1542 W CARSON Road, Phoenix, AZ 85041
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FOR SALE

$295,000

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 912 sqft

1542 W CARSON Road, Phoenix, AZ 85041

South Mountain
Est. Mortgage $1,752/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1974
$323/sqft
1 Car Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1542 W CARSON Road.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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About this House

Welcome to this beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom, 1-bath home featuring a versatile office/den space and a 1-car garage. Renovated from top to bottom, this move-in-ready property offers modern updates and peace of mind for years to come. Recent improvements include a new roof, fresh interior and exterior paint, new flooring throughout, a completely updated kitchen with new cabinetry and granite countertops, a renovated bathroom, new ceiling fans, and a new water heater, along with many other upgrades.
Whether you're a first-time homebuyer looking for the perfect starter home or an investor seeking a turnkey rental opportunity, this property is an excellent choice. Don't miss the chance to own this beautifully updated home!
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Aaron A Alcaraz, (602) 517-2296
HomeSmart
Source: ARMLS, MLS#7046420
Also Listed on ARMLS.
All information should be verified by the recipient and none is guaranteed as accurate by ARMLS.

Home Details for 1542 W CARSON Road

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 912 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Built-in Microwave, Electric RangeLaundry: Inside
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Spa: NoneNo Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Floors: Laminate

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFencing: Chain LinkFoundation: Slab
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: City Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 55Days on Market: 66

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1974
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Painted, BlockNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 10597295

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $295,000Price Per Sqft: $323
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: PhoenixCommunity: VISTA GRANDE UNIT 4
School Information
Elementary School: Ignacio Conchos SchoolElementary School District: Roosevelt Elementary DistrictJr High / Middle School: Ignacio Conchos SchoolHigh School: Cesar Chavez High SchoolHigh School District: Phoenix Union High School District

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 7046420

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 912 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: No FeesNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6094 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 7046420

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about South Mountain

At least 811 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 82 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 62 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say it's quiet

  • 54 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 47 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 43 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say there's wildlife

  • 41 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 25 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Rnewme87
    "Like having a designated dog park for my pooch Kiera to get out and have exercise and meet other dogs."
  • Sharon Poole
    "Crime rates school districts neighborhood activists and activities stores safety. Property qualities "
  • Trulia User
    "I live in the neighborhood throughout my childhood the neighbors are very friendly and always look out for each other"
  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood is growing at a fast rate and now has many family distractions around parks recreations and other family fun places around. "
  • Trulia User
    "Most neighbors own dogs and it’s an easy way to socialize with neighbors. Our association provides small trash cans and bags scattered throughout the community so it’s easy to keep tidy and most people do. "
  • Trulia User
    "South Mountain has a bad reputation, but the 2 years that I've been here says otherwise. I love this neighborhood. "
  • Trulia User
    "congested, live right off Baseline and there is traffic a lot of the time. car accidents happen often."
  • Trulia User
    "plenty of shady off-sidewalk places for dogs. it's Phoenix so it is hot and the pavement and sidewalks do get very hot 🔥 "
  • Trulia User
    "I’ve always lived around South Mountain my whole life. My parent would always move around a lot here & there when I was little"
  • Trulia User
    "None that’s I will go too there none special at all I’m not at but church yes I enjoy the church I visit "
  • Trulia User
    "Super friendly people in a lovely quiet corner of the city - seems very suburban. Convenient to everything!"
  • Trulia User
    "majority of people have dogs able to walk them at park good clean areas lots of space to run in multiple parks"
  • Trulia User
    "There are good schools and great restaurants. Nice parks to go fishing and new communities, also big supermarkets"
  • Trulia User
    "Dogs are lose and alone sometimes is dangerous. It’s not pet friendly because big dogs can be just walking around alone "
  • Trulia User
    "Some people walking their dogs I feel safe and watched over neighbors. Would be nice to have more doggy parks"
  • Trulia User
    "is very family oriented and friendly neighborhood with a lot of different store in the area and public transportation"
  • Trulia User
    "We’re in a gated community, but the community is small and makes sidewalks hard to walk with dogs when other neighbors are out doing the same. "
  • Trulia User
    "It’s a nice area lived here my whole life.A lot of kids that like to play with mine. Good people that care for each other "
  • Trulia User
    "Lived here for over 8 years, Great neighborhood and very close to hiking trails, airport, and shopping "
  • Trulia User
    "It’s not safe after night falls you have homeless people lurking the streets and crack heads very dangerous "
  • Trulia User
    "Baseline has high traffic from the avenues to the I-10 but commute is 12 mins to airport diverse area with all ages"
  • Trulia User
    "Love the open walks by the canal and the friendly individuals. South mountain trails are very close and breathtaking. "
  • Singhsanjayk001
    "Awesome Friendly Close to downtown Inexpensive Freeways and neighborhood Great place to call home"
  • Hannah G.
    "Gated communities are kid friendly, but the surrounding areas are something to watch out for. The area is definitely up and coming though."
  • Alexis
    "I live in a nice friendly neighborhood where everyone communicates n knows each other everyone is either related or friends ."
  • U2hilary
    "Mountain View’s great! Friendly neighbors, quiet neighborhood. Close to so many things including the airport If you travel often. "
  • Andi S.
    "I drive everywhere. but it is just short jaunts. 5 min away from every freeway. this area is constantly improving and opening up more areas for vma variety of shopping. plus there's some open to the public farms near by. fresh eggs, milk and produce. "
  • Bukky R.
    "Beautiful views and proximity to downtown is superb. Most homes and shopping are new. People are friendly and down to earth. "
  • Sunny B.
    "Great schools, family friendly neighborhoods with lots of parks. Emergency room nearby. Sports complex for youth activities "
  • At_rice44
    "I’ve live in this neighborhood for 17 years and have enjoyed my neighbors. Being a home owner is the greatest reward "
  • Xavieralexzander
    "Good community for an adult family. Not very motivating for the advancing youth. Quiet noisy with cars and sirens but people are distant and friendly. And about every other house house pit bulls lol. "
  • E.S.
    "There’s a bus stop on the corner but I have a car. The light rail is extending to south Phoenix soon though."
  • Tammy L.
    "I can’t wait to get out of here! Crime has increased exponentially in the past 5 years! Gun shots heard nightly & every weekend there at least one helicopter flying in circles with spot light. Not to mention, the HOA doesn’t keep anything up- even the neighborhood park is trashed!"
  • Marydesamais42
    "We typically do not have community events. I’ve lived here for over 18 years and I never went to a community event "
  • Martinezkevin92
    "It’s a peaceful area. A lot of misconception regarding “south side” I love it here, I love the mountains"
  • Nestor M.
    "Nothing. This a poor weak neighborhood. Everyone here either keeps to themselves or are very loud. If you want fun just go downtown."
  • Whtaylor
    "All of the neighborhood cats!!! It’s like a convention...oh and they regularly use my yard as their personal litter box,"
  • Shywanda B.
    "The main streets would be less congested, if there were three lanes. And no, pet owners do not curb their dogs."
  • Barbaraascencio
    "We have events at El Prado park and Cesar Chavez Park that make the area special as well as yard sales and other events."
  • Jose A. S.
    "public pools, close convenient stores, good schools, but alot of pedifiles, but neighbors mind there own business "

Market trends in South Mountain

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$377K
$3K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$241
$2
MoM
Available listings
374

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$294K
Since last month
Increased$4K (+1.4%)
Since last year
Increased$30K (+11.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$169K (+135.5%)
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 +170% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$294K
August 2026$290K
July 2026$292K
May 2026$257K
April 2026$250K
March 2026$256K
February 2026$254K
January 2026$257K
2025
2024
2023
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
0.09
Single-Family Home
$287,000
01/29/26
3
1
1,314
0.61
Single-Family Home
$210,500
07/09/26
2
1
964
0.08
Single-Family Home
$270,000
02/20/26
4
2
1,872
0.16
Single-Family Home
$310,000
07/31/26
3
2
1,806
0.21
Single-Family Home
$365,000
12/23/25
3
2
1,342
0.29
Single-Family Home
$255,000
08/07/26
3
2
1,139
0.57
Single-Family Home
$310,000
04/23/26
2
1
964
0.17
Single-Family Home
$349,900
07/23/26
4
2
1,296

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
0.02
$293,500
3
2
1,296
Off Market
0.04
$339,600
4
2
1,272
Off Market
0.06
$327,600
3
2
1,092
Off Market
0.08
$329,500
3
2
1,032
Off Market
0.10
$275,900
3
1
936
Off Market
0.08
$270,000
4
2
1,872
Recently Sold
0.09
$287,000
3
1
1,314
Recently Sold
0.15
$440,400
4
2
1,735
Off Market
0.15
$374,700
4
3
1,800
Off Market
0.14
$282,900
2
1
840
Off Market
0.17
$385,700
3
2
1,317
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 13, 2026
Source: ARMLS #7046420
PendingToActive
$295,000
Aug 26, 2026
Source: ARMLS #7046420
Pending
$295,000
Jul 2, 2026
Source: ARMLS #7046420
Listed For Sale
$295,000
Sep 23, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$950
Sep 15, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$950

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Aaron A Alcaraz, HomeSmart
Agent Phone: (602) 517-2296

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Frequently asked questions about 1542 W CARSON Road

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 1542 W CARSON Road?
    Based on a $295,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 1542 W CARSON Road in Phoenix, AZ is approximately $1,790 (about $1,614 principal & interest, $101 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 1542 W CARSON Road compare to homes in Phoenix?
    1542 W CARSON Road in Phoenix, AZ is listed at $295,000, about 22% below the $377K median sale price in Phoenix.
  • What do residents say about the South Mountain neighborhood?
    Residents describe the South Mountain neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ as pedestrian-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. See homes for sale in South Mountain, Phoenix.
  • What are the closest schools to 1542 W CARSON Road?
    The closest schools to 1542 W CARSON Road in Phoenix, AZ are Cesar Chavez High School (rated 3/10), Ignacio Conchos School (Pre-K/Elementary/Middle, rated 5/10).
  • Does 1542 W CARSON Road have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1542 W CARSON Road in Phoenix, AZ has air conditioning.
  • Does 1542 W CARSON Road have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1542 W CARSON Road in Phoenix, AZ has laundry facilities.
1542 W CARSON Road, Phoenix, AZ 85041 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 912 sqft single-family home built in 1974. 1542 W CARSON Road is located in South Mountain, Phoenix. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by ARMLS on Jun 25, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 7046420.