Maricopa County property record for 261 W Washington Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85233
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,384 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,162 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,336 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale Mar 2022 Line of Credit + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 302-19-056 |
| Primary APN | 302-19-056 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,384 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,544 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,384 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 5,162 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 261 W WASHINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GILBERT |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85233-5428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | RIDGEWOOD BY SHEA HOMES MCR 359-44 |
| Legal Range | 5E |
| Legal Township | 1S |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGEWOOD BY SHEA HOMES |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | PHOENIX |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 422401 |
261 W Washington Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2018.
Source: Maricopa County records, as of March 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 W WASHINGTON AVE, GILBERT, AZ 85233-5428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | Beneficiary Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DESERT FINANCIAL CU |
| Jun 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FIRST HOME BANK |
| Jan 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DESERT FINANCIAL CU |
| May 16, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 13, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018375344 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 9, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000274452 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Beneficiary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 261 W WASHINGTON AVE, GILBERT, AZ 85233-5428 |
| Document Number | 0000128727 |
| Map Reference | MB 359 PG 44 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260128727 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 W WASHINGTON AVE, GILBERT, AZ 85233-5428 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Property Address | 261 W WASHINGTON AVE, GILBERT, AZ 85233-5428 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000226587 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220226587 |
| Name | DESERT FINANCIAL CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PHOENIX, AZ 85062 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 13, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Property Address | 261 W WASHINGTON AVE, GILBERT, AZ 85233-5428 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 W WASHINGTON AVE, GILBERT, AZ 85233-5428 |
| Document Number | 0000635630 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210635630 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Property Address | 261 W WASHINGTON AVE, GILBERT, AZ 85233-5428 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000713870 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200713870 |
| Name | FIRST HOME BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SEMINOLE, FL 33772 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Property Address | 261 W WASHINGTON AVE, GILBERT, AZ 85233-5428 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000063118 |
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| Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210063118 |
| Name | DESERT FINANCIAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PHOENIX, AZ 85062 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 19, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 261 W WASHINGTON AVE, GILBERT, AZ 85233-5428 |
| Document Number | 0000375344 |
| Map Reference | DOC94-568546 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180375344 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | DRIGGS TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9940 N 147TH ST, 9940, WAVERLY, NE 68462-1517 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 W WASHINGTON AVE, GILBERT, AZ 85233-5428 |
| Document Number | 0000375345 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180375345 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 W Washington Ave was $1,336.
Source: Maricopa County assessment roll, as of October 22, 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 | $36,600 (+109.63%) | $366,000 (+4.07%) Land $73,200 Building $292,800 | |
| 2025 | $1,336.00 | $17,459 (-53.79%) | $351,700 (-6.91%) Land $70,300 Building $281,400 |
| 2024 | $37,780 | $377,800 Land $75,500 Building $302,300 | |
| 2023 | $1,294.00 |
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 261 W Washington Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
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.
The area around 261 W Washington 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 510 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Arizona Network Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Consolidated Smart Broadband Systems, T-Mobile, Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber, WeLink Communications.
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