2638 E Alta Vista Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 2638 E Alta Vista Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 2,211 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.525 acres (22,869 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$200,000 (Feb 2018)
Tax Bill$3,386 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Mortgage
Feb 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN122-87-015

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN122-87-015
Alternative APN
  • 122870154

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,211 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,547 sqft
1st Floor Area2,211 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Exterior MaterialBlock
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area22,869 sqft (0.525 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Pool Area261 sqft
PorchSlab
Patio Area105 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemRefrigeration
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address2638 E ALTA VISTA RD
CityPHOENIX
StateAZ
Zip85042-4721
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-130AG
Legal DescriptionJOAN CAROL MCR 59/04
Legal SubdivisionJOAN CAROL
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Township / Civil DivisionPHOENIX
Census Block Group3
Census Block3006
Census Tract116203

Owner

Source: Maricopa County records, as of March 27, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address2638 E ALTA VISTA RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85042-4721
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 22, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MICHIGAN MUTUAL INC
Feb 13, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
ALTERRA HM LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 13, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 13, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 7, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018109762
Transfer Doc0000282019
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateOct 22, 2021
Property Address2638 E ALTA VISTA RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85042-4721
Document Number0001137892
Map ReferenceMB 59 PG 4
Instrument DateOct 13, 2021
Instrument20211137892
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 5, 2024
Title CompanyDRIGGS TITLE AGENCY INC-NV, DRIGGS TITLE AGENCY INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address2638 E ALTA VISTA RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85042-4721

Mortgage

Document Number0001137893
DateOct 22, 2021
Instrument20211137893
Lender
NameMICHIGAN MUTUAL INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueNov 1, 2036

February 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateFeb 13, 2018
Property Address2638 E ALTA VISTA RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85042-4721
Document Number0000109762
Instrument DateFeb 2, 2018
Instrument109762
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 19, 2018
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$200.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address2638 E ALTA VISTA RD PHOENIX AZ 850424721, PHOENIX, AZ 85042-4721

Mortgage

Document Number109764
DateFeb 13, 2018
Instrument109764
Lender
NameALTERRA HM LNS
AddressLAS VEGAS, NV 89145
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 12, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Maricopa County assessment roll, as of October 22, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateArizona
CountyMaricopa County
MunicipalityPhoenix City
Secondary School DistrictPhoenix Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictRoosevelt Elementary District (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$49,650 (+98.16%)$496,500 (+14.98%) Land $99,300 Building $397,200
2025$3,386.00 (+5.85%)$25,056 (-46.35%)$431,800 (-7.54%) Land $86,300 Building $345,500
2024$46,700$467,000 Land $93,400 Building $373,600
2023$3,199.00

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 units insured
incl. 2 condo units

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 99.3% of Arizona
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF PHOENIX
serves 1,695,000 people · EPA ID AZ0407025
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTurbidity
resolved · Jan 2021
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 337 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 100
Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber
Fixed Wireless
400 / 400
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AirFiber WISP
Fixed Wireless
100 / 25
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink.

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