79 W Cypress St Phoenix, AZ 85003
Willo NeighborhoodEstimated payment $6,017/month
Highlights
- Guest House
- Private Pool
- Gated Parking
- Phoenix Coding Academy Rated A
- The property is located in a historic district
- 3-minute walk to Walton Park
About This Home
Bring All Offers. Sellers Are Motivated and Very Negotiable.
This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully renovated historic home in the heart of the Willo Historic District. My clients are open, flexible, and ready to work with serious buyers.
Welcome to the J and M Tharpe House, a 1919 Craftsman Bungalow filled with historic charm and modern designer updates. Located in one of Phoenix's most iconic neighborhoods, Willo is known for its architecture and close proximity to downtown arts, dining, and entertainment. Listed $100,000 below comparable homes, this property is already priced to sell and the sellers are open to negotiation.
In the past two years, the owners, including a well known interior designer, have completed extensive and thoughtful renovations to both the main house and guest house. Updates include full electrical upgrades with exterior 50 and 30 amp power, new dimmable lighting, smooth interior walls, popcorn ceiling removal, interior painting, and restored original woodwork. Additional improvements include a new roof, custom entry gates, updated fixtures and toilets, keypad locks, custom roller shades, and newer water heater, washer, dryer, dishwasher, and refrigerator. The Kool Deck has been refinished, and new mini split systems were added to both the guest house and laundry room. The exterior trim, eaves, and ceilings have also been painted.
A vaulted wraparound porch sets a warm and welcoming tone. Inside, you'll find two bedrooms, two bathrooms, original hardwood and tile flooring, and a cozy wood burning fireplace. The spacious kitchen features stone countertops, a prep sink, recessed lighting, an authentic AGA stove, and French doors that open to a lush backyard retreat.
Set on more than a quarter acre, the backyard is a true oasis with a sparkling pebble tec pool, mature fruit trees, lush landscaping, and a private courtyard. The property also includes a brick carriage house used as a workshop, a gated rear two car carport, and a front driveway that fits a 32 foot recreational vehicle plus two additional vehicles.
The detached guest house is approximately 500 square feet and includes hardwood floors, a full kitchen with gas hook up, a fireplace, and a poolside patio. Both homes are currently leased to medical professionals at $2,500 and $1,800 per month, offering built-in income potential.
Sellers are open to creative terms and flexible on timeline. Most indoor furniture and all outdoor furniture conveys with the property on a separate bill of sale.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,496
Year Built
- Built in 1919
Lot Details
- 0.27 Acre Lot
- Desert faces the front and back of the property
- Block Wall Fence
- Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
- Private Yard
- Grass Covered Lot
Home Design
- Roof Updated in 2023
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Wood Frame Construction
- Cellulose Insulation
- Composition Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,964 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Furnished
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Recessed Lighting
- Roller Shields
- Wood Frame Window
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Security System Owned
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Built-In Microwave
- Kitchen Island
- Granite Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
- 3 Bathrooms
Parking
- 4 Open Parking Spaces
- 2 Carport Spaces
- Side or Rear Entrance to Parking
- Gated Parking
Pool
- Pool Updated in 2025
- Private Pool
- Pool Pump
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
- Mini Split Air Conditioners
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Mini Split Heat Pump
- Wiring Updated in 2023
- High Speed Internet
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- No Interior Steps
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Guest House
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Association fees include no fees
- Built by Custom
- Las Palmas Subdivision, Craftsman Bungalow Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 22
- Assessor Parcel Number 118-51-062
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $2,496 | $18,666 | -- | -- |
2024 | $2,472 | $17,777 | -- | -- |
2023 | $2,472 | $32,160 | $6,430 | $25,730 |
2022 | $2,384 | $25,740 | $5,145 | $20,595 |
2021 | $2,366 | $24,410 | $4,880 | $19,530 |
2020 | $2,394 | $23,355 | $4,670 | $18,685 |
2019 | $2,390 | $20,750 | $4,150 | $16,600 |
2018 | $2,349 | $20,340 | $4,065 | $16,275 |
2017 | $2,294 | $19,740 | $3,945 | $15,795 |
2016 | $2,257 | $16,085 | $3,215 | $12,870 |
2015 | $2,089 | $15,065 | $3,010 | $12,055 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
09/11/2025 09/11/25 | For Sale | $1,100,000 | 0.0% | $560 / Sq Ft |
09/11/2025 09/11/25 | Off Market | $1,100,000 | -- | -- |
07/09/2025 07/09/25 | For Sale | $1,100,000 | +31.7% | $560 / Sq Ft |
08/11/2023 08/11/23 | Sold | $835,000 | -4.6% | $425 / Sq Ft |
06/30/2023 06/30/23 | For Sale | $875,000 | +110.8% | $446 / Sq Ft |
09/30/2014 09/30/14 | Sold | $415,000 | -1.2% | $227 / Sq Ft |
08/29/2014 08/29/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
08/18/2014 08/18/14 | For Sale | $420,000 | -- | $230 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Warranty Deed | $835,000 | First American Title Insurance | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Grand Canyon Title Agency | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Ins Co | |
Warranty Deed | $415,000 | First American Title Ins Co | |
Warranty Deed | $335,000 | First American Title Ins Co | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Grand Canyon Title Agency In |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $726,200 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $380,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $373,500 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $160,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)
MLS Number: 6887538

APN: 118-51-062
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