945 E Desert Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85042
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OFF MARKET

945 E Desert Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85042

South Mountain
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 976 sqft

$314,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 21, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,790/mo*
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$314,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 21, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,790/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
976 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$314K
Since last month
Increased$3K (+0.9%)
Since last year
Increased$2K (+0.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$145K (+85.5%)
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 +142% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$315K
July 2026$313K
June 2026$315K
May 2026$316K
April 2026$316K
March 2026$313K
February 2026$312K
January 2026$308K
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
8618 S 9TH Place, Phoenix, AZ
0.09
Single-Family Home
$290,000
09/05/25
4
2
1,218
1022 E PEDRO Road, Phoenix, AZ
0.06
Single-Family Home
$394,000
04/27/26
3
2
1,395
1007 E Desert Ln, Phoenix, AZ
0.24
Single-Family Home
$195,000
06/24/26
4
2
1,175
930 E PEDRO Road, Phoenix, AZ
0.09
Single-Family Home
$417,000
05/01/26
3
2
1,395
1126 E PEDRO Road, Phoenix, AZ
0.10
Single-Family Home
$396,000
02/13/26
3
2
1,482
8447 S 8TH Place, Phoenix, AZ
0.19
Single-Family Home
$298,000
11/26/25
3
2
1,342
8810 S 9TH Street, Phoenix, AZ
0.18
Single-Family Home
$365,000
12/10/25
3
2
1,395
1134 E PEDRO Road, Phoenix, AZ
0.12
Single-Family Home
$399,000
03/12/26
3
2
1,395
8311 S 9th Place, Phoenix, AZ
0.23
Single-Family Home
$365,000
07/15/26
3
2
1,204
1114 E DESERT Drive, Phoenix, AZ
0.05
Single-Family Home
$449,000
07/31/26
4
2
2,036

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
941 E DESERT Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85042
0.01
$339,700
3
2
976
Off Market
1022 E PEDRO Road, Phoenix, AZ 85042
0.06
$394,000
3
2
1,395
Recently Sold
1106 E PEDRO Road, Phoenix, AZ 85042
0.06
$412,600
4
2
1,465
Off Market
930 E PEDRO Road, Phoenix, AZ 85042
0.09
$417,000
3
2
1,395
Recently Sold
1114 E PEDRO Road, Phoenix, AZ 85042
0.07
$440,000
4
2
1,967
Recently Sold
1102 E DESERT Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85042
0.04
$384,900
4
2
1,654
Off Market
1114 E DESERT Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85042
0.05
$449,000
4
2
2,036
Recently Sold
8618 S 9TH Place, Phoenix, AZ 85042
0.09
$289,400
4
2
1,218
Off Market
914 E PEDRO Road, Phoenix, AZ 85042
0.12
$429,200
4
2
1,967
Off Market
1126 E PEDRO Road, Phoenix, AZ 85042
0.10
$396,000
3
2
1,482
Recently Sold
846 E EUCLID Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85042
0.13
$419,500
4
3
1,908
Off Market
8602 S 11TH Street, Phoenix, AZ 85042
0.08
$313,200
3
2
1,158
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 945 E Desert Dr.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1981
Living Area
976 sqft
Price/Sqft
$322

About this House

Very quiet neighborhood.
945 E Desert Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85042 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 976 sqft single-family home in South Mountain, built in 1981. It last sold for $170,000 on Feb 28, 2019. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2011 with an asking price of $700 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 14, 2011. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $314,100, with a rent estimate of $1,831/month.

Home Details for 945 E Desert Dr

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Family Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionExterior: WoodPatio
Parking & Garage
Parking Space: 1Parking: Carport

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1981
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6216 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 28, 2019
Source: ARMLS #5843360
Sold
$170,000
Jan 24, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$189,000
Price decreased by 5%
Dec 17, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$199,000
Price decreased by 5%
Nov 6, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$209,000
Dec 14, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$700

Market trends in South Mountain

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$374K
$13KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$239
$3MoM
Available listings
374
7MoM

Around this home

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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."
    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 ."
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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,"
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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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Frequently asked questions about 945 E Desert Dr

  • What is 945 E Desert Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 945 E Desert Dr in Phoenix, AZ is $314,100.
  • What is the price history for 945 E Desert Dr?
    945 E Desert Dr in Phoenix, AZ last sold for $170,000 in February 2019.
  • Is Phoenix a buyer's or seller's market?
    Phoenix is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Phoenix?
    The median sale price in Phoenix is $374K. That is down $13K from the prior month.
  • Does 945 E Desert Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 945 E Desert Dr in Phoenix, AZ has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 945 E Desert Dr?
    The lot at 945 E Desert Dr in Phoenix, AZ is about 0.14 acres (6,216 sq ft).

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