Maricopa County property record for 1226 E Desert Cove Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,192 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.226 acres (9,867 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $107,850 (Apr 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $1,483 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 159-24-040D |
| Primary APN | 159-24-040D |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,192 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,552 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 640 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,867 sqft (0.226 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 351 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1226 E DESERT COVE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PHOENIX |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85020-1108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | CACTUS HEIGHTS MCR 9-31 LOT 20 BLK 7 |
| Legal Range | 03E |
| Legal Township | 03N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Quarter | SE |
| Quarter-Quarter Section | NW |
| Legal Subdivision | CACTUS HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 7 |
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | PHOENIX |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 103702 |
The current owner of 1226 E Desert Cove Ave bought it in April 1999.
Source: Maricopa County records, as of November 20, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1226 E DESERT COVE AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19990389375 |
| Deed Book / Page | 159 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1226 E Desert Cove Ave was $1,483.
Source: Maricopa County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Municipality | Phoenix City |
| Unified School District | Paradise Valley Unified District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $38,900 | $389,000 Land $77,800 Building $311,200 | |
| 2025 | $1,483.00 | ||
| 2024 | $39,810 | $398,100 Land $79,600 Building $318,500 | |
| 2023 | $1,412.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1226 E Desert Cove Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2014.
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 (2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2014 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 1226 E Desert Cove Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 73% of Arizona |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 PHOENIX serves 1,695,000 people · EPA ID AZ0407025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Jan 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 744 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber Fixed Wireless | 400 / 400 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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