Maricopa County property record for 5397 S Forest Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85298
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,271 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,410 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $685,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,791 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Mortgage Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 304-73-426 |
| Primary APN | 304-73-426 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,271 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,486 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,964 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,307 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 6,410 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 340 sqft |
| Patio Area | 215 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 5397 S FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GILBERT |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85298-0296 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | BRIDGES EAST PARCEL 3-2 MCR 1122-48 |
| Legal Range | 6E |
| Legal Township | 2S |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRIDGES EAST PARCEL 3-2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | CHANDLER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 816302 |
5397 S Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2023.
Source: Maricopa County records, as of June 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5397 S FOREST AVE, GILBERT, AZ 85298-0296 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage JAN SMITH |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GENEVA FINANCIAL LLC |
| Nov 17, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage SUE MATTSON |
| Jul 26, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage MOUNTAIN AMERICA CU |
| Jan 31, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BK |
| Sep 13, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 23, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023150401 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000675927 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Property Address | 5397 S FOREST AVE, GILBERT, AZ 85298-0296 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Title Company | UNITED TITLE AGENCY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2920 E MEADOWVIEW DR, GILBERT, AZ 85298-5722 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000144793 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230144793 |
| Name | JAN SMITH |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 8804 S ALBANY AVE, EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 1 Months |
| Due | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Rate | 10% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5397 S FOREST AVE, GILBERT, AZ 85298-0296 |
| Document Number | 0000150401 |
| Map Reference | MB 1122 PG 48 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230150401 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Title Company | LUND TITLE AGENCY LLC, UNITED TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| 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 | 2920 E MEADOWVIEW DR, GILBERT, AZ 85298-5722 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5397 S FOREST AVE, GILBERT, AZ 85298-0296 |
| Document Number | 0000150402 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230150402 |
| Name | GENEVA FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Property Address | 5397 S FOREST AVE, GILBERT, AZ 85298-0296 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | MAGNUS TITLE AGENCY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2920 E MEADOWVIEW DR, GILBERT, AZ 85298-5722 |
| Document Number | 0000845500 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220845500 |
| Name | SUE MATTSON |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 3036 W CORIANDER DR, TUCSON, AZ 85741 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 13 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2023 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Property Address | 5397 S FOREST AVE, GILBERT, AZ 85298-0296 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000546101 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0546101 |
| Name | MOUNTAIN AMERICA CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WEST JORDAN, UT 84084 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 145 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2029 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Property Address | 5397 S FOREST AVE, GILBERT, AZ 85298-0296 |
| Document Number | 0000171665 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2020 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5397 S FOREST AVE GILBERT AZ 852980296, GILBERT, AZ 85298-0296 |
| Document Number | 0000171665 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 171665 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50328 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Feb 27, 2060 |
| Rate | 4.25% |
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| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5397 S FOREST AVE, GILBERT, AZ 85298-0296 |
| Document Number | 0000675927 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 675927 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5397 S FOREST AVE GILBERT AZ 852980296, GILBERT, AZ 85298-0296 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5397 S Forest Ave was $2,791.
Source: Maricopa County assessment roll, as of October 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Municipality | Gilbert Town |
| Unified School District | Higley Unified District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $66,730 (+76.36%) | $667,300 (+6.22%) Land $133,400 Building $533,900 | |
| 2025 | $2,791.00 | $37,837 (-44.3%) | $628,200 (-7.52%) Land $125,600 Building $502,600 |
| 2024 | $67,930 | $679,300 Land $135,800 Building $543,500 | |
| 2023 | $2,993.00 |
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 5397 S Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
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 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 5397 S Forest Ave is low, with less than 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% of Arizona |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | TOWN OF GILBERT serves 247,600 people · EPA ID AZ0407092 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Treatment report not submitted Oct 2017 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 53 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 429 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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