Maricopa County property record for 517 E Desert Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,836 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,431 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,180 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 300-45-091 |
| Primary APN | 300-45-091 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,836 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,187 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,836 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,431 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Patio Area | 351 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 517 E DESERT DR |
|---|---|
| City | PHOENIX |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85042-7629 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | THUNDERBIRD COUNTRY CLUB EST 6 MCR 94/25 |
| Legal Range | 3E |
| Legal Township | 1S |
| Legal Section | 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | THUNDERBIRD COUNTRY CLUB EST 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 333 |
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | PHOENIX |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 116735 |
Source: Maricopa County records, as of October 22, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 E DESERT DR, PHOENIX, AZ 85042-7629 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 9, 1996 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 9, 1996 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 10, 1995 |
| Deed Document Number | 199689462 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000075607 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Property Address | 517 E DESERT DR, PHOENIX, AZ 85042-7629 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | EMPIRE WEST TITLE AGENCY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 517 E DESERT DR, PHOENIX, AZ 85042-7629 |
| Document Number | 0001171134 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201171134 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
Source: Maricopa County assessment roll, as of October 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Municipality | Phoenix City |
| Secondary School District | Phoenix Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Roosevelt Elementary District (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $32,380 (+100.71%) | $323,800 (+7.68%) Land $64,700 Building $259,100 | |
| 2025 | $2,180.00 (+156.17%) | $16,133 (-49.6%) | $300,700 (-6.06%) Land $60,100 Building $240,600 |
| 2024 | $32,010 (+43.48%) | $320,100 (+43.48%) Land $64,000 Building $256,100 | |
| 2023 | $851.00 (+2.04%) | $22,310 Land $4,460 Building $17,850 | $223,100 Land $44,600 Building $178,500 |
| 2022 | $834.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 748 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 / 400 |
| AirFiber WISP Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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