NOT LISTED FOR SALE

957 S 79th Way Mesa, AZ 85208

Fountain of the Sun Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $390,518 - $411,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
2,427 Sq Ft
$165/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 10, 2014

Last sale price $207,000 $85 Per Sq Ft

Est. 93% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,433/month

83 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • RV Parking in Community
  • Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School Rated A
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of November 2014

BRING YOUR OFFERS! HUGE PRICE REDUCTION. SELLER SAID GET IT SOLD! GREAT LOCATION IN 55 PLUS COMMUNITY OF FOUNTAIN OF THE SUN! DO NOT MISS THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND BEAUTIFUL UPDATED HOME WITH NORTH/SOUTH EXPOSURE. VERY WELL MAINTAINED, LOW MAINTENANCE HOME. LARGE KITCHEN WITH UPDATED CABINETS, CORIAN COUNTERS AND LOTS OF STORAGE. LARGE MASTER BEDROOM WITH A MASTER RETREAT/OFFICE, NEW VANITY/GRANITE COUNTER, SEPARATE TOILET AREA/SHOWER.
GUEST BEDROOM IS SPLIT FROM MASTER WITH UPDATED VANITY/GRANITE COUNTER. LARGE TILED FRONT COURTYARD AREA. NEWER VINYL WINDOWS, SLIDING DOORS AND INTERIOR 6 PANEL DOORS. LARGE AZ ROOM 10' by 40' AND A PARADISE BACKYARD. EPOXY FLOORING IN THE GARAGE AND IN THE DRIVEWAY. RETRACTABLE SCREEN BETWEEN THE GARAGE & LAUNDRY ROOM. YOU DO NOT SEE HOMES LIKE THIS VERY OFTEN!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brent Heiden

Iannelli and Associates License #SA635800000 Listed on: 07/15/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Luann Wilson

HomeSmart License #SA507710000

HomeSmart

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,106

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 6,691 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Grass Covered Lot

HOA Fees

  • $61 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • 212 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,427 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Solar Tube

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Adult Elementary And Middle School
  • Adult High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1209
  • Assessor Parcel Number 218-67-300

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, street maintenance
  • Fosha Association, Phone Number (480) 984-1434
  • Fosca Association, Phone Number (480) 380-4000
  • Association Phone (480) 380-4000
  • Fountain Of The Sun Subdivision
  • RV Parking in Community

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,106

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$61 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Broadway & 80th Street
  • Legal Info Range: 7E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2 Name: FOSCA
  • HOA #2 Phone Number: 480-380-4000
  • HOA #2: Y
  • HOA #3 Fee: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 60.66
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 212.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Directions: Enter at main gate off 80th St & Broadway. Ask gate guard for map and directions.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Subdivision Name: Fountain of the Sun
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Efficiency: Solar Tubes
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Owner
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 182.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, No Interior Steps, Pantry, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm, High Speed Internet
  • Living Area: 2427.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Dual Pane
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Owner
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool: Yes
  • Community Features:Golf Course: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated Community2: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Guarded Entry: Yes
  • Community Features:Workout Facility: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Community Features:On-Site Guard: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Cook Top Elec: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Library-Blt-in Bkcse: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Arizona RoomLanai: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Separate Workshop: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio, Private Yard, Storage
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Painted, Stucco, Frame - Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Electric Door Opener
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 212.0
  • Parking Features:Electric Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated Community, Community Spa Htd, Community Spa, Community Pool Htd, Community Pool, Guarded Entry, Golf, Biking/Walking Path, Clubhouse, Fitness Center
  • Amenities: Club, Membership Opt, Rental OK (See Rmks), RV Parking, Self Managed
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee: 182.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: FOSCA
  • Association Name: FOSHA
  • Association Phone #2: 480-380-4000
  • Phone: 480-984-1434
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 200.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: FOSHA
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-984-1434
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee: 1200.0
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency 2: Annually
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Street Maint: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint

Schools

  • Elementary School: Adult
  • High School: Adult
  • Junior High Dist: Mesa Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Adult

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6691.0
  • Parcel #: 218-67-300
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1105.66
  • Tax Book Number: 218.00
  • Tax Lot: 1209
  • Tax Map Number: 67.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2025
Sold by
Hicks Jerry and Hicks Gisele
Bought by
Hicks Gerald L and Hicks Jerry L
Total Days on Market
83
Current Estimated Value
$399,380

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2023
Sold by
Hendrickson Elizabeth
Bought by
Hicks Gisele and Hicks Jerry

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2014
Closed on
Nov 4, 2014
Sold by
Renton William W
Bought by
Hendrickson Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Brent Heiden
Iannelli and Associates
Buyer's Agent
Luann Wilson
HomeSmart
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$207,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$42,900
-17.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.28%
Original Mortgage
$6,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2011
Sold by
Nordby Lillian J
Bought by
Nordby Lillian J and Nordby Family Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,000
Interest Rate
5.02%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2008
Sold by
Renton William W
Bought by
Renton William W and William W Renton Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2004
Sold by
Woolridge Robert E and Woolridge Valene O
Bought by
Renton William W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,000
Interest Rate
5.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2002
Sold by
Falck Robert B and Falck Doris M
Bought by
Woolridge Robert E and Woolridge Valene O

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$118,400
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 1999
Sold by
Hedges James A and Hedges Betty M
Bought by
Falck Robert B and Falck Doris M
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
Hicks Gerald L -- None Listed On Document
Hicks Gisele $375,000 Old Republic Title Agency
Hendrickson Elizabeth $207,000 First Arizona Title Agency
Nordby Lillian J -- None Available
Nordby Lillian J $88,000 None Available
Renton William W -- None Available
Renton William W $189,900 Fidelity National Title
Woolridge Robert E $148,000 Stewart Title & Trust
Falck Robert B $132,500 Stewart Title & Trust
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hendrickson Elizabeth $6,000
Previous Owner Hendrickson Elizabeth $196,650
Previous Owner Nordby Lillian J $88,000
Previous Owner Renton William W $76,000
Previous Owner Woolridge Robert E $90,000
Previous Owner Woolridge Robert E $118,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/10/2014 11/10/14 Sold $207,000 -10.0% $85 / Sq Ft
10/06/2014 10/06/14 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2014 10/02/14 Price Changed $229,900 -4.2% $95 / Sq Ft
09/27/2014 09/27/14 Price Changed $240,000 -2.8% $99 / Sq Ft
09/25/2014 09/25/14 Price Changed $246,995 0.0% $102 / Sq Ft
09/09/2014 09/09/14 Price Changed $247,000 -1.2% $102 / Sq Ft
07/15/2014 07/15/14 For Sale $249,900 -- $103 / 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 $1,654 $19,905 -- --
2024 $1,673 $18,957 -- --
2023 $1,673 $28,930 $5,780 $23,150
2022 $1,636 $22,130 $4,420 $17,710
2021 $1,681 $20,660 $4,130 $16,530
2020 $1,659 $18,230 $3,640 $14,590
2019 $1,537 $16,810 $3,360 $13,450
2018 $1,468 $15,700 $3,140 $12,560
2017 $1,422 $14,770 $2,950 $11,820
2016 $1,396 $16,030 $3,200 $12,830
2015 $1,318 $14,430 $2,880 $11,550
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brent Heiden

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Brent Heiden

    Iannelli and Associates

    (480) 334-2553

    102 in this area

    137 Total Sales

    Brent Heiden
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  • Luann Wilson

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Luann Wilson

    HomeSmart

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5144483

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 218-67-300

Arizona Maricopa County Mesa 85208 Fountain of the Sun

957 S 79th Way, Mesa, AZ

This home is located at 957 S 79th Way, Mesa, AZ 85208 since 15 July 2014 and is currently estimated at $399,380, approximately $164 per square foot. This property was built in 1981. 957 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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