5812 S 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85040
OFF MARKET

5812 S 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85040

South Mountain
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 949 sqft (on 0.61 acres)

$284,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,626/mo*
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$284,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,626/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
949 sqft
(on 0.61 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1940
Lot Size
0.61 acres
Living Area
949 sqft
Price/Sqft
$300

Description

great opportunity for a home on over 1/2 acre for $40,000!! No A/C just swamp cooler so needs to be a cash offer.
5812 S 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85040 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 949 sqft single-family home in South Mountain, built in 1940. It last sold for $40,400 on Sep 20, 2013. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2011 with an asking price of $550 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 17, 2011. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $284,800, with a rent estimate of $1,809/month.

Home Details for 5812 S 3rd St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: EvaporativeHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 3
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: StuccoPatio

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940Year Updated: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.61 acres

Price History for 5812 S 3rd St

DatePriceEventSource
09/20/2013$40,400Sold
ARMLS #4992491
09/07/2013$40,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/17/2011$550ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/18/2011$550Listed 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$575
Assessment$209,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5812 S 3rd St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
17 W ROESER Road, Phoenix, AZ
0.44
Single-Family Home
$268,000
06/25/26
2
1
917
5403 S Montezuma St, Phoenix, AZ
0.47
Single-Family Home
$185,000
10/09/25
2
1
1,039
725 E HIDALGO Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
0.40
Single-Family Home
$259,900
11/26/25
2
1
748
5244 S MONTEZUMA Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.52
Single-Family Home
$309,000
06/23/26
2
1
1,021
5047 S 10TH Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.81
Single-Family Home
$190,000
05/01/26
2
1
789
406 W Grove Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.57
Single-Family Home
$185,000
02/20/26
3
1
848
6401 S 4TH Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
0.57
Single-Family Home
$285,000
03/02/26
3
1
947
6236 S MONTEZUMA Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.52
Single-Family Home
$305,000
05/19/26
3
1
1,068
6408 S 10TH Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.75
Single-Family Home
$289,900
10/14/25
3
1
1,209
5244 S 5th St, Phoenix, AZ
0.35
Single-Family Home
$400,000
03/25/26
1
985

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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 "
    5
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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."
    10
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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 ."
    5
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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. "
    4
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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,"
    13
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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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