$625,000
SOLD DEC 31, 2014

627 E Desert Park Ln Phoenix, AZ 85020

Alhambra Neighborhood
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,301 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$189 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Private Pool
  • Two Primary Bathrooms
  • Madison Richard Simis School Rated A-
  • Gated Parking
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of June 2016

If you've been waiting for a price drop on this one here it is. Reduced $40k 10/17/2014. Bring an offer today!

Madison Schools! Stunning home in the sought after Central Corridor! Beautifully updated 1931 adobe style home. 3 bed, 3 bath main house. 1 bed 1 bath guest house. This gated property is the original homestead of a 100 acre citrus farm. Walking distance to the historic Murphy's Bridal Path. Beautiful mature landscaping leads to the covered porch with formal entry and grand living room with fireplace. The main house features a new Trane A/C in 2014 with 10-yr transferable warranty. Large master bedroom with out of this world master bath featuring a jetted tub and a walk through shower with 6 body sprayers, 2 shower heads and a rain shower. Kitchen beautifully remodeled with stainless appliances, farm sink and white subway tile. In addition to the grand luxurious master bath, the 2nd bedroom features an en suite bathroom. Don't miss the extravagant walk in closet in the upstairs area of the master suite. Detached casita/garage w/its own bath was remodeled in 2014. Enjoy your days by the private pool with putting green. No need to go inside on those beautiful evenings, there is a built in outdoor kitchen and outdoor dining area. Detail around every corner from the original built-in ironing board, to the crystal door knobs. Original character remains, but tastefully modernized for today's living and the most discriminating buyer. Basement could be a gorgeous 700+ bottle wine cellar. Truly a unique property. A must see! Guest house sq ft included in overall square footage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Emily Blinkhorn

Real Broker License #SA628844000 Listed on: 09/17/2014

Real Broker

Last Buyer's Agent

Carmen Humphrey

RE/MAX Desert Showcase License #SA542296000

RE/MAX Desert Showcase

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,612

Year Built

  • Built in 1931

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Artificial Turf
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Gated Parking

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Tile Roof
  • Foam Roof
  • Stucco
  • Adobe

Interior Spaces

  • 3,301 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Security System Owned
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Two Primary Bathrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Built-In Barbecue

Schools

  • Madison Richard Simis Elementary School
  • Madison Meadows Middle School
  • Central High School

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Zoned Heating
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Guest House
  • Property is near a bus stop

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Built by Custom
  • Prado Verde Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Tax Lot 7
  • Assessor Parcel Number 160-45-129

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,612

Year Built

Built in 1931

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: 7th Street and Northern Avenue
  • Legal Info Range: 3E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Basement: Y
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Partial
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2014
  • Updated Kitchen: Partial
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2013
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Directions: South on 7th Street, west on Desert Park. House is on south side of street. No sign on property.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Subdivision Name: Prado Verde
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Efficiency: Multi-Zones
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet Available: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Spa Features: None
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Master Downstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Pantry, 2 Master Baths, Double Vanity, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Tub with Jets, High Speed Internet, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 3301.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Wood Frames
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Countertops: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Community Features:Near Bus Stop: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Loft: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: Yes
  • Basement Description:Unfinished2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio, Private Yard, Built-in Barbecue
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Grass Front, Grass Back, Synthetic Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Construction Type: Painted, Stucco, Adobe
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Roof: Tile, Foam
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Separate Guest House: Yes
  • Construction:Adobe: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Gated
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features:Gated Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Refrigeration, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Near Bus Stop
  • Amenities: None
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: %
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: %
  • Association Fee Incl:No Fees: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Elementary School: Madison Richard Simis School
  • High School: Central High School
  • Junior High Dist: Phoenix Union High School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Madison Meadows School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12092.0
  • Parcel #: 160-45-129
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Custom

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4612.0
  • Tax Book Number: 160.00
  • Tax Lot: 7
  • Tax Map Number: 45.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2018
Sold by
Valdez Melissa M
Bought by
Valdez Josh A
Current Estimated Value
$1,375,912

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$560,700
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2016
Closed on
May 25, 2016
Sold by
Colla Peter
Bought by
Valdez Josh A and Valdez Melissa M
Seller's Agent
Carmen Humphrey
RE/MAX Desert Showcase
Buyer's Agent
Ricardo Garcia
Prestige Realty
List Price
$800,000
Sold Price
$715,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$85,000
-10.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.64%
Original Mortgage
$572,000
Interest Rate
3.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2014
Closed on
Dec 30, 2014
Sold by
Blinkhorn Jason R and Blinkhorn Emily C
Bought by
Colla Peter
Seller's Agent
Emily Blinkhorn
Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Carmen Humphrey
RE/MAX Desert Showcase
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-7.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.65%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2011
Sold by
Jcf Group Llc
Bought by
Blinkhorn Jason R and Blinhorn Emily C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$413,250
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2010
Sold by
Watkins John and Watkins Renise
Bought by
Jcf Group Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2007
Sold by
Watkins John and Watkins Renise
Bought by
Watkins John and Watkins Renise

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
8.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2005
Sold by
Watkins John and Watkins Renise
Bought by
Watkins John and Watkins Renise

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$174,150
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2005
Sold by
Watkins John and Watkins Renise
Bought by
Watkins John and Watkins Renise

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$174,150
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2004
Sold by
Watkins John and Watkins Renise
Bought by
Watkins John and Watkins Renise

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2002
Sold by
Hetland Ronald Mclean and Hetland Lanae Marie
Bought by
Watkins John W and Watkins Renise M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$299,250
Interest Rate
6.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2001
Sold by
Kofahl John P and Harrington Karen
Bought by
Hetland Ronald Mclean and Hetland Lanae Marie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 1996
Sold by
Yahnke Anders Betty R
Bought by
Kofahl John Patrick and Kofahl Karen Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,900
Interest Rate
8.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Insuran
Warranty Deed $715,000 Empire West Title Agency
Warranty Deed $625,000 Security Title Agency
Warranty Deed $435,000 Fidelity Natl Title Ins Co
Trustee Deed $356,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Title Guaranty Agency Of Az
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Transnation Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Transnation Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed -- Security Title Agency
Cash Sale Deed $265,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $189,900 Security Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $548,250 New Conventional
Closed $560,700 New Conventional
Closed $572,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $83,150 Unknown
Previous Owner $51,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $404,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $413,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $600,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $230,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $174,150 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $298,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $299,250 No Value Available
Previous Owner $170,900 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/17/2016 06/17/16 Sold $715,000 -4.7% $238 / Sq Ft
05/03/2016 05/03/16 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2016 05/02/16 Price Changed $749,900 -6.3% $250 / Sq Ft
04/17/2016 04/17/16 For Sale $800,000 +28.0% $267 / Sq Ft
12/31/2014 12/31/14 Sold $625,000 -1.6% $189 / Sq Ft
10/17/2014 10/17/14 Price Changed $635,000 -5.9% $192 / Sq Ft
09/17/2014 09/17/14 For Sale $675,000 -- $204 / 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 $5,937 $52,636 -- --
2024 $5,762 $50,129 -- --
2023 $5,762 $87,970 $17,590 $70,380
2022 $5,573 $66,630 $13,320 $53,310
2021 $5,626 $62,900 $12,580 $50,320
2020 $5,529 $58,200 $11,640 $46,560
2019 $5,394 $53,920 $10,780 $43,140
2018 $5,247 $50,550 $10,110 $40,440
2017 $5,858 $49,120 $9,820 $39,300
2016 $5,635 $47,930 $9,580 $38,350
2015 $5,191 $44,960 $8,990 $35,970
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5172729

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 160-45-129