NOT LISTED FOR SALE

938 S 79th Way Mesa, AZ 85208

Fountain of the Sun Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $355,000 - $378,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
993 Sq Ft
$366/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 17, 2012

Last sale price $117,900 $119 Per Sq Ft

Est. 212% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,194/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • On Golf Course
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School Rated A
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Breakfast Bar

About This Home

As of May 2012

FOUNTAIN OF THE SUN is an Active Adult 55+ Gated Community! Where you can enjoy this Country Club & Golf atmosphere that features lakes, billiards, top of the line golf course, restaurant, post office and much much more. You name it we have it here, swimming pool, jacuzzi, arts & crafts, card room, shuffleboard and our own ''Little Theater Group'' as well as countless other exciting activities! New heating cooling unit, double car garage. Ready for move in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kim Webster

HomeSmart License #SA540465000 Listed on: 04/16/2012

HomeSmart

Last Buyer's Agent

Kim Webster

HomeSmart License #SA540465000 Listed on: 04/16/2012

HomeSmart

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,645

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • On Golf Course
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Desert Landscape

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 993 Sq Ft Home
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

  • Adult Elementary School
  • Adult Middle School
  • Adult High School

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Heating Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • $907 per year Dock Fee
  • Association fees include common area maintenance, street maintenance
  • Fosca Association
  • Fosha HOA, Phone Number (480) 984-1434
  • Located in the Fountain of the Sun master-planned community
  • Built by UDC
  • Expanded Navjo

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Security

  • Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,645

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Tax Municipality: Mesa
  • Cross Street: 80th St & Broadway
  • Legal Info Lot Number: 570
  • Property Type: A
  • Technology: Cable TV Avail
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 46.00
  • Hndrd Blk Directionl: E
  • Hundred Block: 400
  • Legal Description Abbrev: Fountain Of Sun Prcl 3-B
  • Marketing Name: Fountain of the Sun
  • Type: ER
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 218-62-046
  • Capital Improvement Impact Fee: 1150
  • HOA #2 Name: FOSCA
  • HOA #2 Paid Frequency: Annually
  • HOA #2 Phone Number: 480-380-4000
  • HOA #2: Y
  • HOA Association Fee: 701.00
  • HOA Name: FOSHA
  • HOA Paid Frequency: Annually
  • HOA Telephone: 480-984-1434
  • HOA Transfer Fee: 200.00
  • HOA Fees: Y
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 58.41
  • Association Rules: NoVsble TrkTrlrRvBt, Pets OK (See Rmrks), Prof Managed, Sep RV Prkng Avail
  • Construction Finish: Brick Trim/Veneer, Painted, Siding
  • Dwelling Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Encoded Features: 21.75R2G
  • Map Code Grid: R42
  • Primary Bathroom Type: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
  • Numberof Interior Levels: 1
  • Parking Spaces Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Planned Comm Name: Fountain of the Sun
  • Price per Sq Ft: 118.73
  • Property Group Id: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Directions: Enter at main gate off of 80th & Broadway. Ask gate guard for a map & directions.
  • Master Model: Expanded Navjo
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms Plus: 2.00
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • Laundry: Dryer Included, Inside, Washer Included
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
  • Fireplace: No Fireplace
  • Dining Area: Breakfast Bar, Dining in LR/GR
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 7090.00
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 993.00
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven Elec, Refrigerator
  • Source Of Sq Ft: County Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Stories: 1
  • Pool: Community Only
  • Landscaping: Desert Back, Desert Front, Yrd Wtring Sys Back
  • Roofing: Comp Shingle
  • Construction: Frame - Wood
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Pool Private: No Pool

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Electric Door Opener

Utilities

  • Water: City Water
  • Utilities: SRP
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Refrigeration
  • Heating: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Services: City Services
  • Community Features: Community Pool Htd, Community Spa Htd, Gated Community, Golf Course, Guarded Entry, On-Site Guard
  • Fee Include: Common Area Maint, Street Maint

Schools

  • Elementary School: Adult
  • Middle School: Adult
  • High School: Adult
  • Elementary School: Adult
  • High School: Adult
  • Jr High School: Adult

Lot Info

  • Property Description: Golf Course Lot

Building Info

  • Builder Name: UDC

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 907.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2023
Sold by
Buckel Amanda
Bought by
Buckel Amanda and Lankenau Jaclyn B
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
$368,115

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2019
Sold by
Emerick Paul
Bought by
Buckel Amanda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2016
Sold by
Duke Jack E
Bought by
Emerick Paul

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2012
Closed on
May 7, 2012
Sold by
Grost Peggy A Wheelock
Bought by
Duke Jack E
Seller's Agent
Kim Webster
HomeSmart
Buyer's Agent
Kim Webster
HomeSmart
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$117,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-1.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.99%
Original Mortgage
$120,400
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 1997
Sold by
Wheelock John A and Wheelock Dorothy A
Bought by
Wheelock John A and Wheelock Dorothy A
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
Buckel Amanda -- None Listed On Document
Buckel Amanda $230,000 Old Republic Title Agency
Emerick Paul $160,500 Great Amer Title Agency Inc
Duke Jack E $117,900 First Arizona Title Agency
Wheelock John A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Buckel Amanda $125,750
Previous Owner Buckel Amanda $125,000
Previous Owner Duke Jack E $120,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/17/2012 05/17/12 Sold $117,900 -1.7% $119 / Sq Ft
04/18/2012 04/18/12 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2012 04/16/12 For Sale $119,900 -- $121 / 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 $1,645 $16,737 -- --
2024 $1,658 $15,940 -- --
2023 $1,658 $30,430 $6,080 $24,350
2022 $1,623 $22,530 $4,500 $18,030
2021 $1,644 $20,250 $4,050 $16,200
2020 $1,617 $15,560 $3,110 $12,450
2019 $1,289 $13,760 $2,750 $11,010
2018 $1,230 $12,500 $2,500 $10,000
2017 $1,192 $11,680 $2,330 $9,350
2016 $1,170 $12,710 $2,540 $10,170
2015 $1,298 $11,430 $2,280 $9,150
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kim Webster

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Kim Webster

    HomeSmart

    (480) 226-7144

    125 in this area

    126 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 4745090

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 218-62-046

Arizona Maricopa County Mesa 85208 Fountain of the Sun

938 S 79th Way, Mesa, AZ

This home is located at 938 S 79th Way, Mesa, AZ 85208 since 16 April 2012 and is currently estimated at $363,351, approximately $365 per square foot. This property was built in 1978. 938 S 79th Way 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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