1235 E Mercer Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85020 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 1235 E Mercer Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85020

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.145 acres (6,325 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$157,500 (May 2016)
Tax Bill$628 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2019 Mortgage
Sep 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN159-23-049

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN159-23-049
Alternative APN
  • 159230497

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,120 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,260 sqft
1st Floor Area1,120 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Exterior MaterialBlock
Construction TypeConcrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,325 sqft (0.145 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Patio Area140 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemEvaporative
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1235 E MERCER LN
CityPHOENIX
StateAZ
Zip85020-1111
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-6
Legal DescriptionPALO VERDE HILLS MCR 89/16
Legal Range3E
Legal Township3N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionPALO VERDE HILLS
Legal Lot Number348
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Township / Civil DivisionPHOENIX
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract103702

Owner

Source: Maricopa County records, as of June 29, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1235 E MERCER LN, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1111
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 12, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Sep 10, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 17, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 17, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 17, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2016338545
Prior Transfer DateSep 26, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0000900485
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Property Address1235 E MERCER LN, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1111
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 15, 2022
Title CompanyWFG LENDER SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0001003767
DateDec 12, 2019
Instrument20191003767
Lender
NameMORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCOLUMBIA, MO 65203
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2050

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Property Address1235 E MERCER LN, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1111
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 15, 2022
Title CompanyWFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1235 E MERCER LN, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1111

Mortgage

Document Number0000978680
DateSep 10, 2021
Instrument20210978680
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressBOCA RATON, FL 33431
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Maricopa County assessment roll, as of October 22, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateArizona
CountyMaricopa County
MunicipalityPhoenix City
Unified School DistrictParadise Valley Unified District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$30,100 (+314.49%)$301,000 (+9.06%) Land $60,200 Building $240,800
2025$628.00 (+5.02%)$7,262 (-74.5%)$276,000 (-3.09%) Land $55,200 Building $220,800
2024$28,480$284,800 Land $56,900 Building $227,900
2023$598.00

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1984)
Most Recent ClaimSep 1984 · river or lake flooding

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 66% of the US · lower than 73% of Arizona
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF PHOENIX
serves 1,695,000 people · EPA ID AZ0407025
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTurbidity
resolved · Jan 2021
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 744 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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