2238 E DESERT Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85042
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2238 E DESERT Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85042

South Mountain
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,624 sqft (on 2.44 acres)

$894,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,989/mo*
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$894,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,989/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,624 sqft
(on 2.44 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1965
Lot Size
2.44 acres
Living Area
2,624 sqft
Price/Sqft
$341

About this House

This exquisite, fully remodeled Luxury Spanish Ranch home sits on an expansive 2.44-acre parcel and is a true masterpiece of elegance and comfort, offering unparalleled panoramic mountain views. As you approach the gated circular driveway, prepare to be captivated by the awe-inspiring views of South Mountain from your front door, and in the evenings, watch the city lights of Downtown Phoenix twinkle on the horizon, creating a breathtaking vista. This opulent 3-bedroom, 2-bath home has been meticulously designed, featuring an inviting and cozy atmosphere with an open layout that is perfect for social gatherings or simply unwinding in tranquility. The kitchen is a chef's dream, boasting SS appliances, beautiful shaker cabinets, leathered granite countertops, and large island with a breakfast bar that opens to the dining area where you can gather around the grand fireplace. The primary suite is a sanctuary of luxury, featuring an ensuite bathroom with a triple-head walk-in shower and separate tub, creating the ultimate spa-like experience. The attached studio-style guest house is a fantastic addition, complete with a full kitchen, spacious living and dining area, and stacked washer/dryer, providing versatility, whether for extended family, guests, or as an income producing rental space. 5-car pergola shade parking area is located on both the East and West side of the home. In a separate, detached space, you'll discover the ultimate Laundry Room complete with Mini-Split AC to keep you cool, a convenient utility wash sink, cabinetry adorned with leathered granite countertops for a touch of elegance while folding laundry, and a brand-new hot water heater. The land is fully fenced, flat, and easily buildable, currently zoned R-3, offering endless possibilities for expansion, gardening, or even equestrian facilities. Located in the heart of several new high-end luxury custom homes and semi-custom developments, this property offers a seamless blend of rural serenity with easy access to abundant urban amenities and a plethora of shopping and dining options nearby. In the ever-expanding city, opportunities like this are becoming increasingly scarce, making this property a truly remarkable find. Put your offer in today! Lease Purchase Option Available
2238 E DESERT Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85042 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,624 sqft single-family home in South Mountain, built in 1965. It last sold for $818,500 on Jul 19, 2024 (1% below the $825,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2022 with an asking price of $2,780 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 5, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $894,500, with a rent estimate of $2,789/month.

Home Details for 2238 E DESERT Lane

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2624 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: See Remarks,Engy Star (See Rmks)
Heating & Cooling
Heating: ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s),Mini Split,Programmable Thmstat,See RemarksHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa
Spa: None
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Pane Windows, Vinyl FrameFlooring: Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Floors: Tile
View
Has a ViewView: City Lights

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Covered, PatioFencing: Chain Link, WireNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageParking: RV Access/Parking,Gated,Circular Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: City Maintained RoadNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Farm & Range
Allowed to Raise Horses

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 235

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1965
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch,Spanish
Building
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Stucco, Painted, BlockNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 30131028

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $825,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Jul 19 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow, By Agreement

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: PhoenixCommunity: SOUTH MOUNTAIN ACRES 5-12, 22-29
School Information
Elementary School: Cloves C Campbell Sr Elementary SchoolElementary School District: Roosevelt Elementary DistrictJr High / Middle School: Cloves C Campbell Sr Elementary SchoolHigh School: South Mountain High SchoolHigh School District: Phoenix Union High School District

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2624 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Biking/Walking Path

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: No FeesNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2.44 Acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, 1031 Exchange, Lease Purchase

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 6627939

Additional Information

Biking/Walking Path
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Aaron Sams
HomeSmart
Christina M Babcock, (623) 888-1022
HomeSmart
Bought with: Michele Farabee, (480) 201-6547, HomeSmart
Source: ARMLS, MLS#6627939
All information should be verified by the recipient and none is guaranteed as accurate by ARMLS.

Price History for 2238 E DESERT Lane

DatePriceEventSource
07/19/2024$818,500Sold
ARMLS #6627939
06/04/2024$825,000ContingentHomeSmart #6627939
05/23/2024$825,000PriceChange
ARMLS #6627939
04/09/2024$899,000PriceChange
ARMLS #6627939
02/02/2024$990,000PriceChange
ARMLS #6627939
01/24/2024$1,050,000PriceChange
ARMLS #6627939
01/14/2024$1,175,000PriceChange
ARMLS #6627939
11/27/2023$1,200,000Listed For SaleARMLS #6627939
01/05/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
12/08/2022$2,780Listed For RentZillow Rentals
07/25/2022ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
07/15/2022$2,780PriceChange
Zillow Rental Manager
06/24/2022$2,979Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager
12/17/2021ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
10/17/2021$3,200PriceChange
Zillow Rental Manager
10/04/2021$3,875PriceChange
Zillow Rental Manager
09/30/2021$3,350Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager
08/19/2021$552,000Sold
ARMLS #6266095
10/16/2018$1,600ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/30/2018$1,600Listed For RentAgent Provided

Market trends in South Mountain

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$387K
$9.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.8%
Price per sq ft
$242
$8MoM
Available listings
381
21MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,730
Assessment$536,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2238 E DESERT Lane

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2311 E EUCLID Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
0.48
Single-Family Home
$700,000
07/17/26
3
2
2,299
2318 E HARWELL Road, Phoenix, AZ
0.13
Single-Family Home
$524,300
05/22/26
3
2
1,902
2327 E HARWELL Road, Phoenix, AZ
0.11
Single-Family Home
$500,000
05/13/26
3
2
1,902
2322 E HARWELL Road, Phoenix, AZ
0.13
Single-Family Home
$515,000
05/28/26
3
2
1,902
7823 S 23RD Place, Phoenix, AZ
0.15
Single-Family Home
$520,000
11/25/25
3
2
1,902
2107 E BEAUTIFUL Lane, Phoenix, AZ
0.26
Single-Family Home
$542,000
06/04/26
3
2
2,103
2213 E CONSTANCE Way, Phoenix, AZ
0.16
Single-Family Home
$440,000
09/30/25
3
2
1,852
2129 E BEAUTIFUL Lane, Phoenix, AZ
0.22
Single-Family Home
$529,000
07/30/25
3
2
1,868
7720 S 23RD Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.20
Single-Family Home
$512,500
08/05/25
3
2
1,920
7924 S 24TH Place, Phoenix, AZ
0.20
Single-Family Home
$480,000
04/01/26
3
2
1,902

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

South Mountain
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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

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  • Rnewme87
    "Like having a designated dog park for my pooch Kiera to get out and have exercise and meet other dogs."
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  • Sharon Poole
    "Crime rates school districts neighborhood activists and activities stores safety. Property qualities "
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  • Trulia User
    "I live in the neighborhood throughout my childhood the neighbors are very friendly and always look out for each other"
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  • 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. "
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  • 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. "
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  • Trulia User
    "South Mountain has a bad reputation, but the 2 years that I've been here says otherwise. I love this neighborhood. "
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  • Trulia User
    "congested, live right off Baseline and there is traffic a lot of the time. car accidents happen often."
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  • 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 🔥 "
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  • 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"
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  • 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 "
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  • Trulia User
    "Super friendly people in a lovely quiet corner of the city - seems very suburban. Convenient to everything!"
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  • Trulia User
    "majority of people have dogs able to walk them at park good clean areas lots of space to run in multiple parks"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are good schools and great restaurants. Nice parks to go fishing and new communities, also big supermarkets"
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  • Trulia User
    "Dogs are lose and alone sometimes is dangerous. It’s not pet friendly because big dogs can be just walking around alone "
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  • Trulia User
    "Some people walking their dogs I feel safe and watched over neighbors. Would be nice to have more doggy parks"
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  • Trulia User
    "is very family oriented and friendly neighborhood with a lot of different store in the area and public transportation"
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  • 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. "
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  • 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 "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lived here for over 8 years, Great neighborhood and very close to hiking trails, airport, and shopping "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s not safe after night falls you have homeless people lurking the streets and crack heads very dangerous "
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  • 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"
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  • Trulia User
    "Love the open walks by the canal and the friendly individuals. South mountain trails are very close and breathtaking. "
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  • Singhsanjayk001
    "Awesome Friendly Close to downtown Inexpensive Freeways and neighborhood Great place to call home"
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  • 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."
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  • Alexis
    "I live in a nice friendly neighborhood where everyone communicates n knows each other everyone is either related or friends ."
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  • U2hilary
    "Mountain View’s great! Friendly neighbors, quiet neighborhood. Close to so many things including the airport If you travel often. "
    18
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  • 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. "
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  • Bukky R.
    "Beautiful views and proximity to downtown is superb. Most homes and shopping are new. People are friendly and down to earth. "
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  • Sunny B.
    "Great schools, family friendly neighborhoods with lots of parks. Emergency room nearby. Sports complex for youth activities "
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  • At_rice44
    "I’ve live in this neighborhood for 17 years and have enjoyed my neighbors. Being a home owner is the greatest reward "
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  • 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. "
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  • 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."
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  • 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!"
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  • Marydesamais42
    "We typically do not have community events. I’ve lived here for over 18 years and I never went to a community event "
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  • Martinezkevin92
    "It’s a peaceful area. A lot of misconception regarding “south side” I love it here, I love the mountains"
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  • 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."
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  • Whtaylor
    "All of the neighborhood cats!!! It’s like a convention...oh and they regularly use my yard as their personal litter box,"
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  • Shywanda B.
    "The main streets would be less congested, if there were three lanes. And no, pet owners do not curb their dogs."
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  • 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."
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  • Jose A. S.
    "public pools, close convenient stores, good schools, but alot of pedifiles, but neighbors mind there own business "
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