$579,000
SOLD APR 23, 2025

5136 E Karen Dr Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Paradise Valley Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,498 Sq Ft
8,346 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$387 Per Sq Ft

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Spanish Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Liberty Elementary School Rated A
  • Granite Countertops
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of April 2025

Located in the prestigious 85254 zip code, this beautifully refreshed 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers timeless comfort and convenience in one of Scottsdale's most sought-after neighborhoods. Fresh interior paint, a spacious layout, and a generous yard provide a serene backdrop for indoor-outdoor living. Enjoy abundant parking and the freedom of no HOA, all just minutes from upscale shopping, fine dining, premier golf, top-rated schools, and vibrant entertainment. An exceptional opportunity at an unbeatable price point.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Siena Dorsey

RETSY License #SA675687000

RETSY

Last Buyer's Agent

Lori Adamson

RE/MAX Fine Properties License #SA636317000

RE/MAX Fine Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,225

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • 8,346 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Carport Spaces

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,498 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling

Kitchen

  • Built-In Microwave
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2 Bathrooms

Schools

  • Liberty Elementary School
  • Sunrise Middle School
  • Horizon High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Santiago Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 126
  • Assessor Parcel Number 215-67-482

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,225

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: 52nd St. and Greenway
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 4.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: Greenway to 52nd Street. South on 52nd Street to Karen and West to Property on right hand side.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Subdivision Name: SANTIAGO
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Full Bth Master Bdrm, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 1498.0
  • Stories: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Countertops: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Lot Features: Desert Front, Grass Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Tile, Built-Up
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features:Detached: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: None
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fee Incl:No Fees: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Elementary School: Liberty Elementary School
  • High School: Horizon High School
  • Junior High Dist: Paradise Valley Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sunrise Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8346.0
  • Parcel #: 215-67-482
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: UNK

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2225.0
  • Tax Book Number: 215.00
  • Tax Lot: 126
  • Tax Map Number: 67.00

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/23/2025 04/23/25 Sold $579,000 0.0% $387 / Sq Ft
04/09/2025 04/09/25 For Sale $579,000 +96.3% $387 / Sq Ft
09/21/2016 09/21/16 Sold $295,000 -2.6% $197 / Sq Ft
08/12/2016 08/12/16 Price Changed $303,000 -3.2% $202 / Sq Ft
07/16/2016 07/16/16 For Sale $313,000 -- $209 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,225 $26,373 -- --
2024 $2,174 $25,118 -- --
2023 $2,174 $37,920 $7,580 $30,340
2022 $2,154 $29,760 $5,950 $23,810
2021 $2,190 $26,480 $5,290 $21,190
2020 $2,115 $25,100 $5,020 $20,080
2019 $2,124 $23,910 $4,780 $19,130
2018 $2,047 $21,800 $4,360 $17,440
2017 $1,955 $21,010 $4,200 $16,810
2016 $1,924 $20,100 $4,020 $16,080
2015 $1,785 $19,280 $3,850 $15,430
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $184,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $195,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $151,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $102,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $60,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $67,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $80,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $295,000 Great American Title Agency
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Security Title Agency
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Security Title Agency
Source: Public Records

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Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6847423

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 215-67-482

Arizona Maricopa County Scottsdale 85254 Paradise Valley

5136 E Karen Dr, Scottsdale, AZ

Homes for Sale in Scottsdale, AZ

This home is located at 5136 E Karen Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 and is currently priced at $579,000, approximately $386 per square foot. This property was built in 1983. 5136 E Karen Dr is a home located in Maricopa County with nearby schools including Liberty Elementary School, Sunrise Middle School, and Horizon High School.

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