$725,000
SOLD MAY 11, 2026

822 N Cortez Rd Apache Junction, AZ 85119

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,883 Sq Ft
1.25 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 11, 2026

$385 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

125 on Market

Highlights

  • Horse Stalls
  • City Lights View
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Heated Spa
  • 1.25 Acre Lot
  • Santa Fe Architecture

About This Home

As of May 2026

Your Arizona acreage dream awaits! This 1.25-acre horse property at the base of the Superstition Mountains combines space, comfort, and breathtaking desert & mountain views. The open-concept home features a cozy wood-burning fireplace and updated AC UNITS / Water Heater, perfect for modern living. Step outside to a private backyard oasis with a heated saltwater pool, spa/jacuzzi, and low-maintenance turf — ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying unforgettable Arizona sunsets. Equestrian enthusiasts will love the 20' x 20' covered stalls, fenced turnout areas, and ample room for trailers, equipment, and riding. Whether you're looking to live, work, or play, this well-maintained property offers the ultimate acreage lifestyle with room to roam and soak in the spectacular scenery

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anthony Mejia

LPT Realty, LLC License #SA715294000 Listed on: 12/04/2025

LPT Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Amri Aliah

The Brokery License #SA710049000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,867

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 1.25 Acre Lot
  • Dirt Road
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Artificial Turf
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Side or Rear Entrance to Parking

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Santa Fe Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Reflective Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,883 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Solar Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Private Water Closet
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer Hookup

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Heated Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Shed

Schools

  • Desert Vista Elementary School
  • Cactus Canyon Junior High
  • Apache Junction High School

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Horse Stalls

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • North or South Exposure

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • S15 T1n R8e Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 100-26-036-B

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,867

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

1.25 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: SUPERSTITION & CORTEZ
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Community Facilities District: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.25
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt
  • Subdivision Name: S15 T1N R8E
  • Architectural Style: Territorial/Santa Fe
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Tax Parcel Letter: B
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 385.02
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Concrete
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: None, See Remarks
  • Spa Features: Heated
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Electric Cooktop, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Exterior Fireplace, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Full Bth Master Bdrm, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, 9+ Flat Ceilings, No Interior Steps
  • Living Area: 1883.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Solar Screens, Dual Pane

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Partial
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, North/South Exposure, Desert Front, Synthetic Grass Frnt, Natural Desert Back
  • Pool Features: Fenced, Heated, Outdoor
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: City Lights, Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req
  • Common Walls: All on One Level
  • Construction Type: Block, Wood Frame, Painted, Stucco
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered Patio(s)
  • Roof: Rolled/Hot Mop, Reflective Coating

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: RV Access/Parking, Side Vehicle Entry, Garage Door Opener, Circular Driveway, Gated
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Inside
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Elementary School: Desert Vista Elementary School
  • High School: Apache Junction High School
  • Junior High Dist: Apache Junction Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Cactus Canyon Junior High

Lot Info

  • Horse Amenities: Stall, See Remarks
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 54450.0
  • Parcel #: 100-26-036-B

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1867.0
  • Tax Book Number: 100.0
  • Tax Lot: 0
  • Tax Map Number: 26.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2019
Closed on
Sep 25, 2019
Sold by
Desert Willow Homesllc
Bought by
Vance Richard H and Vance Ericka C
Seller's Agent
Allen Willis
Ensign Properties Corp
Buyer's Agent
Becky Blair
Keller Williams Integrity First
List Price
$399,990
Sold Price
$379,990
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.77%
Original Mortgage
$378,580
Outstanding Balance
$328,712
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$416,045

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2019
Sold by
Orr Merrill and Orr Marla
Bought by
Desert Willow Homes Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2018
Sold by
Orr Merrill and Orr Marla
Bought by
Orr Merrill and Orr Marla

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$234,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2017
Sold by
Orr Merrill and Orr Marla
Bought by
Orr Merrill and Orr Marla

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2016
Closed on
Jan 31, 2017
Sold by
Zelhofer Loanne M and Harbin Dawn M
Bought by
Orr Merrill and Orr Marla
Seller's Agent
Jeanie Teyechea
Opportunity 2 Own Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Rodney Hendrix
Drixco Properties
List Price
$314,900
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-9.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.94%
Original Mortgage
$22,800
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2012
Sold by
Zelhofer Larry C
Bought by
Zelhofer Loanne M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2010
Sold by
Yahnke Teresa F
Bought by
Yahnke Richard L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2000
Sold by
Leslie Tammy
Bought by
Yahnke Richard L and Yahnke Teresa F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$98,900
Interest Rate
8.67%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 1999
Sold by
Gonzales Fabian C and Gonzales Jacqueline S
Bought by
Leslie Tammy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 1995
Sold by
Johnston William and Johnston George
Bought by
Gonzales Fabian C and Gonzales Jacqueline S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$22,000
Interest Rate
7.92%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $379,990 Security Title Agency
Warranty Deed $304,631 Empire West Title Agency Llc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Empire West Title Agency Llc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $57,000 American Title Scvs Agency I
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $178,900 First American Title
Cash Sale Deed $38,000 Ati Title Agency
Joint Tenancy Deed $27,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $378,580 VA
Previous Owner $250,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $234,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $22,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $98,900 No Value Available
Previous Owner $22,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/11/2026 05/11/26 Sold $725,000 -3.3% $385 / Sq Ft
02/28/2026 02/28/26 Price Changed $749,999 -0.7% $398 / Sq Ft
02/12/2026 02/12/26 Price Changed $755,000 -1.3% $401 / Sq Ft
01/15/2026 01/15/26 Price Changed $765,000 -1.9% $406 / Sq Ft
01/07/2026 01/07/26 Price Changed $780,000 -1.1% $414 / Sq Ft
01/03/2026 01/03/26 For Sale $789,000 0.0% $419 / Sq Ft
01/02/2026 01/02/26 Off Market $789,000 -- --
12/16/2025 12/16/25 Price Changed $789,000 -1.3% $419 / Sq Ft
12/04/2025 12/04/25 For Sale $799,000 +110.3% $424 / Sq Ft
10/11/2019 10/11/19 Sold $379,990 0.0% $202 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/10/2019 09/10/19 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2019 08/20/19 Price Changed $379,990 -1.3% $202 / Sq Ft
08/15/2019 08/15/19 Price Changed $384,990 -1.3% $204 / Sq Ft
08/08/2019 08/08/19 Price Changed $389,990 -1.3% $207 / Sq Ft
07/30/2019 07/30/19 Price Changed $394,990 -1.3% $210 / Sq Ft
07/18/2019 07/18/19 For Sale $399,990 +40.3% $212 / Sq Ft
02/07/2017 02/07/17 Sold $285,000 0.0% $151 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/06/2017 01/06/17 Pending -- -- --
12/28/2016 12/28/16 Price Changed $285,000 -4.7% $151 / Sq Ft
11/03/2016 11/03/16 Price Changed $299,000 -1.6% $159 / Sq Ft
10/28/2016 10/28/16 Price Changed $304,000 -3.5% $161 / Sq Ft
10/01/2016 10/01/16 For Sale $314,900 -- $167 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

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 $1,867 $40,913 -- --
2024 $1,754 $42,136 -- --
2023 $1,836 $36,182 $10,457 $25,725
2022 $1,754 $25,118 $6,253 $18,865
2021 $1,810 $22,912 $0 $0
2020 $1,765 $22,187 $0 $0
2019 $1,906 $18,252 $0 $0
2018 $1,652 $16,899 $0 $0
2017 $1,610 $16,261 $0 $0
2016 $1,561 $16,576 $3,655 $12,921
2014 $1,499 $9,822 $2,665 $7,157
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6949699

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 100-26-036B

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