1509 E Cortez St, Phoenix, AZ 85020 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 1509 E Cortez St, Phoenix, AZ 85020 · Last verified November 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Square Footage867 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,213 sqft (0.142 acres)
Pool450 sqft
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$115,000 (2014)
Tax Bill$874.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Maricopa County records · APN 159-20-161

Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1509 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1204
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 07, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP
Jul 23, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 22, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 22, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 22, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20140334860
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Property Address1509 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1204
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 15, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1509 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1204

Mortgage

Document Number0000204049
DateMar 07, 2022
Instrument20220204049
Lender
NameAMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressATLANTA, GA 30305
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueFeb 01, 2052

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Property Address1509 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1204
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 03, 2021
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1509 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1204

Mortgage

Document Number0000798798
DateJul 23, 2021
Instrument20210798798
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressDES MOINES, IA 50328
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term275 Months
DueJun 01, 2044

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Maricopa County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025

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$25,810 (-2.42%)$258,100 (-2.42%) Land $51,600 Building $206,500
2025$874.00 (+5.05%)
2024$26,450$264,500 Land $52,900 Building $211,600
2023$832.00

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.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN159-20-161

Interior

Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Building Area867 sqft Living Area
1st Floor867 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Exterior MaterialBlock Exterior
Construction TypeConcrete Blocks Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area6,213 sqft (0.142 acres)
Pool Area450 sqft Pool
Patio Area150 sqft Patio
ViewExcellent View

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemEvaporative Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address1509 E CORTEZ ST
CityPHOENIX
StateAZ
Zip85020-1204
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLAS BONITAS ALTURAS
Legal Range03E
Legal Township03N
Legal Section21
Legal QuarterNE
Legal Quarter QuarterSE
Legal SubdivisionLAS BONITAS ALTURAS
Legal Block16
Legal Lot Number12 16
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Minor Civil DivisionPHOENIX
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1004
Census Tract103702

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