Maricopa County property record for 521 W Vernon Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,627 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,057 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 118-49-006 |
| Primary APN | 118-49-006 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,627 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,627 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,950 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Area | 348 sqft |
| Patio Area | 333 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 521 W VERNON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PHOENIX |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85003-1042 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | NORTH BROADMOOR AMD MCR 26/19 |
| Legal Range | 3E |
| Legal Township | 2N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH BROADMOOR AMD |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | PHOENIX |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 111800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Willo Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed 1997 · 97 contributing resources · NRIS 96001497 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
521 W Vernon Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2023.
Source: Maricopa County records, as of October 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 W VERNON AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85003-1042 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 23, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Apr 26, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CHICAGO TITLE AGENCY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019744941 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000303796 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 521 W VERNON AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85003-1042 |
| Document Number | 0000303796 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 19 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230303796 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 521 W VERNON AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85003-1042 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 521 W VERNON AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85003-1042 |
| Document Number | 0000744941 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 19 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190744941 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | DRIGGS TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 521 W VERNON AVE, 521, PHOENIX, AZ 85003-1042 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 521 W VERNON AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85003-1042 |
| Document Number | 0000744942 |
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| Date | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190744942 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 521 W VERNON AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85003-1042 |
| Document Number | 0000316416 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 19 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180316416 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 521 W VERNON AVE, 521, PHOENIX, AZ 85003-1042 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 521 W VERNON AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85003-1042 |
| Document Number | 0000316417 |
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| Date | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180316417 |
| Type | Mortgage Company |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 W Vernon Ave was $2,057.
Source: Maricopa County assessment roll, as of October 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Municipality | Phoenix City |
| Elementary School District | Phoenix Elementary District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Phoenix Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $33,230 (+129.41%) | $664,600 (+7.07%) Land $132,900 Building $531,700 | |
| 2025 | $2,057.00 | $14,485 (-56.09%) | $620,700 (-5.93%) Land $124,100 Building $496,600 |
| 2024 | $32,990 | $659,800 Land $131,900 Building $527,900 | |
| 2023 | $1,918.00 |
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 521 W Vernon Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1978–1990) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 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 521 W Vernon 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 |
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| 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 406 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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