Maricopa County property record for 1550 E Cortez St, Phoenix, AZ 85020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 910 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,980 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $444 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 159-20-103-A |
| Primary APN | 159-20-103-A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 910 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 910 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,980 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1550 E CORTEZ ST |
|---|---|
| City | PHOENIX |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85020-1205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| 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 | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | PHOENIX |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 103702 |
Source: Maricopa County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1550 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 27, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024564322 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1550 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1205 |
| Document Number | 0000595519 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 595519 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1550 E CORTEZ ST PHOENIX AZ 850201205, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-1205 |
Source: Maricopa County assessment roll, as of October 22, 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 | $24,154 (+370.29%) | $241,540 (+15.57%) Land $38,140 Building $203,400 | |
| 2025 | $444.00 (-11.2%) | $5,136 (-79.91%) | $209,000 (-18.26%) Land $33,000 Building $176,000 |
| 2024 | $25,570 | $255,700 Land $40,400 Building $215,300 | |
| 2023 | $500.00 |
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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