NOT LISTED FOR SALE

855 E Desert Ave Apache Junction, AZ 85119

Estimated Value: $342,000 - $402,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,581 Sq Ft
$236/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 20, 2022

Last sale price $327,000 $207 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,156/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Granite Countertops
  • Patio
  • 0.22 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2022

Great Starter Home or investment property. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with Pool needs a little TLC but has a lot of potential. Located in a great neighborhood in Apache Junction with views of the Superstition Mountains. The current owners have lived here for 40 plus years and some upgrades have been done overtime. Metal roof and AC unit has been replaced a few years back. The home also is situated on good size with large front and rear yards. Don't miss out on the great opportunity! Home is being sold in as is condition with no repairs to be made by the seller.

Last Listed By

Dan Radzik

HomeSmart License #SA659765000 Listed on: 04/13/2022

HomeSmart

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $989

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 9,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,581 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Superstition Mountain Elementary School
  • Cactus Canyon Junior High
  • Apache Junction High School

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Heating Available
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Palm Springs Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 16
  • Assessor Parcel Number 102-03-016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$989

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Idaho & Southern
  • Legal Info Range: 08E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Directions: Take US-60 E to AZ-88 E/S Idaho Rd in Apache Junction. Take exit 196 from US-60 E Follow AZ-88 E/S Idaho Rd, E Southern Ave and S Royal Palm Rd to E Desert Ave
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Subdivision Name: PALM SPRINGS
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 1581.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Fireplace:No Fireplace: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Countertops: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Cook Top Gas: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Storage
  • Lot Features: Dirt Front, Dirt Back
  • Pool Features: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req
  • Construction Type: Painted, Stucco, Frame - Wood, Slump Block
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Roof: Composition, Metal
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes
  • Construction:Slump Block: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Refrigeration
  • Heating: Electric
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Not Managed, None
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fee Incl:No Fees: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Elementary School: Superstition Mountain 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

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9600.0
  • Parcel #: 102-03-016
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 989.0
  • Tax Book Number: 102.00
  • Tax Lot: 16
  • Tax Map Number: 3.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2003
Sold by
Fuse Steve
Bought by
Fuse Steve
Total Days on Market
12
Current Estimated Value
$373,592

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 1995
Sold by
Fuse Steve
Bought by
Fuse Steve

Range of Values:

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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
Fuse Steve -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/20/2022 05/20/22 Sold $327,000 +2.5% $207 / Sq Ft
04/25/2022 04/25/22 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2022 04/13/22 For Sale $319,000 -- $202 / 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 $1,020 $24,579 -- --
2024 $989 $35,013 -- --
2023 $1,004 $26,813 $4,799 $22,014
2022 $958 $18,586 $4,799 $13,787
2021 $989 $17,527 $0 $0
2020 $964 $14,020 $0 $0
2019 $923 $13,444 $0 $0
2018 $903 $10,227 $0 $0
2017 $880 $8,618 $0 $0
2016 $853 $8,148 $1,100 $7,048
2014 $819 $5,369 $1,100 $4,269
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6387533

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 102-03-016