$500,000
SOLD DEC 19, 2014

761 N Explorer Dr Gilbert, AZ 85234

Val Vista Neighborhood
5 Beds
3 Baths
3,380 Sq Ft
0.46 Acres

Recently Sold

$148 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Gated
  • Gated Parking
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Sonoma Ranch Elementary School Rated A-
  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of December 2014

Amazing custom home on 1/2 acre lot in Bristol Square. This home features a split floor plan with 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and a spacious 3-car garage. Elegantly appointed with granite counters, knotty alder cabinetry with self closing drawers, Italian marble backsplash, top end stainless appliances featuring double ovens, warming drawer, icemaker, Viking gas cooktop, Subzero b/i fridge/freezer, w/i pantry with industrial rated shelving, designer carpet, crown molding, 2-tone paint, 12-ft ceilings, central vac, water softener, gas fireplace. Secluded master suite with large w/i shower, garden tub, dual sinks, and w/i closet. Extended covered patio, spacious backyard includes outdoor BBQ, exterior fireplace, b/i swing set, large RV pad, shed, immaculate epoxy garage floor. Must see!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rustin Randall

Hub Realty License #BR542413000 Listed on: 07/08/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Bobby Schrimsher

Realty ONE Group License #SA523106000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,108

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers

HOA Fees

  • $21 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Side or Rear Entrance to Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gated Parking
  • RV Gated

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,380 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Double Pane Windows

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Sonoma Ranch Elementary School
  • Greenfield Elementary Middle School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • Bristol Square Association, Phone Number (480) 503-1015
  • Built by Custom
  • Bristol Square Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 10
  • Assessor Parcel Number 309-04-835

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,108

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$21 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Greenfield & Guadalupe
  • Legal Info Range: 6E
  • 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: 20.83
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Directions: West on Guadalupe to Explorer. South on Explorer to home on left.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.46
  • Subdivision Name: Bristol Square
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Efficiency: Multi-Zones
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 250.0
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: 2 Fireplace, Exterior Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Central Vacuum, Kitchen Island, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
  • Living Area: 3380.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Dual Pane
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Multiple Ovens: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Exterior Fireplace: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Gated, RV Gate, Garage Door Opener, Side Vehicle Entry
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:RV Gate: Yes
  • Parking Features:Side Vehicle Entry: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Gated2: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 250.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Bristol Square
  • Phone: 480-503-1015
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 250.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Bristol Square
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-503-1015
  • 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: Sonoma Ranch Elementary School
  • Junior High Dist: Gilbert Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Greenfield Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20059.0
  • Parcel #: 309-04-835

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Custom

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2108.0
  • Tax Book Number: 309.00
  • Tax Lot: 10
  • Tax Map Number: 4.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2014
Closed on
Dec 10, 2014
Sold by
Visser Harold and Visser Joni
Bought by
Visser Harold C and Visser Joni L
Seller's Agent
Rustin Randall
Hub Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bobby Schrimsher
Realty ONE Group
List Price
$514,900
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-2.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2009
Sold by
Johansen Casey L and Johansen Bethany T
Bought by
The Johansen Living Trust and Johansen Casey Layne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2009
Sold by
U S Bank National Association
Bought by
Johansen Casey L and Johansen Bethany T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,400
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2009
Sold by
Shumway Harold R
Bought by
U S Bank National Association and Downey Savings & Loan Association F A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,400
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2006
Sold by
Shumway Sharon
Bought by
Shumway Harold R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$495,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2004
Sold by
Shumway Harol R
Bought by
Shumway Harold R and Shumway Sharon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$313,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2002
Sold by
Ellsworth Brian R and Ellsworth Jolynn
Bought by
Shumway Harold R and Shumway Sharon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$297,350
Interest Rate
8.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 1996
Sold by
Western Pine Development
Bought by
Ellsworth Brian R and Ellsworth Jolynn
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Security Title Agency
Cash Sale Deed $500,000 Security Title Agency
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed $315,500 Lawyers Title Insurance Corp
Trustee Deed $337,500 Lawyers Title
Grant Deed -- Stewart Title & Trust Of Pho
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $313,000 Fidelity National Title
Cash Sale Deed $54,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $252,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $495,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $96,400 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $313,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $297,350 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/06/2025 07/06/25 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2025 06/24/25 For Sale $1,095,000 +119.0% $324 / Sq Ft
12/19/2014 12/19/14 Sold $500,000 -2.9% $148 / Sq Ft
08/18/2014 08/18/14 Price Changed $514,800 0.0% $152 / Sq Ft
08/06/2014 08/06/14 For Sale $514,900 0.0% $152 / Sq Ft
08/06/2014 08/06/14 Price Changed $514,900 -1.9% $152 / Sq Ft
08/03/2014 08/03/14 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2014 07/08/14 For Sale $524,800 -- $155 / 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 $3,063 $39,891 -- --
2024 $3,266 $39,891 -- --
2023 $3,266 $69,800 $13,960 $55,840
2022 $3,160 $49,710 $9,940 $39,770
2021 $3,289 $48,930 $9,780 $39,150
2020 $3,234 $47,810 $9,560 $38,250
2019 $2,972 $44,750 $8,950 $35,800
2018 $2,881 $42,230 $8,440 $33,790
2017 $2,779 $38,350 $7,670 $30,680
2016 $2,876 $37,800 $7,560 $30,240
2015 $2,270 $32,860 $6,570 $26,290
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Troy Holland

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Troy Holland

    My Home Group

    (480) 773-5792

    14 in this area

    99 Total Sales

    Troy Holland
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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Rustin Randall

    Hub Realty

    (480) 694-1515

    3 in this area

    1,333 Total Sales

    Rustin Randall
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Bobby Schrimsher

    Realty One Group

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5141264

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 309-04-835

Arizona Maricopa County Gilbert 85234 Val Vista

761 N Explorer Dr, Gilbert, AZ

This home is located at 761 N Explorer Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85234 and is currently priced at $500,000, approximately $147 per square foot. This property was built in 1997. 761 N Explorer Dr is a home located in Maricopa County with nearby schools including Sonoma Ranch Elementary School, Greenfield Junior High School, and Challenger Basic School.

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