1538 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007
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OFF MARKET

$928,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 900 sqft

1538 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Central City
Est. Refi. Payment $5,312/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 2, 2020 for $442,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$928K
Since last month
Increased$22K (+2.5%)
Since last year
Increased$30K (+3.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$486K (+110%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +187% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$928K
August 2026$918K
July 2026$906K
June 2026$935K
May 2026$924K
April 2026$951K
March 2026$910K
February 2026$935K
January 2026$945K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
522 W Culver St, Phoenix, AZ
0.70
Apartment
$543,000
07/30/26
3
2
890
200 W PORTLAND Street #822, Phoenix, AZ
1.06
Apartment
$500,000
03/31/26
1
1
891
200 W PORTLAND Street #1222, Phoenix, AZ
1.06
Apartment
$540,000
01/06/26
1
1
891
208 W Portland Street #155, Phoenix, AZ
1.03
Apartment
$395,000
05/28/26
1
1
752
200 W PORTLAND Street #715, Phoenix, AZ
1.09
Apartment
$410,000
11/13/25
1
1
815
113 E Palm Ln #A, Phoenix, AZ
1.30
Apartment
$260,000
03/23/26
2
2
1,450
116 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ
0.94
Apartment
$1,800,000
11/05/25
1
1
1,748
1326 N CENTRAL Avenue #413, Phoenix, AZ
1.08
Apartment
$515,000
06/22/26
2
2
1,491
204 W PORTLAND Street #250, Phoenix, AZ
1.04
Apartment
$697,000
09/22/25
2
2.5
1,430
16 W Encanto Boulevard #619, Phoenix, AZ
1.13
Apartment
$345,000
09/11/26
2
2
1,428

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1601 W MCDOWELL Road #1, Phoenix, AZ 85007
0.05
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1621 N 16th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007
0.04
$428,500
2
1
1,065
Recently Sold
1625 N 16TH Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007
0.05
$421,400
2
1
904
Off Market
1609 W MCDOWELL Road #3, Phoenix, AZ 85007
0.06
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1605 W McDowell Road #2, Phoenix, AZ 85007
0.06
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1629 N 16TH Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007
0.06
$640,100
2
1
1,009
Off Market
1702 N Laurel Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007
0.07
$509,300
2
2
1,234
Off Market
1602 W LYNWOOD Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007
0.08
$575,800
2
2
1,602
Off Market
1622 N 16TH Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007
0.07
$509,000
2
2
1,444
For Sale
1701 N 16TH Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007
0.07
$630,000
3
2.5
2,005
Recently Sold
1606 W LYNWOOD Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007
0.08
$425,000
2
1
860
Recently Sold
1624 N 15TH Avenue #*SEE*, Phoenix, AZ 85007
0.09
$415,700
3
1
1,320
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1538 W McDowell Rd.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Apartment
Built in 1952
900 sqft
$1,031/sqft

About this House

1538 McDowell was fully remodeled in 2021. The apartment community is comprised of 4 units, one bedrooms with private patios and two bedrooms that are on the second story. Interior property upgrades include in-suite laundry, stainless-steel appliance package, stainless steel sinks with garbage disposal and retractable multi-setting faucet, granite countertops with porcelain tile backsplash, stained concrete floors, porcelain tile shower surrounds with new fixtures, premium lighting, and low-flow toilets.

$50 Water/Sewer
1538 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 900 sqft apartment in Central City, built in 1952. It last sold for $442,000 on Mar 2, 2020. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2021 with an asking price of $1,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 1, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $928,200, with a rent estimate of $1,446/month.

Home Details for 1538 W McDowell Rd

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump, ElectricHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Other, TileExterior: Other
Parking & Garage
Parking: None

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1952Year Updated: 1952
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ApartmentArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 4

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6250 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 13, 2023
Source: ARMLS #6285574
ListingRemoved
Dec 16, 2021
Source: ARMLS #6285574
ListingRemoved
$1,115,000
Dec 14, 2021
Source: ARMLS #6285574
PriceChange
$1,115,000
Price decreased by 0%
Nov 29, 2021
Source: ARMLS #6285574
PriceChange
$1,120,000
Price decreased by 0%
Nov 17, 2021
Source: ARMLS #6285574
PriceChange
$1,125,000
Price decreased by 2%

Market trends in Phoenix

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$425K
$3.21KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.8%
Price per sq ft
$270
$2MoM
Available listings
5314
39MoM

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

Central City
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What Locals Say about Central City

At least 450 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 84 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 75 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 70 % Say car is needed

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 64 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 63 % Say parking is easy

  • 54 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 51 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 49 % Say kids play outside

  • 49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 44 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 42 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 31 % Say there are community events

  • 23 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "Dog park is nearby but lots of dog poop does not get cleaned up there or around the neighborhood."
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  • Jasmine Saenz
    "There is always people walking their dogs or going for a run as well as people on their bikes. There are a few groups that do activities with the community. Local shops are not far are at a good walking distance. "
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  • Anita Battle
    "It’s nice for what I seen been here two and a half years now and many more years to go can’t wait to explore more of Phoenix "
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  • Sonny_sonnenstein
    "Just moved to Phoenix - looking for a neighborhood/house. So far it seems like a great town - food, drinks, entertainment, culture."
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived downtown over 5 years, and it's pretty safe overall. Minimal noise after business hours, but events and game traffic can get noisy. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived downtown for 5 yrs and the energy is great. The best part is the easy commute due to being centrally located; "
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  • Trulia User
    "There is an excellent elementary school in Garfield. The families are what make the neighborhood great. In addition there are a lot of students & ASU employees. It’s close to everything downtown - arts, sports, and restaurants. Other than some transient people that you see anywhere these days, it’s a super cool mix of old & new Phoenix. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I think the area is a good fit for families and animals, quite well crafted lawn and trees price fairly equal "
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived here for over two years and love it. I take the light rail everywhere. Plus every weekend there’s always something new to try and do here."
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of shops and things to do in this area. First Friday as well and it is very exciting to be here on that days. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I love homey feeling in this neighborhood It’s a diamond in a rough place to call home. I love artsy vibe there are many cool places to go"
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood is safer than the surrounding and it has good schools. The are a alot of places to spend family time. The businesses are affordable. It's a welcoming atmosphere."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great walking distance to bars and restaurants downtown. Near the farmers market on Saturdays and the baseball stadium. "
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  • Trulia User
    " By car, 15 usually, up to 25 with traffic as work is farther uptown. Just fine, know which streets to avoid. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I come here alot and I'm always comfortable in the neighborhood no one ever bothers me everyone is always kind and sticks "
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a lot of history and some charm, however with the freeways close by and the amount of alley ways that are present in about 95% of the properties; this area gets a lot of homeless, dumpster divers, gang bangers and scouts on the look out for burgarlizing homes. we have to be very vigilant when it comes to our exterior and the back of our home due to very unsafe and unpatroled alley ways."
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  • Trulia User
    "With supervision, kids can thrive here... I know this because I raised my own children in this area. Phoenix is an enormous city now and logic and prudence should prevail. It's super convenient and equadistant to everyone and everything in the valley! "
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  • Trulia User
    "The area is affordable and not much else. No local culture and most amenities are a 10 minute drive away. "
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  • Trulia User
    "a lot of nosey neighbors and complainers on dogs with or without leashes its always something and always too many dog walkers in evening everyone is out with a dog and rude when walking by with yours"
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  • Vpyle34
    "Traffic is not bad close to the freeways. Easy to get around lots of cops and homeless people though"
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  • Hiram D.
    "much culture and bars, galleries, cafes... such a good things to do. area is growing up so fast and easy to get everything. a new supermarket. you can walk by all downtown and find new restaurants and great people"
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  • Meaganannt
    "There’s a lot of homeless in the area. However, there’s a lot of history and culture that children could be exposed to. "
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  • Maria B.
    "A dog park would be nice and trying to keep the neighborhood clean for all purpose and have everything in order"
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  • Juliamcswain2017
    "There are 2 dog parks right on the corner of 3rd Ave and Culver St, plus Margaret T Hance park is usually a nice place to walk your dog as well. Dogtopia has also recently opened a facility on the corner of 3rd Ave and McDowell."
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  • Marysol B.
    "Strong police presence in this neighborhood.. high crime zone... Train passes in the middle of the night.. too many homeless and street people constantly walking by"
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  • John T.
    "Central location and it makes it easy to explore what Phoenix has to offer, the Phoenix Public Library and Phoenix Art Museum are readily available. "
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  • Taylor S.
    "Against the traffic is super nice commuting out to Tempe. The tunnel gets most backed up but otherwise, the 9-5 commute is super easy."
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  • Clementyne.wanders
    "Lots of dog friendly bars/restaurants in the area. Many dog owners in the area that love their puppers as if they were their own babies."
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  • Alda P. D.
    "Cultural diverse, proactive community with a variety of social spots. Near airport and many amenities within a easy commute distance."
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  • Mljuarezrubio82
    "Dog owners are irresponsible and just let theirs dogs run the streets. They turn them lose they don’t feed them they don’t groom them. They let them starve and toss them out. "
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  • Shamlolldesombra1008
    "The commute downtown is 5 minutes . Nice area to live Grocery stores near by hjjkkkkkj the time you come get "
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  • Michelle B.
    "I drive or Uber my way to work. there always seems to be lots of traffic to downtown locations. always construction"
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  • Deetbornton6153
    "lots of families with young school age children, everyone is pleasant to communicate with, no loud parties"
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  • Eric M.
    "My neighborhood has access to public transportation in the means of the city bus. Unfortunately the light rail doesn't go that far west. I drive, so I hop on the I10 and can get to the downtown area rather quickly depending on time of day. "
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  • Oscar M.
    "easy to commute around the city by foot, bike or scooter. Everything I would need is right around the corner. "
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  • Jay.proformance
    "boating and fishing. There is great ethnc diversity and people of all ages. Closeness to the airport, malls and restaurants make it special."
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Frequently asked questions about 1538 W McDowell Rd

  • What is 1538 W McDowell Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1538 W McDowell Rd in Phoenix, AZ is $928,200.
  • What is the price history for 1538 W McDowell Rd?
    1538 W McDowell Rd in Phoenix, AZ last sold for $442,000 in March 2020.
  • Is Phoenix a buyer's or seller's market?
    Phoenix is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Phoenix?
    The median sale price in Phoenix is $425K. That is down $3.21K from the prior month.
  • Does 1538 W McDowell Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1538 W McDowell Rd in Phoenix, AZ has in-unit laundry.

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