$1,175,000
SOLD APR 3, 2025

537 W Encanto Blvd Phoenix, AZ 85003

Willo Neighborhood
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,651 Sq Ft
7,536 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$712 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Wood Flooring
  • Phoenix Coding Academy Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of April 2025

WELCOME TO WILLO! The Hawthorne House is an incredible example of Tudor Revival architecture with its striking double gabled high pitch roof and classic porte cochere. Inside you'll be greeted by beautiful hardwood floors, timeless archways, and soaring ceilings. The living room offers a stunning barrel vaulted living room that opens to a coved dining room ceiling. The kitchen, family room and primary bedroom all offer vaulted ceilings that make the interior of this home feel like an architectural masterpiece. The primary suite offers a second fireplace, a huge walk-in closet, and a one of a kind upstairs loft. This 3 bed/2 bath main house also offers a charming detached 1 bed/1 bath guest house and a one car garage too! Outside the yard provides great patio spaces that are perfect for outdoor living and entertaining! Amazing location and walking distance to everything in Midtown. Own a piece of history - Welcome Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Judge

HomeSmart License #SA673050000

HomeSmart

Last Buyer's Agent

James Judge

HomeSmart License #SA673050000

HomeSmart

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,276

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 7,536 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the back of the property
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Private Yard
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • 1 Carport Space

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,651 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Kenilworth Elementary School
  • Central High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Guest House
  • The property is located in a historic district

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Built by J.M. Gedney & Sons
  • Broadmoor Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 19
  • Assessor Parcel Number 118-50-037

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,276

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: 5th Ave & Encanto Blvd
  • Legal Info Range: 3E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: Heading south on 5th Ave, turn right onto Encanto Blvd. Home is located on the south side of the street next to the fire station museum.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Subdivision Name: BROADMOOR
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Construction Brick: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: 2 Fireplace, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Full Bth Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 1651.0
  • Stories: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Gas: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: Yes
  • Community Features:Historic District: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Private Yard, Storage
  • Lot Features: Alley, Desert Back, Grass Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted, Brick
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Separate Guest House: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Historic District
  • 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: Kenilworth Elementary School
  • High School: Central High School
  • Junior High Dist: Phoenix Union High School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Kenilworth Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7536.0
  • Parcel #: 118-50-037
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: J.M. Gedney & Sons

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2276.0
  • Tax Book Number: 118.00
  • Tax Lot: 19
  • Tax Map Number: 50.00

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
04/03/2025 04/03/25 Sold $1,175,000 0.0% $712 / Sq Ft
02/24/2025 02/24/25 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2025 02/20/25 For Sale $1,175,000 +104.3% $712 / Sq Ft
12/15/2017 12/15/17 Sold $575,000 -1.7% $302 / Sq Ft
11/15/2017 11/15/17 Pending -- -- --
10/26/2017 10/26/17 Price Changed $585,000 -1.7% $308 / Sq Ft
10/12/2017 10/12/17 For Sale $595,000 +83.1% $313 / Sq Ft
05/23/2012 05/23/12 Sold $324,900 0.0% $166 / Sq Ft
03/30/2012 03/30/12 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2012 03/23/12 Price Changed $324,900 -8.6% $166 / Sq Ft
02/29/2012 02/29/12 Price Changed $355,500 -2.5% $182 / Sq Ft
02/03/2012 02/03/12 Price Changed $364,600 -2.5% $186 / Sq Ft
01/12/2012 01/12/12 For Sale $373,900 -- $191 / 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 $2,276 $17,016 -- --
2024 $2,253 $16,206 -- --
2023 $2,253 $29,105 $5,820 $23,285
2022 $2,173 $23,905 $4,780 $19,125
2021 $2,157 $22,890 $4,575 $18,315
2020 $2,182 $22,180 $4,435 $17,745
2019 $2,178 $20,480 $4,095 $16,385
2018 $2,726 $20,765 $4,150 $16,615
2017 $2,662 $19,530 $3,905 $15,625
2016 $2,586 $20,465 $4,090 $16,375
2015 $2,393 $16,905 $3,380 $13,525
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $645,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $426,820 New Conventional
Previous Owner $425,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $425,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $424,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $308,275 New Conventional
Previous Owner $622,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $256,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $32,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $231,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $138,400 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,175,000 Landmark Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Wfg National Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Wfg National Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Wfg Lender Services
Warranty Deed $575,000 Greystone Title Agency Llc
Special Warranty Deed $324,500 Security Title Agency
Trustee Deed $646,432 Accommodation
Warranty Deed $622,000 First American Title Ins Co
Warranty Deed $289,900 First American Title
Warranty Deed $173,000 United Title Agency
Cash Sale Deed $154,750 Grand Canyon Title Agency In
Source: Public Records

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Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6814515

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 118-50-037