1409 E Cortez St, Phoenix, AZ 85020 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 1409 E Cortez St, Phoenix, AZ 85020 · Last verified July 2026

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.137 acres (5,944 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$447,000 (Apr 2026)
Tax Bill	$571 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`159-20-136-A`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`159-20-136-A`
Alternative APN	`15920136A0`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,080 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,388 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,080 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Effective Year Built	Effective 1955
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Built-Up Asphalt
Lot Area	5,944 sqft (0.137 acres)
Pool Area	512 sqft
Porch	Slab
Patio Area	308 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Refrigeration
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1409 E CORTEZ ST
City	PHOENIX
State	AZ
Zip	85020-1202
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LAS BONITAS ALTURAS MCR 18/45
Legal Range	3E
Legal Township	3N
Legal Section	21
Legal Subdivision	LAS BONITAS ALTURAS
Legal Block	15
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	MARICOPA AZ
Township / Civil Division	PHOENIX
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1005
Census Tract	103702

Owner

Source: Maricopa County records · APN 159-20-136-A

Assessment roll updated October 22, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1409 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1202
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Unmarried Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 13, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Jul 19, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Apr 08, 2026	Re-recorded Document, Transfer EXCLUSIVE TITLE
May 26, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer PEOPLES TITLES INC, PIONEER TITLE AGENCY INC
Jan 24, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Verified Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 13, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 13, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 08, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2026218019
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 28, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc	0000208076
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MARICOPA AZ
Recording Date	Apr 13, 2026
Property Address	1409 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1202
Document Number	0000218019
Instrument Date	Apr 07, 2026
Instrument	2026218019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 21, 2026
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1409 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1202

Mortgage

Document Number	0000218020,
Date	Apr 13, 2026
Instrument	2026218020

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 01, 2056

Interest

Rate	5.98%
Max Rate	-1%

July 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MARICOPA AZ
Recording Date	Jul 19, 2023
Property Address	1409 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1202
Document Number	0000375269
Map Reference	MB 18 PG 45
Instrument Date	Jun 30, 2023
Instrument	20230375269
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 28, 2023
Title Company	EXCLUSIVE TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 664, PEORIA, AZ 85380-0664

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1409 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1202

Mortgage

Document Number	0000375270
Date	Jul 19, 2023
Instrument	20230375270

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 01, 2053

April 2026: Re-recorded Document, Transfer

Document Type	Re-recorded Document
Jurisdiction	MARICOPA AZ
Recording Date	Apr 08, 2026
Property Address	1409 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1202
Document Number	0000208076
Instrument Date	Jun 28, 2023
Instrument	2026208076
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	EXCLUSIVE TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1409 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1202

May 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MARICOPA AZ
Recording Date	May 26, 2022
Property Address	1409 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1202
Document Number	0000452828
Map Reference	MB 18 PG 45
Instrument Date	May 17, 2022
Instrument	20220452828
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 06, 2022
Title Company	PEOPLES TITLES INC, PIONEER TITLE AGENCY INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1207 E ROWLANDS LN, 1207, PHOENIX, AZ 85022-4417

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 664, PEORIA, AZ 85380-0664

January 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MARICOPA AZ
Recording Date	Jan 24, 2017
Property Address	1409 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1202
Document Number	0000052994
Map Reference	MAP18 PG45
Instrument Date	Dec 06, 2016
Instrument	2017-0052994
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 21, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	1409 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1202

Mortgage

Document Number	0000052995
Date	Jan 24, 2017
Instrument	2017-0052995

Lender

Name	PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 01, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Maricopa County records · Assessment roll updated October 22, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Arizona
County	Maricopa County
Municipality	Phoenix City
Unified School District	Paradise Valley Unified District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$30,350 (+359.57%)	$303,500 (+7.21%) Land $60,700 Building $242,800
2025	$571.00 (-11.2%)	$6,604 (-77.73%)	$283,100 (-4.55%) Land $56,600 Building $226,500
2024		$29,660 (+26.91%)	$296,600 (+26.91%) Land $59,300 Building $237,300
2023	$643.00 (+139.03%)	$23,370 Land $4,670 Building $18,700	$233,700 Land $46,700 Building $187,000
2022	$269.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Maricopa County (04013C), updated October 2, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 040131037021, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X
Special Flood Hazard Area	No
Flood Hazard	Moderate
500-Year Floodplain	Yes
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2014)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2014, rainfall accumulation

Wildfire

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land in reach
Wildfire Likelihood	Negligible
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 172 locations within about half a mile of this property

Provider	Technology	Download / Upload (Mbps)
Cox Communications	Cable	2,000 / 100
Verizon	Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T	Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile USA	Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

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