940 E DESERT Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ 85119
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940 E DESERT Avenue
Apache Junction, AZ 85119

  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,374 sqft (on 0.38 acres)

$488,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,768/mo*
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$488,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,768/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,374 sqft
(on 0.38 acres)

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1954
Lot Size
0.38 acres
Living Area
2,374 sqft
Price/Sqft
$206
Parking
Garage

About this House

Welcome to your new Oasis! This 5 bed, 2.5 bath home has a ton of amenities to offer! The back yard features an air conditioned 2 car garage, 2 large storage sheds, garden, and a huge patio bar with seating, a shaded jacuzzi, & raised deck with curbing- ready for your above ground pool, and the stunning Mountain Views to go with it! Additionally the home boasts a brand-NEW roof and AC system as of Feb 2024!

The back of the property has a separate entrance that leads to the 1 bed 1 bath full kitchen CASITA! Perfect for earning a little extra income or for visitors to have their own space. There is also an RV gate with FULL RV hookups AND between the RV hookups and Casita is an additional outdoor 1\2 bath. This Property has so much to offer! Don't miss the opportunity to make it yours!
940 E DESERT Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ 85119 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,374 sqft single-family home built in 1954. It last sold for the $499,900 asking price on Jan 6, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $488,000, with a rent estimate of $2,507/month.

Home Details for 940 E DESERT Avenue

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2374 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Mini Split,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s),Mini SplitHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Mini Split
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Master BedroomSpa: Above Ground, HeatedHas a FireplaceHas a Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Floors: Laminate, Tile

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Covered, PatioFencing: Block, WoodOther Structures: Guest House, GazeboExterior: Storage, RV HookupNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Carport Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 3Open Parking Spaces: 2Has a CarportHas a GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 5Parking: RV Access/Parking,Gated,RV Gate,Side Vehicle Entry
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: City Maintained RoadNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 87

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Contemporary,Territorial/Santa Fe
Building
Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted, BlockNot Attached Property
Property Information
Usage of Home: NoneParcel Number: 10203011

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $499,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Dec 08 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Apache JunctionCommunity: PALM SPRINGS
School Information
Elementary School: Peralta Trail 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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2374 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: No FeesNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.38 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, 1031 Exchange, FHA, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 6748187
Last check for updates: about 15 hours ago
Listed by Richard Zmayefski, (480) 848-0968
R & I Realty
Heather Hines, (480) 415-8437
R & I Realty
Bought with: Jason Manning, (480) 241-6944, HomeSmart
Co-Buyer's Agent: Scott Grimes, (480) 274-6936, HomeSmart
Source: ARMLS, MLS#6748187
All information should be verified by the recipient and none is guaranteed as accurate by ARMLS.

Price History for 940 E DESERT Avenue

DatePriceEventSource
01/06/2025$500,000Sold
ARMLS #6748187
06/03/2022$495,000Sold
ARMLS #6387881
10/28/2019$275,000Sold
N/A
07/05/2019$228,001Sold
N/A
11/30/2016$273,000Sold
ARMLS #5517628
05/16/2011$120,000Sold
N/A
08/04/2010$50,000Sold
N/A
09/30/1997$80,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Apache Junction

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$347K
$8.08KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.4%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$257
$3MoM
Available listings
220
28MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2026
Tax$1,818
Assessment$452,142
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 940 E DESERT Avenue

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
834 E GRANADA Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ
0.19
Single-Family Home
$465,000
03/12/26
4
3
2,040
538 E ESTEVAN Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ
0.26
Single-Family Home
$418,000
01/14/26
4
2
1,880
841 E GRANADA Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ
0.22
Single-Family Home
$395,000
11/07/25
4
2
1,586
1531 S PADRE Road, Apache Junction, AZ
0.31
Single-Family Home
$405,000
09/10/25
4
2
1,737
1336 S CACTUS Road, Apache Junction, AZ
0.18
Single-Family Home
$399,900
03/27/26
3
2
1,313
592 E 9TH Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ
0.28
Single-Family Home
$375,000
08/13/25
4
2
1,721
610 E ESTEVAN Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ
0.23
Single-Family Home
$373,000
02/27/26
3
2
1,700
1559 S Padre Road, Apache Junction, AZ
0.33
Single-Family Home
$359,000
08/15/25
3
2
2,007
735 E DESERT Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ
0.14
Single-Family Home
$303,000
09/24/25
3
2
1,311

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What Locals Say about Apache Junction

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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Frequently asked questions about 940 E DESERT Avenue

  • What is 940 E DESERT Avenue estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 940 E DESERT Avenue in Apache Junction, AZ is $488,000.
  • What is the price history for 940 E DESERT Avenue?
    940 E DESERT Avenue in Apache Junction, AZ last sold for $500,000 in January 2025.
  • Is Apache Junction a buyer's or seller's market?
    Apache Junction is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Apache Junction?
    The median sale price in Apache Junction is $347K. That is up $8.08K from the prior month.
  • Does 940 E DESERT Avenue have air conditioning?
    Yes, 940 E DESERT Avenue in Apache Junction, AZ has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 940 E DESERT Avenue?
    The lot at 940 E DESERT Avenue in Apache Junction, AZ is about 0.38 acres (16,397 sq ft).