Maricopa County property record for 1214 S 78th St, Mesa, AZ 85209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 962 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $44,500 (Jan 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $758 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 218-65-016 |
| Primary APN | 218-65-016 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 962 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 962 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,800 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1214 S 78TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MESA |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85209-3479 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | DESERT SANDS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB UNIT 8 PER MCR 1 74-1 |
| Legal Range | 07E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Quarter | NW |
| Quarter-Quarter Section | NE |
| Legal Subdivision | DESERT SANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB UNIT |
| Legal Lot Number | 1362 |
| Legal Unit | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | PHOENIX |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 422634 |
The current owner of 1214 S 78th St bought it in January 1993.
Source: Maricopa County records, as of November 20, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1214 S 78TH ST, MESA, AZ 85209-3479 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19930052884 |
| Deed Book / Page | 218 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1214 S 78th St was $758.
Source: Maricopa County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Municipality | Mesa City |
| Unified School District | Mesa Unified District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $26,230 | $262,300 Land $52,400 Building $209,900 | |
| 2025 | $758.00 | ||
| 2024 | $26,270 | $262,700 Land $52,500 Building $210,200 | |
| 2022 | $751.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1214 S 78th St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1214 S 78th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF MESA serves 466,000 people · EPA ID AZ0407095 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 24 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 514 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| AirFiber WISP Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber, Verizon.
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