernesto Cazarez Soto
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  • Todd Nims

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Todd Nims

    Realty One Group

    (623) 552-3723

    1 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Todd Nims
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6524448

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 118-50-060

Arizona Maricopa County Phoenix 85003 Willo

538 W Monte Vista Rd, Phoenix, AZ

This home is located at 538 W Monte Vista Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85003 since 24 February 2023 and is currently estimated at $889,012, approximately $554 per square foot. This property was built in 1939. 538 W Monte Vista Rd is a home located in Maricopa County with nearby schools including Kenilworth Elementary School, Phoenix Coding Academy, and Central High School.

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