685 S HOLMES Road, Apache Junction, AZ 85119
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FOR SALE
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
3 ACRES

$850,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,287 sqft (on 3 acres)

685 S HOLMES Road, Apache Junction, AZ 85119

Est. Mortgage $5,109/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 97% nearby.

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1960
3 acre lot
$372/sqft
Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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About this House

What's unique:Sparkling poolPrivate oasisIncredible sceneryExpansive surroundingsBreathtaking desert viewsRelaxing hot tub
Discover a truly unique desert retreat nestled on 3 sprawling acres in Apache Junction! Built in the 1960s, this one-of-a-kind home offers timeless character, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and separate living areas providing plenty of space and versatility. Step outside to your own private oasis featuring a sparkling pool, relaxing hot tub, and breathtaking desert views. With expansive surroundings, incredible scenery, and a setting that captures the beauty of the Arizona desert, this property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy privacy, tranquility, and a home unlike any other!
Last check for updates: about 18 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Cara O'Dowd, (480) 217-9447
HomeSmart Lifestyles
Source: ARMLS, MLS#7091962
Also Listed on ARMLS.
All information should be verified by the recipient and none is guaranteed as accurate by ARMLS.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 97% nearby.

Home Details for 685 S HOLMES Road

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2287 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Built-In Electric OvenDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat PumpHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood BurningSpa: HeatedHas a FireplaceHas a Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: ScreensFlooring: Carpet, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Tile
View
Has a ViewView: Desert

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFencing: BlockFoundation: SlabHas a Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached Garage,Circular Driveway
Pool
Pool: FencedPool
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: County Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: DirtNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Farm & Range
Allowed to Raise Horses

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 1Days on Market: 2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Painted, BlockNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 10310039

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $850,000Price Per Sqft: $372
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Apache JunctionCommunity: S24 T1N R8E
School Information
Elementary School: Desert Vista Elementary SchoolElementary School District: Apache Junction Unified DistrictJr High / Middle School: Cactus Canyon Junior HighHigh School: Apache Junction High SchoolHigh School District: Apache Junction Unified District

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 7091962

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2287 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: No FeesNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3.0029 Acres

Offer

Listing Terms: VA Loan, Cash, Conventional, FHA

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 7091962

Around this home

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What Locals Say about Apache Junction

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Built from what locals say about this neighborhood.
  • 68% say there's holiday spirit
  • 50% say neighbors are friendly
  • 44% say there are sidewalks
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At least 366 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 77 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say there's wildlife

  • 62 % Say it's quiet

  • 55 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 55 % Say kids play outside

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

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

  • 44 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 44 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 32 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 31 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 28 % Say there are community events

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  • Russell Moore
    "It’s nice to have easy access to the 60 and the 202. From there you can get anywhere. If only people would do better to drive the speed limit instead of 10mph under. "
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  • Russell Moore
    "They would like walking the dog through the desert landscape. They would not like the aggressive wildlife that can be dangerous for the dog. "
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  • Looking for small home
    "Quick freeway but daily accidents between signalbutte and ironwood. Broadway is calmer but Mesa has aging streets and building. Not many upgrades. Today I passed a sign that says “we buy meth houses” so the neighborhood is headed the wrong direction "
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  • Stephanie.marie8996
    "Everyone has a dog and or pet. People always out and about with their dog and walking around the neighborhood with their dogs "
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  • Josette W.
    "This neighborhood is quiet with little traffic. Not many kids playing outside or people walking in the streets "
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  • Josette W.
    "This is a quiet area near public schools and a public pool. There is very little traffic in this neighborhood and is located near the interstate "
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  • Maryjane P.
    "Peaceful place to live. Love the view of the mountains . Lots of coyotes and stray dogs at night but not to dangerous."
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  • Josette W.
    "This is a quiet neighborhood. There is not a lot of street traffic. I do not see many children in this neighborhood."
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  • Hutchinsonpaul
    "Rodeos, Veterans Day, western events and parades, car shows, kids events, family events, Superstition Mountains and trail system, HWY 88 "
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  • Jonnyvalenz120
    "we have movie nights and everyone seems to be friendly around town never had any problems around this area my whole time being around here"
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  • Mitney72@yahoo.com
    "Its busy when snowbirds are here but other than that it's okay. Although when snowbirds are here they should do the speed limit and not 25 down the the trail."
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  • Jennyrose3783
    "Flatiron park is a good spot to take a dog, but it must be on a leash. Rumors are going around that a dog park is going to be built."
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  • Wendy A.
    "I'm not quite sure. Maybe get the druggie out the meth is horrible here. Not charge so much as it's an old area but rent is the same as nice places. "
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  • Paula B.
    "Big Lots usually fully fenced, a lot of responsible owners not often do you see animals running loose."
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  • Heather
    "The roads need repair and we needed sidewalks and a park. A park for dogs and children. The grocery store is only 5 blocks away."
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  • Danelle S.
    "need a vehicle no public transportation, a bicycle or scooter would suffice if not going too far. everythi g is pretty spread out around here"
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  • Amy B.
    "lots of dog people out here. I don't recommend little dogs, however. the coyotes troll the streets at night time. "
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  • Kristen H. B.
    "There aren't very many kids around this neighborhood, but there is a school nearby. This area of Apache Junction is very different from most of Apache Junction. It's quiet, except for the traffic on the main road. It's nice to come home, because it's a few degrees cooler here than in the city, it's beautiful and usually smells wonderful. "
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  • Kristen H. B.
    "There really aren't any that I'm aware of. People don't decorate for holidays very much and kids don't trick-or-treat. People do walk in the mornings and evenings. The area is pretty quiet, aside from the vehicles on the road. "
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  • Kristen H. B.
    "An easy couple of miles from the freeway, yet very quiet most of the time. There are some people with very noisy vehicles that doped up and down the road. We're within 10-20 minutes of just about anything we might need, yet out away from it all and surrounded by desert and amazing views. "
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  • Myfamily0324
    "i see people walking dogs also there is a large green area i see people playing with their dogs there"
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  • AL
    "That this area is a 55 and older community. For these restrictions and facilities offered probably very difficult to find friendly, watch care type neighbor hood with well maintained properties, with high quality facilities, Club house, pool & spa, many organized activities to partake in"
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  • Unknown
    "Putting up the Christmas tree on Apache Trail every Christmas with a parade. Firework on 4th of July."
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  • Jon M.
    "I’ve lived in AJ since 2015 and have really liked it. It’s in the valley, but still has that small town feel."
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  • Jamie V.
    "there are many things to do in this area horseback riding hiking trails mountain biking is anything to take your mind off of the everyday monotony of the Working World a good way to get lost with nature."
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  • Paula B.
    "The Mountain View’s are spectacular! Close to Lost Dutchman and Canyon Lake! This community has a lot of seasonal visitors "
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  • John Brown
    "Apache junction is mostly for snowbirds and retired people great views lots of lots of restaurants, a great place to spend the winter that's for sure"
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  • Trulia User
    "Every year there are special events to keep everyone somewhat sane and occupied. Some of them are really cool some are boring."
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  • Scylla P.
    "The light parade and the lost Dutchman day fair! Also just got a brand new Fry's and ROSS as well put in."
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  • Rcradney
    "it’s a nice quiet family neighborhood. we know a few neighbors. excellent views & lovely hiking trails lots of places to walk dogs & ride bikes i’d recommend this neighborhood to anyone. easy access to highways & freeways "
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  • Nicolelibert7
    "the kids are always playing outside and it feels very welcoming and homie and safe.. although the lighting could be better all I know is a good place to live"
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  • Katmeier2415
    "I've lived here for years. there are alot of "questionable" people around here out at all hours of the night and day. i always keep my car locked. "
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  • Maininfluence
    "Ive lived in my neighborhood for 1 year. It's pretty neat. The closest house is about 50 yards away. There are few streetlights so the stars are so vibrant. Also, we are at the base of the Superstition Mountain and the view is amazing!"
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  • Brittany R. R.
    "friendly neighborhood, bus stops for school, park area for pets and children, similarities in family activities "
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  • Candy S.
    "I've lived here for 8 years now and the neighborhood for the most part are like family to one another. it gives it a homey kinda feeling. it's awesome!"
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  • Francisco A.
    "It’s quiet and peaceful out of the city and amazingly beautiful scenery. Also we’re right in front of the Superstition Mountains. "
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  • Mimdonner
    "it's still part of the wild wild,wild west. Its dry, hot, very quiet, wildlife.. birds, rabbits, flowers "
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  • Kgipson85207
    "I've lived in this house for a little over a year and the neighbors are friendly and we look out for each other. "
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Market trends in Apache Junction

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$359K
$9.32KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.3%
Price per sq ft
$252
$0MoM
Available listings
216
2MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$821K
Since last month
Decreased$191K (-18.9%)
Since last year
Increased$69K (+9.2%)
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 +83% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$821K
September 2026$1M
August 2026$1.01M
July 2026$961K
June 2026$913K
May 2026$898K
April 2026$880K
March 2026$884K
February 2026$864K
January 2026$827K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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Nearby home prices

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0 S Holmes Road #-, Apache Junction, AZ 85119
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720 S Holmes Rd, Apache Junction, AZ 85119
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600 S Holmes Rd, Apache Junction, AZ 85119
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540 S Holmes Rd, Apache Junction, AZ 85119
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S Holmes Rd #0, Apache Junction, AZ 85119
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Off Market
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1
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Off Market
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0.12
-
-
-
-
Off Market
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-
-
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-
Off Market
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Off Market
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 9, 2026
Source: ARMLS #7091962
Listed For Sale
$850,000

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Frequently asked questions about 685 S HOLMES Road

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 685 S HOLMES Road?
    Based on a $850,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 685 S HOLMES Road in Apache Junction, AZ is approximately $5,214 (about $4,813 principal & interest, $326 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 685 S HOLMES Road compare to homes in Apache Junction?
    685 S HOLMES Road in Apache Junction, AZ is listed at $850,000, about 137% above the $359K median sale price in Apache Junction.
  • What do residents say about Apache Junction?
    Residents describe Apache Junction, AZ as easy to park in, dog-friendly, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Apache Junction, AZ.
  • What are the closest schools to 685 S HOLMES Road?
    The closest schools to 685 S HOLMES Road in Apache Junction, AZ are Apache Junction High School (rated 4/10), Cactus Canyon Junior High School (rated 1/10), Desert Vista Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 4/10).
  • Does 685 S HOLMES Road have air conditioning?
    Yes, 685 S HOLMES Road in Apache Junction, AZ has air conditioning.
  • Does 685 S HOLMES Road have a pool?
    Yes, 685 S HOLMES Road in Apache Junction, AZ has a pool.
685 S HOLMES Road, Apache Junction, AZ 85119 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,287 sqft single-family home built in 1960. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by ARMLS on Oct 9, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 7091962.