$273,000
SOLD NOV 30, 2016

940 E Desert Ave Apache Junction, AZ 85119

5 Beds
4 Baths
2,374 Sq Ft
0.38 Acres

Recently Sold

$115 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • RV Gated
  • Mountain View
  • Above Ground Spa
  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of January 2025

Amazing one of a kind home is your first step towards happiness❤️ What makes this home special is that you are getting two houses for the price of one. That's right you have a an Awesome main house and an additional guest house right next door with its own entrance & 2nd Full kitchen bed, bath, Full kitchen and living room. The main house has tile floors and carpet. It has a massive kitchen with built in appliances and a breakfast bar W beautiful Granite counters. A cozy family room with an elegant fireplace.A great laundry room with plenty of storage space. The private guest house has its own kitchen with built in appliances
and tile throughout. A beautiful master bedroom. Both homes share the huge backyard, detached drive through garage that is insulated and has AC! fall i

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Craig Morton

A.Z. & Associates License #SA654129000 Listed on: 10/27/2016

A.Z. & Associates

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Fowler

HomeSmart License #SA651535000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,178

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Wood Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Carport Spaces
  • Tandem Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • RV Gated

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,374 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Solar Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 4 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Playground

Schools

  • Apache Junction High Middle School
  • Apache Junction High School

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Heating Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Guest House

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Palm Springs Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 11
  • Assessor Parcel Number 102-03-011

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,178

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Southern/Idaho
  • Legal Info Range: 08E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 5.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Directions: Continue on AZ-88 E/S Idaho Rd in Apache Junction. Take exit 196 from US-60E Continue on AZ-88 E/S Idaho Rd. Take S Royal Palm to E Desert Ave.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.38
  • Subdivision Name: PALM SPRINGS
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: None
  • Spa Features: Above Ground
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, No Interior Steps, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 2374.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Sunscreen(s), Dual Pane, Low-E
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Countertops: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Cook Top Elec: Yes
  • Fireplace:Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s), Playground, Patio, Storage
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Desert Back, Desert Front, Grass Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Painted, Stucco, Block, Frame - Wood
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Roof: Composition, Rolled/Hot Mop
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Construction:Block: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Childrens Play Area: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Separate Guest House: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 5.0
  • Parking Features: Electric Door Opener, RV Gate, Detached, Tandem, RV Access/Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Electric Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:RV Gate: Yes
  • Parking Features:RV Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Tandem Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Refrigeration, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: None
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: %
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: %
  • Association Fee Incl:No Fees: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • High School: Apache Junction High School
  • Junior High Dist: Apache Junction Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Apache Junction High School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16396.0
  • Parcel #: 102-03-011
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1178.0
  • Tax Book Number: 102.00
  • Tax Lot: 11
  • Tax Map Number: 3.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 23, 2024
Closed on
Dec 23, 2024
Sold by
Nauck Matthew and Nauck Amanda
Bought by
Pesqueira Xavier and Henson Sara
Seller's Agent
Richard Zmayefski
R & I Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jason Manning
HomeSmart
List Price
$524,900
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-4.74%
Views
78
Current Estimated Value
$502,464

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,464
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.10%
Original Mortgage
$490,943
Outstanding Balance
$489,690
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$12,774

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2022
Closed on
Jun 3, 2022
Sold by
Opendoor Property J Llc
Bought by
Nauck Matthew and Nauck Amanda
Seller's Agent
Mark Biggins
ADG Properties
Buyer's Agent
Cynthia Thompson
RE/MAX Alliance Group
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$495,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.39%
Original Mortgage
$396,000
Interest Rate
5.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2022
Closed on
Apr 4, 2022
Sold by
Lee Jones Kraig
Bought by
Opendoor Property J Llc
Seller's Agent
Mark Biggins
ADG Properties
Buyer's Agent
Cynthia Thompson
RE/MAX Alliance Group
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$495,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$396,000
Interest Rate
5.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 7, 2019
Closed on
Oct 24, 2019
Sold by
Lofton Jerry
Bought by
Jones Kraig Lee
Seller's Agent
Angela Larson
Keller Williams Realty Phoenix
Buyer's Agent
Renessa Strong
Best Homes Real Estate
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$301,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,100
0.37%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.17%
Original Mortgage
$270,019
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 2019
Sold by
State Bar Of Arizona
Bought by
Lofton Jerry

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$205,200
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2016
Closed on
Nov 30, 2016
Sold by
Hightower Amy
Bought by
Barraza Fernando and Barraza Alexis
Seller's Agent
Craig Morton
A.Z. & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Fowler
HomeSmart
List Price
$280,000
Sold Price
$273,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-2.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.39%
Original Mortgage
$268,055
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2011
Sold by
Summit Wholesale Llc
Bought by
Hightower Amy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2010
Sold by
Miller Sherry L
Bought by
Summit Wholesale Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2009
Sold by
Petrizze Frank R and Petrizze Dorothy L
Bought by
Miller Sherry L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2006
Sold by
Petrizze Frank R and Petrizze Dorothy L
Bought by
Petrizze Frank R and Petrizze Dorothy L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2003
Sold by
Miller Jonathan W and Miller Sherry L
Bought by
Petrizze Frank R and Petrizze Dorothy L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 1997
Sold by
Delcarmen Burgess Jerry E and Delcarmen Burgess Maria
Bought by
Miller Jonathan W and Miller Sherry L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$77,500
Interest Rate
7.54%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $500,000 Fidelity National Title Agency
Warranty Deed $500,000 Fidelity National Title Agency
Warranty Deed $495,000 Os National
Warranty Deed $465,900 Os National
Warranty Deed $275,000 Clear Title
Deed $228,001 --
Warranty Deed $273,000 First American Title Ins Co
Cash Sale Deed $120,000 Chicago Title
Cash Sale Deed $50,000 Chicago Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Joint Tenancy Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $80,000 Old Republic Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $490,943 FHA
Closed $490,943 FHA
Previous Owner $396,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $276,047 FHA
Previous Owner $270,019 FHA
Previous Owner $205,200 Commercial
Previous Owner $268,055 FHA
Previous Owner $268,055 Unknown
Previous Owner $148,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $120,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $103,600 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $55,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $77,500 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/06/2025 01/06/25 Sold $500,000 0.0% $211 / Sq Ft
12/07/2024 12/07/24 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2024 11/01/24 Price Changed $499,900 -4.8% $211 / Sq Ft
10/11/2024 10/11/24 For Sale $524,900 0.0% $221 / Sq Ft
09/18/2024 09/18/24 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2024 08/23/24 For Sale $524,900 +6.0% $221 / Sq Ft
06/03/2022 06/03/22 Sold $495,000 0.0% $266 / Sq Ft
05/05/2022 05/05/22 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2022 04/22/22 For Sale $495,000 +64.5% $266 / Sq Ft
10/31/2019 10/31/19 Sold $301,000 +0.4% $162 / Sq Ft
09/08/2019 09/08/19 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2019 09/06/19 For Sale $299,900 +9.9% $161 / Sq Ft
11/30/2016 11/30/16 Sold $273,000 -2.5% $115 / Sq Ft
10/27/2016 10/27/16 For Sale $280,000 -- $118 / 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 $1,760 $43,771 -- --
2024 $1,732 $44,489 -- --
2023 $1,732 $31,104 $8,197 $22,907
2022 $1,374 $24,340 $8,197 $16,143
2021 $1,417 $22,686 $0 $0
2020 $1,382 $17,411 $0 $0
2019 $1,323 $16,799 $0 $0
2018 $1,294 $12,113 $0 $0
2017 $1,261 $11,513 $0 $0
2016 $1,222 $11,171 $1,100 $10,071
2014 $1,176 $7,721 $1,100 $6,621
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5517628

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 102-03-011