Maricopa County property record for 1421 E Cortez St, Phoenix, AZ 85020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,556 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.136 acres (5,926 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $189,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,282 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale Nov 2022 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 159-20-133 |
| Primary APN | 159-20-133 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,556 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,556 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,926 sqft (0.136 acres) |
| View / Lot | Excellent |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 102 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1421 E CORTEZ ST |
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| City | PHOENIX |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85020-1202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | LAS BONITAS ALTURAS MCR 18/45 LOT 6 BLK 15 EX N 5F RD |
| Legal Range | 03E |
| Legal Township | 03N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Quarter | NE |
| Quarter-Quarter Section | SE |
| Legal Subdivision | LAS BONITAS ALTURAS |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 15 |
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | PHOENIX |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 103702 |
Source: Maricopa County records · APN 159-20-133
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 1421 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2023 | Beneficiary Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Dec 09, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 09, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 09, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000883455 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000194247 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Beneficiary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1421 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1202 |
| Document Number | 0000194247 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 45 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230194247 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1421 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1202 |
| Document Number | 0000863236 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 45 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220863236 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1421 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1202 |
| Mail Care Of | JAMIE LYNN RANKIN |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Dec 09, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1421 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1202 |
| Document Number | 0000883455 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 45 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220883455 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, NAVI TITLE AGENCY PLLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12314 W BANYAN CT, SUN CITY WEST, AZ 85375-4656 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1421 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1202 |
| Document Number | 0000883456 |
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| Date | Dec 09, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220883456 |
| Name | NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORP |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2053 |
Source: Maricopa County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Municipality | Phoenix City |
| Unified School District | Paradise Valley Unified District (PK - 12) |
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 | $38,250 (+0.84%) | $382,500 (+0.84%) Land $76,500 Building $306,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,282.00 (+5.08%) | ||
| 2024 | $37,930 | $379,300 Land $75,800 Building $303,500 | |
| 2023 | $1,220.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 2, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 72% of Arizona |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (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 |
May also be available: Wi-Fiber.
Based on FCC filings for 172 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF PHOENIX serves 1,695,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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