229 E BALAO Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85085 (MLS# 6654887)

229 E BALAO Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85085

$978,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2.5 Square Footage: 2,519 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,543 Status: Closed

Current Price: $978,000 List Date: 1/25/2024 Last Modified: 3/19/2026

Description

Welcome to your dream home at 229 E Balao Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85085! This fantastic residence is not just a house; it's an experience waiting to unfold. With 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home is nestled in the coveted Gateway at Sonoran Preserve community. Step into luxury through the new elegant iron front door, setting the tone for the exceptional features within. Inside, revel in the upgraded details, including new flooring throughout, new tile in the powder room, and new lighting that brightens every corner. The chef's kitchen is a culinary masterpiece, ready to inspire your inner chef and create unforgettable meals. The primary bedroom is the ultimate sanctuary and has access to the backyard.

Supplements: The primary bath has been tastefully renovated, featuring a spa-like ambiance that will make every day feel like a retreat. The California closet adds a touch of functionality to the beauty. The backyard is truly a paradise, boasting stunning mountain views and a large heated pool and spa that invites you to unwind and bask in the Arizona sun. With a north/south exposure, this home is designed to maximize comfort and energy efficiency. But the allure doesn't stop there! Picture yourself entertaining in style with the brand new outdoor kitchen, surrounded by meticulously landscaped grounds and ambient lighting that transforms the outdoors into a magical oasis. The pavered driveway and new epoxy flooring in the garage add a touch of sophistication. Every inch of this gorgeous home exudes a "like new" freshness, making it the perfect haven for a vacation lifestyle. This home is not just a property; it's a destination where you can create lasting memories and enjoy the best that Phoenix has to offer. Don't miss the chance to make this your forever home!

More Information MLS# 6654887

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No Sold Price: $978,000 Status: Closed Current Price: $978,000 List Date: 2024-01-24

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 75 Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 157 GATEWAY AT SONORAN PRESERVE MCR 127441 Assessor's Parcel #: 160 Tax Municipality: Phoenix Taxes: 2791 House Number: 229 Compass: E Street Name: BALAO St Suffix: Drive City/Town Code: Phoenix State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85085 Zip4: 7247 County Code: Maricopa Assessor Number: 211-75-160 Subdivision: GATEWAY AT SONORAN PRESERVE Tax Year: 2023

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached # of Interior Levels: 1 Full Bathrooms: 2 Half Bathrooms: 1 Approx SQFT: 2519 Price/SqFt: 388.25 Approx Lot SqFt: 8543 Approx Lot Acres: 0.196 Horses: N Builder Name: Unknown Elementary School District: Deer Valley Unified District High School District: Deer Valley Unified District Elementary School: Sonoran Foothills Jr. High School: Sonoran Foothills School High School: Barry Goldwater High School Community Pool Y/N: No Private Pool Y/N: Yes Fireplace YN: No Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Exterior Stories: 1 # Bedrooms: 4 Total Bathrooms: 2.5 Year Built: 2019

Legal Info

Range: 3E Section: 20 Township: 5N Lot Number: 157

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 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: 0 HOA Fee: 139 HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly HOA Name: Sonoran Gate HOA Telephone: 480-539-1396 Special Assessment HOA: No HOA 2 Y/N: N PAD Fee Y/N: N Cap Improvement/Impact Fee: 252 Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%: $ Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 252 Disclosure Fees HOA: 190 Other Fees HOA: 185 Other Fees Description: Resale/New Owner Fee Com Facilities Distr: N Land Lease Fee Y/N: N Rec Center Fee Y/N: N Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 139

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings Text: 1 Email: 1

Lockbox Type

Supra: 1

Master Bathroom

3/4 Bath Master Bdrm: 1 Double Vanity: 1 Private Toilet Room: 1

Additional Bedroom

Other Bedroom Split: 1 Separate Bedroom Exit: 1 Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1

Flooring

Tile: 1

Window Features

ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows: 1

Private Pool Features

Heated: 1

Community Features

Biking/Walking Path: 1 Gated: 1

Dining Area

Eat-in Kitchen: 1 Breakfast Bar: 1

Heating

Electric: 1

View

Mountain(s): 1

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Gas Oven: 1 Gas Range: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Built-in Microwave: 1 Multiple Ovens: 1 Pantry: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Reverse Osmosis: 1 Walk-in Pantry: 1 Gas Cooktop: 1 Granite Counters: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Interior Features

Water Softener Owned: 1

Laundry

Washer Included: 1 Dryer Included: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y

Technology

Pre-Wire Srnd Snd: 1 Sat Dish TV Ownd: 1

Fencing

Block: 1 Wrought Iron: 1

Water Source

City Water: 1

Exterior Features

Built-in BBQ: 1 Covered Patio(s): 1 Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s): 1

Spa

Private: 1 Heated: 1

Sewer

Sewer - Public: 1

Parking Spaces

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

Parking Features

RV Gate: 1 Tandem Garage: 1

New Financing

Cash: 1 VA: 1 Conventional: 1

Plumbing

Gas Hot Wtr – Tnklss: 1

Utilities

APS: 1 SW Gas: 1

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: 1

Landscaping

Desert Front: 1 Synthetic Grass Back: 1 Yrd Wtring Sys Front: 1 Yrd Wtring Sys Back: 1

Services

City Services: 1

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: 1

Possession

Close of Escrow: 1

Association Fee Incl

Common Area Maint: 1

Assoc Rules/Info

Pets OK (See Rmrks): 1

Sold Info

Loan Type: Other Closing Cost Split: Normal - N Payment Type: Other Buyer Concession to Seller: 0 Buyer Concession $/%: $ Seller Concession to Buyer: 0 Seller Concession $/%: $

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: 7th St & Dove Valley Directions: Head southwest on W 7th St, Turn right onto E Chaparosa Wy, Turn left onto N 5th St, Turn right onto E Pasaro Dr, Turn left onto N 4th St, Cotinue onto E Balao Dr. Property will be on the left. Geo Lat: 33.766435 Geo Lon: -112.069867

Status Change Info

Off Market Date: 2024-03-12 Under Contract Date: 2024-03-03 Close of Escrow Date: 2024-04-02 Sold Price: $978,000

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A View: Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Split; Separate Bedroom Exit; Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet Flooring: Tile Window Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows Private Pool Features: Heated Spa: Private; Heated Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Gated Dining Area: Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Bar Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Reverse Osmosis; Multiple Ovens; Pantry; Walk-in Pantry; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included Interior Features: Water Softener Owned Technology: Pre-Wire Srnd Snd; Sat Dish TV Ownd Exterior Features: Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s) Parking Features: RV Gate; Tandem Garage Construction: Wood Frame Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Tile Cooling: Central Air Heating: Electric Plumbing: Gas Hot Wtr – Tnklss Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public Services: City Services Fencing: Wrought Iron; Block Landscaping: Desert Front; Synthetic Grass Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email Lockbox Type: Supra Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; VA; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail

Listing Office: Redfin Corporation

Last Updated: March - 19 - 2026