Maricopa County property record for 501 E Orchid Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,783 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,048 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $126,000 (Sep 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,242 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 160-48-021 |
| Primary APN | 160-48-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,783 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,911 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,783 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,048 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Pool Area | 500 sqft |
| Patio Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 501 E ORCHID LN |
|---|---|
| City | PHOENIX |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85020-3128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | NORTH TOWN LOTS 1-29, 60-128, TR A B MCR 58/46 |
| Legal Range | 3E |
| Legal Township | 3N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH TOWN LOTS 1-29, 60-128, TR A B |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 160 |
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | PHOENIX |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 105300 |
501 E Orchid Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2002.
Source: Maricopa County records, as of October 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 E ORCHID LN, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-3128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002907414 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 25, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000209730 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 501 E Orchid Ln was $2,242.
Source: Maricopa County assessment roll, as of October 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Municipality | Phoenix City |
| Secondary School District | Glendale Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Washington Elementary District (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $42,270 (+110.12%) | $422,700 (+5.54%) Land $84,500 Building $338,200 | |
| 2025 | $2,242.00 | $20,117 (-49.85%) | $400,500 (-0.15%) Land $80,100 Building $320,400 |
| 2024 | $40,110 | $401,100 Land $80,200 Building $320,900 | |
| 2023 | $2,113.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 501 E Orchid Ln in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1980–1990) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1990 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 risk around 501 E Orchid Ln is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 87% of Arizona |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 692 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 |
| Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber Fixed Wireless | 400 / 150 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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