Maricopa County property record for 1538 E Cortez St, Phoenix, AZ 85020 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
| Square Footage | 1,311 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 6,080 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage | Carport |
| Last Sale | $295,000 (2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,369.00 (2025) |
Source: Maricopa County records · APN 159-20-100
Assessment roll updated October 22, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5001 PLAZA ON THE LK, 200, AUSTIN, TX 78746-1053 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2022 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage GERMAN AMERICAN CAPITAL CORPORATION |
| Apr 15, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer BCHH INC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2021421909 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 25, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000814845 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1538 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1205 |
| Document Number | 0000677447 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 45 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220677447 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 08, 2022 |
| Title Company | BCHH INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | From Affidavit or Verified |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5001 PLAZA ON THE LK # LK200, 5001, AUSTIN, TX 78746-1070 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5001 PLAZA ON THE LK STE 200, 200, AUSTIN, TX 78746-1053 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000677448 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220677448 |
| Name | GERMAN AMERICAN CAPITAL CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 62 Months |
| Due | Oct 08, 2027 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1538 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1205 |
| Document Number | 0000421909 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 45 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 09, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210421909 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | BCHH INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | From Affidavit or Verified |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 110 W TAM OSHANTER DR, 110, PHOENIX, AZ 85023-6213 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5001 PLAZA ON THE LK STE 200, 200, AUSTIN, TX 78746-1053 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Maricopa County records · Assessment roll updated October 22, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| 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 | $33,050 (+146.62%) | $330,500 (+10.79%) Land $66,100 Building $264,400 | |
| 2025 | $1,369.00 (+4.82%) | $13,401 (-59.02%) | $298,300 (-8.78%) Land $59,600 Building $238,700 |
| 2024 | $32,700 | $327,000 Land $65,400 Building $261,600 | |
| 2023 | $1,306.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Moderate |
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 159-20-100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,311 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,607 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,311 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco Exterior |
| Construction Type | Concrete Blocks Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 6,080 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Carport Garage |
| Carport | Carport |
| Patio Area | 108 sqft Patio |
| Cooling System | Refrigerator Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Yes (Unknown Type) Water Source |
| Street Address | 1538 E CORTEZ ST |
|---|---|
| City | PHOENIX |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85020-1205 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LAS BONITAS ALTURAS MCR 18/45 |
| Legal Range | 3E |
| Legal Township | 3N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAS BONITAS ALTURAS |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Minor Civil Division | PHOENIX |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 103702 |
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