3834 E Cortez Street, Phoenix, AZ 85028
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SOLD
JAN 28, 2026

3834 E Cortez Street
Phoenix, AZ 85028

Paradise Valley
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,612 sqft (on 0.31 acres)

$594,000

Last Sold: Jan 28, 2026
6% over list $559K
$368/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $3,254/mo*
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$594,000

Last Sold: Jan 28, 2026
6% over list $559K
$368/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $3,254/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,612 sqft
(on 0.31 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Description

Cul-de-sac living at its finest! This updated 1,612 sq ft home offers 3 beds, 2 baths, and a 2-car garage on a private oversized lot. Step inside to brand new Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring and fresh carpet. Major efficiency upgrades include added attic insulation, foam injection (5 yrs ago), and newer windows/doors (approx 8 yrs ago). The real showstopper is the lush backyard featuring a unique ''Cocktail Tree'' producing grapefruit and oranges! Move-in ready with the perfect blend of modern style and energy savings.
3834 E Cortez Street, Phoenix, AZ 85028 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,612 sqft single-family home in Paradise Valley, built in 1970. It last sold for $594,000 on Jan 28, 2026 (6% above the $559,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $593,600, with a rent estimate of $2,558/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$368/sqft
Listed
173 days ago

Home Details for 3834 E Cortez Street

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1612 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric CooktopDishwasherDisposalRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s),Evaporative Cooling,Programmable ThmstatHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: GasSpa: NoneHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Pane WindowsFlooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Covered, PatioFencing: BlockOther Structures: Shed(s)
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage, Open
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: City Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: AsphaltNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 8

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1970
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Painted, BlockNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16634205

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $559,000Price Per Sqft: $368/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Dec 24 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: PhoenixCommunity: CAVALIER ESTATES 6
School Information
Elementary School: Mercury Mine 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: 1612 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: No FeesNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.31 acres

Offer

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

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Other (See Remarks)

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 6958077
Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
Listed by Terri L Wilford, (480) 993-5482
HomeSmart
Jonathan Bodeen, (602) 341-9490
HomeSmart
Bought with: Sumer Brushier, (719) 641-0021, LPT Realty, LLC
Source: ARMLS, MLS#6958077
All information should be verified by the recipient and none is guaranteed as accurate by ARMLS.

Price History for 3834 E Cortez Street

DatePriceEventSource
01/28/2026$594,000Sold
ARMLS #6958077
12/24/2025$559,000PendingARMLS #6958077
12/16/2025$559,000Listed For SaleARMLS #6958077

Market trends in Paradise Valley

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$583K
$3.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.5%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$336
$5MoM
Available listings
862
17MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,845
Assessment$454,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3834 E Cortez Street

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3926 E CORTEZ Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.09
Single-Family Home
$630,000
10/30/25
3
2
1,906
3916 E ALTADENA Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
0.12
Single-Family Home
$545,000
07/02/26
3
2
2,061
11621 N 39TH Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.03
Single-Family Home
$700,000
06/25/26
4
2
2,206
3717 E ALTADENA Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
0.13
Single-Family Home
$690,000
02/10/26
3
2
1,680
3924 E CORTEZ Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.07
Single-Family Home
$590,000
04/30/26
3
2
2,431
11804 N 37TH Way, Phoenix, AZ
0.25
Single-Family Home
$627,000
06/16/26
3
2
2,021
3941 E Cholla Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.19
Single-Family Home
$658,000
04/03/26
3
2
1,907
3732 E Altadena Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
0.18
Single-Family Home
$585,000
01/15/26
3
2
1,708
11216 N 39th Place, Phoenix, AZ
0.25
Single-Family Home
$761,500
03/12/26
3
2
2,035

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Neighborhood Overview

Paradise Valley
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What Locals Say about Paradise Valley

At least 1036 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 77 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 70 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 70 % Say it's quiet

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 55 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say there's wildlife

  • 23 % Say there are community events

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  • Iamme4eternity
    "Traffic is minimal. I have really enjoyed Arizona. Coming from California it was a surprisingly pleasant change. "
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  • Pepsigala49
    "Hi this is a beautiful house in a nice neighborhood where you can walk your dog at night am I’m very interested, I currently live out of state planning on moving back to my home state and the Cardinal "
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  • Chelsea Skinner
    "HOA is absurd can’t have any gazebos covered patio furniture nor festive lights or decorations as well as extended awning that was here when we moved in"
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  • 584qq9cqpr
    "28 min to downtown easy access to 101 & 51 freeways, close to desert ridge shopping center Mayo Clinic"
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a fun, nice place to be everyone’s real friendly can’t really go wrong with this area. There’s lots of amenities that’s a Shopping "
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  • Trulia User
    "Winter home. Safe, well maintained and friendly people. Really nice area Great restaurants and shopping close by. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Neighborly feeling can be found in the uniqueness of each house on the street. Dynamic landscaping mixed with an “at home” feel makes for an oasis."
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  • Trulia User
    "It definitely depends on how close you are to the low income end of the neighborhood to be able to feel safe for your kids to play. "
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  • Trulia User
    "People are friendly. You often see them walking their dogs 🐕. A quiet neighborhood with shopping center around, lots of stores, fast-food and more. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nestled between Phoenix and Scottsdale, both cities sort of surround Paradise Valley. Still has individual homes with different size properties versus the pop up communities that all look exactly the same as every other neighbor in said community. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a great neighborhood with nice neighbors. It’s quieting terms of traffic and noise but has room for the kids to play and ride their bikes. Great schools and close to everything. Close to grocery stores the shopping mall , restaurants and all the places that families like to go. "
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    "barbeque afternoons, movie nights, pool events, attractions events barbeque afternoons, movie nights, pool events, attractions events "
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  • Trulia User
    "Good parks and safety. Nearby grocery stores , friendly people around , Not much noisy community, community are safe to live and mostly gated . Children often come to park and playing area to play there. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Welcoming and friendly .. they allow our children to pet their dogs and play with them.. good neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "my best friend of 10 years has always lived there so I'm very familiar with the area her kids school is also amazing!!"
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  • Trulia User
    "great parks great schools close to church love the location close to shopping and restaurants love the neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great Community flare. Very cozy feel throughout the year. Always bright & cheery. Sun shining and people out and about!!!"
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s safe and beautiful to live here. For families or any community. Thank ye weather and the pools great all year. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s beautiful and safe living in North Scottsdale. You can find anything here and yet it’s everything very quite. A lot of hiking trails around. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Good schools, safe community, many parks, friendly neighbors. Traffic is not bad, but much faster than the posted speed limits. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a Dog park at PV park at 40th St & Bell. This area has some small city parks with shade trees and grass. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Well maintained. Friendly. Views. Proximity to schools. Near highway access. Park for kids and adults. "
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  • Trulia User
    "it's quiet and there's rarely any dangerous activity happening and you can walk outside without having to look over your shoulder "
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  • Trulia User
    "I am no more than 40 minutes away from anything in the area. twenty minutes to work, walking distance to shops and restaurants. "
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  • Trulia User
    "the active park down the street and convenience of of major highways in Central Phoenix. great schools "
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  • Trulia User
    "Many dog owners!! Always out walking their dogs & lizards. Not many snakes in the area. If there are they are friendly. "
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  • Trulia User
    "there are some dog owners who unleash thier large and poorly behaved dogs. most dog walkers pick up after thier pets"
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  • Trulia User
    "Our commute centers on Elementary School and the time of day ~ 15 to 30min depending on traffic. Local drives average 10-15min."
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  • Trulia User
    "no events in this neighborhood at this time. community center used to gold events but plenty of churches in the area with events."
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  • Trulia User
    "commute is easy and not a lot of traffic. I feel people drive properly and follow traffic laws and speed limits "
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  • Trulia User
    "I live in a 55+ gated community which we call a village. Everyone watches out for one another. We have all kinds of clubs and activities. Covid brought everything to a halt but now we are starting to socialize again. I love the stores and shopping close by also. "
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  • Trulia User
    "close to park and fwy ,shopping and work, great restaurants, easy to get to Kierland ,fashion Square, and 3 Costcos! Neighborhood is great community "
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  • Trulia User
    "easy access to all areas of the valley with access to 51 and the 101. very convenient to move about the Valley without much thought "
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    "This is a great dog walking community. There are plenty of trash bins for waste disposal and a lot of walking paths and park area to run dogs. "
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    "There are no community events that happen in this neighborhood. That would be nice if there was. My "
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    "Just lots of places to walk your pets on safe quiet streets. Lots of trails too. Plenty of parks as well."
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  • Samir L.
    "People for the most part pick up after their dogs. And there is the greenbelt next to the freeway that's very nice. "
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  • Karissa S.
    "We join my sister in law on walks with her dogs and they absolutely love it! Everyone’s dogs are behaved and on leases. People respect one another "
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  • Cheryl G.
    "Nice neighbors that are respectful of others and their property. Dog owners pick up after their pets. No trashy music being played throughout the day and night if you work from home. As i work from home that is a deal breaker for me."
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  • Karissa S.
    "The mall has a carnival every so often. But I have never been. Other than that I haven’t seen any other community events in my neighborhood. "
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