817 E DESERT Drive S, Phoenix, AZ 85042
OFF MARKET

817 E DESERT Drive S
Phoenix, AZ 85042

South Mountain
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,638 sqft

$388,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,137/mo*
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$388,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,137/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,638 sqft

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Description

Check out this urban gardener's dream! Featuring 3 beds and 2 baths, this cozy home offers a formal family room, Saltillo tile, dual-pane windows, and ceiling fans throughout. The spacious primary bedroom includes high ceilings with skylights and a separate sitting area. Off the formal dining area, the kitchen comes with stainless steel appliances. Outside, the large backyard includes multiple raised planter beds with gray water and rainwater capture systems, compost, a chicken coop, and an evaporative cooler for the covered patio, providing extra comfort. The detached guest house includes one full bath, kitchenette, and one bedroom. Recent updates include the roof (redone in 2020), the primary shower (refurbished in 2024), exterior paint (redone in 2024), new hot water heater (2024). Recent updates include the roof (redone in 2020), the primary shower (refurbished in 2024), exterior paint (redone in 2024), new hot water heater (2024), and patio roof (replaced in 2024). Nestled near South Mountain, this home is close to shopping, dining, several community parks, and multiple trailheads.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from May 09, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
3 Open Spaces
Outdoor
Yes
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 817 E DESERT Drive S

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1638 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa
Spa: None
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Skylight(s), Double Pane WindowsFlooring: Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Floors: Tile

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Built UpPatio / Porch: CoveredFencing: BlockOther Structures: Guest HouseNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 3No CarportNo GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: RV Gate
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 14

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1970
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Spanish
Building
Construction Materials: Stucco, Painted, BlockNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 30038107

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $400,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Oct 29 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: PhoenixCommunity: CRESTLEA 2
School Information
Elementary School: Maxine O Bush Elementary SchoolElementary School District: Roosevelt Elementary DistrictJr High / Middle School: Maxine O Bush Elementary SchoolHigh School: South Mountain High SchoolHigh School District: Phoenix Union High School District

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1638 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Biking/Walking Path

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: No FeesNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7758 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 6769142

Additional Information

Biking/Walking Path
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listed by Daniel Brown, (480) 648-9234
My Home Group Real Estate
Bought with: Tara Rice, (480) 280-6596, Real Broker
Co-Buyer's Agent: Kelly Cook, (480) 442-9868, Real Broker
Source: ARMLS, MLS#6769142
All information should be verified by the recipient and none is guaranteed as accurate by ARMLS.

Price History for 817 E DESERT Drive S

DatePriceEventSource
12/03/2024$400,000Sold
ARMLS #6769142
10/29/2024$400,000PendingARMLS #6769142
10/21/2024$400,000PendingToActiveARMLS #6769142
10/15/2024$400,000PendingARMLS #6769142
10/10/2024$400,000Listed For SaleARMLS #6769142
07/10/2015$152,500Sold
ARMLS #5286718
05/30/2015$158,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/21/2013$69,700Sold
N/A
10/03/2013$90,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/27/2013$100,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/29/2002$115,000Sold
N/A
10/31/1995$57,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in South Mountain

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$377K
$4.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
Price per sq ft
$234
$0MoM
Available listings
360
3MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,997
Assessment$299,100
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$2,522/mo
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Comparable Sales for 817 E DESERT Drive S

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
734 E DESERT Drive S, Phoenix, AZ
0.09
Single-Family Home
$391,000
05/15/26
5
3
1,781
8806 S 9TH Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.09
Single-Family Home
$386,000
03/06/26
4
2
1,465
914 E PEDRO Road, Phoenix, AZ
0.10
Single-Family Home
$440,000
06/19/25
4
2
1,967
8602 S 7TH Place, Phoenix, AZ
0.14
Single-Family Home
$345,000
08/25/25
3
2.5
1,160
723 E DESERT Drive S, Phoenix, AZ
0.12
Single-Family Home
$435,000
03/17/26
4
2
1,785
8810 S 9TH Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.10
Single-Family Home
$365,000
12/10/25
3
2
1,395
1106 E PEDRO Road, Phoenix, AZ
0.23
Single-Family Home
$415,000
08/13/25
4
2
1,465
8447 S 8TH Place, Phoenix, AZ
0.10
Single-Family Home
$298,000
11/26/25
3
2
1,342
930 E PEDRO Road, Phoenix, AZ
0.14
Single-Family Home
$417,000
05/01/26
3
2
1,395

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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 "
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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."
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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 ."
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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. "
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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. "
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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,"
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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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817 E DESERT Drive S, Phoenix, AZ 85042 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,638 sqft single-family home built in 1970. 817 E DESERT Drive S is located in South Mountain, Phoenix. This property is not currently available for sale. 817 E DESERT Drive S was last sold on Dec 3, 2024 for $400,000 (0% higher than the asking price of $400,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 817 E DESERT Drive S is $388,300.