NOT LISTED FOR SALE

959 E Morningstar Ln Tempe, AZ 85283

The Lakes Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $692,382 - $713,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,710 Sq Ft
$260/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 19, 2022

Last sale price $650,000 $240 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,056/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Community Lake
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

As of December 2022

Within ''The Lakes'', a one-of-a-kind, resort-feel community w/tree lined streets & lakes for fishing, boats, kayaks & sailboats. Clubhouse w/beach & tennis club, pools, sauna, tennis/pickleball courts, fitness center & available for private parties. Tons of clubs, socials & activities. Renovated throughout, includes new windows & doors, refinished cabinets, quartz countertops, carpet, paint, stainless steel appliances +more. Desired floorplan w/grand entry, 2-story fireplace, one bedroom & full bath down, HUGE bonus room upstairs. Custom designer tin dining ceiling, brick-look tile at guest bath. New decking at entertainer's backyard, custom waterfall feature & low maintenance artificial turf. Short walk to the lake w/boat dock. Minutes to all amenities. Solar panels optional.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mondai Adair

Keller Williams Integrity First License #SA556948000 Listed on: 10/20/2022

Keller Williams Integrity First

Last Buyer's Agent

Patrick Corcoran

Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living License #SA117469000

Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,332

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 6,007 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Artificial Turf
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers

HOA Fees

  • $112 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,710 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Kitchen Updated in 2022
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Microwave

Flooring

  • Floors Updated in 2022
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom Updated in 2022
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Fire Pit
  • Outdoor Storage

Location

  • Property is near bus stop

Schools

  • Rover Elementary School
  • FEES College Preparatory Middle School
  • Marcos De Niza High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 44
  • Assessor Parcel Number 301-02-743

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • The Lakes Association, Phone Number (480) 838-1023
  • Lakes Subdivision
  • FHA/VA Approved Complex
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Recreation Room
  • Community Media Room

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Racquetball
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,332

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$112 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: RURAL & BASELINE
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 111.67
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Partial
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2022
  • Updated Floors: Partial
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2022
  • Updated Kitchen: Full
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2022
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Subdivision Name: Lakes
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 239.85
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 335.0
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet Available: Yes
  • Windows:Low-E: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa2: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Other, 1 Fireplace, Fire Pit, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Upstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Pantry, Double Vanity, Full Bth Master Bdrm, High Speed Internet
  • Living Area: 2710.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Dual Pane
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Community Features:Comm Tennis Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Workout Facility: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Media Room: Yes
  • Community Features:HandballRacquetball: Yes
  • Community Features:Children_squote_s Playgrnd: Yes
  • Other Rooms:BonusGame Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Near Bus Stop: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Lake: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fire Pit: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Synthetic Grass Frnt, Synthetic Grass Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Extended Length Garage, Direct Access
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes
  • Parking Features:Extended Length Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Wshr/Dry HookUp Only
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Lake, Community Spa, Community Spa Htd, Community Pool Htd, Community Pool, Near Bus Stop, Community Media Room, Tennis Court(s), Racquetball, Playground, Biking/Walking Path, Clubhouse, Fitness Center
  • Amenities: Management, Rental OK (See Rmks), VA Approved Prjct
  • Association Fee: 335.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: The Lakes
  • Phone: 480-838-1023
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 400.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: The Lakes
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds

Schools

  • Elementary School: Rover Elementary School
  • High School: Marcos De Niza 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: 6007.0
  • Parcel #: 301-02-743
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3332.0
  • Tax Book Number: 301.00
  • Tax Lot: 44
  • Tax Map Number: 2.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 20, 2022
Closed on
Dec 19, 2022
Sold by
Ormiston Family Trust
Bought by
Keefe Jack L and Sparks Beverly Ann
Seller's Agent
Mondai Adair
Keller Williams Integrity First
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Corcoran
Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living
List Price
$695,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-6.47%
Views
15
Current Estimated Value
$694,725

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$44,725
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.66%
Original Mortgage
$390,000
Outstanding Balance
$378,297
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$326,049

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 20, 2022
Closed on
Dec 13, 2022
Sold by
Ormiston Family Trust and Ormiston James C
Bought by
Keefe Jack L and Sparks Beverly Ann
Seller's Agent
Mondai Adair
Keller Williams Integrity First
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Corcoran
Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living
List Price
$695,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-6.47%
Views
15

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$390,000
Outstanding Balance
$378,297
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$326,049

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2019
Sold by
Ormiston James C and Ormiston Michelle P
Bought by
The Ormiston Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2005
Sold by
Ormiston James C and Ormiston Michelle P
Bought by
Ormiston James C and Ormiston Michelle P

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2000
Sold by
Gardner Kevin D and Gardner Sarah S
Bought by
Ormiston J Christopher and Ormiston Michelle P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$173,250
Interest Rate
8.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 1996
Sold by
Laubmeier George E and Laubmeier Bonnie S
Bought by
Gardner Kevin D and Gardner Sarah S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,900
Interest Rate
8.39%
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
Keefe Jack L $650,000 Stewart Title & Trust Of Phoen
Keefe Jack L $650,000 Stewart Title & Trust Of Phoen
The Ormiston Family Trust -- Amrock Inc
Ormiston James C -- Title Source Inc
Ormiston James C -- None Available
Ormiston J Christopher $182,500 Old Republic Title Agency
Gardner Kevin D $139,900 Fidelity Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Keefe Jack L $390,000
Closed Keefe Jack L $390,000
Previous Owner Ormiston J Christopher $173,250
Previous Owner Gardner Kevin D $132,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/19/2022 12/19/22 Sold $650,000 -6.5% $240 / Sq Ft
10/31/2022 10/31/22 Pending -- -- --
10/20/2022 10/20/22 For Sale $695,000 -- $256 / 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 $3,729 $35,765 -- --
2024 $3,421 $34,062 -- --
2023 $3,421 $46,260 $9,250 $37,010
2022 $3,267 $34,420 $6,880 $27,540
2021 $3,332 $32,570 $6,510 $26,060
2020 $3,221 $30,880 $6,170 $24,710
2019 $3,159 $29,570 $5,910 $23,660
2018 $3,074 $27,060 $5,410 $21,650
2017 $2,978 $25,850 $5,170 $20,680
2016 $2,964 $26,070 $5,210 $20,860
2015 $2,867 $23,770 $4,750 $19,020
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mondai Adair

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Mondai Adair

    Keller Williams Integrity First

    (602) 793-0977

    2 in this area

    120 Total Sales

    Mondai Adair
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  • Patrick Corcoran

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Patrick Corcoran

    Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living

    (602) 622-0695

    1 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Patrick Corcoran
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6480011

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 301-02-743

Arizona Maricopa County Tempe 85283 The Lakes

959 E Morningstar Ln, Tempe, AZ

Not Listed for Sale

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