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Last Sold Price
3 beds3 baths2,697 sqft

18450 El Cortez Dr, Rio Verde, AZ 85263

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.50 acresLot Size
1978Year Built
$215/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$4,599/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

One of a kind custom home in Rio Verde! Built in 1978, 2697sf, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Vaulted Ceiling with dark wood beams. 3 antique chandeliers from Mexico enhance the decor. Light stained Saltillo tile throughout the home, no carpet. Family room w/ fireplace, unique music room w/Steinway piano. Large master suite with deluxe bathroom & 3 closets - private exit to patio/pool. En-suite guest bedroom, plus 3rd bedroom can serve as an office or den. Kitchen w/easy access to formal dining. Breakfast...One of a kind custom home in Rio Verde! Built in 1978, 2697sf, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Vaulted Ceiling with dark wood beams. 3 antique chandeliers from Mexico enhance the decor. Light stained Saltillo tile throughout the home, no carpet. Family room w/ fireplace, unique music room w/Steinway piano. Large master suite with deluxe bathroom & 3 closets - private exit to patio/pool. En-suite guest bedroom, plus 3rd bedroom can serve as an office or den. Kitchen w/easy access to formal dining. Breakfast room with views of the pool, mountains & golf course. Double lot with plenty of room for expansion. Property located on a quiet street and walking distance to the clubhouse. Mature landscaping with Saguaro cacti & citrus trees. Two car garage w/ storage cabinets & separate store room. Views
  • Listed by: Fredrick G Anschutz 480.510.1574 fatonto@live.com Brokerage DRE #LC626073000 • Tonto Verde Realty
  • Listed by: Jody Anschutz 480.363.4152 jody@tontoverderealty.com Brokerage DRE #LC626073000 • Tonto Verde Realty
Listing closed: 09/20/2023 12:00 AM • Source: ARMLS, MLS#: 6486950
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Location

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Property Information for 18450 El Cortez Drive

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,141 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Santa Barbara/Tuscan
  • Subdivision Name: RIO VERDE UNIT 5
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • View YN: Yes

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Lot Size: 0.50 AC / 21,665 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Unparsed Address: 18450 E El Cortez Drive, Rio Verde, AZ 85263
  • Accessibility Features: Bath Raised Toilet
  • City: Rio Verde
  • Coordinates: -111.681314, 33.720991
  • Country: US
  • County Or Parish: Maricopa
  • Cross Street: Forest Rd and Four Peaks Blvd
  • Directions: East on Dynamite Rd to Forest Rd, turn south to Four Peaks Blvd, Rio Verde main entrance, turn west to Avenida Del Ray, turn south to El Cortez Dr, turn east to address.
  • Latitude: 33.720991
  • Longitude: -111.681314
  • Map Coordinate: J42
  • Postal City: Rio Verde
  • Postal Code: 85263
  • Postal Code Plus4: 7148
  • State Or Province: AZ
  • Street Suffix: Drive
  • Year Built: 1,978
Taxes and HOA
  • Assocsp Rules Infoco Petssp OK splparen Seesp Rmrks rparen: Yes
  • Association Amenities: Club, Membership Opt, Rental OK (See Rmks), Self Managed
  • Association Fee: $2,299.50
  • Association Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint, Trash
  • Association Name: Rio Verde HOA
  • Association Phone: 480-471-2068
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,141.00
  • Tax Book Number: 219.00
  • Tax Legal Description: RIO VERDE UNIT 5 MCR 187/1 LOTS 426 & 427 EX E 15F LOT 427 DAF BEG NE COR SD LOT 427 TH S 24D 33M W
  • Tax Lot: 426 & 427
  • Tax Map Number: 43.00
  • Tax Parcel Letter: C
  • Tax Year: 2,022
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access, Circular Driveway, Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Separate Strge Area
School Information
  • Elementary School: Adult
  • High School: Adult
  • Middle Or Junior School: Adult
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Property

Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2,697
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 2697.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front, On Golf Course, Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Lot Size Area: 21665.0
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 21665.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Property and Assessments
  • Propertysp Descriptionco Golfsp Coursesp Lot: Yes
  • Propertysp Descriptionco North Southsp Exposure: Yes
  • Builder Name: Unknown
  • Building Area Source: Assessor
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Documents Change Timestamp: 11-08-2022 11:42:54 AM
  • Documents Count: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Parcel Number: 21943337C
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Multi-Zones
Utilities
  • Electric On Property YN: Yes
  • Sewer: Sewer in & Cnctd, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Pvt Water Company

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Golf, Pickleball, Community Spa Htd, Transportation Svcs, Community Media Room, Horse Facility, Concierge, Tennis Court(s), Fitness Center
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted, Block
  • Exterior Features: Private Street(s), Storage, Built-in Barbecue
  • Fencing: Block, Wrought Iron
  • Horse YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Private Street(s), Storage, Built-in Barbecue
  • Pool Features: Diving Pool, Fenced
  • Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Roof: Tile, Built-Up, Foam
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.5
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Builthypheninsp Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Cooksp Topsp Elec: Yes
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Dishwasher2: Yes
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Disposal2: Yes
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Range Ovensp Elec: Yes
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Refrigerator2: Yes
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Wallsp Ovenlparensrparen: Yes
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Family Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Heating: Electric
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Double Vanity, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Furnished(See Rmrks), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Low-Emissivity Windows, Dual Pane, Tinted Windows
  • Number of Interior Levels: 2.0

Room Information

Room Information
  • Mastersp Bedroomco Notsp Split: Yes
  • Othersp Roomsco Familysp Room: Yes
  • Othersp Roomsco Greatsp Room: Yes
  • Othersp Roomsco Separatesp Workshop: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 9

Mobile Home

Mobile Home Information
  • Model: Custom

Rental

Rent Information
  • Land Lease YN: No

Property History for 18450 El Cortez Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 20, 2023

Sold

ARMLS #6486950

$580,000—
Sep 10, 2023

Pending

ARMLS #6486950

—
Sep 8, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1518614625

$580,000

+111.3% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/20/2023

Sold

ARMLS #6486950

$580,000
09/10/2023

Pending

ARMLS #6486950

—
09/08/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1518614625

$580,000

+111.3% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

18450 El Cortez Drive

Beds

0

Total Finished SqFt

2,697 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,697 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

21,665 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Schools near 18450 El Cortez Drive

This home is within Fountain Hills Unified District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 4 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
McDowell Mountain Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Fountain Hills Middle School
Public4 to 8

Fountain Hills High School
Public9 to 12

Fountain Hills.Online
PublicK to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 18450 El Cortez Drive, Rio Verde, AZ 85263
$580,000
3
3
2,697
21,665
$196,000
3
2
2,152
12,322
$139,621
3
2
1,709
12,021
$2,500
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2,069
$399,900
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3
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