18443 E EL CORTEZ Place, Rio Verde, AZ 85263

New Listing
$575,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,745 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 15,990 Status: Active
Current Price: $575,000 List Date: 3/05/2026 Last Modified: 3/05/2026

Description

Move-in ready home on a rare, oversized and private cul-de-sac lot in the desirable Rio Verde active adult golf community. This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features vaulted ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and multiple sliding doors leading to a large wraparound covered patio that highlights the exceptionally private lot and outdoor living space. The kitchen includes granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a bright breakfast nook with patio access. Recent updates include luxury vinyl plank flooring, updated irrigation, and a newer water heater. The spacious primary suite offers dual sinks, soaking tub, separate shower, and walk-in closet. Located in Rio Verde, northeast of Scottsdale, an active 55+ golf community with abundant clubs, activities, and amenities. See more

Supplements: The expansive wraparound covered patio is a standout feature of the home, creating a wonderful space for outdoor dining, relaxing, and entertaining while enjoying the privacy of the oversized lot. Homes in Rio Verde rarely offer this much outdoor living space combined with such a large and private cul-de-sac lot, making the setting especially peaceful. Property Highlights: " Rare oversized and private cul-de-sac lot with mature desert landscaping " Large wraparound covered patio ideal for outdoor living and entertaining " Updated Luxury vinyl plank flooring " Vaulted ceilings and great room with fireplace " Granite countertops and stainless steel appliances " Updated irrigation system and newer water heater Rio Verde Community Lifestyle: " Rio Verde is a 55+ active adult community located northeast of Scottsdale in the scenic Sonoran Desert " Community amenities include a clubhouse, restaurant, community center, pool, spa, fitness room, library, and craft/art studio " Tennis and pickleball courts, plus many recreational spaces and community activities " Two 18-hole golf courses within the community (golf membership available separately) " Golf-cart-friendly neighborhood with quiet streets and beautiful desert surroundings " HOA includes access to most community amenities, with golf available as an optional membership " 30-day minimum rental requirement

Open Houses

Saturday, March 07, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

More Information MLS# 6992941

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No List Price: $575,000 Status: Active Current Price: $575,000 List Date: 2026-03-04

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 43 Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 420 RIO VERDE UNIT 5 MCR Assessor's Parcel #: 331 Tax Municipality: Maricopa - COUNTY Taxes: 2535 House Number: 18443 Compass: E Street Name: EL CORTEZ St Suffix: Place City/Town Code: Rio Verde State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85263 Zip4: 7178 County Code: Maricopa Assessor Number: 219-43-331 Subdivision: RIO VERDE UNIT 5 Tax Year: 2025

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached # of Interior Levels: 1 Full Bathrooms: 2 Half Bathrooms: 0 Approx SQFT: 1745 Price/SqFt: 329.51 Approx Lot SqFt: 15990 Approx Lot Acres: 0.367 Horses: N Model: CUL-DE-SAC Builder Name: ALEXANDER Elementary School District: Adult High School District: Adult Elementary School: Adult Jr. High School: Adult High School: Adult Community Pool Y/N: Yes Private Pool Y/N: No Fireplace YN: Yes Fireplaces Total: 1 Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Exterior Stories: 1 # Bedrooms: 3 Total Bathrooms: 2 Year Built: 1988

Legal Info

Range: 7E Section: 6 Township: 4N Lot Number: 420

Special Listing Cond

Age Restricted (See Remarks): 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Const - Finish

Painted: 1 Stucco: 1

Roofing

Tile: 1

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: Y HOA Disclosure/Addendum Affirmation: Yes HOA Transfer Fee: 200 HOA Fee: 5239 HOA Paid Frequency: Annually HOA Name: Rio Verde HOA HOA Telephone: 480-471-2068 Special Assessment HOA: No HOA 2 Y/N: N PAD Fee Y/N: N Cap Improvement/Impact Fee: 0 Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%: $ Cap Improvement/Impact Fee 2: 0 Cap Improvement/Impact Fee 2 $/%: $ Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 5239 Disclosure Fees HOA: 200 Other Fees HOA: 0 Land Lease Fee Y/N: N Rec Center Fee Y/N: N Rec Center Fee 2 Y/N: N Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 436.58

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings Text: 1 Email: 1 Phone Call: 1

Lockbox Type

Supra: 1

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1 Separate Shwr & Tub: 1 Double Vanity: 1

Additional Bedroom

Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1

Fireplace Features

Fireplace Family Rm: 1

Flooring

Tile: 1 Vinyl: 1

Window Features

Dual Pane: 1

Community Features

Biking/Walking Path: 1 Clubhouse/Rec Room: 1 Comm Tennis Court(s): 1 Community Media Room: 1 Community Spa: 1 Community Spa Htd: 1 Golf: 1 Horse Facility: 1 Pickleball: 1 Transportation Svcs: 1 Workout Facility: 1

Dining Area

Breakfast Room: 1 Dining in LR/GR: 1

Heating

Electric: 1

Kitchen Features

220 Volts in Kitchen: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Built-in Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Electric Cooktop: 1 Granite Counters: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Central Air: 1

Interior Features

Skylight(s): 1 Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1 9+ Flat Ceilings: 1 No Interior Steps: 1 Soft Water Loop: 1 Water Purifier: 1

Laundry

Washer Included: 1 Dryer Included: 1 220 V Dryer Hookup: 1 Inside: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: N

Road Surface Type

Paved: 1

Accessibility Feat.

Zero-Grade Entry: 1 Hallways 36in+ Wide: 1 Hard/Low Nap Floors: 1 Bath Raised Toilet: 1 Bath Grab Bars: 1 Bath Lever Faucets: 1 Mltpl Entries/Exits: 1

Road Responsibility

Private Maintained Road: 1

Technology

Cable TV Avail: 1 High Speed Internet: 1 Security System Owned: 1

Fencing

Back Yard: 1 Wrought Iron: 1

Water Source

Pvt Water Company: 1

Community Pool Features

Heated: 1

Exterior Features

Covered Patio(s): 1 Patio: 1 Private Street(s): 1 Rain Gutters: 1

Spa

None: 1

Sewer

Sewer - Private: 1 Sewer-In & Connected: 1

Parking Spaces

Slab Parking Spaces: 2 Total Covered Spaces: 2 Garage Spaces: 2

Parking Features

Attch'd Gar Cabinets: 1 Attached Garage: 1 Direct Access: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1

New Financing

Cash: 1 VA: 1 Conventional: 1 FHA: 1

Plumbing

Recirculation Pump: 1 Electric Hot Wtr Htr: 1

Utilities

SRP: 1

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: 1

Property Description

Cul-De-Sac Lot: 1 North/South Exposure: 1 Adjacent to Wash: 1

Landscaping

Desert Front: 1 Desert Back: 1 Yrd Wtring Sys Front: 1 Yrd Wtring Sys Back: 1 Auto Timer H2O Front: 1 Auto Timer H2O Back: 1

Services

County Services: 1

Items Updated

Floor Yr Updated: 2023 Floor Partial/Full: Partial Roof Yr Updated: 2010 Roof Partial/Full: Partial

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: 1 Agency Discl Req: 1

Possession

Close of Escrow: 1

Association Fee Incl

Garbage Collection: 1 Cable or Satellite: 1 Common Area Maint: 1 Street Maint: 1

Assoc Rules/Info

Pets OK (See Rmrks): 1 No Visible Truck Trailer RV Boat: 1 Rental OK (See Rmks): 1 Clubhouse: 1 Club, Membership Opt: 1 FHA Approved Prjct: 1 VA Approved Prjct: 1

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: Forest RD and Four Peaks BLVD Directions: From Fountain Hills take Fountain Hills Blvd. which becomes McDowell Mt. Rd. North for 8 miles to left on Forest Rd. to left on left on Four Peaks to left on Avenida Del Ray to left on El Cortez. Geo Lat: 33.720288 Geo Lon: -111.681693

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: Age Restricted (See Remarks) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity Additional Bedroom: Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet Fireplace Features: Fireplace Family Rm Flooring: Tile; Vinyl Window Features: Dual Pane Community Pool Features: Heated Spa: None Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Clubhouse/Rec Room; Comm Tennis Court(s); Community Media Room; Community Spa; Community Spa Htd; Golf; Horse Facility; Pickleball; Transportation Svcs; Workout Facility Dining Area: Dining in LR/GR; Breakfast Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volts in Kitchen; Electric Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Granite Counters Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; 220 V Dryer Hookup; Inside Interior Features: Skylight(s); Vaulted Ceiling(s); 9+ Flat Ceilings; No Interior Steps; Soft Water Loop; Water Purifier Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet; Security System Owned Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s); Patio; Private Street(s); Rain Gutters Parking Features: Attached Garage; Attch'd Gar Cabinets; Direct Access; Garage Door Opener Road Surface Type: Paved Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road Construction: Wood Frame Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Tile Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s) Plumbing: Recirculation Pump; Electric Hot Wtr Htr Utilities: SRP Water Source: Pvt Water Company Sewer: Sewer - Private; Sewer-In & Connected Services: County Services Fencing: Back Yard; Wrought Iron Property Description: Cul-De-Sac Lot; North/South Exposure; Adjacent to Wash Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email; Phone Call Lockbox Type: Supra Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: Garbage Collection; Cable or Satellite; Common Area Maint; Street Maint Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; VA; FHA; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
Listing Office: Bliss Realty & Investments
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Last Updated: March - 05 - 2026
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