1438 E Cortez St, Phoenix, AZ 85020 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 1438 E Cortez St, Phoenix, AZ 85020 · Last verified May 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Square Footage1,092 sqft Living Area
Lot Size12,412 sqft (0.285 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$129,350 (2013)
Tax Bill$717.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN159-20-126-A
Alternative APN
  • 15920126A3

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Building Area1,092 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,092 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Story

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Exterior MaterialBlock
Construction TypeConcrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area12,412 sqft (0.285 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Patio Area651 sqft Patio
PorchSlab
View / LotCorner

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemEvaporative
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1438 E CORTEZ ST
CityPHOENIX
StateAZ
Zip85020-1203
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLAS BONITAS ALTURAS MCR 18/45
Legal Range3E
Legal Township3N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionLAS BONITAS ALTURAS
Legal Block14
Legal Lot Number21
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Township / Civil DivisionPHOENIX
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract103702

Owner

Source: Maricopa County records · APN 159-20-126-A

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1438 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1203
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 12, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
GOODLEAP LLC
Oct 19, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJun 28, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 28, 2013 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 18, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2013594988
Last Transfer DateJun 20, 2014
Transfer Doc0000421125
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateMay 12, 2026
Property Address1438 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1203
Document Number0000283801
Instrument DateMay 06, 2026
Instrument2026283801
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyTITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1438 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1203

Mortgage

Document Number0000283801,
DateMay 12, 2026
Instrument2026283801
Lender
NameGOODLEAP LLC
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueJun 01, 2041
Interest
Rate5.74%
Max Rate-1%

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateOct 19, 2021
Property Address1438 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1203
Document Number0001125685
Map ReferenceMB 18 PG 45
Instrument DateSep 08, 2021
Instrument20211125685
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 27, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address322 BROWNS CHAPEL CRST, 322, BOONE, NC 28607-9553

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1438 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1203

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateArizona
CountyMaricopa County
MunicipalityPhoenix City
Unified School DistrictParadise 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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$31,350 (+346.71%)$313,500 (+8.25%) Land $62,700 Building $250,800
2025$717.00 (+4.98%)$7,018 (-77.15%)$289,600 (-5.73%) Land $57,900 Building $231,700
2024$30,720$307,200 Land $61,400 Building $245,800
2023$683.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Maricopa County (04013C), updated October 2, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardModerate
500-Year FloodplainYes
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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