4242 E Cortez St, Phoenix, AZ 85028
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OFF MARKET

4242 E Cortez St
Phoenix, AZ 85028

Paradise Valley
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,605 sqft (on 0.27 acres)

$1,032,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,609/mo*
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$1,032,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,609/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,605 sqft
(on 0.27 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME LOCATED ON A GREAT QUIET STREET. BRIGHT & OPEN FLOORPLAN WITH GREAT FLOW. NEWER FLOORING THROUGHOUT. KITCHEN WITH NEW GRANITE, NEW APPLIANCES, DOUBLE OVENS & FRENCH DOOR REFRIG. FAMILY ROOM FIREPLACE & BUILT-INS, NEWER FRENCH DOOR & WINDOWS. LARGER LOT WITH POOL, LARGE COVERED PATIO, SUN PATIO & PLENTY OF GRASS FOR PLAYING. BEDROOM DOWNSTAIRS HAS BUILT-IN DESK & A CLOSET. UPSTAIRS LARGE MASTER WITH SITTING AREA, BUILT-IN BOOK CASE & HUGE CLOSET. MASTER BATH WITH NEW TILE, FAUCETS & SHOWER DOOR. HALL BATH UPSTAIRS WITH SOME UPDATING. 2 OTHER BEDROOMS UPSTAIRS ARE BOTH GOOD SIZES. GREAT STORAGE IN THIS HOME INCLUDING STAIRS CLOSET THAT IS DEEP. THIS IS A GREAT HOME IN A FABULOUS AREA. VERY PRIVATE & QUIET STREET THAT ENDS IN CUL-DE-SAC. SCOTTSDALE'S BEST SCHOOLS.
4242 E Cortez St, Phoenix, AZ 85028 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,605 sqft single-family home in Paradise Valley, built in 1985. It last sold for $397,500 on Jun 26, 2014. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,032,200, with a rent estimate of $4,168/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Pool
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 4242 E Cortez St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Other, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: Refrigerator, CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Carpet
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Library, Master Bath, Office, Pantry
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Built Up, TileExterior: Stucco, Wood, Brick
Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1985Year Updated: 2010
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Split-level

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.27 acres

Additional Information

Sport Court

Building

Fitness & Sports
Tennis Court

Price History for 4242 E Cortez St

DatePriceEventSource
06/26/2014$397,500Sold
ARMLS #5089763
05/20/2014$399,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/22/2014$419,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/26/2014$429,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/29/1998$282,500Sold
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Market trends in Paradise Valley

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$585K
$4.75KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.4%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$342
$3MoM
Available listings
879
21MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,096
Assessment$778,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 4242 E Cortez St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
11434 N 43RD Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,075,000
05/12/26
4
2.5
2,512
4446 E CORTEZ Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
07/11/25
4
2
2,325
11202 N 44th Pl, Phoenix, AZ
0.31
Single-Family Home
$815,000
05/29/26
4
2
2,075
4401 E Cortez Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.15
Single-Family Home
$780,000
01/22/26
3
2
2,220
11049 N 44TH Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,120,000
05/20/26
4
2.5
2,680
11021 N 44TH Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.39
Single-Family Home
$700,000
11/26/25
5
3
2,429
4233 E CHOLLA Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,175,000
02/06/26
4
3
2,218
11002 N 45TH Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.44
Single-Family Home
$680,000
03/31/26
4
2.5
2,285
4079 E YUCCA Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.30
Single-Family Home
$940,000
12/18/25
3
2
2,335
11001 N 45TH Place, Phoenix, AZ
0.46
Single-Family Home
$815,000
01/07/26
4
3
2,355

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Assigned Schools

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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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "There are no community events that happen in this neighborhood. That would be nice if there was. My "
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  • Trulia User
    "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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