NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8623 S Forest Ave Tempe, AZ 85284

South Tempe Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,300,486 - $1,398,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,785 Sq Ft
$356/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 22, 2018

Last sale price $739,000 $195 Per Sq Ft

Est. 82% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,288/month

87 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Play Pool
  • RV Gated
  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • C I Waggoner School Rated A-
  • Gated Community
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of June 2018

This elegant and well maintained Georgian Style Home is a must see in South Tempe's most desirable and sought after gated community of Graystone, in the top performing Kyrene School District. Pride of ownership evident, Dramatic Curb appeal, Porte-Cochere entrance, High ceilings and Grand staircase welcome you into this exceptional custom home with over 1200 sq ft of balconies and covered patios for amazing outdoor living. Large kitchen open to family room, 3 fireplaces, wet bar, built in BBQ, outdoor shower. 3 car epoxy garage with cabinets/work bench, able to park over 10 cars on driveways, large master suite, walk-in closet, French doors to balcony overlooking resort back yard. 1 bed and full bath downstairs. Many upgrades, HVAC, flooring, roof, Kitchen & more.

Last Listed By

Gloria MacKay

HomeSmart License #SA575047000 Listed on: 02/20/2018

HomeSmart

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,230

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Private Streets
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Grass Covered Lot

HOA Fees

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 10 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway
  • RV Gated

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,785 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Play Pool
  • Balcony
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Fire Pit
  • Built-In Barbecue
  • Playground

Location

  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • C I Waggoner Elementary School
  • Kyrene Middle School
  • Corona Del Sol High School

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Zoned Heating
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7
  • Assessor Parcel Number 301-52-316

Community Details

Overview

  • Graystone HOA, Phone Number (480) 635-3200
  • Built by Custom
  • Graystone Lt 1 77 Tr A E Subdivision

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,230

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$120 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Warner and Rural
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 120.0
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Floors: Full
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2016
  • Updated Kitchen: Full
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2016
  • Updated Roof: Full
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2014
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 10.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Directions: West on Warner to Myrtle, turn right into Graystone entrance, pass through gate, turn right onto Los Arboles, follow and turn left onto Forest Ave. to home on your right.
  • Attribution Contact: 602-315-2402
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Co List Office Mls Id: cril02
  • Co List Office Phone: 602-889-2135
  • Subdivision Name: GRAYSTONE LT 1-77 TR A-E
  • Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
  • Efficiency: Multi-Zones
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 360.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Spa Features: None
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: 3+ Fireplace, Fire Pit, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other, See Remarks
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Upstairs, Walk-In Closet(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Central Vacuum, Intercom, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Pantry, Bidet, Double Vanity, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub, Tub with Jets, High Speed Internet, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 3785.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Dishwasher2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated Community2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Countertops: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Disposal2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Refrigerator2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Fireplace Family Rm: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Near Bus Stop: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Cook Top Elec: Yes
  • Fireplace:Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace:Firepit: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: Yes
  • Fireplace:_three_ Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace:Fireplace Master Bdr: Yes
  • Fireplace:Other (See Remarks)14: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Circular Drive, Covered Patio(s), Playground, Patio, Private Street(s), Built-in Barbecue
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Grass Front, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: Play Pool, Private
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Painted, Stucco, Frame - Wood
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Childrens Play Area: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Circular Drive: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Street(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Dir Entry frm Garage, Electric Door Opener, RV Gate
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 10.0
  • Parking Features:Dir Entry frm Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Electric Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:RV Gate: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Refrigeration, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside, Washer Included
  • Security: Gated Community
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Near Bus Stop, Biking/Walking Path
  • Amenities: Management, Rental OK (See Rmks)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Graystone HOA
  • Phone: 480-635-3200
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 400.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Graystone HOA
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-635-3200
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Street Maint: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: C I Waggoner School
  • High School: Corona Del Sol High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Kyrene Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14614.0
  • Parcel #: 301-52-316
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Custom

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6230.0
  • Tax Book Number: 301.00
  • Tax Lot: 7
  • Tax Map Number: 52.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2018
Closed on
May 30, 2018
Sold by
Vecsey William B
Bought by
Vecsey William B and Gerber Vecsey Karen I
Seller's Agent
Gloria MacKay
HomeSmart
Buyer's Agent
Scott Dempsey
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$755,000
Sold Price
$739,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,000
-2.12%
Total Days on Market
87
Current Estimated Value
$1,347,372

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$608,372
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.41%
Original Mortgage
$642,930
Outstanding Balance
$561,824
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$732,584

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2014
Sold by
Lehner Deborah D
Bought by
Morris Julie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$374,600
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2009
Sold by
Morris Julie L
Bought by
Morris Julie L and Lehner Deborah D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2009
Sold by
Lehner Deborah D
Bought by
Morris Julie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$397,700
Interest Rate
4.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2007
Sold by
Morris Julie L
Bought by
Morris Julie L and Lehner Deborah D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$390,000
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2006
Sold by
Paschke Michael Allan and Paschke Sarah Jeanne
Bought by
Morris Julie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$633,000
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2005
Sold by
Paschke Michael A and Paschke Sarah J
Bought by
Paschke Michael Allan and Paschke Sarah Jeanne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2000
Sold by
Matchinsky James G and Matchinsky Roselyn
Bought by
Paschke Michael A and Paschke Sarah J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 1999
Sold by
Matchinsky James G and Matchinsky Roselyn
Bought by
Matchinsky James G and Matchinsky Roselyn

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 1995
Sold by
Matchinsky James G and Matchinsky Roselyn M
Bought by
Matchinsky James G and Matchinsky Roselyn

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
Vecsey William B -- None Available
Vecsey William B $739,000 Old Republic Title Agency
Morris Julie L -- Great American Title Agency
Morris Julie L -- None Available
Morris Julie L -- Chicago Title
Morris Julie L -- First American Title Ins Co
Morris Julie L $950,000 Arizona Title Agency Inc
Paschke Michael Allan -- --
Paschke Michael A -- --
Smith Tracey -- --
Paschke Michael A $500,000 Security Title Agency
Matchinsky James G -- Security Title Agency
Matchinsky James G -- Security Title Agency
Matchinsky James G -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vecsey William B $642,930
Previous Owner Morris Julie L $374,600
Previous Owner Morris Julie L $397,700
Previous Owner Morris Julie L $390,000
Previous Owner Morris Julie L $633,000
Previous Owner Paschke Michael A $500,000
Previous Owner Paschke Michael A $370,000
Previous Owner Paschke Michael A $100,000
Previous Owner Paschke Michael A $400,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/22/2018 06/22/18 Sold $739,000 0.0% $195 / Sq Ft
05/17/2018 05/17/18 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2018 04/10/18 Price Changed $739,000 -1.3% $195 / Sq Ft
03/25/2018 03/25/18 Price Changed $749,000 -0.8% $198 / Sq Ft
02/19/2018 02/19/18 For Sale $755,000 -- $199 / 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 $7,516 $76,798 -- --
2024 $7,319 $73,141 -- --
2023 $7,319 $92,100 $18,420 $73,680
2022 $6,952 $70,560 $14,110 $56,450
2021 $7,121 $63,730 $12,740 $50,990
2020 $6,950 $60,920 $12,180 $48,740
2019 $6,726 $58,260 $11,650 $46,610
2018 $6,503 $61,800 $12,360 $49,440
2017 $6,230 $60,710 $12,140 $48,570
2016 $6,291 $60,280 $12,050 $48,230
2015 $5,755 $54,980 $10,990 $43,990
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gloria MacKay

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Gloria MacKay

    HomeSmart

    (602) 315-2402

    15 Total Sales

    Gloria MacKay
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  • Ted MacKay

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Ted MacKay

    HomeSmart

    (602) 315-2604

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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Scott Dempsey

    Redfin Corporation

    (480) 201-3286

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5725761

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 301-52-316

Arizona Maricopa County Tempe 85284 South Tempe

8623 S Forest Ave, Tempe, AZ

Homes for Sale in Tempe, AZ

This home is located at 8623 S Forest Ave, Tempe, AZ 85284 since 20 February 2018 and is currently estimated at $1,347,372, approximately $355 per square foot. This property was built in 1991. 8623 S Forest Ave is a home located in Maricopa County with nearby schools including C I Waggoner School, Kyrene Middle School, and Corona Del Sol High School.

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