1521 E Sierra St, Phoenix, AZ 85020 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 1521 E Sierra St, Phoenix, AZ 85020

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,100 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,041 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$130,000 (Dec 2016)
Tax Bill$793 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN159-20-085

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN159-20-085

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,100 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,388 sqft
1st Floor Area1,100 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1958
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,041 sqft (0.138 acres)
View / LotExcellent
Patio Area162 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemEvaporative
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1521 E SIERRA ST
CityPHOENIX
StateAZ
Zip85020-1212
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-6
Legal DescriptionLAS BONITAS ALTURAS PER MCR 18-45 LOT 9 BLK 13 EX N 5F PER DKT 11249-620
Legal Range03E
Legal Township03N
Legal Section21
Legal QuarterNE
Quarter-Quarter SectionSE
Legal SubdivisionLAS BONITAS ALTURAS
Legal Block13
Legal Lot Number9 13
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Township / Civil DivisionPHOENIX
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract103702

Owner

Source: Maricopa County records, as of November 20, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1521 E SIERRA ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1212
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 16, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 16, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 21, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20160929512
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Property Address1521 E SIERRA ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1212
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 21, 2021
Title CompanyAMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1521 E SIERRA ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1212

Mortgage

Document Number0000990616
DateSep 14, 2021
Instrument20210990616
Lender
NameROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Maricopa County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateArizona
CountyMaricopa County
MunicipalityPhoenix City
Unified School DistrictParadise Valley Unified District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$27,500 (+2.54%)$275,000 (+2.54%) Land $55,000 Building $220,000
2025$793.00 (+5.03%)
2024$26,820$268,200 Land $53,600 Building $214,600
2023$755.00

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2014)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimAug 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 65% of the US · lower than 72% of Arizona
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF PHOENIX
serves 1,695,000 people · EPA ID AZ0407025
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTurbidity
resolved · Jan 2021
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 172 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

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