1256 S 78th St
Mesa, AZ 85209
Desert Harmony- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 930 sqft
3 Beds
1 Bath
930 sqft
Local Information
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Description
It has a great location near Southern and Sossamon, with shopping and freeway access nearby. This single-family, single-level home has three bedrooms and one full bath, a large laundry room, a nice-sized eat-in kitchen, and a large bonus room off the kitchen. There is also a large covered patio and a good-sized backyard.
Rent: $1599.00 per month
Security Deposit: $1599.00 (fully refundable)
Pets: Additional $25.00 per month per pet and $250.00 non-refundable deposit
HVAC Filter Program: $24.00 per month
Application Fee: $45.00 per adult (all tenants 18+ are screened for credit, eviction, criminal history, and income)
Contact:
Doug McVinua
Blue Sky Living, LLC
Rent: $1599.00 per month
Security Deposit: $1599.00 (fully refundable)
Pets: Additional $25.00 per month per pet and $250.00 non-refundable deposit
HVAC Filter Program: $24.00 per month
Application Fee: $45.00 per adult (all tenants 18+ are screened for credit, eviction, criminal history, and income)
Contact:
Doug McVinua
Blue Sky Living, LLC
1256 S 78th St, Mesa, AZ 85209 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 930 sqft single-family home in Desert Harmony, built in 1981. It last sold for $50,000 on Mar 15, 2012 (3,027% above the $1,599 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2025 with an asking price of $1,650 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 14, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $307,900, with a rent estimate of $1,819/month.
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Cooling only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 1256 S 78th St
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Year Built Year Built: 1981 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home |
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Lease Term: Contact For DetailsAvailable: now |
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Appliances & Utilities DishwasherRefrigerator |
Heating & Cooling Air ConditioningCooling System: Air Conditioner, Ceiling Fan |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood, Tile |
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Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage, On Site |
Price History for 1256 S 78th St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/14/2025 | $1,599 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rentals |
| 05/28/2025 | $1,599 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 05/17/2025 | $1,650 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rentals |
| 09/13/2024 | $1,650 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rentals |
| 08/15/2024 | $1,650 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 08/04/2024 | $1,700 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rentals |
| 03/15/2012 | $50,000 | Sold | ARMLS #4680221 |
| 01/05/2012 | $50,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 11/23/2011 | $44,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 03/15/2006 | $176,000 | Sold | ARMLS #2473177 |
| 09/16/2003 | $113,800 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Mesa
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$430K
$1KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.9%
Price per sq ft
$257
$1MoM
Available listings
1900
106MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Tax | $856 |
| Assessment | $232,300 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 1256 S 78th St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.19 | Single-Family Home | $168,481 | 07/31/25 | 3 | 1 | 962 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $400,000 | 03/24/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,152 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $273,900 | 04/01/26 | 2 | 2 | 993 | |
0.05 | Single-Family Home | $414,800 | 01/21/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,950 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $385,000 | 11/20/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,196 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $277,000 | 06/24/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,193 | |
0.24 | Single-Family Home | $405,000 | 04/06/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,424 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $280,000 | 02/26/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,294 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $325,000 | 09/17/25 | 2 | 2 | 1,494 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $440,000 | 11/21/25 | 2 | 2 | 1,552 |
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What Locals Say about Desert Harmony
At least 4 Trulia users voted on each feature.
100 % Say it's dog friendly
90 % Say it's quiet
88 % Say parking is easy
88 % Say yards are well-kept
83 % Say streets are well-lit
82 % Say car is needed
71 % Say there's wildlife
67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
67 % Say there's holiday spirit
63 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
57 % Say people would walk alone at night
50 % Say there are sidewalks
50 % Say kids play outside
48 % Say neighbors are friendly
45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
10 % Say there are community events
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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