NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8720 E Sells Dr Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Indian Bend Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $926,293 - $1,082,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,297 Sq Ft
$432/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 11, 2021

Last sale price $685,000 $298 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,432/month

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Corner Lot
  • No HOA
  • Navajo Elementary School Rated A-
  • Furnished
  • Covered patio or porch

About This Home

As of January 2021

LOCATION LOCATION! Move in Ready! minutes from Old Town Scottsdale. Highly Upgraded, Corner lot, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, pebble pool. with water feature and child fence. Perfect home for family and entertaining, open floor plan with large kitchen island. New carpet Nov 2020, New bathroom tile March 2020. Travertine patio leads to pool and mounted TV. Majority of furniture less than year old and is for sale. Perfect set up for Airbnb or your snowbird escape to Scottsdale.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cathy Smith

American Realty Brokers License #SA651655000 Listed on: 11/10/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Bryce Schotz

Compass License #SA645377000

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,627

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 9,616 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Car Garage
  • 2 Carport Spaces

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,297 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

  • Navajo Elementary School
  • Mohave Middle School
  • Saguaro High School

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Heating Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Sands East Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 113
  • Assessor Parcel Number 173-55-110

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,627

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Camelback & 87th ST
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Partial
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2020
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 4.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Directions: South on N 87th ST, bear left as road becomes Sells Drive to home on the left. (NE Corner) of Sells Dr and 87th Place.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Subdivision Name: SANDS EAST
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Furnished(See Rmrks), Fire Sprinklers, Kitchen Island, Double Vanity, Full Bth Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 2297.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Dual Pane
  • Fireplace:No Fireplace: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s)
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Desert Front
  • Pool Features: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Frame - Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 4.0
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Refrigeration
  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • 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: Navajo Elementary School
  • High School: Saguaro High School
  • Junior High Dist: Scottsdale Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mohave Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9616.0
  • Parcel #: 173-55-110
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Building Info

  • Builder Name: unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2627.0
  • Tax Book Number: 173.00
  • Tax Lot: 113
  • Tax Map Number: 55.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 10, 2020
Closed on
Jan 5, 2021
Sold by
Smith Brad M
Bought by
Griffith Eric and Griffith Shannon
Seller's Agent
Cathy Smith
American Realty Brokers
Buyer's Agent
Bryce Schotz
Compass
List Price
$735,000
Sold Price
$685,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-6.8%
Total Days on Market
21
Current Estimated Value
$992,323

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$307,323
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.11%
Original Mortgage
$548,000
Outstanding Balance
$494,580
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$510,893

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 6, 2019
Closed on
Jan 22, 2020
Sold by
Smith Cathy and Smith Brad M
Bought by
Smith Brad M
Seller's Agent
Daniel Wolski
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cathy Smith
HomeSmart
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$590,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.26%
Original Mortgage
$442,500
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 21, 2014
Closed on
Jun 30, 2014
Sold by
Dfa Properties Llc
Bought by
Kay Michael and Kay Jenna
Seller's Agent
Brittany Maynard
Realty ONE Group
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Gerlach
The Marsh Partners
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.15%
Original Mortgage
$376,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 2013
Sold by
Henderson David A and Henderson Cynthia L
Bought by
Dfa Properties Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 1997
Sold by
Surtees Bruce V and Surtees Vivienne
Bought by
Henderson David A and Henderson Cynthia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$73,900
Interest Rate
7.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Griffith Eric $685,000 None Available
Smith Brad M -- Chicago Title Agency
Smith Brad M $590,000 Chicago Title Agency
Kay Michael $470,000 Fidelity Natl Title Agency
Dfa Properties Llc $275,000 Fidelity National Title Agen
Henderson David A $143,900 Old Republic Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Griffith Eric $548,000
Previous Owner Smith Brad M $442,500
Previous Owner Kay Michael $376,000
Previous Owner Dfa Properties Llc $220,000
Previous Owner Dfa Properties Llc $220,000
Previous Owner Henderson David A $75,575
Previous Owner Henderson David A $100,000
Previous Owner Henderson David A $87,500
Previous Owner Henderson David A $73,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/11/2021 01/11/21 Sold $685,000 -3.5% $298 / Sq Ft
11/23/2020 11/23/20 Price Changed $710,000 -1.4% $309 / Sq Ft
11/17/2020 11/17/20 Price Changed $720,000 -2.0% $313 / Sq Ft
11/10/2020 11/10/20 For Sale $735,000 +24.6% $320 / Sq Ft
02/21/2020 02/21/20 Sold $590,000 -1.5% $257 / Sq Ft
01/09/2020 01/09/20 For Sale $599,000 +1.5% $261 / Sq Ft
12/03/2019 12/03/19 Off Market $590,000 -- --
10/06/2019 10/06/19 For Sale $599,000 +27.4% $261 / Sq Ft
07/22/2014 07/22/14 Sold $470,000 -1.1% $205 / Sq Ft
06/21/2014 06/21/14 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2014 05/21/14 For Sale $475,000 -- $207 / 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 $1,996 $39,304 -- --
2024 $2,193 $37,432 -- --
2023 $2,193 $65,850 $13,170 $52,680
2022 $2,088 $43,920 $8,780 $35,140
2021 $2,265 $41,700 $8,340 $33,360
2020 $2,627 $40,900 $8,180 $32,720
2019 $2,176 $38,810 $7,760 $31,050
2018 $2,126 $36,520 $7,300 $29,220
2017 $2,006 $34,860 $6,970 $27,890
2016 $1,966 $31,300 $6,260 $25,040
2015 $1,889 $29,500 $5,900 $23,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Cathy Smith

    American Realty Brokers

  • Bryce Schotz

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Bryce Schotz

    Compass

    (602) 463-8564

    9 in this area

    144 Total Sales

    Bryce Schotz
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  • Daniel Wolski

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Daniel Wolski

    Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

    (480) 488-5718

    1 in this area

    336 Total Sales

    Daniel Wolski
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  • J

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Jack Algya

    Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Brittany Maynard

    Realty One Group

  • Daniel Yonker

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    Daniel Yonker

    Griggs's Group Powered by The Altman Brothers

    (206) 327-4821

    1 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Daniel Yonker
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6158917

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 173-55-110

Arizona Maricopa County Scottsdale 85251 Indian Bend

8720 E Sells Dr, Scottsdale, AZ

This home is located at 8720 E Sells Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 since 10 November 2020 and is currently estimated at $992,323, approximately $432 per square foot. This property was built in 1968. 8720 E Sells Dr is a home located in Maricopa County with nearby schools including Navajo Elementary School, Pueblo Elementary School, and Mohave Middle School.

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