2243 N ALVARADO Road, Phoenix, AZ 85004

$1,650,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4.5 Square Footage: 4,310 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 21,143 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,650,000 List Date: 5/07/2021 Last Modified: 3/17/2025

Overview

Description

Welcome to the nationally registered and lovingly restored Lawnella Whitmore House. This home is a MUST SEE! Fabulous remodel/restoration in a terrific LOCATION! Beautiful & charming one-of-a-kind Colonial home built in 1937 in the heart of the ultra-exclusive Alvarado Historic District, the finest historic district East of Central Avenue! Developed and platted by Dwight Heard in 1908, Alvarado contains one of the largest concentrations of historic urban estate homes. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a unique piece of Phoenix history! The main home consists of 3 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms and is constructed of frame, brick & siding with a fully restored front façade, based on an original 1937 photograph. Restoration was approved by the City of Phoenix Historic Preservation

Supplements: Office. New roof with composition shingles. New electrical, plumbing systems, gas lines, HVAC and multi-stage water filtration and softener. New tiled entry leads to grand staircase and living room with beautiful wood beamed ceilings and wood burning fireplace. Completely renovated kitchen with new appliances, quartz counter tops, custom painted ca ...

Listing Details MLS# 6226794

Location, Tax & Legal

Map Code/Grid
P34
House Number
2243
Compass
N
Street Name
ALVARADO
St Suffix
Road
City/Town Code
Phoenix
State/Province
AZ
Zip Code
85004
Zip4
1415
Country
US
County Code
Maricopa
Assessor Number
118-52-009-A
Subdivision
ALVARADO PLACE EAST
Tax Year
2020
Assessor's Map #
52
Legal Description (Abbrev)
LOT 10 ALVARADO PLACE EAST MCR 001948
Assessor's Parcel #
9
Assessor Parcel Ltr
A
Tax Municipality
Maricopa - COUNTY
Taxes
3707

Contract Information

Type
Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership
Fee Simple

General Property Description

Dwelling Type
Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles
Detached
Exterior Stories
2
# of Interior Levels
2
# Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
Yes
Total Bathrooms
4.5
Approx SQFT
4310
Price/SqFt
382.83
Guest House SqFt
1200
Horses
N
Model
Colonial
Builder Name
McGinty Construction Company
Year Built
1937
Approx Lot SqFt
21143
Approx Lot Acres
0.485
Flood Zone
No
Community Pool Y/N
No
Private Pool Y/N
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes
Fireplaces Total
2
Planned Comm Name
Alvarado Historic District
Marketing Name
Alvarado Historic
Elementary School District
Phoenix Elementary District
High School District
Phoenix Union High School District
Elementary School
Emerson Elementary School
Jr. High School
ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School
High School
North High School

Remarks Misc

Cross Street
3rd Street & Monte Vista Road
Directions
West on Monte Vista Road to Alvarado Road. North on Alvarado Road to home.

Status Change Info

Off Market Date
2021-06-04
Under Contract Date
2021-05-11
Close of Escrow Date
2021-06-16

Legal Info

Township
2N
Range
3E
Section
32
Lot Number
10

More Information

Architect

Architect
Fred Whittlesey

Basement

Basement Y/N
Y

Items Updated

Floor Yr Updated
2021
Floor Partial/Full
Partial
Wiring Yr Updated
2020
Wiring Partial/Full
Full
Plmbg Yr Updated
2020
Plmbg Partial/Full
Full
Ht/Cool Yr Updated
2020
Ht/Cool Partial/Full
Full
Roof Yr Updated
2020
Roof Partial/Full
Full
Kitchen Yr Updated
2021
Kitchen Partial/Full
Partial
Bath(s) Yr Updated
2021
Bath(s) Partial/Full
Full
Pool Yr Updated
2019
Pool Partial/Full
Full

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces
2
Slab Parking Spaces
4
Total Covered Spaces
2

Sold Info

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

Special Listing Cond

N/A
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes
Brick
Yes

Const - Finish

Painted
Yes
Siding
Yes

Roofing

Composition
Yes

Status Update

Multiple Offers Received
Yes

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

Text
Yes
Email
Yes
Phone Call
Yes

Lockbox Type

None
Yes

Architecture

Other
Yes

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm
Yes
Separate Shwr & Tub
Yes
Double Vanity
Yes
Private Toilet Room
Yes

Master Bedroom

Upstairs
Yes

Additional Bedroom

Separate Bedroom Exit
Yes
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet
Yes

Add'l Property Use

None
Yes

Fireplace Features

Fireplace Living Rm
Yes
Freestnd Fireplace
Yes
Exterior Fireplace
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Private Pool Features

Diving Pool
Yes
Heated
Yes
Lap
Yes
Variable Speed Pump
Yes

Community Features

Biking/Walking Path
Yes
Historic District
Yes
Near Bus Stop
Yes
Near Light Rail Stop
Yes
Transportation Svcs
Yes

Dining Area

Formal
Yes

Heating

Natural Gas
Yes
ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Yes

View

City Lights
Yes

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Engy Star (See Rmks)
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Built-in Microwave
Yes
Multiple Ovens
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Wall Oven(s)
Yes
Gas Cooktop
Yes
Granite Counters
Yes

Cooling

ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Yes
Programmable Thmstat
Yes
Central Air
Yes

Interior Features

Water Softener Owned
Yes
Water Purifier
Yes

Laundry

Washer Included
Yes
Dryer Included
Yes
Engy Star (See Rmks)
Yes
220 V Dryer Hookup
Yes
Inside
Yes

Other Rooms

Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn
Yes
Separate Workshop
Yes

Basement Description

Walk-Out Access
Yes
Unfinished
Yes
Partial
Yes

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N
Y

Road Responsibility

City Maintained Road
Yes

Technology

Cable TV Avail
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes

Fencing

Block
Yes
Wrought Iron
Yes
Other
Yes

Water Source

City Water
Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony
Yes
Separate Guest House
Yes
Covered Patio(s)
Yes
Patio
Yes
Private Street(s)
Yes
Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s)
Yes

Spa

None
Yes

Sewer

Sewer - Public
Yes

Parking Features

Garage Door Opener
Yes

Irrigation

Flood
Yes

New Financing

Cash
Yes
VA
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Plumbing

Tankless Ht Wtr Heat
Yes
Engy Star Ht Wtr Htr
Yes
Gas Hot Wtr – Tnklss
Yes

Utilities

APS
Yes
SW Gas
Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Conventional
Yes
Private
Yes

Property Description

Cul-De-Sac Lot
Yes
Corner Lot
Yes
Nat Reg Historic Hms
Yes
East/West Exposure
Yes

Landscaping

Grass Front
Yes
Grass Back
Yes
Yrd Wtring Sys Front
Yes
Yrd Wtring Sys Back
Yes
Auto Timer H2O Front
Yes
Auto Timer H2O Back
Yes
Irrigation Front
Yes
Irrigation Back
Yes

Services

City Services
Yes

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail
Yes

Possession

By Agreement
Yes

Association Fee Incl

No Fees
Yes

Assoc Rules/Info

None
Yes

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Status Update: Multiple Offers Received Add'l Property Use: None Architecture: Other View: City Lights Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room Master Bedroom: Upstairs Additional Bedroom: Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet Fireplace Features: Fireplace Living Rm; Freestnd Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Private Pool Features: Diving Pool; Heated; Lap; Variable Speed Pump Spa: None Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Historic District; Near Bus Stop; Near Light Rail Stop; Transportation Svcs Dining Area: Formal Kitchen Features: Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Engy Star (See Rmks); Wall Oven(s); Multiple Ovens; Pantry; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Engy Star (See Rmks); 220 V Dryer Hookup; Inside Basement Description: Walk-Out Access; Unfinished; Partial Other Rooms: Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn; Separate Workshop Interior Features: Water Softener Owned; Water Purifier Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet Exterior Features: Balcony; Covered Patio(s); Patio; Private Street(s); Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s); Separate Guest House Parking Features: Garage Door Opener Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road Construction: Wood Frame; Brick Const - Finish: Painted; Siding Roofing: Composition Cooling: Central Air; Programmable Thmstat; ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment Heating: Natural Gas; ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment Plumbing: Tankless Ht Wtr Heat; Engy Star Ht Wtr Htr; Gas Hot Wtr – Tnklss Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Irrigation: Flood Sewer: Sewer - Public Services: City Services Fencing: Wrought Iron; Block; Other Property Description: Cul-De-Sac Lot; Corner Lot; Nat Reg Historic Hms; East/West Exposure Landscaping: Grass Front; Grass Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back; Irrigation Front; Irrigation Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email; Phone Call Lockbox Type: None Possession: By Agreement Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Conventional; Private New Financing: Cash; VA; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
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Listing Office: Monte Vista Realty
Last Updated: March - 17 - 2025
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