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Sold on 10/17/2015

81 E Monte Vista Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85004

  • $615,000

    Last sold 10/17/2015 after 270 Days

  • 5

    bed

  • 5

    bath

  • 3,888

    Sqft ($158/Sqft)

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About 81 E Monte Vista Rd

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1925
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.29 Acre
Property description
It’s all about the LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This fabulous 1925 STORYBOOK TUDOR home is located in the heart of the Alvarado Historic District, the finest historic district East of Central Avenue! Developed and platted by Dwight Heard between 1908-1929, Alvarado contains one of the largest concentrations of historic urban estate homes. This home is one of only 28 homes within this historic district, making this a rare opportunity to live in Alvarado. These homes rarely, if ever, come on the market. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to move into this exclusive enclave! Monte Vista Road, leading to the home, is graced on both sides of the street by stately 100-year-old Russian olive trees! This home boasts solid hardwood floors throughout, coved ceilings, a new kitchen, crown molding, wood shutters, spiral staircase, original vintage tile baths, lush mature landscaping with a large diving pool, fountain system, ramada and guest house. You will love the circular driveway with plenty of parking for your entertaining needs! Don't miss out on this opportunity to live in the Midtown Arts and Museum District, where you are only steps away from light rail, world renown museums, theatres and more award winning restaurants than you can ever imagine. Come view this gorgeous home today!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Nicolas Capaz
Listing Office - HomeSmart
Source: ARMLS mls logo
MLS#5226066 • last updated 1 year ago
Movoto checked ARMLS for data 3 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
Heating Electric
Levels/Style Other, 2
MLS # 5226066
Type Residential
Status Closed
SubType Single Family Residence
SqFt 3888
Lot Size (Acres) 0.29
Lot Size (Sqft) 12495
Property Tax 3323.1
Builder Name UNK
Year Built 1925
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 5
Total # of Bedrooms 5
Total # of Rooms 7
Flooring Stone, Wood
Interior Features High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Master Downstairs, Upstairs, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Pantry, 2 Master Baths, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
Fireplace Living Room
Accessibility Features Hard/Low Nap Floors, Accessible Hallway(s)
Window Features Solar Screens, Dual Pane, Vinyl Frame, Wood Frames
Exterior
Roof Composition, Built-Up
Construction Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
Parking Circular Driveway
# of Carport Spaces 2
# of Open Parking Spaces 5
# of Covered Spaces 2
Patio/Porch Covered Patio(s), Patio
Other Structures Separate Guest House, Gazebo
Fencing Block, Wrought Iron, Wood
Exterior Features Balcony, Private Yard, Storage
Lot Features North/South Exposure, Nat Reg Historic Hms, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Grass Front, Grass Back, Irrigation Front
Amenities / Utilities
Water Source City Water
Sewer/Septic Public Sewer
Spa None
HOA Fee Includes No Fees
Pool Diving Pool, Heated
Security Features Security System Owned
Location
Subdivision LOS OLIVOS RE-AMD
Community Features Near Light Rail Stop, Near Bus Stop, Historic District, Biking/Walking Path
Elementary School Kenilworth Elementary School
Elementary School District Phoenix Elementary District
Middle School Phoenix Prep Academy
High School District Phoenix Union High School District
High School Central High School
APN 118-52-041
Directions North On Central Avenue To Monte Vista Road. East To Property.
Lot/ Land Details
Possible Use None
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Oct 2015
    mls logo MLS # 5226066
  • Oct 17, 2015 Sold
    $615,000
  • Sep 17, 2015 Ucb
  • Sep 17, 2015 Listed
  • Aug 19, 2015 Ucb
  • Apr 30, 2015 Price Change
    $697,000 (-6.9%)
  • Jan 31, 2015 Listed
    $749,000 (-0.1%)
  • Jan 20, 2015 Listed
  • Oct 2015
    Public Records
  • Oct 16, 2015 Sold
    $615,000 (-11.8%)
  • Oct 2014
    mls logo MLS # 5102327
  • Oct 23, 2014 Price Change
    $750,000 (-6.1%)
  • Jun 18, 2014 Price Change
    $799,000 (-3.6%)
  • Apr 17, 2014 Listed
    $829,000 (-2.4%)
  • Mar 2014
    mls logo MLS # 4990365
  • Mar 1, 2014 Price Change
    $849,000 (-4.1%)
  • Sep 6, 2013 Price Change
    $885,000 (-6.8%)
  • Aug 29, 2013 Listed
    $950,000
  • Jun 2012
    mls logo MLS # 1462077
  • Jun 4, 2012 Sold
  • 81 E Monte Vista Rd
    $615K
  • Los Olivos
    $467K +2% y/y
  • 85004
    $499K 0% y/y
  • Phoenix
    $467K -1% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
79 E Monte Vista Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85004 $1,058,944 —/3 2,094 0.01
87 E Monte Vista Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85004 $1,294,500 5/— 3,186 0.01
73 E Monte Vista Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85004 $900,000 —/— 2,405 0.02
75 E Monte Vista Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85004 $23,093 —/— 0.03
2031 N Alvarado Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85004 $2,062,800 5/6 3,919 0.04
65 E Monte Vista Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85004 $944,007 —/— 2,608 0.04
76 E Monte Vista Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85004 $1,076,100 3/2 2,148 0.05
94 E Monte Vista Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85004 $64,888 —/— 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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