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Last Sold Price
3 beds2 baths1,822 sqft

551 E Desert Ranch Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85086

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.74 acresLot Size
1995Year Built
$196/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Gorgeous fully renovated 3 bed 2 bath home in the heart of Desert Hills. All around mountain views with a huge yard which includes a diving pool & RV gate. Lots of space for the kids to play & to build your own RV garage. The kitchen is absolutely stunning with brand new stainless steel appliances, beautiful granite counter tops, & rich color cabinets with a open concept living room for entertaining. Bright Euro style master shower with rain head. Paved road access to cul-de-sac & desert landscaping....Gorgeous fully renovated 3 bed 2 bath home in the heart of Desert Hills. All around mountain views with a huge yard which includes a diving pool & RV gate. Lots of space for the kids to play & to build your own RV garage. The kitchen is absolutely stunning with brand new stainless steel appliances, beautiful granite counter tops, & rich color cabinets with a open concept living room for entertaining. Bright Euro style master shower with rain head. Paved road access to cul-de-sac & desert landscaping. Custom touches throughout the home making it a one of a kind oasis in the hills.
Listing closed: 06/28/2016 12:00 AM • Source: ARMLS, MLS#: 5445557
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$600,000

Avg days on market

45

Sale-to-list ratio

96.4%

Phoenix, AZ

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Square Feet
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$594,500 | 1032 East Carlise Road, Phoenix, AZ 85086
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Location

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Property Information for 551 East Desert Ranch Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,716 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: DESERT HILLS ESTATES LOT 1-158 TR A
  • View: City Lights, Mountain(s)
  • View YN: Yes

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Lot Size: 0.74 AC / 32,408 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Unparsed Address: 551 E DESERT RANCH Road, Phoenix, AZ 85086
  • Accessibility Features: Zero-Grade Entry, Mltpl Entries/Exits
  • City: Phoenix
  • Coordinates: -112.06591, 33.82853
  • Country: US
  • County Or Parish: Maricopa
  • Cross Street: 7th St & Joy Ranch Rd
  • Directions: From Carefree Hwy go north on 7th St & turn left onto Joy Ranch Rd. Turn right on 4th St then your first right on Desert Ranch Rd. Home is located at the end of that road.
  • Latitude: 33.82853
  • Longitude: -112.06591
  • Map Coordinate: F34
  • Postal City: Phoenix
  • Postal Code: 85086
  • Postal Code Plus4: 6431
  • State Or Province: AZ
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Year Built: 1,995
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees
  • Association YN: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,716.00
  • Tax Book Number: 211.00
  • Tax Legal Description: DESERT HILLS ESTATES MCR 315-6
  • Tax Lot: 131
  • Tax Map Number: 23.00
  • Tax Year: 2,015
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Covered Spaces: 3
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: RV Access/Parking, RV Gate, Garage Door Opener, Direct Access, Separate Strge Area
School Information
  • Elementary School: Desert Mountain Elementary
  • Elementary School District: Deer Valley Unified District
  • High School: Desert Mountain High School
  • High School District: Deer Valley Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Desert Mountain School
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Property

Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1,822
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 1822.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Corner Lot, Desert Back, Desert Front, Cul-De-Sac, Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.74
  • Lot Size Area: 32408.0
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 32408.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Property and Assessments
  • Propertysp Descriptionco Cornersp Lot4: Yes
  • Propertysp Descriptionco Culhyphen Dehyphen Sacsp Lot: Yes
  • Builder Name: Unknown
  • Building Area Source: Assessor
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Parcel Number: 21123185
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Public Survey Range: 3E
  • Public Survey Section: 29
  • Public Survey Township: 6N
Utilities
  • Electric On Property YN: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: City Water

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Exterior Features: Private Street(s), Private Yard, Storage
  • Fencing: Block
  • Horse YN: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Private Street(s), Private Yard, Storage
  • Pool Features: Diving Pool
  • Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Roof: Concrete
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Builthypheninsp Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Dishwasher2: Yes
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Disposal2: Yes
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Engysp Starsplparen Seesp Rmksrparen2: Yes
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Range Ovensp Gas: Yes
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Refrigerator2: Yes
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Heating: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm
  • Laundry Features: Engy Star (See Rmks), Wshr/Dry HookUp Only
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Dual Pane
  • Number of Interior Levels: 1.0

Room Information

Room Information
  • Mastersp Bedroomco Split: Yes
  • Othersp Roomsco Familysp Room: Yes
  • Othersp Roomsco Greatsp Room: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 0

Rental

Rent Information
  • Land Lease YN: No

Property History for 551 East Desert Ranch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 29, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #573641977

$357,500—
Jun 29, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1073641977

$357,500

+141.0% / yr

Jun 28, 2016

Sold

ARMLS #5445557

$357,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/29/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #573641977

$357,500
06/29/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1073641977

$357,500

+141.0% / yr

06/28/2016

Sold

ARMLS #5445557

$357,500

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

Public records

551 East Desert Ranch Road

Beds

3

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,822 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,822 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

32,408 SqFt

Schools near 551 East Desert Ranch Road

This home is within Deer Valley Unified District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Desert Mountain School
PublicPK to 8

Boulder Creek High School
Public7 to 12

Inspiration Mountain School
PublicPK to 8

Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy
PublicK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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