1524 E CORTEZ Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020
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OFF MARKET

1524 E CORTEZ Street
Phoenix, AZ 85020

North Mountain
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,453 sqft

$291,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,642/mo*
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$291,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,642/mo*
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5 Beds
3 Baths
2,453 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Discover this beautifully renovated 2-unit property, originally built in 1944 and fully modernized in 2023. It includes a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family home alongside a separate 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom casita. Inside, find completely remodeled interiors with new flooring, stylish cabinets, sleek countertops, updated electrical systems, and contemporary stainless steel appliances throughout both units. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the property's location just steps from the Phoenix Mountain Preserve hiking trails, while urban conveniences are a short 10-minute drive to the Paradise Valley Mall redevelopment, with easy access to the AZ-101 Loop and State Route 51.
1524 E CORTEZ Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,453 sqft single-family home in North Mountain, built in 1944. It last sold for $295,000 on Jun 27, 2025 (39% below the $479,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $291,200, with a rent estimate of $3,305/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Open Spaces
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1524 E CORTEZ Street

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2453 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s),See RemarksHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa
Spa: None
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFencing: BlockNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Carport Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 2Has a CarportNo GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Carport, Open
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 11

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1944
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Stucco, BlockAttached To Another Structure
Property Information
Parcel Number: 15920095

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $479,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue May 20 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: PhoenixCommunity: LAS BONITAS ALTURAS
School Information
Elementary School: Larkspur Elementary SchoolElementary School District: Paradise Valley Unified DistrictJr High / Middle School: Shea Middle SchoolHigh School: Shadow Mountain High SchoolHigh School District: Paradise Valley Unified District

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2453 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: No FeesNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6378 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Real Estate Owned

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, 1031 Exchange, USDA Loan, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 6862962
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Mark Gowlovech, (602) 413-3930
HomeSmart
Bought with: Krista K Boss, (520) 301-9569, Realty ONE Group
Source: ARMLS, MLS#6862962
All information should be verified by the recipient and none is guaranteed as accurate by ARMLS.

Price History for 1524 E CORTEZ Street

DatePriceEventSource
06/27/2025$295,000Sold
ARMLS #6862962
03/24/2025$389,320Sold
N/A
11/25/2024$535,000PendingToActiveARMLS #6777037
11/15/2024$535,000PendingARMLS #6777037
10/29/2024$535,000Listed For SaleARMLS #6777037
05/02/2024$559,900ListingRemovedARMLS #6678523
04/22/2024$559,900PriceChange
ARMLS #6678523
04/15/2024$589,900PriceChange
ARMLS #6678523
03/17/2024$594,900Listed For SaleARMLS #6678523
02/22/2024$600,000ListingRemovedARMLS #6653895
02/14/2024$600,000PriceChange
ARMLS #6653895
01/23/2024$599,499Listed For SaleARMLS #6653895
12/21/2023$650,000ListingRemovedARMLS #6636934
12/04/2023$650,000Listed For SaleARMLS #6636934
12/04/2023$650,000ListingRemovedARMLS #6634597
11/28/2023$650,000Listed For SaleARMLS #6634597
02/13/2023$310,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in North Mountain

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$366K
$2.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
Price per sq ft
$242
$8MoM
Available listings
625
1MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,407
Assessment$311,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1524 E CORTEZ Street

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1232 E LUPINE Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
0.33
Single-Family Home
$735,000
04/16/26
4
2.5
2,547
1236 E Mescal Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.42
Single-Family Home
$540,000
10/16/25
4
2.5
2,287
11463 N 16TH Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.12
Single-Family Home
$270,000
10/31/25
3
2
1,550
1418 E CHOLLA Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.16
Single-Family Home
$307,000
06/18/26
2
2
1,230
11607 N 12TH Terrace, Phoenix, AZ
0.30
Single-Family Home
$830,000
02/26/26
4
3.5
3,357
1409 E CORTEZ Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.13
Single-Family Home
$447,000
04/13/26
3
1
1,284
11133 N 15TH Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.25
Single-Family Home
$462,000
01/14/26
3
2
1,582
10838 N 12TH Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.58
Single-Family Home
$550,000
07/08/26
4
3
2,127
1075 E SHANGRI LA Road, Phoenix, AZ
0.56
Single-Family Home
$575,000
11/26/25
3
3
2,344
1230 E PEORIA Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
0.69
Single-Family Home
$385,000
05/20/26
4
2.5
1,424

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

North Mountain
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What Locals Say about North Mountain

At least 1127 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 77 % Say parking is easy

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 59 % Say it's quiet

  • 59 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 49 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 47 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 35 % Say there's wildlife

  • 21 % Say there are community events

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  • Christopher Geber
    "It’s a good neighborhood with schools very close. You can hear the footballs games at Cortez High School. Traffic is lower in the area and tends to be a little more quit than the rest of Phoenix. "
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  • Angelicarenteria3
    "There is a lot of kids in the neighborhood and everyone stays to themselves around here no problems "
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  • J J
    "Holiday lights are amazing in the Moon Valley community. It is fun and competitive as the community decorates for the holidays. Fourth of July fireworks are a great site to see too."
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  • Kerry G.
    "There aren’t many dog parks I’d want to take my dogs to. There is a park surrounding North Mountain. "
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  • Shawnda P.
    "It's home and it's what I expected and I'm still here thank u Metro phoenix.. y'all been great and keep up the great business "
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  • Trulia User
    "The mountain view is absolutely beautiful. There's trails to go hiking on. There's also a police station nearby. "
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  • Laura R.
    "Apartment style living , close to everything, clean, there's a gym, pool, dog park, mini playground, laundry room. Very quaint"
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  • Trulia User
    "It's an amazing neighborhood, very quiet and everyone minds their own business. It is so so so great here"
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  • Trulia User
    "dog owners don't pick up after there dogs, dog poop everywhere it's disgusting. you can't walk down the street without seeing hundreds of piles of dog poop, "
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  • Trulia User
    "has gone down him in the last few years... many homeless now sitting on every street and drug users... not a good place"
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  • Trulia User
    "I wouldn’t like to see dog owners leaving their dogs unattended. It’s best to take care of the dogs messes and needs."
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  • Trulia User
    "Super easy access to the 51–it’s the best freeway. The traffic in north mountain feels way lighter than any other place in central Phoenix. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I use city transportation to commute to and from work. I love the north mountain community and know the area very well. I feel the area is great for family. The People in the community are very friendly. I have looked forward to making north mountain my home "
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  • Trulia User
    "I drive, so I have no issues. public transportation is accessible. traffic is not to bad, depending on the time of day. "
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  • Trulia User
    "This is about 20 minutes from downtown and central phoenix. There are a lot of loud cars here. People speed excessively."
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  • Trulia User
    "lots of shopping n restaurants near by parks close too nice people lots of hiking usually affordable housing can be expensive but depends on where you live lots of grocery stores too"
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  • Trulia User
    "i never had a problem here I usually leave my gate open during the day and so far so good lol I love the park near by and there is all ways cops around "
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  • Trulia User
    "there are no community events but it would be great if there were. I have seen alley clean ups on nextdoor app. "
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  • Trulia User
    "They would love it. There are side walks, parks, dog friendly restaurants and shopping areas. Drive thru restaurants give dog treats! "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve loved here for 5 years because it’s the only neighborhood that is affordable. The only downside is that there is a lot of drug users"
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  • Trulia User
    "drivers don't pay attention to speed in the neighborhood streets. it's very frustrating. there needs to be more stop signs or speed humps on the side streets. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Neighbors hate loud dogs, mean looking dogs and complain about every little thing about your animals"
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  • Trulia User
    "They had movies at the park recently. That’s about all they’ve done for neighborhood stuff. Some homeless I. The park, sleeping on kiss’s okay strictures and pooping on the ground "
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  • Trulia User
    "Not a great area to raise kids, despite the local schools being awesome. Lots of violence, lots of shootings, gang activity and homeless people. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived here for 12 years. my kids have gone to school here from kindergarten to high school. My neighbors are friendly "
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  • Trulia User
    "it's centrally located and it's not horrible for crime. most of the people around here are friendly people. there are a few who might make one question. "
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  • Trulia User
    "A lot of dogs here are aggressive due to lack of training, and owners rarely pick up after their dogs. There are a few dog parks in the area, that is a plus. "
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  • Trulia User
    "yes many people walk their dogs because we have a dog friendly park near by. most of the dogs are well mannered and the owners are pet responsible. a dog owner would appreciate other dog owners acceptance of dog responsibility."
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  • Trulia User
    "People running their dogs off leash in common community areas and parks may be something dog owners like or not like"
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  • Trulia User
    "I don’t commute as I am work from home. Oddly quiet area. A lot of jay walkers. The area is relatively safe. There a hospital near by so you can hear the helicopter every so often"
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  • Trulia User
    "we keep an eye on each other's place and the people will wave hello and say hi to you. there are people who walk here after dark without any trouble. "
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  • Trulia User
    "the gang violence makes it fun to play guess the sounds. Was it fireworks, gunshots, or backfiring cars?"
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  • Trulia User
    "since I have moved here there have been more events, and I've been here for at least 3 yrs............................. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It is the most dangerous neighborhood I have ever lived in. I am moving as soon as possible. Make sure to check the safety rating before you move, and go check out the area you want to move to late at night to see it at it's worst."
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  • Flosimcoe
    "Near the mountain; quiet neighborhood, has every amenity required, people look out for each other, many yard sales, friendly neighbors, Christmas decorations, "
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  • Ghadeer J.
    "Don’t have any in our neighborhood, but people have their own parties and own lives and on the 4th we go on streets light fireworks and watch each other and talk to each other from time to time "
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  • Trulia User
    "Not too many events i know of but definitely a great safe place to live! great parks. wonderful place to raise. family."
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  • Tavenatti
    "It’s rough after dark I don’t recommend for families with small children or single women. If ur a male or have dogs or multiple roommates you can find nice places , but there’s is plenty of crime and homeless people around here "
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  • Thomas A.
    "There are too many people on drugs here and especially people on meth. A lot of break ins. Child molesters "
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  • Thais T.
    "A lot of homeless. A huge choice for food. Ross, dd discount aroudn the corner. Near 1-17 freeway. North Peoria Av. side, only houses, South Peoria Av. only apartments "
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