$287,500
SOLD OCT 2, 2018

553 W Hereford Dr San Tan Valley, AZ 85143

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,177 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$132 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Spa
  • Corner Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Granite Countertops
  • 3-minute walk to Circle Cross Ranch Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

OH MY GOODNESS...WHAT A HOME! THIS MODEL-LIKE SINGLE LEVEL 2176 SQ FT HOME IN EXQUISITE CONDITION WITH PRIVATE HEATED POOL AND SPA IS NOW READY FOR VIEWING. 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS WITH LARGE OFFICE(EASILY CONVERTED TO 4TH BEDROOM), FORMAL AREA, GREAT ROOM AND UPGRADED KITCHEN WITH EAT-IN AREA WILL AMAZE YOU WITH ITS CONDITION, AMENITIES AND EXPANSIVE FLOORPLAN. THE HOMEOWNER HAS DILIGENTLY CARED FOR THIS HOME AND HAS RECENTLY REPLACED THE DISHWASHER, STOVE/COOKTOP, AC AND HAD THE EXTERIOR PROFESSIONALLY PAINTED. THE KITCHEN IS WELL-APPOINTED WITH GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES(INCLUDING THE FRIG) AND A HUGE BREAKFAST BAR OVERLOOKING THE GREAT ROOM WITH VAULTED CEILINGS. THE LARGE MASTER BEDROOM HAS DOUBLE SINKS, SEPARATE SOAKING TUB AND SHOWER AND IS SPLIT FROM THE OTHER BEDROOMS. THE OTHER 2 BEDROOMS ARE NICELY SIZED HWITH ONE HAVING A WALK-IN CLOSET. THE MAIN ENTRY LEADS TO THE OPEN FORMAL AREA AND THE SPACIOUS OFFICE/DEN. OH YES... PRE-PLUMBED FOR A SOFT WATER LOOP, PRE-WIRED FOR SURROUND SOUND, WASHER AND DRYER AND FRIG INCLUDED! THE TROPICAL BACKYARD OASIS WITH COVERED PATIO, EXPANSIVE COOL DECKING, PEBBLETECH, HEATED POOL AND SPA WITH WATERFALL IS PROFESSIONALLY NESTLED IN A LANDSCAPE OF PALMS AND GRASS FOR YOUR PRIVATE RETREAT.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Sobeck

West USA Realty License #BR545791000 Listed on: 08/27/2018

West USA Realty

Co-Listed By

Duane Washkowiak

West USA Realty License #BR039720000

Last Buyer's Agent

Diane Byrne

Good Oak Real Estate License #BR032002000

Good Oak Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,247

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Grass Covered Lot

HOA Fees

  • $50 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,177 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Heated Pool

Schools

  • Circle Cross Ranch K8 Elementary And Middle School
  • Poston Butte High School

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 84
  • Assessor Parcel Number 210-68-084

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • Aam Association, Phone Number (602) 957-9191
  • Built by STANDARD PACIFIC
  • Parcel 1 At Circle Cross Ranch Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,247

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$50 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: ELLSWORTH AND EMPIRE
  • Legal Info Range: 08E
  • 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: 50.0
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Partial
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2011
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Spa Private: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Directions: E ON EMPIRE PAST GARY RD; R ON CHANNI; L ON HEREFORD
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Co List Office Mls Id: reev001
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-339-7117
  • Subdivision Name: PARCEL 1 AT CIRCLE CROSS RANCH
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 50.0
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: Heated, Private
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, No Interior Steps, Soft Water Loop, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
  • Living Area: 2177.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Dual Pane, Vinyl Frame
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Children_squote_s Playgrnd: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Corner Lot, Desert Front, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: Heated, Private
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Pvt Water Company
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Playground, Biking/Walking Path
  • Association Fee: 50.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: CIRCLE CROSS RANCH
  • Phone: 602-957-9191
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 100.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: CIRCLE CROSS RANCH
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 602-957-9191
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Management Company: AAM
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds

Schools

  • Elementary School: Circle Cross Ranch K8 School
  • High School: Poston Butte High School
  • Junior High Dist: Florence Unified School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Circle Cross Ranch K8 School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.0
  • Parcel #: 210-68-084

Building Info

  • Builder Name: STANDARD PACIFIC

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1247.0
  • Tax Book Number: 210.00
  • Tax Lot: 84
  • Tax Map Number: 68.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2025
Closed on
May 20, 2025
Sold by
Schuerbaum Roger and Schuerbaum Diana
Bought by
Mathews Abigail and Morford Alan J
Seller's Agent
Diane Byrne
Good Oak Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Meyers
Real Broker
List Price
$519,900
Sold Price
$510,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-1.9%
Views
44

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-10.61%
Original Mortgage
$479,750
Outstanding Balance
$478,923
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$19,761

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 27, 2018
Closed on
Sep 17, 2018
Sold by
Barker Hilda Stuwe and Barker Hilda Stuwe
Bought by
Schuerbaum Roger and Schuerbaum Diana
Seller's Agent
David Sobeck
West USA Realty
Buyer's Agent
Diane Byrne
Good Oak Real Estate
List Price
$282,500
Sold Price
$287,500
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.93%
Original Mortgage
$242,250
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2010
Sold by
Bracamonte Cally and Cunningham Cally
Bought by
Stuwe Hilda

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2005
Sold by
First American Title Insurance Co
Bought by
Cunningham Cally

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$164,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $510,000 Empire Title
Warranty Deed $287,500 Driggs Title Agency Inc
Cash Sale Deed $165,000 Empire West Title Agency
Special Warranty Deed $191,138 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $479,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $242,250 Commercial
Previous Owner $164,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Sold $510,000 +2.0% $234 / Sq Ft
05/07/2025 05/07/25 Price Changed $499,900 -3.8% $230 / Sq Ft
04/15/2025 04/15/25 For Sale $519,900 +80.8% $239 / Sq Ft
10/02/2018 10/02/18 Sold $287,500 +1.8% $132 / Sq Ft
08/30/2018 08/30/18 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2018 08/27/18 For Sale $282,500 -- $130 / 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 $1,412 $39,517 -- --
2024 $1,390 $44,162 -- --
2023 $1,413 $35,696 $7,075 $28,621
2022 $1,390 $24,197 $4,422 $19,775
2021 $1,506 $19,928 $0 $0
2020 $1,373 $18,856 $0 $0
2019 $1,371 $17,743 $0 $0
2018 $1,319 $15,528 $0 $0
2017 $1,247 $14,352 $0 $0
2016 $1,077 $14,274 $1,250 $13,024
2014 $1,054 $8,680 $1,000 $7,680
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5812444

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 210-68-084