Maricopa County property record for 249 W Desert Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85233
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,026 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,767 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $156,344 (May 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $1,984 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 310-05-956 |
| Primary APN | 310-05-956 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,026 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,026 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Concrete Tile |
| Lot Area | 7,767 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 371 sqft |
| Patio Area | 218 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 249 W DESERT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GILBERT |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85233-2135 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-7 |
| Legal Description | ARROWPOINT 2 MCR 419-21 |
| Legal Range | 05E |
| Legal Township | 01S |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Quarter | NE |
| Quarter-Quarter Section | SW |
| Legal Subdivision | ARROWPOINT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | PHOENIX |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 422308 |
The current owner of 249 W Desert Ave bought it in May 1998.
Source: Maricopa County records, as of November 20, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 249 W DESERT AVE, GILBERT, AZ 85233-2135 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19980446721 |
| Deed Book / Page | 310 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 249 W Desert Ave was $1,984.
Source: Maricopa County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Municipality | Gilbert Town |
| Unified School District | Gilbert Unified District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $48,210 | $482,100 Land $96,400 Building $385,700 | |
| 2025 | $1,984.00 | ||
| 2024 | $50,720 | $507,200 Land $101,400 Building $405,800 | |
| 2023 | $1,922.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 249 W Desert Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 249 W Desert Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | TOWN OF GILBERT serves 247,600 people · EPA ID AZ0407092 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Treatment report not submitted Oct 2017 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 53 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 582 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber Fixed Wireless | 400 / 400 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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