Maricopa County property record for 5038 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,260 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,592 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $86,000 (Aug 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $2,438 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 162-23-017 |
| Primary APN | 162-23-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Tilt-Up Concrete |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,592 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 5038 N CENTRAL AVE |
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| City | PHOENIX |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85012-1506 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C-C |
| Legal Description | SOUTH MEDLOCK PLACE MCR 16/42 |
| Legal Range | 3E |
| Legal Township | 2N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH MEDLOCK PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | PHOENIX |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 107500 |
5038 N Central Ave, a commercial property, is held in a trust since August 1995.
Source: Maricopa County records, as of October 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5038 N CENTRAL AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85012-1506 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1995491465 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 16, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000084524 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5038 N Central Ave was $2,438.
Source: Maricopa County assessment roll, as of October 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Municipality | Phoenix City |
| Elementary School District | Madison Elementary District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Phoenix Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $30,816 (+64.63%) | $198,814 (+3.07%) Land $128,300 Building $70,514 | |
| 2025 | $2,438.00 | $18,718 (-40.61%) | $192,896 (+0.98%) Land $124,500 Building $68,396 |
| 2024 | $31,519 | $191,026 Land $122,000 Building $69,026 | |
| 2023 | $2,404.00 |
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 5038 N Central Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1981–1990) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1990 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 5038 N Central Ave 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 |
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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 675 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AirFiber WISP Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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