Maricopa County property record for 1543 E Cortez St, Phoenix, AZ 85020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,326 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,370 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $156,850 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,078 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 159-20-153 |
| Primary APN | 159-20-153 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,326 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,836 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,326 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,370 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| View / Lot | Excellent |
| Patio Area | 272 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1543 E CORTEZ ST |
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| City | PHOENIX |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85020-1204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| 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 | 4 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 | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12457 N CHERRY HILLS DR E, SUN CITY, AZ 85351-3524 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 24, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 24, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 24, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000191075 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000185291 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1543 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1204 |
| Document Number | 0000185291 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 185291 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 12457 N CHERRY HILLS DR E SUN CITY AZ 853513524, SUN CITY, AZ 85351-3524 |
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 | $33,450 (-1.79%) | $334,500 (-1.79%) Land $66,900 Building $267,600 | |
| 2025 | $1,078.00 (+5.89%) | ||
| 2024 | $34,060 | $340,600 Land $68,100 Building $272,500 | |
| 2022 | $1,018.00 |
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 |
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