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Sold on 03/01/2025

518 E Balao Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85085

$831,000

Last sold 03/01/2025 for $810K

  • 4

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 3,029

    Sqft ($267/Sqft)

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About 518 E Balao Dr

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 2019
HOA fee $139/month
Lot size 6,043 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 3 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
This is the home you've been looking for! FULL STOP. Located in the GATED community of Gateway at Sonoran Preserve, this newer home has so many upgrades we can't list them all. A few of the best? TWO family rooms, PRIVATE HEATED POOL, GOURMET KITCHEN, 3-CAR GARAGE, and... You can walk out of the neighborhood and access the SONORAN DESERT PRESERVE! That's right! Walk out your front door and hike/bike for miles. Plus, NORTH GATEWAY is just down the street with new RESTAURANTS/RETAIL under construction as we speak! This is a HUGE OPPORTUNITY to live in a wonderful community with great neighbors! ONE MORE THING. You'll get to see those famous hot air balloons almost daily from your BACKYARD! Run, don't walk, to this beautiful move-in ready home surrounded by breathtaking VIEWS!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Laurie Cato
Listing Office - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties
Source: ARMLS mls logo
MLS#6809122 • last updated 1 year ago
Movoto checked ARMLS for data 5 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style 2
MLS # 6809122
Type Residential
Status Closed
SubType Single Family Residence
SqFt 3029
Lot Size (Acres) 0.14
Lot Size (Sqft) 6043
Property Tax 2904
HOA Brown Comm Mgmnt, 480-339-8008
Builder Name Taylor Morrison
HOA Fee 139, Monthly
Year Built 2019
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Full Baths 2
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Laundry Inside
Flooring Carpet, Tile
Interior Features Walk-in Pantry, Non-laminate Counter, High Speed Internet, Double Vanity, Upstairs, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
Appliances Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Oven
Exterior
Roof Tile
Construction Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
# of Garage Spaces 3
Parking Tandem Garage, RV Gate, Direct Access
# of Open Parking Spaces 2
# of Covered Spaces 3
Patio/Porch Covered Patio(s)
Fencing Block
Lot Features North/South Exposure, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Synthetic Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back, Irrigation Front, Irrigation Back
Amenities / Utilities
Water Source City Water
Sewer/Septic Public Sewer
Spa None
HOA Fee Includes Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint
Pool Play Pool, Heated
Location
View Mountain(s)
Subdivision GATEWAY AT SONORAN PRESERVE
Community Features Gated, Playground, Biking/Walking Path
Elementary School Sonoran Foothills School
Elementary School District Deer Valley Unified District
Middle School Sonoran Foothills School
High School District Deer Valley Unified District
High School Barry Goldwater High School
APN 211-75-255
Directions From I-17, East On Dove Valley Road, Right On 7th Street, Right On E Chaparosa Way Into Gate, Left On N 5th Street, Left On E Balao, House Is On The Left.
$831K
Range: $756K-$905K
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $2,520/month
Gross rent multiplier: 26.8
  • Mar 2025
    mls logo MLS # 6809122
  • Mar 1, 2025 Sold
    $810,000
  • Jan 30, 2025 Active
    —
  • Jan 21, 2025 Listed
    $829,000 (-0.1%)
  • Feb 2025
    Public Records
  • Feb 28, 2025 Sold
    $810,000 (-2.3%)
  • Jan 2025
    mls logo MLS # 6773476
  • Jan 14, 2025 Price Change
    $829,900 (-1.2%)
  • Oct 19, 2024 Listed
    $839,900 (+12.0%)
  • Dec 2021
    mls logo MLS # 6297443
  • Dec 1, 2021 Sold
    $750,000
  • Oct 18, 2021 Price Change
    $750,000 (-4.5%)
  • Sep 27, 2021 Listed
    $785,000 (+56.1%)
  • Sep 23, 2021 Listed
    —
  • Nov 2021
    Public Records
  • Nov 30, 2021 Sold
    $750,000
  • Nov 2019
    Public Records
  • Nov 6, 2019 Sold
    $503,036
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $2,904 +1.7%
    $66,930 -9.47%
  • 2023
    $2,855 +3.9%
    $73,930 +29.41%
  • 2022
    $2,749 -4.3%
    $57,130 +32.18%
  • 2021
    $2,872 +1.9%
    $43,220 +4.65%
  • 2020
    $2,819 +1668.7%
    $41,300 +9.35%
  • 2019
    $159 +3.2%
    $37,770 +1898.41%
  • 2018
    $154 +3.4%
    $1,890 +1.61%
  • 2017
    $149
    $1,860
  • 518 E Balao Dr
    $810K
  • Desert View
    $797K +10% y/y
  • 85085
    $749K +11% y/y
  • Phoenix
    $465K 0% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
522 E Balao Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85085 $713,000 —/— 2,013 0.01
514 E Balao Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85085 $618,000 4/— 1,758 0.01
510 E Balao Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85085 $618,000 3/— 1,758 0.02
526 E Balao Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85085 $628,000 —/— 1,758 0.02
519 E Pasaro Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85085 $677,000 —/— 2,014 0.02
523 E Pasaro Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85085 $652,000 3/— 1,758 0.02
515 E Pasaro Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85085 $654,000 3/— 1,567 0.03
517 E Balao Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85085 $797,000 4/— 2,659 0.03

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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