12843 S 42ND Street, Phoenix, AZ 85044, Phoenix, 85044 - 3 bed, 2 bath
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Phoenix, AZ 85044
This Well-Maintained 55+ Residence is a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at $514,990—positioned well below the $563,128 Fair Market Value by 8%. This valuation gap provides $48,138 in Instant Equity for the buyer. Boasting a Move-In Ready Condition Rating, the home features a rare three-car garage, mountain views, and an upgraded primary suite. Located in the desirable Ahwatukee area near Mountain Pointe High, it balances lifestyle comfort with significant financial upside. This is an ideal acquisition for Owner-Occupants or Buy-and-Hold Investors.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 12843 S 42ND Street Subject | $514,990* List Price | 3 | 2 | 2,153 | $262 | - |
A 13014 S 40TH Place Sold | $545,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,041 | $267 | 0.3 mi |
B 3914 E CHEROKEE Street Sold | $580,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,152 | $270 | 0.5 mi |
C 4323 E AHWATUKEE Drive Sold | $485,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,152 | $225 | 0.4 mi |
D 3914 E CHEROKEE Street Sold | $580,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,152 | $270 | 0.5 mi |
E 3711 E GOLDFINCH GATE Lane Sold | $615,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,100 | $293 | 0.7 mi |
F 3711 E GOLDFINCH GATE Lane Sold | $615,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,100 | $293 | 0.7 mi |
G 13401 S 37TH Place Active Under Contract | $610,000 List Price | 4 | 2 | 2,178 | $280 | 0.6 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is move-in ready.
The property is move-in ready and shows pride of ownership. While built in 1984, it has been well-maintained and updated with tile flooring throughout (no carpet), an upgraded primary bathroom, and neutral interior paint. Recent maintenance such as duct cleaning, added insulation, and a whole-house water filtration system indicates that major systems are functional and cared for, meeting the criteria for a well-maintained home that does not require immediate renovation.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 9082, living area = 2153.
The property features a rare three-car garage, providing exceptional storage and parking capacity that is highly uncommon for homes in this specific 55+ community.
The home boasts a carpet-free interior, an upgraded primary bathroom, and recent maintenance including duct cleaning and extra insulation, ensuring a move-in-ready experience.
Being located in a 55+ community limits the potential buyer pool to a specific age group, which may affect the speed of resale compared to all-age neighborhoods.
The large backyard is described as needing the 'owner's touch,' implying that it requires additional landscaping investment to reach its full functional and aesthetic potential.
Welcome to this gently lived in Ahwatukee 55+ home on a corner lot in a quiet neighborhood. No carpet, rare 3 car garage, neutral palatte with an open kitchen, great room and formal dining/living room that can be converted to a game room or second sitting area. 3 spacious bedrooms and an upgraded primary bathroom. Seller added extra insulation and had ducts cleaned recently. Whole house water filtration system included. Large back yard is ready for a new owner's touch.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades PK-5 • 0.7 mi
Grades PK-5 • 1.0 mi
Grades PK-5 • 2.0 mi
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.0 | 50% |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.0 | 50% |
| Square foot | 2,153 | 1,786 | 75% |
| Lot Size | 9,082 | 7,349 | 85% |
| Price | $515.0K | $430.0K | 69% |
| Price per sq ft | $239 | $255 | 47% |
| Built year | 1984 | 1986 | 44% |
| HOA | $0 | $165 | 20% |
| Days on market | 49 | 1350 | 0% |
Mar 4, 2026
$514,990
Initial Listing