RENTED SEP 12, 2025

8261 E Fay Ave Mesa, AZ 85208

Fountain of the Sun Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $325,000 - $357,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,616 Sq Ft
$214/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 09, 2025

Last sale price $335,000 $207 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,954/month

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School Rated A
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Community Pool

About This Home

As of September 2025

Enjoy this age 55 + home in the guard gated community of Fountain of the Sun in East Mesa! A charming & spacious 2 bed 2 bath home! This is the popular Hopi Floor plan. Enter in to a spacious living room that flows to a large dining space adjacent to open kitchen area. Large Arizona Room for extra living space! Would make a great home office, game room...some many options! Large primary bedroom & primary bathroom w/ step-in shower. Nice size 2nd Bedroom and guest bathroom w/ tub/shower. 2 Car Garage w/ storage cabinets & workbench. Lovely & peaceful backyard! A great community w/ so many amenities! Make this your next Home Sweet Home!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Sarah Abdelrasul

My Home Group Real Estate License #SA656287000 Listed on: 05/06/2025

My Home Group Real Estate

Last Renter's Agent

Non-MLS Agent

Non-MLS Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 8,756 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,616 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer Hookup

Schools

  • Adult Elementary And Middle School
  • Adult High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • North or South Exposure
  • Patio

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 5/6/25
  • 12-Month Minimum Lease Term
  • Tax Lot 755
  • Assessor Parcel Number 218-62-231

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Fosa Association, Phone Number (480) 984-1434
  • Built by UDC
  • Fountain Of The Sun Parcel No. 4 Subdivision, Hopi Floorplan

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Community Media Room

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

8,756 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • HOA Paid By: Landlord
  • Rent Includes: None
  • Available Date: 2025-05-06

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Broadway Rd & 80th Street
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Non Assistive Animals: Lessor Approval
  • Lease Term Minimum Lease Term Months: 12
  • Master Model: Hopi
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Subdivision Name: FOUNTAIN OF THE SUN PARCEL NO. 4
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Full Bth Master Bdrm, Breakfast Bar, Laminate Counters, High Speed Internet, No Interior Steps
  • Living Area: 1616.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: None
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, North/South Exposure, Desert Back, Desert Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Gravel/Stone Front
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: None
  • Common Walls: All on One Level
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Painted, Stucco
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Garage Door Opener, Direct Access
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Security: Security Guard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Community Spa Htd, Guarded Entry, Biking/Walking Path, Clubhouse, Gated, Golf, Community Media Room, Fitness Center, Pickleball
  • Association Name: FOSA
  • Phone: 480-984-1434
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Lessor Approval

Schools

  • Elementary School: Adult
  • High School: Adult
  • Junior High Dist: Adult
  • Middle Or Junior School: Adult

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8756.0
  • Parcel #: 218-62-231

Building Info

  • Builder Name: UDC

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 755

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2025
Closed on
Mar 25, 2025
Sold by
Chapel James R and Chapel Peggy M
Bought by
Kemp Lawrence E
Seller's Agent
Brent Heiden
Iannelli and Associates
Buyer's Agent
Caden Chenoweth
Gentry Real Estate
List Price
$345,000
Sold Price
$335,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.9%
Views
33
Current Estimated Value
$346,218

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$11,218
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.57%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2013
Closed on
Feb 18, 2014
Sold by
Krueger Terry and Krueger Ann
Bought by
Chapel James R and Chapel Peggy M
Seller's Agent
Richard Ervin
AZ Brokerage Holdings, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Joan Gregory
Just Referrals Real Estate
List Price
$179,500
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,500
-10.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.87%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2013
Closed on
Feb 13, 2014
Sold by
Vangundy Larry C and Vangundy Patricia M
Bought by
Vangundy Patricia M and Vangundy Larry C
Seller's Agent
Richard Ervin
AZ Brokerage Holdings, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Joan Gregory
Just Referrals Real Estate
List Price
$179,500
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,500
-10.86%
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
Kemp Lawrence E $335,000 Pioneer Title Agency
Chapel James R $160,000 Millennium Title
Vangundy Patricia M -- Magnus Title Agency
Chapel Vernon Richard -- Magnus Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/12/2025 09/12/25 Rented $1,675 0.0% --
09/04/2025 09/04/25 Under Contract -- -- --
08/14/2025 08/14/25 Price Changed $1,675 -6.7% $1 / Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Price Changed $1,795 -5.5% $1 / Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Price Changed $1,900 -5.0% $1 / Sq Ft
05/06/2025 05/06/25 For Rent $2,000 0.0% --
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Sold $335,000 -2.9% $207 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2025 02/19/25 Price Changed $344,900 0.0% $213 / Sq Ft
02/10/2025 02/10/25 For Sale $345,000 +115.6% $213 / Sq Ft
02/26/2014 02/26/14 Sold $160,000 -10.9% $99 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/01/2014 02/01/14 Pending -- -- --
11/15/2013 11/15/13 For Sale $179,500 0.0% $111 / Sq Ft
11/07/2013 11/07/13 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2013 07/29/13 For Sale $179,500 -- $111 / 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 $1,591 $19,152 -- --
2024 $1,895 $18,240 -- --
2023 $1,895 $27,280 $5,450 $21,830
2022 $1,856 $21,100 $4,220 $16,880
2021 $1,879 $19,610 $3,920 $15,690
2020 $1,854 $17,710 $3,540 $14,170
2019 $1,733 $16,280 $3,250 $13,030
2018 $1,663 $15,100 $3,020 $12,080
2017 $1,613 $14,160 $2,830 $11,330
2016 $1,583 $15,160 $3,030 $12,130
2015 $1,488 $13,570 $2,710 $10,860
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sarah Abdelrasul

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Sarah Abdelrasul

    My Home Group

    (602) 877-2367

    39 Total Sales

    Sarah Abdelrasul
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  • Brent Heiden

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Brent Heiden

    Iannelli and Associates

    (480) 334-2553

    107 in this area

    144 Total Sales

    Brent Heiden
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  • N

    Tenant's Agent in 2025

    Non-MLS Agent

    Non-MLS Office

  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Caden Chenoweth

    Gentry Real Estate

    (480) 750-9910

    2 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Caden Chenoweth
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  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Richard Ervin

    Realty Executives

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Joan Gregory

    Revelation Real Estate

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6862306

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 218-62-231

Arizona Maricopa County Mesa 85208 Fountain of the Sun

8261 E Fay Ave, Mesa, AZ

Not Listed for Sale

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