NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8253 E Emelita Ave Mesa, AZ 85208

Fountain of the Sun Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $346,000 - $375,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,284 Sq Ft
$282/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 19, 2021

Last sale price $300,000 $234 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,208/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School Rated A
  • Gated Community
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of March 2021

Beautifully upgraded kitchen and move in ready! You will fall in love with this updated home with new furniture, new roof and ne kitchen!. shopping or remodeling. Fountain of the Sun is an active adult community in the east valley. Fantastic location near freeways, airports,shopping, dining, theaters, hospitals, hiking, golf, spring training. On site full time guarded gate, heated swimming pool and community center. You'll love your lifestyle in Fountain of the Sun!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barbi King

Keller Williams Integrity First License #SA546189000 Listed on: 02/17/2021

Keller Williams Integrity First

Last Buyer's Agent

Danielle Janssen

The Ave Collective License #SA687114000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,530

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 6,499 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Private Streets
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers

HOA Fees

  • $90 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Car Garage
  • 2 Carport Spaces

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,284 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Solar Screens

Kitchen

  • Built-In Microwave
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Schools

  • Adult Elementary And Middle School
  • Adult High School

Utilities

  • Heating Available
  • Water Softener
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Covered patio or porch

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 717
  • Assessor Parcel Number 218-62-193

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, trash
  • Fosha Association, Phone Number (480) 380-4000
  • Built by UDC Homes
  • Fountain Of The Sun Parcel No. 4 Subdivision
  • FHA/VA Approved Complex

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Theater or Screening Room
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Security

  • Security Guard
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,530

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$90 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Broadway & 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
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 4.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Directions: North of US 60 to Broadway, east to 80th entrance at gate. Left at clubhouse on Coralbell. Follow around to Pueblo then left. South (right) at stop sign to Emelita. Right or west on Emelita to home.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Subdivision Name: FOUNTAIN OF THE SUN PARCEL NO. 4
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Efficiency: Sunscreen(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 1079.0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: No Interior Steps, Soft Water Loop, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm, High Speed Internet, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 1284.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Double Pane Windows
  • Fireplace:No Fireplace: Yes
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool: Yes
  • Community Features:Golf Course: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated Community2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Countertops: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Workout Facility: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Media Room: Yes
  • Community Features:On-Site Guard: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio, Private Street(s)
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front, Cul-De-Sac, Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Painted, Stucco, Frame - Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Street(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features: Attch'd Gar Cabinets
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Programmable Thmstat, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Security: Security Guard
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated Community, Community Spa Htd, Community Pool Htd, Community Pool, Community Media Room, Golf, Clubhouse, Fitness Center
  • Amenities: FHA Approved Prjct, Rental OK (See Rmks), Self Managed, VA Approved Prjct
  • Association Fee: 1079.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: FOSHA
  • Phone: 480-380-4000
  • 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: FOSHA
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-380-4000
  • 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
  • Association Fee Incl:Garbage Collection2: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Trash

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: 6499.0
  • Parcel #: 218-62-193
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: UDC Homes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1530.0
  • Tax Book Number: 218.00
  • Tax Lot: 717
  • Tax Map Number: 62.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 17, 2021
Closed on
Mar 16, 2021
Sold by
Niebuhr Sally A and Niebuhr Robert L
Bought by
Padilla Sandra and Padilla Mark
Seller's Agent
Barbi King
Keller Williams Integrity First
Buyer's Agent
Danielle Janssen
The Ave Collective
List Price
$320,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-6.25%
Current Estimated Value
$361,514

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$61,514
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.89%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$181,311
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$171,698

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2011
Sold by
Niebuhr Robert and Niebuhr Sally
Bought by
Niebuhr Robert L and Niebuhr Sally A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2010
Sold by
Mcconnell Brian C and Mcconnell Susan R
Bought by
Niebuhr Robert and Niebuhr Sally

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2003
Sold by
Reiser James A and Mcconnell Susan R
Bought by
Mcconnell Brian C and Mcconnell Susan R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2003
Sold by
Estate Of Albert Jones Reiser and Mcconnell Susan R
Bought by
Mcconnell Susan R and Reiser James A
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Padilla Sandra $300,000 Title Alliance Of Az Agcy Ll
Niebuhr Robert L -- None Available
Niebuhr Robert $145,000 Lawyers Title Of Arizona Inc
Mcconnell Brian C $42,000 Transnation Title Insurance
Mcconnell Susan R -- Transnation Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Padilla Sandra $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/19/2021 03/19/21 Sold $300,000 -3.2% $234 / Sq Ft
02/24/2021 02/24/21 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2021 02/24/21 Price Changed $310,000 -3.1% $241 / Sq Ft
02/15/2021 02/15/21 For Sale $320,000 -- $249 / 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 $1,243 $15,804 -- --
2024 $1,327 $15,051 -- --
2023 $1,327 $25,150 $5,030 $20,120
2022 $1,298 $19,120 $3,820 $15,300
2021 $1,333 $17,860 $3,570 $14,290
2020 $1,530 $15,710 $3,140 $12,570
2019 $1,430 $14,280 $2,850 $11,430
2018 $1,372 $13,080 $2,610 $10,470
2017 $1,331 $12,280 $2,450 $9,830
2016 $1,306 $13,180 $2,630 $10,550
2015 $1,228 $11,720 $2,340 $9,380
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Barbi King

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Barbi King

    Keller Williams Integrity First

    (480) 213-2585

    2 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Barbi King
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  • Danielle Janssen

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Danielle Janssen

    The Ave Collective

    (602) 524-7702

    3 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Danielle Janssen
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6195508

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 218-62-193

Arizona Maricopa County Mesa 85208 Fountain of the Sun

8253 E Emelita Ave, Mesa, AZ

This home is located at 8253 E Emelita Ave, Mesa, AZ 85208 since 17 February 2021 and is currently estimated at $361,514, approximately $281 per square foot. This property was built in 1978. 8253 E Emelita Ave is a home located in Maricopa County with nearby schools including Jefferson Elementary School, Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School, and Franklin West Elementary School.

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