NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7961 E Florence Ave Mesa, AZ 85208

Fountain of the Sun Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $275,000 - $404,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,000 Sq Ft
$325/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 20, 2021

Last sale price $217,000 $217 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,951 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Corner Lot
  • Fitness Center
  • Active Adult
  • Furnished

About This Home

As of January 2021

Great retirement or winter home in popular, guarded/gated, 55+ golf community Fountain of the Sun. Two bedroom, two bath, with an open living, dining, and kitchen. Large kitchen and oversized interior laundry room. This home feels much larger than it is! Beautiful tile floors throughout. Interior and exterior recently painted. Crown molding. Newer water heater (2017). Roof replaced July 2018. Covered patio and low maintenance but oversized yard. Updated landscaping. Furnishing available with full price offer or on separate Bill of Sale. Golf memberships and passes available for purchase (FOSCC). Amenities include on-site Post Office, Library, Swimming Pool, Fitness Room, Billiards, Shuffleboard, Horseshoes, Cornhole, Pickle Ball, Bocce Ball, Ceramics, Card Room, and Computer Lab.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Hatch

Farnsworth-Ricks Management & Realty, Inc. License #SA654711000 Listed on: 12/11/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

James Rosebrough, Jr

American Realty Brokers License #SA656934000

American Realty Brokers

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,192

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 7,253 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Corner Lot

HOA Fees

  • $90 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Solar Screens
  • Tile Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bar In Bathroom
  • No Interior Steps
  • Hard or Low Nap Flooring

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Adult Elementary And Middle School
  • Adult High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1268
  • Assessor Parcel Number 218-67-359

Community Details

Overview

  • Active Adult
  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • Fosa Association, Phone Number (480) 984-1434
  • Built by UDC
  • Fountain Of The Sun Parcel 6 Subdivision, Navajo Floorplan

Amenities

  • Recreation Room
  • Community Media Room

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Racquetball
  • Fitness Center
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,192

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

7,253 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$90 per month

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Broadway and Sossaman
  • Legal Info Range: 7E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 89.92
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Roof: Full
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2018
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Master Model: Navajo
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Subdivision Name: FOUNTAIN OF THE SUN PARCEL 6
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 217.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 1079.0
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Construction Brick: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Windows:Solar Screens: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Accessibility Features: Hard/Low Nap Floors, Bath Grab Bars
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Furnished(See Rmrks), No Interior Steps, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 1000.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Solar Screens, Dual Pane
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Community Features:Comm Tennis Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Guarded Entry: Yes
  • Community Features:Workout Facility: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Media Room: Yes
  • Community Features:HandballRacquetball: Yes
  • Community Features:On-Site Guard: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes
  • Community Features:Golf: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: None
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Desert Back, Desert Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Other (See Remarks), Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Painted, Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s)
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Racquetball, Golf, Gated, Community Spa Htd, Community Pool Htd, Community Media Room, Guarded Entry, Tennis Court(s), Biking/Walking Path, Fitness Center
  • Association Fee: 1079.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: FOSA
  • Phone: 480-984-1434
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 200.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: FOSA
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee: 1375.0
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds

Schools

  • Elementary School: Adult
  • High School: Adult
  • Junior High Dist: Mesa Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Adult

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7253.0
  • Parcel #: 218-67-359

Building Info

  • Builder Name: UDC

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1192.0
  • Tax Book Number: 218.00
  • Tax Lot: 1268
  • Tax Map Number: 67.00

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 11, 2020
Closed on
Jan 13, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Karen Hatch
Farnsworth-Ricks Management & Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
James Rosebrough, Jr
American Realty Brokers
List Price
$212,000
Sold Price
$217,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2.36%
Current Estimated Value
$324,976

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$107,976
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.80%
Original Mortgage
$213,069
Outstanding Balance
$190,165
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$134,811

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2018
Closed on
Jul 30, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Dustin Chryst
Open House Realty
Buyer's Agent
Karen Hatch
Farnsworth-Ricks Management & Realty, Inc.
List Price
$172,000
Sold Price
$162,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-5.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.27%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$94,261
Interest Rate
4.78%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 1994
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$69,850
Interest Rate
8%
Mortgage Type
VA
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$217,000 American Title Svc Agcy Llc
-- None Available
$162,000 Driggs Title Agency Inc
$96,000 Great American Title Agency
$97,600 Great American Title Agency
$68,500 Fidelity Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $213,069
Previous Owner $94,261
Previous Owner $69,850
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/20/2021 01/20/21 Sold $217,000 +2.4% $217 / Sq Ft
12/12/2020 12/12/20 Pending -- -- --
12/08/2020 12/08/20 For Sale $212,000 +30.9% $212 / Sq Ft
07/31/2018 07/31/18 Sold $162,000 -3.0% $163 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/02/2018 07/02/18 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2018 06/22/18 Price Changed $167,000 -2.9% $168 / Sq Ft
06/15/2018 06/15/18 For Sale $172,000 -- $173 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Tax History

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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 $1,189 $14,299 -- --
2024 $1,202 $13,618 -- --
2023 $1,202 $22,520 $4,500 $18,020
2022 $1,175 $17,370 $3,470 $13,900
2021 $1,208 $15,960 $3,190 $12,770
2020 $1,192 $13,970 $2,790 $11,180
2019 $1,104 $12,680 $2,530 $10,150
2018 $1,054 $11,470 $2,290 $9,180
2017 $1,021 $10,680 $2,130 $8,550
2016 $998 $11,300 $2,260 $9,040
2015 $947 $10,010 $2,000 $8,010
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Karen Hatch

    Farnsworth-Ricks Management & Realty, Inc.

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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    James Rosebrough, Jr

    American Realty Brokers

    (480) 276-0805

    3 Total Sales

    James Rosebrough, Jr
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  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Dustin Chryst

    Open House Realty

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6169206

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 218-67-359

Arizona Maricopa County Mesa 85208 Fountain of the Sun

7961 E Florence Ave, Mesa, AZ

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