31 E Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 31 E Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details396 sqft · built 1945
Lot Size0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$220,000 (Jan 2015)
Tax Bill$3,131 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Transfer
Aug 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN114-02-048

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN114-02-048
Alternative APN
  • 114020487

Interior

Units3 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,356 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area2,356 sqft
Storm ShelterStorm Shelter
Storm ShuttersStorm Shutters

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1945
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1945
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Fire ResistanceWood or Wood & Steel Frame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
PorchSlab
Porch Area82 sqft
Total Buildings3 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemPackage A/C
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address31 E SOUTHERN AVE
CityPHOENIX
StateAZ
Zip85040-3047
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeC-C
Legal DescriptionE 50 OF THAT PT NW4 NE4 DESC AS FOL BEG S 86D 56 E 290 FR N4 COR SEC TH S 209.10 TH S 89D 56 E 116.5 TH N 209.10 TO N LI SEC TH W 116.5 TO BEG EX N 40 .20 AC C
Legal Range3E
Legal Township1N
Legal Section32
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Township / Civil DivisionPHOENIX
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
Census Tract116500

Owner

Source: Maricopa County records, as of October 13, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address6651 S CENTRAL AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85042-4297
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 22, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Aug 31, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 21, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 21, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 12, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201538845
Last Transfer DateSep 22, 2026
Transfer Doc0000555791
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateSep 22, 2026
Property Address31 E SOUTHERN AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85040-3047
Document Number0000555791
Instrument DateSep 22, 2026
Instrument2026555791
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSole Owner
Address6651 S CENTRAL AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85042-4297

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateAug 31, 2020
Property Address31 E SOUTHERN AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85040-3047
Document Number0000808368
Instrument DateAug 17, 2020
Instrument808368
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 9, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3925 W BARNES LN PHOENIX AZ 850513216, PHOENIX, AZ 85051-3216

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$41,080 (+97.78%)$265,029 (+4.58%) Land $105,400 Building $159,629
2025$3,131.00 (-0.57%)$20,771 (-49.77%)$253,420 (+1.12%) Land $100,500 Building $152,920
2024$41,351 (+24.87%)$250,613 (+28.65%) Land $97,500 Building $153,113
2023$3,149.00 (-0.88%)$33,116 Land $11,543 Building $21,573$194,800 Land $67,900 Building $126,900
2022$3,177.00

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 Policies5 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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 461 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
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

May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks.

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