3721 E Cortez St, Phoenix, AZ 85028 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 3721 E Cortez St, Phoenix, AZ 85028

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,985 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size0.225 acres (9,801 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$526,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill$2,055 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2019 Line of Credit
Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN166-34-100

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN166-34-100
Alternative APN
  • 166341003

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,985 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,374 sqft
1st Floor Area1,985 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1970
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Exterior MaterialBlock
Construction TypeConcrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,801 sqft (0.225 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Pool Area450 sqft
Patio Area389 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemRefrigeration
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address3721 E CORTEZ ST
CityPHOENIX
StateAZ
Zip85028-2135
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-8
Legal DescriptionCAVALIER ESTATES UNIT 5 MCR 121-37
Legal Range3E
Legal Township3N
Legal Section24
Legal SubdivisionCAVALIER ESTATES UNIT 5
Legal Lot Number270
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Township / Civil DivisionPHOENIX
Census Block Group1
Census Block1017
Census Tract104900

Owner

Source: Maricopa County records, as of May 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address3721 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85028-2135
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 21, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
DESERT FINANCIAL CU
Dec 30, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP
Dec 30, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
PIONEER TITLE COMPANY, PIONEER TITLE AGENCY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 30, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20201294089
Prior Transfer DateMar 20, 1995
Prior Transfer Doc0000268629
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Property Address3721 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85028-2135
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3721 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85028-2135

Mortgage

Document Number0000118264
DateFeb 21, 2019
Instrument20190118264
Lender
NameDESERT FINANCIAL CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressPHOENIX, AZ 85062
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 20, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateDec 30, 2020
Property Address3721 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85028-2135
Document Number0001294089
Map ReferenceMB 121 PG 37
Instrument DateDec 28, 2020
Instrument20201294089
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 21, 2021
Title CompanyPIONEER TITLE AGENCY INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyVerified / From Affidavit
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3721 E CORTEZ ST, 3721, PHOENIX, AZ 85028-2135

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3721 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85028-2135

Mortgage

Document Number0001294091
DateDec 30, 2020
Instrument20201294091
Lender
NameACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2051

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateDec 30, 2020
Property Address3721 E CORTEZ ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85028-2135
Document Number0001294090
Instrument DateDec 22, 2020
Instrument1294090
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 7, 2021
Title CompanyPIONEER TITLE COMPANY, PIONEER TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address5744 E PARADISE LN SCOTTSDALE AZ 852541204, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254-1204

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$56,160 (+136.53%)$561,600 (+7.94%) Land $112,300 Building $449,300
2025$2,055.00 (+5.01%)$23,743 (-55.72%)$520,300 (-2.97%) Land $104,000 Building $416,300
2024$53,620$536,200 Land $107,200 Building $429,000
2023$1,957.00

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 Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1978)
Most Recent ClaimDec 1978 · rainfall accumulation

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 671 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
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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