$320,000
SOLD JUN 24, 2025

8540 N Central Ave Unit 5 Phoenix, AZ 85020

North Central Neighborhood
2 Beds
3 Baths
1,458 Sq Ft
$385/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$219 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Two Primary Bathrooms
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Sunnyslope High School Rated A
  • Community Pool
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2025

Designed for the architect's mother, this rare 2-bed, 3-bath home is the only two-story unit with a private walkway. The bright, open living space features an original fireplace, while skylights fill the home with natural light. Enjoy a spacious patio and terrace, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs, both bedrooms offer bathtubs, double sinks, and a washer/dryer conveniently placed between them.

This home is ideally located near downtown, light rail, bike and hiking trails, Phoenix Mountains, Grand Canyon University, Honor Health, and top-rated schools. Shopping and dining are minutes away at Walmart, Safeway, Fry's, Sprouts, and Biltmore Fashion Park, with easy freeway access.

Vibrant yet quiet, this is a well-maintained home in the sought-after North Central corridor.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brody Knight

eXp Realty License #SA714043000 Listed on: 03/28/2025

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Janelle Pietrocarlo-Caskie

HomeSmart License #SA510561000

HomeSmart

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,697

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 1,268 Sq Ft Lot
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence

HOA Fees

  • $385 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Foam Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,458 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Two Primary Bathrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Schools

  • Sunnyslope Elementary School
  • Desert Foothills Middle School
  • Sunnyslope High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Tax Lot 5
  • Assessor Parcel Number 160-62-169

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include roof repair, insurance, sewer, ground maintenance, (see remarks), street maintenance, front yard maint, trash, water, roof replacement, maintenance exterior
  • Sentry Association, Phone Number (480) 345-0046
  • Sentri Management Eighty Five Forty North Central Condos Amd Ut 1 31 Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,697

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$385 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Northern Avenue
  • Legal Info Range: 3E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 385.0
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: From I 17 to Glendale Ave, north on Central
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Subdivision Name: sentri management EIGHTY-FIVE FORTY NORTH CENTRAL CONDOS AMD UT 1-31
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 385.0
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Double Vanity, Upstairs, 2 Master Baths, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
  • Living Area: 1458.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Community Features:Community Pool: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Wrought Iron
  • Lot Features: Gravel/Stone Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Disclosures: None
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Common Walls: Two Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted, Block
  • Roof: Tile, Foam
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Construction:Block: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Wshr/Dry HookUp Only
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Community Pool
  • Association Fee: 385.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Sentry
  • Phone: 480-345-0046
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: No
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 400.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Sentry
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-345-0046
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: %
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Front Yard Maint: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Street Maint: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Exterior Mnt of Unit: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Roof Repair: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Roof Replacement: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Blanket Ins Policy: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Water6: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Sewer6: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Garbage Collection2: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Other (See Remarks)5: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Roof Repair, Insurance, Sewer, Maintenance Grounds, Other (See Remarks), Street Maint, Front Yard Maint, Trash, Water, Roof Replacement, Maintenance Exterior

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sunnyslope Elementary School
  • High School: Sunnyslope High School
  • Junior High Dist: Glendale Union High School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Desert Foothills Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1268.0
  • Parcel #: 160-62-169

Building Info

  • Builder Name: unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1697.0
  • Tax Book Number: 160.00
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Map Number: 62.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2022
Sold by
Donald Cooper James
Bought by
Cooper Ladonna Jill
Current Estimated Value
$331,009

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2017
Closed on
Aug 27, 2017
Sold by
Webster Timothy M
Bought by
Cooper James D and Cooper Geogria C
Seller's Agent
Sherri Schwartz
HomeSmart
Buyer's Agent
Sherri Schwartz
HomeSmart
List Price
$199,000
Sold Price
$177,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,000
-11.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2005
Sold by
Haskell Carolyn Leigh
Bought by
Webster Timothy M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,000
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 1997
Sold by
Drake Jolene A
Bought by
Haskell Carolyn Leigh

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,650
Interest Rate
7.58%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 1995
Sold by
Pickering Susanne M
Bought by
Drake Jolene A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,500
Interest Rate
7.74%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $177,000 Lawyers Title Of Arizona Inc
Warranty Deed $189,000 Guaranty Title Agency
Warranty Deed $106,500 First American Title
Warranty Deed $99,500 Stewart Title & Trust
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $243,995 New Conventional
Previous Owner $235,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $14,972 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $189,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $104,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $103,650 FHA
Previous Owner $99,500 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/24/2025 06/24/25 Sold $320,000 -7.0% $219 / Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Price Changed $343,999 -1.7% $236 / Sq Ft
04/15/2025 04/15/25 For Sale $350,000 0.0% $240 / Sq Ft
04/14/2025 04/14/25 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2025 03/28/25 For Sale $350,000 +97.7% $240 / Sq Ft
09/07/2017 09/07/17 Sold $177,000 -3.8% $121 / Sq Ft
07/21/2017 07/21/17 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2017 06/14/17 Price Changed $184,000 -2.6% $126 / Sq Ft
06/08/2017 06/08/17 Price Changed $189,000 -5.0% $130 / Sq Ft
06/05/2017 06/05/17 For Sale $199,000 0.0% $136 / Sq Ft
06/21/2013 06/21/13 Rented $975 +5.4% --
06/06/2013 06/06/13 Under Contract -- -- --
05/30/2013 05/30/13 For Rent $925 -- --
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 $1,697 $15,838 -- --
2024 $1,664 $15,084 -- --
2023 $1,664 $27,570 $5,510 $22,060
2022 $1,605 $21,410 $4,280 $17,130
2021 $1,864 $21,210 $4,240 $16,970
2020 $1,817 $19,550 $3,910 $15,640
2019 $1,784 $18,910 $3,780 $15,130
2018 $1,737 $17,060 $3,410 $13,650
2017 $1,728 $15,930 $3,180 $12,750
2016 $1,697 $15,130 $3,020 $12,110
2015 $1,571 $14,820 $2,960 $11,860
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6841008

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 160-62-169