NOT LISTED FOR SALE

855 S 79th Place Mesa, AZ 85208

Fountain of the Sun Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $346,000 - $362,812

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,348 Sq Ft
$262/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 01, 2023

Last sale price $375,000 $278 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,201/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Mountain View
  • Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School Rated A
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Theater or Screening Room

About This Home

As of May 2023

A home like this doesn't come around very often so don't miss the rare opportunity to own a completely updated and meticulously maintained home in the 55+ Fountain of the Sun gated community. This 2 bed, 2 bath home is situated in a highly-desirable location next to a large grassy common area. The spacious enclosed patio is perfect for a relaxing evening with friends. Updates include neutral carpet and tile, paint, built-in entertainment center, kitchen cabinets, countertops, bathrooms, windows, doors, and custom wood shutters. The large master bedroom includes a walk-in closet and sliding doors lead to the patio. The 2-car garage features durable epoxy floors, storage room with newer water heater and shelving. Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Adam Saunders

West USA Realty License #SA530469000 Listed on: 04/07/2023

West USA Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Brenda Lou Larson

VHM & REALTY License #BR641603000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,533

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 6,634 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Partially Fenced Property

HOA Fees

  • $104 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Cellulose Insulation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,348 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Solar Screens
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Solar Tube

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio

Schools

  • Adult Elementary And Middle School
  • Adult High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Water Purifier
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 555
  • Assessor Parcel Number 218-62-031

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include sewer, ground maintenance, street maintenance
  • Fountain Of The Sun Association, Phone Number (480) 984-1434
  • Fountain Of The Sun Parcel No. 3 B Subdivision

Amenities

  • Theater or Screening Room
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

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

Security

  • Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,533

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$104 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Broadway and 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: 103.58
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Directions: Broadway East to Fountain of the Sun main entrance, South to 80th, East (left) to Pueblo, West (right) to 79th Pl, South (left) to home.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Subdivision Name: FOUNTAIN OF THE SUN PARCEL NO. 3-B
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Efficiency: Solar Tubes
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 310.75
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Water Purifier
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Furnished(See Rmrks), 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 1348.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Solar Screens, Dual Pane
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Guarded Entry: Yes
  • Community Features:Pickleball Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Workout Facility: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Media Room: Yes
  • Community Features:On-Site Guard: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Reverse Osmosis: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Arizona RoomLanai: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial
  • Exterior Features: Screened in Patio(s)
  • Lot Features: Desert Back, Desert Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Brick Veneer, Stucco, Wood Frame, Blown Cellulose, Painted
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Construction:Blown Cellulose: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Screened in Patio(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access, Separate Strge Area
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Separate Strge Area: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Security: Security Guard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Golf, Pickleball, Gated, Community Spa, Community Spa Htd, Community Pool Htd, Community Pool, Community Media Room, Guarded Entry, Fitness Center
  • Amenities: Clubhouse, Club, Membership Opt, Self Managed
  • Association Fee: 310.75
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Fountain of the Sun
  • Phone: 480-984-1434
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 200.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Fountain of the Sun
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-984-1434
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee: 2025.0
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA: 200.0
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Street Maint: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Sewer6: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Sewer, Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint

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: 6634.0
  • Parcel #: 218-62-031
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1533.0
  • Tax Book Number: 218.00
  • Tax Lot: 555
  • Tax Map Number: 62.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2023
Closed on
May 1, 2023
Sold by
Johnny P Podkonyak Living Trust
Bought by
Becky F Delsman Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Adam Saunders
West USA Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brenda Lou Larson
VHM & REALTY
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.6%
Total Days on Market
4
Views
48
Current Estimated Value
$353,203

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$21,797
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.80%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2014
Sold by
Podkonyak Johnny P and Podkonyak Joann
Bought by
Podkonyak Johnny P and Johnny P Podkonyak Living Trus

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2002
Sold by
Farden Ardis A and Farden Edna A
Bought by
Podkonyak John P and Podkonyak Jo Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$82,600
Interest Rate
6.84%
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
Becky F Delsman Revocable Trust $375,000 Pioneer Title Services
Podkonyak Johnny P -- None Available
Podkonyak John P -- Capital Title Agency Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Podkonyak John P $84,500
Previous Owner Podkonyak John P $82,600
Previous Owner Podkonyak John P $82,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/01/2023 05/01/23 Sold $375,000 -2.6% $278 / Sq Ft
04/08/2023 04/08/23 For Sale $385,000 -- $286 / 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 $1,455 $15,804 -- --
2024 $1,565 $15,051 -- --
2023 $1,565 $25,200 $5,040 $20,160
2022 $1,533 $19,150 $3,830 $15,320
2021 $1,552 $17,920 $3,580 $14,340
2020 $1,317 $16,060 $3,210 $12,850
2019 $1,220 $14,700 $2,940 $11,760
2018 $1,165 $13,520 $2,700 $10,820
2017 $1,129 $12,280 $2,450 $9,830
2016 $1,108 $13,160 $2,630 $10,530
2015 $1,046 $11,680 $2,330 $9,350
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Adam Saunders

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Adam Saunders

    West USA Realty

    1 in this area

    4 Total Sales

    Adam Saunders
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  • Brenda Lou Larson

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Brenda Lou Larson

    VHM & REALTY

    (480) 261-3721

    3 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Brenda Lou Larson
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6541742

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 218-62-031

Arizona Maricopa County Mesa 85208 Fountain of the Sun

855 S 79th Place, Mesa, AZ

This home is located at 855 S 79th Place, Mesa, AZ 85208 since 07 April 2023 and is currently estimated at $353,203, approximately $262 per square foot. This property was built in 1977. 855 S 79th Place 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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