NOT LISTED FOR SALE

974 E Driftwood Dr Tempe, AZ 85283

The Lakes Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $678,269

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,656 Sq Ft
$255/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 28, 2015

Last sale price $370,000 $139 Per Sq Ft

Est. 83% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,136 / mo

68 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Heated Spa
  • Community Lake
  • Rover Elementary School Rated 9+
  • 0.18 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2015

BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM HOME NEXT TO THE LAKE IN THE HIGHLY COVETED LAKES SUBDIVISION*THIS SINGLE LEVEL GEM HAS ALL OF THE UPGRADES AND THE FINEST CUSTOM FINISHES THAT YOU DESIRE*COMPLETELY REMODELED*GATED COURTYARD ENTRY*KITCHEN INCLUDES TOP OF THE LINE STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES,GAS COOKTOP,SLAB GRANITE COUNTERS*HOOD,PLENTY OF STORAGE*BAY WINDOW BREAKFAST NOOK*FORMAL LIVING & DINING ROOM*LARGE FAMILY ROOM*BRICK FIREPLACE RECLAIMED FROM JEROME AZ*AMERICAN BLACK WALNUT WOOD FLOORS IN THE BEDROOMS*VENETIAN TEXTURING THROUGHOUT*UPGRADED FIXTURES THROUGHOUT*CROWN MOLDING*BEAUTIFUL ARCHITECTURE*NEW WINDOWS*LARGE MASTER SUITE**BACKYARD COMPLETE WITH HEATED SPA & GRASS AREA*THE LAKES AMENTIES ARE UNSURPASSED, INCLUDING LAKES,POOLS,TENNIS,FITNESS,FISHING,BOATING,PICNICS,AND A CLUBHOUSE*A DREAM HOME!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Geno Ross

West USA Realty License #SA624593000 Listed on: 02/28/2015

West USA Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Yalin Chen Dorman

West USA Realty License #SA645146000

West USA Realty
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,842

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 7,784 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Grass Covered Lot

HOA Fees

  • $95 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,656 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Heated Spa
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Built-In Barbecue
  • Playground

Location

  • Property is near bus stop

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 149
  • Assessor Parcel Number 301-02-682

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, (see remarks)
  • Lakes Community Association, Phone Number (480) 838-0123
  • Built by CUSTOM
  • The Lakes Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Recreation 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

$2,842

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

7,784 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$95 per month

Parking

2

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 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: Y
  • Recreation Center Paid Frequency: Monthly
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 94.66
  • Basement: N
  • Energy Green Feature H E R S Rating: N
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Spa Private: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Subdivision Name: THE LAKES
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Efficiency: Multi-Zones
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 139.31
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 284.0
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa2: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Gas Fireplace: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: None
  • Spa Features: Heated, Private
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Living Room, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Master Downstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, Soft Water Loop, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 2656.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool: 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
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Community Features:HandballRacquetball: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Children_squote_s Playgrnd: Yes
  • Other Rooms:BonusGame Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Near Bus Stop: Yes
  • Community Features:Lake: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Playground, Private Yard, Storage, Built-in Barbecue
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Grass Front, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Brick Veneer, Painted, Block
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Block: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Childrens Play Area: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes
  • Exterior Features:GazeboRamada: Yes
  • General Property Description:Community Pool YN2: Yes
  • General Property Description:Private Pool YN2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attch'd Gar Cabinets
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Racquetball, Lake, Community Spa, Community Spa Htd, Community Pool Htd, Community Pool, Near Bus Stop, Tennis Court(s), Playground, Biking/Walking Path, Fitness Center
  • Association Fee: 284.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Lakes Community
  • Phone: 480-838-0123
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 400.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Lakes Community
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: %
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Other (See Remarks)5: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Other (See Remarks)

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: 7784.0
  • Parcel #: 301-02-682

Building Info

  • Builder Name: CUSTOM

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2842.0
  • Tax Book Number: 301.00
  • Tax Lot: 149
  • Tax Map Number: 2.00

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 28, 2015
Closed on
Jun 26, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Geno Ross
West USA Realty
Buyer's Agent
Yalin Chen Dorman
West USA Realty
List Price
$389,000
Sold Price
$370,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-4.88%
Current Estimated Value
$678,269

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$308,269
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.65%
Original Mortgage
$259,000
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$224,000
Interest Rate
7.95%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$224,000
Interest Rate
7.95%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in The Lakes, AZ

  • Amanda Elliott Real Estate Agent - HomeSmart

    Amanda Elliott

    HomeSmart

    (888) 782-4164

    30 Total Sales

    1 in The Lakes

    $628,000 Price

    Amanda Elliott
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  • Diane Webber Real Estate Agent - My Home Group Real Estate

    Diane Webber

    My Home Group Real Estate

    (623) 263-1621

    77 Total Sales

    1 in The Lakes

    $899,000 Price

    Diane Webber
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  • Brandon Alsayed Real Estate Agent - Delex Realty

    Brandon Alsayed

    Delex Realty

    (877) 719-5056

    96 Total Sales

    1 in The Lakes

    $615,000 Price

    Brandon Alsayed
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  • Michelle Kozak Real Estate Agent - The Ave Collective

    Michelle Kozak

    The Ave Collective

    (888) 619-9748

    103 Total Sales

    1 in The Lakes

    $510,000 Price

    Michelle Kozak
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  • Scottie Brown Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Integrity First Realty

    Scottie Brown

    Keller Williams Integrity First Realty

    (877) 525-3130

    70 Total Sales

    1 in The Lakes

    $382,000 Price

    Scottie Brown
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  • Andrew McCargar Real Estate Agent - Done Deal

    Andrew McCargar

    Done Deal

    (480) 864-3781

    52 Total Sales

    1 in The Lakes

    $370,000 Price

    Andrew McCargar
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$370,000 Empire West Title Agency
-- None Available
-- --
-- The Talon Group Title & Sett
$224,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $187,000
Closed $248,000
Closed $259,000
Previous Owner $226,200
Previous Owner $224,000
Previous Owner $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/28/2015 07/28/15 Sold $370,000 -4.9% $139 / Sq Ft
05/07/2015 05/07/15 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2015 02/28/15 For Sale $389,000 -- $146 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Tax History

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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 $3,798 $36,430
2024 $3,485 $34,696
2023 $3,485 $47,700 $9,540 $38,160
2022 $3,328 $35,750 $7,150 $28,600
2021 $3,393 $33,660 $6,730 $26,930
2020 $3,281 $31,770 $6,350 $25,420
2019 $3,218 $29,910 $5,980 $23,930
2018 $3,131 $27,520 $5,500 $22,020
2017 $3,034 $26,480 $5,290 $21,190
2016 $3,019 $26,610 $5,320 $21,290
2015 $2,920 $24,080 $4,810 $19,270
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Geno Ross Real Estate Agent - West USA Realty

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Geno Ross

    West USA Realty

    (602) 751-2121

    1 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Geno Ross
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  • Yalin Chen Dorman Real Estate Agent - West USA Realty

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Yalin Chen Dorman

    West USA Realty

    (480) 703-5178

    226 Total Sales

    Yalin Chen Dorman
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5243523

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 301-02-682

Arizona Maricopa County Tempe 85283 The Lakes

974 E Driftwood Dr, Tempe, AZ

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