5233 N 42ND Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85019
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FOR SALE

$165,000

Original price: $175,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,005 sqft

5233 N 42ND Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85019

Alhambra
Est. Mortgage $313,988/mo*
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Home Highlights

Townhouse
Built in 1972
$164/sqft
2 Open Spaces
HOA $313,000/mo

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
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About this House

WOW!! This property is currently occupied with a tenant in place, making it a turnkey investment opportunity from day one. Recently updated and well maintained, it requires minimal upkeep and sits in a prime location with strong rental demand. Whether you're looking to expand your portfolio or get started with a performing asset, this is the kind of deal that rarely hits the market in this price range. The entire package includes three homes, all cash flowing, all in solid condition, and all positioned for appreciation. You won't find anything else that checks this many boxes at this price point. Reach out for full details and financials on the complete package.
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Nolan Rucker, (480) 390-1244
eXp Realty
Source: ARMLS, MLS#7066145
Also Listed on ARMLS, eXp Realty.
All information should be verified by the recipient and none is guaranteed as accurate by ARMLS.

Home Details for 5233 N 42ND Drive

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1005 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Built-in Microwave, DisposalDisposalDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa
Spa: NoneNo Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 220 Volts in KitchenHas Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, VinylCommon Walls: Two Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Built UpFencing: Block
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportNo GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Open
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 21Days on Market: 23

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1972
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: TownhouseArchitecture: Spanish
Building
Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood FrameAttached To Another Structure
Property Information
Parcel Number: 14527594

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $165,000Price Per Sqft: $164
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: By Agreement, Subject To Tenant Rights

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: PhoenixCommunity: HALLCRAFT VILLAS WEST 5
School Information
Elementary School: Alhambra Preschool AcademyElementary School District: Alhambra Elementary DistrictJr High / Middle School: Alhambra Traditional SchoolHigh School: Phoenix Coding AcademyHigh School District: Phoenix Union High School District

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 7066145

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1005 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Pool

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: Roof Repair, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint, Front Yard Maint, Trash, Roof Replacement, Maintenance ExteriorHOA Name: HALLCRAFT VILLAS VHOA Phone: 480-551-4300Has an HOAHOA Fee: $313,000/Monthly

Lot Information

Lot Area: 905 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 7066145

Additional Information

Pool

Around this home

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Neighborhood Overview

Alhambra
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What Locals Say about Alhambra

At least 869 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 79 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 77 % Say car is needed

  • 76 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 72 % Say parking is easy

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 47 % Say it's quiet

  • 47 % Say streets are well-lit

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

  • 42 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 40 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 23 % Say there's wildlife

  • 22 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Lisa James
    "My neighborhood has the light rail and other public transits nearby"
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  • Robert
    "phoenix is a big place and is very fun and full of young professionals who are always down for a good time"
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  • Trulia User
    "short 9 minutes to Tempe, Scottsdale and the Downtown Mill Ave thru all the streets 5th 6west 7th..Commute by train from Phoenixs Downtown to Tempe millage or ASU stadium exits are great and convenient for students players and fans..."
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  • Trulia User
    "a nice area to live in because there's a big Park where you can take your dog for a walk or do all kinds of activities with him and even your family could enjoy themselves "
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  • Trulia User
    "It's a great community but it is more of older folks one. most people that live there have been there since the house was built. Everyone is pretty respectful in the neighborhood with their pets. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Alhambra is a very friendly, busy, yet calm and nice community. Most people in this neighborhood are very polite and considerate. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Has multiple ways for transportation so between buses, light rail, and Uber or Lyft has multiple ways to do so "
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  • Trulia User
    "Dogs are common. Often see neighbors walking their dogs. This a great neighborhood for families and dogs."
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  • Trulia User
    "I grew up in that house on 316 w Pierson St. My dad did the bricklayer work for the fireplace. I stayed in the main part of the house, the house was owned by my grandma Eleanor Vaughn. miss that house and definitely good memories "
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  • Trulia User
    "I don’t have a dog so I have no idea. Q what are you doing now. But there is a lot of people walking all the time to interact with your dog. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I seldom see dogs being walked during the day. I do not hear much barking from neighbors dogs. I feel that there isn’t enough backyard space or dog parks in the area"
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  • Trulia User
    "A lot of homeless crackheads.. not a safe environment to feel safe about kids being out and playing. I live near some families with children and they are constantly out fending off people messing with their property and kids"
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  • Trulia User
    "You see people walking dogs all the time they're welcome in this area. It's a nice community Lot of homeowners and carrying folks"
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  • Trulia User
    "it's a nice place to live coming from Chicago this much more laid back than home and I appreciate it "
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  • Trulia User
    "There is neighbors that look out for you around here. They mostly keep their lawns clean. Kids play around here often. Public stores and transit are available. "
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  • Laura M.
    "The School are Great very organizado. Quiet neighborhood. Clean Street and good neighboors. High School near"
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  • Curtis C.
    "It’s an excellent commuter neighborhood. You can get to most nearby neighborhoods in a matter of minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
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  • Cummingscalvin837
    "delayed cause the light rail always holds you up. you will wait at the stop lights forever. Also the surrounding streets seem to be always under construction but never fixed .expect constant car wrecks on 19thave. I would leave earlier i taking northern or Glendale east/west in the morning its a busy street for commuting."
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  • Borislav T.
    "Not many events going on, apart from First Friday going on in the Dowtown area, neighborhood is close to a mall - Christown Spectrum and a Harkins"
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  • Rikki .
    "We have such a unique, diverse neighborhood. We know our neighbors and check in with one another regularly. There is tons to do, eat, and see within 15 minutes in any direction. :) "
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  • Fay L.
    "I attend GCU. The school is great, however, the neighborhood isn’t. Alot of homeless people wander the streets. "
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  • Hali A.
    "It's not very safe and there are alot of drug addicts and dealers. I've had my packages ripped open at my door step, and I've seen many strange things. "
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  • Rashawn G.
    "Very good transportation in this neighborhood. The drive is also not bad for traffic except during construction."
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  • Imthknno1
    "The neighborhood is central to most venues, restaurants, shops and recreational locations. Just a short 5-10 minute drive will get me anywhere I want to go. Traffic isn’t terrible on a weekday. Using the 1-17 can cause some delay due to the traffic during rush hour."
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  • Phxparadisecat
    "Somewhat alright?! I wouldn’t wanna come back here again. The entire area has changed! I used to live across Indian school road, back then it was hardly any strange activities going on."
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  • Jasmine A.
    "This is area is very poor, not safe, and people do not keep up with how their homes or yards look. I would not recommend living in this area."
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  • Kaitlyn C.
    "definitely not a family neighborhood. lots of homeless, drugs, panhandling and the struggle. not to mention bedbugs. yikes. "
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  • Jason W.
    "With Gcu expanding, the neighborhood here (35th/Bethany) is getting better but there are still unfavorable people here, meth houses, tweakers, etc. it will take time."
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  • Leonardo G.
    "Close to everything. Walking distance for groceries stores, pharmacies, schools, public transportation, restaurants and much more."
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  • Ryan G.
    "Its Near a school. That’s the only thing keeping it safe. If there wasn’t a school I’d be unlivable."
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  • Trisha V.
    "There are no community events that I have ever been aware of therefore this neighborhood is holds no soecial memories! Sorry"
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  • Timothy E.
    "Lots of shootings happen here. Ok in the day but dangerous at night time. I don’t go out alone after 9 pm."
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  • Melissa C.
    "I wouldn’t let my kids walk by themselves, it isn’t safe. There’s a lot of homeless and drug addicts around here not a good area to live in I plan on moving soon and only lived here 2 months "
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  • 19 Northerner
    "Community Garden and art center Live music on second Saturday’s Nearby to Uptown farmers market Sprouts Bookmans Views of Piestewa Peak Mature trees Royal Palm Park"
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  • Irenecuevas69
    "I drive from and too work and the school is close by for my grandkids seems like a great neighborhood and safe. But the best thing it’s close to my job"
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  • Lumylumy1
    "I've lived in the area quite a while and I want to move. on a main street noise sucks. neighborhood is nice and clean but just one mile west is not so nice."
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  • maschwald
    "Very pleasant neighborhood that is convenient to restaurants, shopping, schools, and community events in North Central Phoenix."
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice area for kids and dogs; near all amenities. Central location allows for easy access to downtown, Scottsdale and other areas of town."
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  • Kristin C.
    "There unfortunately aren’t a lot of neighborhood events in the immediate area but the surrounding neighborhoods do a lot of yard sales which is nice. It would be great if we did too but there just isn’t that community feeling here sadly. "
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Market trends in Alhambra

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$362K
$1KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.9%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$238
$3MoM
Available listings
450
2MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$164K
Since last month
Increased$1K (+0.7%)
Since last year
Decreased$21K (-11.5%)
Since last sale
Decreased$20K (-10.7%)
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 +225% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$164K
August 2026$174K
July 2026$163K
June 2026$165K
May 2026$167K
April 2026$170K
March 2026$170K
February 2026$170K
January 2026$185K
2025
2024
2023
2022
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
5251 N 42ND Lane, Phoenix, AZ
0.05
Townhouse
$192,500
11/17/25
3
1
1,005
5203 N 42ND Drive, Phoenix, AZ
0.05
Townhouse
$194,000
02/27/26
2
1
1,005
4043 W WONDERVIEW Road, Phoenix, AZ
0.24
Townhouse
$189,000
06/29/26
3
1
1,005
5202 N 42ND Lane, Phoenix, AZ
0.05
Townhouse
$159,000
04/28/26
2
1.5
924
4107 W WONDERVIEW Road, Phoenix, AZ
0.21
Townhouse
$195,000
08/21/26
3
1
1,005
4103 W WONDERVIEW Road, Phoenix, AZ
0.22
Townhouse
$130,100
06/03/26
3
1
1,005
4035 W READE Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
0.30
Townhouse
$166,000
03/31/26
2
1
924
4017 W READE Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
0.32
Townhouse
$165,000
09/02/26
2
1
924
3936 W CAMELBACK Road, Phoenix, AZ
0.42
Townhouse
$139,000
07/16/26
2
1
1,005
5039 N 40TH Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
0.32
Townhouse
$220,000
02/26/26
2
1
924

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
5255 N 42ND Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85019
0.04
$190,700
2
2
924
Off Market
5238 N 42ND Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85019
0.01
$214,600
2
1
924
Off Market
5242 N 42ND Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85019
0.03
$186,200
2
1
924
Off Market
5231 N 42ND Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85019
0.05
$180,200
2
1
924
Off Market
5251 N 42ND Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85019
0.05
$192,500
3
1
1,005
Recently Sold
5227 N 42ND Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85019
0.05
$218,600
3
2
1,005
Off Market
5257 N 42ND Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85019
0.06
$192,100
2
1
924
Off Market
5243 N 42ND Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85019
0.05
$199,800
3
2
1,005
Off Market
5221 N 42ND Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85019
0.05
$180,600
2
1
924
Off Market
5205 N 42ND Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85019
0.04
$186,600
2
1.5
924
Off Market
5212 N 42ND Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85019
0.04
$195,000
3
1
1,005
For Sale

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 3, 2026
Source: ARMLS #7066145
PriceChange
$165,000
Price decreased by 6%
Aug 25, 2026
Source: ARMLS #7066145
PriceChange
$175,000
Price decreased by 3%
Aug 17, 2026
Source: ARMLS #7066145
PriceChange
$180,000
Price decreased by 3%
Aug 13, 2026
Source: ARMLS #7066145
Listed For Sale
$185,000
Aug 18, 2025
Source: ARMLS #6867998
ListingRemoved
$190,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Nolan Rucker, eXp Realty
Agent Phone: (480) 390-1244

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Frequently asked questions about 5233 N 42ND Drive

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 5233 N 42ND Drive?
    Based on a $165,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 5233 N 42ND Drive in Phoenix, AZ is approximately $1,005 (about $874 principal & interest, $56 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 5233 N 42ND Drive compare to homes in Phoenix?
    5233 N 42ND Drive in Phoenix, AZ is listed at $165,000, about 54% below the $362K median sale price in Phoenix.
  • What do residents say about the Alhambra neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Alhambra neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and easy to park in. See homes for sale in Alhambra, Phoenix.
  • What are the closest schools to 5233 N 42ND Drive?
    The closest schools to 5233 N 42ND Drive in Phoenix, AZ are Alhambra High School (rated 3/10), Sevilla Primary School (Pre-K, rated 1/10), Sevilla West School (Elementary/Middle, rated 4/10).
  • Does 5233 N 42ND Drive have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5233 N 42ND Drive in Phoenix, AZ has air conditioning.
  • Does 5233 N 42ND Drive have a pool?
    Yes, 5233 N 42ND Drive in Phoenix, AZ has a pool.
5233 N 42ND Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85019 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,005 sqft townhouse built in 1972. 5233 N 42ND Drive is located in Alhambra, Phoenix. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by ARMLS on Aug 13, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 7066145.