218 W ROMA Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013

$615,998
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,935 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,592 Status: Closed
Current Price: $615,998 List Date: 2/29/2024 Last Modified: 3/20/2026

Description

HISTORY MEETS MODERN CONVENIENCE IN THIS AMAZING HOME IN HEART OF THE MELROSE DISTRICT! IT STILL HAS HISTORIC CHARM W/ ORIGINAL TELEPHONE STAND, BUILT IN SHELVES & FRONT OF HOME STILL HAS ORIGINAL CRANK WINDOWS! MAIN HOUSE HAS 3 BD/2 BA. UPDATED KITCHEN W/ STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, BACKSPLASH, UPGRADED CABINETRY INCL. 42'' UPPERS, SOFT CLOSE, EXTRA LONG/DEEP DRAWERS. BATHS UPDATED TO INCLUDE CUSTOM SHOWER & SHOWER/BATH COMBO W/ CLEAR GLASS DOORS & DECORATIVE, ONE OF A KIND TILE FEATURES, CUSTOM VANITY & COPPER SINK. SOME DUAL PANE WINDOWS, CEILING FANS, TILE FLOORS, WHITE BASEBOARDS, RECESSED LIGHTING, RING DOORBELL & SECURITY SYSTEM, LAUNDRY ROOM INSIDE HOME. CASITA OFFERS INCOME OPP &/OR NEXT GEN LIVING FOR SENIORS AGING IN PLACE & FEATURES FULL KITCHENETTE & BATH

Supplements: THIS HOME IS LOCATED IN THE MELROSE DISTRICT AREA. IT IS IN THE HEART OF CENTRAL PHOENIX AND CLOSE TO MANY HOT, UNIQUE RESTAURANTS, BARS AND SHOPPING. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY UPGRADES AND UPDATES MADE TO THE HOME, BUT THE CASITA IS SUCH A WONDERFUL BONUS TO ANY INVESTOR OR HOMEOWNER. IT COULD BE A GREAT PLACE FOR ADULTS TO RESIDE WHILE GOING TO ASU DOWNTOWN OR OTHER LOCAL UNIVERSITIES. IT COULD ALSO BE AN AIRBNB OPPORTUNITY OR A LONG-TERM RENTAL FOR NURSES, STUDENTS, ETC. LESS THAN 3 BLOCKS FROM THE LIGHT RAIL, SO PEOPLE CAN COMMUTE DIRECTLY TO & FROM THE AIRPORT. 2 BLOCKS FROM THE GRAND CANAL RECREATION AREA. THE HOUSE OFFERS SO MUCH OPPORTUNITY FOR A POTENTIAL HOMEOWNER &/OR RENTER TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIFE IN THIS HAPPENING AREA! CAST IRON EXTERIOR SEWER LINE WAS REPLACED BY SELLER - A $13,000 UPGRADE AT THE TIME. RAIN GUTTERS ADDED BY SELLER & ADDED 3 RAIN BARRELS TO RECLAIM WATER. BOTH STOVES & WATER HEATERS ARE GAS. FRIGIDARE STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES IN MAIN HOUSE W/ SIDE BY SIDE FRIDGE W/ ICE MAKER AND WATER ON DOOR. STAINLESS, SINGLE TUB KITCHEN SINK W/ UPGRADED FAUCET W/ PULL OUT SPRAYER ON BREAKFAST BAR. CASITA HAS BLACK APPLIANCES IN KITCHEN. MINI SPLIT HEAT PUMP/AIR CONDITIONER IS OVERSIZED FOR THE SPACE. MISTING SYSTEM AT PERGOLA AND CAN BE EXPANDED. STRING LIGHTS ACT AS AN ACCENT THROUGHOUT BACKYARD. MOTION SENSO SPOTLIGHTS ON CASITA. ELECTRIC AND WATER SOURCE ADDED NEAR PERGOLA FOR EXPANDING ENTERTAINMENT SPACE. SOME UPDATED FLOORING, UPDATED FIXTURES, TOILETS, VANITES, SINKS, BATHROOM MIRRORS, & UPDATED INTERIOR DOORS. NEST PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT IN MAIN HOUSE WILL CONVEY. OWNED WATER SOFTNER AND WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR BOTH MAIN HOUSE AND CASITA. 2 NEW WATER HEATERS, FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT INTERIORS. NEW WATER VALVES FOR WASHING MACHINE CONNECTION IN LAUNDRY ROOM. BOTH AIR CONDITIONERS HAVE HAD PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON 2/22/24. SELLER HAS INSTALLED 3 SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE PROTECTORS IN THE MAIN HOUSE & 1 IN THE CASITA. THEY ALL HAVE A 10 YEAR WARRANTY. THIS HOME'S LANDSCAPING IS DESIGNED FOR SHADE AND BEAUTY CHARACTERISTIC OF THE HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD. THE FRONT YARD IS SOUTH-FACING, WITH A MATURE AFRICAN SUMAC TREE LARGE ENOUGH TO SHADE MOST OF THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE, INCLUDING THE FRONT PORCH. THE BERMUDA GRASS AND THE TEXAS PURPLE SAGE BUSHES, ALONG WITH SOME HESPERALOE, MAKE IT AN INVITING HABITAT FOR BIRDS. THERE ARE VARIOUS KINDS OF SUCCULENT PLANTS IN THE BUILT-IN BRICK PLANTER THAT RUNS THE WHOLE LENGTH OF THE FRONT PORCH, CREATING A BEAUTIFUL ENTRY TO THE HOME. THERE IS A SPRINKLER AND DRIP SYSTEM CONNECTED TO THE WIRED-IN ORBIT TIMER WITH MULTIPLE ZONES AND PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES SUCH AS RAIN SENSOR DELAY. THE BACKYARD IS A CAREFULLY CRAFTED PARADISE, FEATURING 3 LARGE, HEAT-TOLERANT, DECIDUOUS SHADE TREES INCLUDING CHINESE ELM AND CHINESE PISTACHE. PLANTS HAVE BEEN CHOSEN FOR THEIR SUN OR SHADE PREFERENCES, AND INCLUDE ALOE, CACTI, LADY SLIPPER, PURPLE HEART, 2 CITRUS TREES AND LANTANA. THE WEST WALL OF THE PROPERTY IS COVERED WITH CAT'S CLAW VINE FOR ITS COOLING EFFECTS. MEXICAN HONEYSUCKLE BUSHES BLOOM VIBRANT ORANGE UNDER THOSE VINES. THE MAIN AREA OF THE BACKYARD IS SLIGHTLY RECESSED FOR FLOOD IRRIGATION THROUGH SRP, AND IS A MIXTURE OF GRASS AND A BEAUTIFUL NEW GROUND COVER CALLED HORSEHERB THAT IS SPREADING QUICKLY. THE TREES AND THE GROUND COVERINGS LOVE THE FLOOD IRRIGATION, WHICH IS VERY INEXPENSIVE. THE SELLER PAID $128 FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR OF IRRIGATION TO SRP. SHE ALSO HAS A SERVICE SHE PAYS FOR THAT TURNS THE IRRIGATION ON AND OFF. SHE PAYS $55/QUARTER TO HAVE THEM DO THIS AND IT IS CURRENTLY PAID THROUGH JUNE 2024. THIS PROPERTY IS A GARDENER'S PARADISE AND CAN BE ALTERED TO SUIT YOUR TASTES.

More Information MLS# 6667059

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No Sold Price: $615,998 Status: Closed Current Price: $615,998 List Date: 2024-02-21

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 30 Legal Description (Abbrev): MYRTLE PARK Assessor's Parcel #: 18 Tax Municipality: Phoenix Taxes: 2635 House Number: 218 Compass: W Street Name: ROMA St Suffix: Avenue City/Town Code: Phoenix State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85013 Zip4: 2934 County Code: Maricopa Assessor Number: 155-30-018 Subdivision: MYRTLE PARK Tax Year: 2023

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached # of Interior Levels: 1 Approx SQFT: 1935 Price/SqFt: 318.35 Approx Lot SqFt: 6592 Approx Lot Acres: 0.151 Guest House SqFt: 420 Horses: N Builder Name: Unknown Lead Based Hazard Disclosure: Yes Elementary School District: Osborn Elementary District High School District: Phoenix Union High School District Elementary School: Longview Elementary School Jr. High School: Osborn Middle School High School: Central High School Community Pool Y/N: No Private Pool Y/N: No Planned Comm Name: The Melrose District Fireplace YN: No Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Exterior Stories: 1 # Bedrooms: 3 Total Bathrooms: 2 Year Built: 1939

Legal Info

Range: 3E Section: 20 Township: n2N Lot Number: 18

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 1

Construction

Brick: 1

Const - Finish

Painted: 1

Roofing

Composition: 1 Rolled: 1

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: N PAD Fee Y/N: N Land Lease Fee Y/N: N Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 0

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings

Lockbox Type

Supra: 1

Master Bathroom

3/4 Bath Master Bdrm: 1

Master Bedroom

Downstairs: 1

Additional Bedroom

Other Bedroom Split: 1 Other Bedroom Downstairs: 1

Flooring

Carpet: 1 Tile: 1

Window Features

Dual Pane: 1

Community Features

Biking/Walking Path: 1 Near Light Rail Stop: 1

Dining Area

Eat-in Kitchen: 1 Breakfast Bar: 1 Dining in FR: 1

Heating

Electric: 1 Mini Split: 1

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Gas Oven: 1 Gas Range: 1 Built-in Microwave: 1 Pantry: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Granite Counters: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Mini Split: 1 Programmable Thmstat: 1 Central Air: 1

Interior Features

No Interior Steps: 1 Water Softener Owned: 1 Water Purifier: 1

Laundry

Washer Hookup: 1 Inside: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Other Rooms

Family Room: 1 Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: 1

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: N

Road Responsibility

City Maintained Road: 1

Fencing

Block: 1

Water Source

City Water: 1

Exterior Features

Separate Guest House: 1 Covered Patio(s): 1 Patio: 1 Gazebo: 1 Misting System: 1 Storage: 1 Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s): 1

Spa

None: 1

Sewer

Sewer - Public: 1 Sewer - Available: 1 Sewer-In & Connected: 1

Parking Spaces

Slab Parking Spaces: 4 Total Covered Spaces: 1 Carport Spaces: 1

Parking Features

RV Gate: 1

Irrigation

Flood: 1

New Financing

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

Plumbing

Gas Hot Water Heater: 1

Utilities

APS: 1 SW Gas: 1

Existing 1st Loan

VA: 1

Existing 1st Loan Terms

Non Assumable: 1

Property Description

North/South Exposure: 1 Alley: 1

Landscaping

Grass Front: 1 Yrd Wtring Sys Front: 1

Services

City Services: 1

Contact Info

List Agent Home Phn: 480-332-4413

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: 1

Possession

Close of Escrow: 1

Association Fee Incl

No Fees: 1

Assoc Rules/Info

None: 1

Sold Info

Loan Type: Conventional Loan Years: 30 Closing Cost Split: Normal - N Payment Type: Fixed Buyer Concession to Seller: 0 Buyer Concession $/%: $ Seller Concession to Buyer: 0 Seller Concession $/%: $

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: 7th Ave & Indian School Directions: Go North on 7th Ave from Indian School. Turn Right (East) on Roma. The home will be on your Left (North Side of the Road). Geo Lat: 33.501413 Geo Lon: -112.077584

Status Change Info

Off Market Date: 2024-04-05 Under Contract Date: 2024-03-12 Close of Escrow Date: 2024-04-05 Sold Price: $615,998

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Master Bathroom: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm Master Bedroom: Downstairs Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Split; Other Bedroom Downstairs Flooring: Carpet; Tile Window Features: Dual Pane Spa: None Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Near Light Rail Stop Dining Area: Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Bar; Dining in FR Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Pantry; Granite Counters Laundry: Washer Hookup; Inside Other Rooms: Family Room; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn Interior Features: No Interior Steps; Water Softener Owned; Water Purifier Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s); Gazebo; Misting System; Patio; Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s); Separate Guest House; Storage Parking Features: RV Gate Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road Construction: Brick Const - Finish: Painted Roofing: Composition; Rolled Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Programmable Thmstat; Mini Split Heating: Electric; Mini Split Plumbing: Gas Hot Water Heater Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Irrigation: Flood Sewer: Sewer - Public; Sewer - Available; Sewer-In & Connected Services: City Services Fencing: Block Property Description: North/South Exposure; Alley Landscaping: Grass Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Front Lockbox Type: Supra Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: VA Existing 1st Loan Terms: Non Assumable New Financing: Cash; VA; FHA; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
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Last Updated: March - 20 - 2026
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