4036 N 78th Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85033 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 4036 N 78th Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85033

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,650 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size	0.167 acres (7,283 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$74,233 (Feb 2011)
Tax Bill	$938 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2018 Mortgage Nov 2018 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`102-61-024`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`102-61-024`
Alternative APN	`102610245`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,650 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,650 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1961
Effective Year Built	Effective 1961
Exterior Material	Block
Construction Type	Concrete Block
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,283 sqft (0.167 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Refrigeration
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4036 N 78TH DR
City	PHOENIX
State	AZ
Zip	85033-3621
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-6
Legal Description	MARYVALE TERRACE 28 LOTS 10999-11084 MCR 92/30
Legal Range	1E
Legal Township	2N
Legal Section	26
Legal Subdivision	MARYVALE TERRACE 28 LOTS 10999-11084
Legal Lot Number	11022
Jurisdiction	MARICOPA AZ
Township / Civil Division	PHOENIX
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	109704

Owner

4036 N 78th Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2011.

Source: Maricopa County records, as of October 22, 2025

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	4036 N 78TH DR, PHOENIX, AZ 85033-3621
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 7, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DEFINE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS LLC
Nov 21, 2018	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage DEFINE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS LLC
Dec 7, 2018	Re-recorded Document · Conventional Mortgage DEFINE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 16, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 16, 2011 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 17, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2011140428
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 20, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc	0000133966
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MARICOPA AZ
Property Address	4036 N 78TH DR, PHOENIX, AZ 85033-3621
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 30, 2023
Title Company	VANTAGE PT TITLE INC, VANTAGE POINT TITLE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4036 N 78TH DR, PHOENIX, AZ 85033-3621

Mortgage

Document Number	0000899854
Date	Dec 7, 2018
Instrument	20180899854

Lender

Name	DEFINE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS LLC
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	PHOENIX, AZ 85034

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2048

November 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MARICOPA AZ
Recording Date	Nov 21, 2018
Property Address	4036 N 78TH DR, PHOENIX, AZ 85033-3621
Document Number	0000863123
Map Reference	DOCKET 3502 PG 317
Instrument Date	Nov 14, 2018
Instrument	20180863123
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	4036 N 78TH DR, PHOENIX, AZ 85033-3621

Mortgage

Document Number	0000863124
Date	Nov 21, 2018
Instrument	20180863124

Lender

Name	DEFINE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS LLC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2048

December 2018: Re-recorded Document

Document Type	Re-recorded Document
Jurisdiction	MARICOPA AZ
Recording Date	Dec 7, 2018
Property Address	4036 N 78TH DR, PHOENIX, AZ 85033-3621
Document Number	0000899853
Map Reference	DOCKET 3502 PG 317
Instrument Date	Nov 14, 2018
Instrument	20180899853
Record Updated	Jul 18, 2022
Title Company	VANTAGE PT TITLE INC, VANTAGE POINT TITLE INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	4036 N 78TH DR, PHOENIX, AZ 85033-3621

Mortgage

Document Number	0000899854
Date	Dec 7, 2018
Instrument	20180899854

Lender

Name	DEFINE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS LLC
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	PHOENIX, AZ 85034

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 4036 N 78th Dr was $938.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Arizona
County	Maricopa County
Municipality	Phoenix City
Elementary School District	Cartwright Elementary District (PK - 08)
Secondary School District	Phoenix Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$27,500 (+366.97%)	$275,000 (+3.58%) Land $55,000 Building $220,000
2025	$938.00	$5,889 (-79.38%)	$265,500 (-7.04%) Land $53,100 Building $212,400
2024		$28,560	$285,600 Land $57,100 Building $228,500
2023	$936.00

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

FEMA maps place 4036 N 78th Dr 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.

Wildfire

The area around 4036 N 78th Dr 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

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 System	CITY OF PHOENIX serves 1,695,000 people · EPA ID AZ0407025
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Dec 2025
Lead	3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Turbidity resolved · Jan 2021
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	2 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 775 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 100
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber Fixed Wireless	400 / 400
AirFiber WISP Fixed Wireless	100 / 25

May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.

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