$285,000
SOLD OCT 3, 2025

8653 S 51st St Unit 2 Phoenix, AZ 85044

Ahwatukee Neighborhood
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,015 Sq Ft
$395/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$281 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

94 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Mountain View
  • Private Yard
  • Cul-De-Sac

About This Home

As of October 2025

DESIRABLE 2BR/1.5BA in the Heart of the Valley. Welcome to your ideal home or getaway in one of the most sought after communities in the Valley! This charming 2-bedroom, one and a half bath townhouse offers a perfect blend of comfort, convenience and low-maintenance living. Easy access to the 4 Community Pools & Spas and walking distance to the Arizona Grand Hotel and golf course. Lots of restaurants and shopping are close by, along with easy freeway access, to anywhere in the Valley. Whether you're a homeowner or investor, don't miss the opportunity to own in this desirable area of the Pointe at South Mountain!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kimberly Hansen

Turning Point Realty LLC License #BR574086000 Listed on: 05/30/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Angie Rivers

LPT Realty, LLC License #SA714379000

LPT Realty, LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,284

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 1,368 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Private Streets
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Backyard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard

HOA Fees

  • $395 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Tile Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,015 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Mountain Views
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Kitchen Updated in 2021
  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom Updated in 2021
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 1 Carport Space

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Frank Elementary School
  • FEES College Preparatory Middle School
  • Mountain Pointe High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 304
  • Assessor Parcel Number 301-13-205

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include roof repair, insurance, sewer, street maintenance, front yard maint, trash, roof replacement, maintenance exterior
  • Pointe South Mountai Association, Phone Number (480) 551-4300
  • Built by Gosnell
  • Pointe South Mountain Unit 2 Subdivision

Recreation

  • Heated Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Gated Community

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,284

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$395 per month

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: : Baseline & 48th Street
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Community Facilities District: N
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 395.0
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Partial
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2021
  • Updated Kitchen: Partial
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2021
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Subdivision Name: POINTE SOUTH MOUNTAIN UNIT 2
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Spanish
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 280.78
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 395.0
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa2: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-In Electric Oven2: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Built-In Electric Oven
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Full Bth Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 1015.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa Htd: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Private Street(s), Private Yard, Storage
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Cul-De-Sac, Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Tile, Rolled/Hot Mop
  • Construction:Block: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Street(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated, Community Spa, Community Spa Htd, Biking/Walking Path
  • Association Fee: 395.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Pointe South Mountai
  • Phone: 480-551-4300
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 155.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Pointe South Mountai
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA: 245.0
  • 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:Sewer6: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Garbage Collection2: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Roof Repair, Insurance, Sewer, Street Maint, Front Yard Maint, Trash, Roof Replacement, Maintenance Exterior

Schools

  • Elementary School: Frank Elementary School
  • High School: Mountain Pointe High School
  • Junior High Dist: Tempe Union High School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fees College Preparatory Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1368.0
  • Parcel #: 301-13-205

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Gosnell

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1284.0
  • Tax Book Number: 301.00
  • Tax Lot: 304
  • Tax Map Number: 13.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2025
Closed on
Sep 22, 2025
Sold by
Saucer Lacey
Bought by
Owens Tomi Christine
Seller's Agent
Kimberly Hansen
Turning Point Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Angie Rivers
LPT Realty, LLC
List Price
$305,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-6.56%
Views
54

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.73%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2021
Closed on
Jun 25, 2021
Sold by
Sosa Jeannette Ramos
Bought by
Saucer Lacey
Seller's Agent
Dave Getz
West USA Realty
Buyer's Agent
Barbara Forsyth
DeLex Realty
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$295,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.83%
Original Mortgage
$286,150
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 22, 2018
Closed on
Jul 17, 2019
Sold by
Opendoor Property C Llc
Bought by
Sosa Jeannette Ramos
Seller's Agent
Eugene Quackenbush
Venture REI, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Patty De La Roche
Good Oak Real Estate
List Price
$189,000
Sold Price
$182,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,500
-3.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
26.11%
Original Mortgage
$167,825
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2018
Sold by
Rivas Raymond W
Bought by
Opendoor Property C Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2015
Closed on
Jun 9, 2015
Sold by
Embry Raymond S
Bought by
Rivas Raymond W
Seller's Agent
Deanne Olivas
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Rebecca Stuelpnagel
Urban Luxe Real Estate
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$142,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,900
-5.27%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.03%
Original Mortgage
$139,428
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2015
Sold by
Embry Carmen M and Embry Raymond S
Bought by
Embry Raymond S and Embry Carmen M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2007
Sold by
Embry Raymond S
Bought by
Embry Raymond S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2003
Sold by
Embry Raymond S
Bought by
Embry Raymond S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$73,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

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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
Warranty Deed $285,000 Navi Title Agency
Warranty Deed $295,000 Great American Ttl Agcy Inc
Warranty Deed $182,500 Os National Llc
Warranty Deed $179,000 Opendoor West Llc
Warranty Deed $142,000 Security Title Agency Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Grand Canyon Title Agency In
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $286,150 New Conventional
Previous Owner $167,825 New Conventional
Previous Owner $139,428 FHA
Previous Owner $73,000 Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/03/2025 10/03/25 Sold $285,000 -4.7% $281 / Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Price Changed $299,000 -2.0% $295 / Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 For Sale $305,000 +3.4% $300 / Sq Ft
08/13/2021 08/13/21 Sold $295,000 +4.3% $291 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/11/2021 08/11/21 Price Changed $282,900 0.0% $279 / Sq Ft
06/19/2021 06/19/21 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2021 06/16/21 Price Changed $282,900 -4.1% $279 / Sq Ft
06/09/2021 06/09/21 For Sale $295,000 +61.6% $291 / Sq Ft
07/18/2019 07/18/19 Sold $182,500 0.0% $180 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/23/2019 05/23/19 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2019 05/02/19 Price Changed $182,500 -1.4% $180 / Sq Ft
04/18/2019 04/18/19 Price Changed $185,000 -1.6% $182 / Sq Ft
03/28/2019 03/28/19 Price Changed $188,000 -0.5% $185 / Sq Ft
03/26/2019 03/26/19 For Sale $189,000 0.0% $186 / Sq Ft
02/17/2019 02/17/19 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2019 02/07/19 Price Changed $189,000 -1.6% $186 / Sq Ft
01/10/2019 01/10/19 Price Changed $192,000 -1.5% $189 / Sq Ft
12/22/2018 12/22/18 For Sale $195,000 +37.3% $192 / Sq Ft
06/15/2015 06/15/15 Sold $142,000 -5.3% $140 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/25/2015 04/25/15 For Sale $149,900 -- $148 / 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 $1,379 $13,734 -- --
2024 $1,275 $13,080 -- --
2023 $1,275 $23,320 $4,660 $18,660
2022 $1,223 $18,210 $3,640 $14,570
2021 $1,251 $16,550 $3,310 $13,240
2020 $1,208 $15,150 $3,030 $12,120
2019 $1,369 $14,050 $2,810 $11,240
2018 $1,153 $13,620 $2,720 $10,900
2017 $1,113 $12,570 $2,510 $10,060
2016 $1,106 $11,680 $2,330 $9,350
2015 $1,042 $10,910 $2,180 $8,730
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6872546

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 301-13-205