Maricopa County property record for 2540 E Cortez St, Phoenix, AZ 85028
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,117 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.229 acres (9,963 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $205,500 (Dec 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,675 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 166-39-068 |
| Primary APN | 166-39-068 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,117 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,407 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,117 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 9,963 sqft (0.229 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 450 sqft |
| Patio Area | 290 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 2540 E CORTEZ ST |
|---|---|
| City | PHOENIX |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85028-1818 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-8 |
| Legal Description | SHADOW MOUNTAIN ESTATES UNIT 3 MCR 200-27 |
| Legal Range | 3E |
| Legal Township | 3N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHADOW MOUNTAIN ESTATES UNIT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Legal Unit | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | PHOENIX |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 104802 |
Source: Maricopa County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2540 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85028-1818 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20011171778 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 14, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000561137 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2540 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85028-1818 |
| Document Number | 0000299532 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026299532 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 2540 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85028-1818 |
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 | $54,680 (+77%) | $546,800 (+5.91%) Land $109,300 Building $437,500 | |
| 2025 | $2,675.00 (+5.07%) | $30,892 (-41.44%) | $516,300 (-2.12%) Land $103,200 Building $413,100 |
| 2024 | $52,750 | $527,500 Land $105,500 Building $422,000 | |
| 2023 | $2,546.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 567 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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