2801 E Cortez St, Phoenix, AZ 85028 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 2801 E Cortez St, Phoenix, AZ 85028

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,786 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size0.188 acres (8,168 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$569,275 (May 2026)
Tax Bill$2,134 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Jun 2019 Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN166-29-035

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN166-29-035
Alternative APN
  • 166290352

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,786 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,877 sqft
1st Floor Area1,786 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1969
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1969
Exterior MaterialBlock
Construction TypeConcrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,168 sqft (0.188 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Pool Area490 sqft
PorchPatio
Patio Area91 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemRefrigeration
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address2801 E CORTEZ ST
CityPHOENIX
StateAZ
Zip85028-1938
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-8
Legal DescriptionMELROSE PARADISE UNIT 4 MCR 121-05
Legal Range3E
Legal Township3N
Legal Section23
Legal SubdivisionMELROSE PARADISE UNIT 4
Legal Lot Number285
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Township / Civil DivisionPHOENIX
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract104802

Owner

Source: Maricopa County records · APN 166-29-035

Assessment roll updated October 22, 2025 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address2801 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85028-1938
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingUnmarried Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 14, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Jun 24, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
DESERT FINANCIAL CU
Feb 03, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE AGCY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 14, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 14, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 03, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2026291146
Prior Transfer DateMar 20, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc0000468976
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateMay 14, 2026
Property Address2801 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85028-1938
Document Number0000291146
Instrument DateMay 11, 2026
Instrument2026.291146
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 21, 2026
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2801 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85028-1938
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000291147,
DateMay 14, 2026
Instrument2026..291147
Lender
NameROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 01, 2056
Interest
Rate6.46%
Max Rate-1%

June 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Property Address2801 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85028-1938
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2801 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85028-1938

Mortgage

Document Number0000470974
DateJun 24, 2019
Instrument20190470974
Lender
NameDESERT FINANCIAL CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressPHOENIX, AZ 85062
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 23, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

February 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateFeb 03, 2020
Property Address2801 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85028-1938
Document Number0000092328
Instrument DateJan 31, 2020
Instrument92328
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 13, 2020
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE AGCY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$370.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2801 E CORTEZ ST PHOENIX AZ 850281938, PHOENIX, AZ 85028-1938

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Maricopa County records · Assessment roll updated October 22, 2025 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateArizona
CountyMaricopa County
MunicipalityPhoenix City
Unified School DistrictParadise Valley Unified District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$51,300 (+108.15%)$513,000 (+6.26%) Land $102,600 Building $410,400
2025$2,134.00 (+5.07%)$24,646 (-52.01%)$482,800 (-6%) Land $96,500 Building $386,300
2024$51,360$513,600 Land $102,700 Building $410,900
2023$2,031.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 2, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2014)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimSep 2014 · Severe Storms And Flooding

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 100
Lumen Technologies
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 100

May also be available: T-Mobile USA, Verizon.

Based on FCC filings for 567 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemCITY OF PHOENIX
serves 1,695,000 people
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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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