1543 S MARA Drive, Apache Junction, AZ 85120
OFF MARKET

1543 S MARA Drive
Apache Junction, AZ 85120

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,305 sqft

$289,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,626/mo*
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$289,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,626/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,305 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath home in a desirable 55+ community in Apache Junction, AZ! This home offers a spacious open floor plan with abundant natural light, a modern kitchen with ample storage, and a cozy living area. The primary suite features a private bath and generous closet space. Enjoy stunning mountain views from the spacious enclosed patio room and low-maintenance landscaping. Community amenities include a clubhouse, pool, and social activities. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation.
***Optional HOA***
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from May 13, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1543 S MARA Drive

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1305 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Electric Cooktop
Heating & Cooling
Heating: ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa
Spa: None
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Pane WindowsFlooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Covered, PatioFencing: BlockExterior: StorageNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage, Open
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: City Maintained RoadNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 23

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1989
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Painted, BlockNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 10232096

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $307,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Mar 23 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Apache JunctionCommunity: APACHE VILLA FIVE
School Information
Elementary School: AdultElementary School District: AdultJr High / Middle School: AdultHigh School: AdultHigh School District: Adult

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1305 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Community Spa, Community Pool, Community Media Room

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: Other (See Remarks)No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7248 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Age Restricted (See Remarks)

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 6828290

Additional Information

Community SpaCommunity PoolCommunity Media Room
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listed by Xan M Lapointe, (602) 316-6552
Realty ONE Group
Roderick G Baarstad, (480) 868-3538
Realty ONE Group
Bought with: David Giarrizzo, (480) 329-2860, Blocks Brokerage LLC
Source: ARMLS, MLS#6828290
All information should be verified by the recipient and none is guaranteed as accurate by ARMLS.

Price History for 1543 S MARA Drive

DatePriceEventSource
04/17/2025$300,000Sold
ARMLS #6828290
03/23/2025$307,000PendingARMLS #6828290
03/18/2025$307,000PriceChange
ARMLS #6828290
02/28/2025$312,000Listed For SaleARMLS #6828290
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2026
Tax$1,130
Assessment$257,528
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1543 S MARA Drive

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1722 W 15TH Lane, Apache Junction, AZ
0.04
Single-Family Home
$290,000
12/31/25
2
2
1,220
1335 S MARA Drive, Apache Junction, AZ
0.11
Single-Family Home
$310,000
10/08/25
2
2
1,484
1529 S Mara Drive, Apache Junction, AZ
0.01
Single-Family Home
$355,000
02/18/26
2
2
1,362
1818 W 15TH Lane, Apache Junction, AZ
0.10
Single-Family Home
$367,000
02/27/26
2
2
1,380
1710 W 13TH Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ
0.16
Single-Family Home
$301,000
10/31/25
2
2
1,210
1694 W 13TH Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ
0.16
Single-Family Home
$285,000
05/22/26
2
2
1,196
1916 W 15TH Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ
0.17
Single-Family Home
$337,500
05/20/26
2
2
1,200
1717 W 15TH Lane, Apache Junction, AZ
0.04
Single-Family Home
$337,000
02/19/26
3
2
1,463
1428 S PALO VERDE Drive, Apache Junction, AZ
0.24
Single-Family Home
$300,000
01/16/26
2
2
1,310
1379 S MAIN Drive, Apache Junction, AZ
0.27
Single-Family Home
$329,000
04/03/26
2
2
1,251

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What Locals Say about Apache Junction

At least 366 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 77 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say there's wildlife

  • 62 % Say it's quiet

  • 55 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 55 % Say kids play outside

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 44 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 32 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 31 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 28 % Say there are community events

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  • Russell Moore
    "It’s nice to have easy access to the 60 and the 202. From there you can get anywhere. If only people would do better to drive the speed limit instead of 10mph under. "
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  • Russell Moore
    "They would like walking the dog through the desert landscape. They would not like the aggressive wildlife that can be dangerous for the dog. "
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  • Looking for small home
    "Quick freeway but daily accidents between signalbutte and ironwood. Broadway is calmer but Mesa has aging streets and building. Not many upgrades. Today I passed a sign that says “we buy meth houses” so the neighborhood is headed the wrong direction "
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  • Stephanie.marie8996
    "Everyone has a dog and or pet. People always out and about with their dog and walking around the neighborhood with their dogs "
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  • Josette W.
    "This neighborhood is quiet with little traffic. Not many kids playing outside or people walking in the streets "
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  • Josette W.
    "This is a quiet area near public schools and a public pool. There is very little traffic in this neighborhood and is located near the interstate "
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  • Maryjane P.
    "Peaceful place to live. Love the view of the mountains . Lots of coyotes and stray dogs at night but not to dangerous."
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  • Josette W.
    "This is a quiet neighborhood. There is not a lot of street traffic. I do not see many children in this neighborhood."
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  • Hutchinsonpaul
    "Rodeos, Veterans Day, western events and parades, car shows, kids events, family events, Superstition Mountains and trail system, HWY 88 "
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  • Jonnyvalenz120
    "we have movie nights and everyone seems to be friendly around town never had any problems around this area my whole time being around here"
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  • Mitney72@yahoo.com
    "Its busy when snowbirds are here but other than that it's okay. Although when snowbirds are here they should do the speed limit and not 25 down the the trail."
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  • Jennyrose3783
    "Flatiron park is a good spot to take a dog, but it must be on a leash. Rumors are going around that a dog park is going to be built."
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  • Wendy A.
    "I'm not quite sure. Maybe get the druggie out the meth is horrible here. Not charge so much as it's an old area but rent is the same as nice places. "
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  • Paula B.
    "Big Lots usually fully fenced, a lot of responsible owners not often do you see animals running loose."
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  • Heather
    "The roads need repair and we needed sidewalks and a park. A park for dogs and children. The grocery store is only 5 blocks away."
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  • Danelle S.
    "need a vehicle no public transportation, a bicycle or scooter would suffice if not going too far. everythi g is pretty spread out around here"
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  • Amy B.
    "lots of dog people out here. I don't recommend little dogs, however. the coyotes troll the streets at night time. "
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  • Kristen H. B.
    "There aren't very many kids around this neighborhood, but there is a school nearby. This area of Apache Junction is very different from most of Apache Junction. It's quiet, except for the traffic on the main road. It's nice to come home, because it's a few degrees cooler here than in the city, it's beautiful and usually smells wonderful. "
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  • Kristen H. B.
    "There really aren't any that I'm aware of. People don't decorate for holidays very much and kids don't trick-or-treat. People do walk in the mornings and evenings. The area is pretty quiet, aside from the vehicles on the road. "
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  • Kristen H. B.
    "An easy couple of miles from the freeway, yet very quiet most of the time. There are some people with very noisy vehicles that doped up and down the road. We're within 10-20 minutes of just about anything we might need, yet out away from it all and surrounded by desert and amazing views. "
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  • Myfamily0324
    "i see people walking dogs also there is a large green area i see people playing with their dogs there"
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  • AL
    "That this area is a 55 and older community. For these restrictions and facilities offered probably very difficult to find friendly, watch care type neighbor hood with well maintained properties, with high quality facilities, Club house, pool & spa, many organized activities to partake in"
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  • Unknown
    "Putting up the Christmas tree on Apache Trail every Christmas with a parade. Firework on 4th of July."
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  • Jon M.
    "I’ve lived in AJ since 2015 and have really liked it. It’s in the valley, but still has that small town feel."
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  • Jamie V.
    "there are many things to do in this area horseback riding hiking trails mountain biking is anything to take your mind off of the everyday monotony of the Working World a good way to get lost with nature."
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  • Paula B.
    "The Mountain View’s are spectacular! Close to Lost Dutchman and Canyon Lake! This community has a lot of seasonal visitors "
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  • John Brown
    "Apache junction is mostly for snowbirds and retired people great views lots of lots of restaurants, a great place to spend the winter that's for sure"
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  • Trulia User
    "Every year there are special events to keep everyone somewhat sane and occupied. Some of them are really cool some are boring."
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  • Scylla P.
    "The light parade and the lost Dutchman day fair! Also just got a brand new Fry's and ROSS as well put in."
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  • Rcradney
    "it’s a nice quiet family neighborhood. we know a few neighbors. excellent views & lovely hiking trails lots of places to walk dogs & ride bikes i’d recommend this neighborhood to anyone. easy access to highways & freeways "
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  • Nicolelibert7
    "the kids are always playing outside and it feels very welcoming and homie and safe.. although the lighting could be better all I know is a good place to live"
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  • Katmeier2415
    "I've lived here for years. there are alot of "questionable" people around here out at all hours of the night and day. i always keep my car locked. "
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  • Maininfluence
    "Ive lived in my neighborhood for 1 year. It's pretty neat. The closest house is about 50 yards away. There are few streetlights so the stars are so vibrant. Also, we are at the base of the Superstition Mountain and the view is amazing!"
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  • Brittany R. R.
    "friendly neighborhood, bus stops for school, park area for pets and children, similarities in family activities "
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  • Candy S.
    "I've lived here for 8 years now and the neighborhood for the most part are like family to one another. it gives it a homey kinda feeling. it's awesome!"
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  • Francisco A.
    "It’s quiet and peaceful out of the city and amazingly beautiful scenery. Also we’re right in front of the Superstition Mountains. "
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  • Mimdonner
    "it's still part of the wild wild,wild west. Its dry, hot, very quiet, wildlife.. birds, rabbits, flowers "
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  • Kgipson85207
    "I've lived in this house for a little over a year and the neighbors are friendly and we look out for each other. "
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1543 S MARA Drive, Apache Junction, AZ 85120 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,305 sqft single-family home built in 1989. This property is not currently available for sale. 1543 S MARA Drive was last sold on Apr 17, 2025 for $300,000 (2% lower than the asking price of $307,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 1543 S MARA Drive is $289,000.