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Sold on 06/01/2017

1538 E Desert Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85042

$492,000

Last sold 06/01/2017 for $238K

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,998

    Sqft ($119/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 1538 E Desert Ln

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1998
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 8,098 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
This gorgeous home has every imaginable upgrade! Kitchen with beautiful granite, Stainless Steel appliances, pull out shelves, Walk in pantry, custom light fixtures; Bamboo & tile floors, Custom built-ins in great room; Formal dining and breakfast; Sun Screens & Custom Awnings; New Upgraded Arcadia Door; Solar H2O w/lifetime warranty; Security system; Epoxy floors in Garage; Soft & filtered water system; Master bedroom walk-in closet; Master bath with separate tub & shower; gorgeous desert landscaping front & back; covered and uncovered patio areas with fountain, vegetable garden, citrus & storage shed. Newly coated roof. Immaculate condition. Walk to elementary school, close to Tempe & Mountain trails & golf courses. Priced to buy! Please use 1st American Title.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Tina H Robbins
Listing Office - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties
Source: ARMLS mls logo
MLS#5585369 • last updated 1 year ago
Movoto checked ARMLS for data 7 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style 1
MLS # 5585369
Type Residential
Status Closed
SubType Single Family Residence
SqFt 1998
Lot Size (Acres) 0.19
Lot Size (Sqft) 8098
Property Tax 2015
HOA Plaza Del Sol, 000-000-0000
Builder Name Cara Homes
HOA Fee 0, Annually
Year Built 1998
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 2
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Laundry In Garage, Wshr/Dry HookUp Only
Flooring Carpet, Tile, Wood
Interior Features Walk-in Pantry, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, No Interior Steps, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
Appliances Water Softener Owned, Refrigerator, Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Water Purifier
Window Features Solar Screens, Dual Pane
Exterior
Roof Tile, Built-Up, Concrete
Construction Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
# of Garage Spaces 2
Parking Garage Door Opener, Direct Access
# of Covered Spaces 2
Patio/Porch Covered Patio(s), Patio
Fencing Block, Wrought Iron
Exterior Features Storage
Lot Features North/South Exposure, Borders Preserve/Public Land, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
Amenities / Utilities
Water Source City Water
Sewer/Septic Sewer In & Cnctd, Public Sewer
Spa None
HOA Fee Includes No Fees
Pool None
Security Features Security System Owned
Location
View City Lights
Subdivision PLAZA DEL SOL ESTATES
Elementary School John F Kennedy Elementary School
Elementary School District Roosevelt Elementary District
Middle School Greenfield Junior High School
High School District Phoenix Union High School District
High School South Mountain High School
APN 300-23-041
Directions South On 16th Street To Desert Lane, Right To Home On Right. Backs To View Wash!
$492K
Range: $428K-$555K
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $1,841/month
Gross rent multiplier: 10.8
  • Jun 2017
    mls logo MLS # 5585369
  • Jun 1, 2017 Sold
    $238,000
  • May 3, 2017 Listed
    —
  • Apr 12, 2017 Ucb
    —
  • Apr 4, 2017 Listed
    $268,000 (+30.7%)
  • May 2017
    Public Records
  • May 24, 2017 Sold
    $238,000 (-11.2%)
  • Jun 2012
    mls logo MLS # 1898450
  • Jun 2, 2012 Sold
    —
  • Apr 2012
    mls logo MLS # 1811585
  • Apr 24, 2012 Cancelled
    —
  • Apr 2012
    mls logo MLS # 1801211
  • Apr 24, 2012 Cancelled
    —
  • Apr 2012
    mls logo MLS # 1820276
  • Apr 22, 2012 Expired
    —
  • Jun 2003
    Public Records
  • Jun 12, 2003 Sold
    $205,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $2,512 +3.1%
    $35,650 -12.19%
  • 2023
    $2,435 +2.1%
    $40,600 +14.82%
  • 2022
    $2,385 -3.0%
    $35,360 +34.91%
  • 2021
    $2,459 +1.3%
    $26,210 +5.6%
  • 2020
    $2,429 +3.5%
    $24,820 +12.41%
  • 2019
    $2,346 +2.9%
    $22,080 +9.31%
  • 2018
    $2,279 +7.3%
    $20,200 +0.5%
  • 2017
    $2,124 +5.4%
    $20,100 +12.23%
  • 2016
    $2,015 +7.6%
    $17,910
  • 2015
    $1,872
    —
  • 1538 E Desert Ln
    $238K
  • South Mountain
    $435K +1% y/y
  • 85042
    $450K -5% y/y
  • Phoenix
    $454K -3% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1544 E Desert Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85042 $465,000 3/— 1,748 0.01
1532 E Desert Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85042 $521,000 3/— 2,189 0.01
8223 S 15th Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85042 $474,000 3/— 1,717 0.02
1526 E Desert Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85042 $520,000 3/— 2,016 0.03
8222 S 15th Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85042 $492,000 —/— 1,830 0.04
1520 E Desert Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85042 $479,000 3/2 1,723 0.04
8229 S 15th Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85042 $527,000 4/2 2,124 0.04
1604 E Desert Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85042 $469,000 4/— 1,961 0.05

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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