1261 E Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 1261 E Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Lot Size0.185 acres (8,077 sqft)
OwnerOwner Name on Record
Last Sale$1,610,000 (Feb 2005)
Tax Bill$3,087 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN160-15-044

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN160-15-044
Alternative APN
  • 1116003065

Exterior

Lot Area8,077 sqft (0.185 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number1116003065
Street Address1261 E NORTHERN AVE
CityPHOENIX
StateAZ
Zip85020-4277
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeC-2
Legal DescriptionSUNSET BOWL MCR 51/15 LOT 5 EX NELY TRI P/D 12190 /0150
Legal Range03E
Legal Township02N
Legal Section04
Legal QuarterNE
Quarter-Quarter SectionNW
Legal SubdivisionSUNSET BOWL
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Township / Civil DivisionPHOENIX
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract106300

Owner

Source: Maricopa County records, as of November 20, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordOwner Name on Record
Mailing Address7015 N 53RD AVE, GLENDALE, AZ 85301-2611

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 3, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 3, 2005 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 30, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20050144756
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Maricopa County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateArizona
CountyMaricopa County
MunicipalityPhoenix City
Elementary School DistrictMadison Elementary District (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictPhoenix Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$50,658 (-2.32%)$326,827 (+3.99%) Land $326,827
2025$3,087.00 (+1.45%)
2024$51,860$314,300 Land $314,300
2023$3,043.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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 Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1989–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 3
Most Recent ClaimSep 2025 · 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Arizona
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% 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 653 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
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber
Fixed Wireless
400 / 150
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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