Maricopa County property record for 1517 E Cortez St, Phoenix, AZ 85020
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,309 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $22,500 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $331 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 159-20-159 |
| Primary APN | 159-20-159 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 6,309 sqft (0.144 acres) |
|---|---|
| View / Lot | Excellent |
| Street Address | 1517 E CORTEZ ST |
|---|---|
| City | PHOENIX |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85020-1204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | LAS BONITAS ALTURAS |
| Legal Range | 03E |
| Legal Township | 03N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Quarter | NE |
| Quarter-Quarter Section | SE |
| Legal Subdivision | LAS BONITAS ALTURAS |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 16 |
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | PHOENIX |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 103702 |
Source: Maricopa County records, as of November 20, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5930 E SHARON DR, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254-3728 |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 20140736879 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Maricopa County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Municipality | Phoenix City |
| Unified School District | Paradise Valley Unified District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,065 (-20.78%) | $67,100 (-20.78%) Land $67,100 | |
| 2025 | $331.00 (+4.75%) | ||
| 2024 | $12,705 | $84,700 Land $84,700 | |
| 2023 | $316.00 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 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 |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| 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 cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF PHOENIX serves 1,695,000 people · EPA ID AZ0407025 |
|---|---|
| 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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 172 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber.
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