537 E BALAO Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85085
$750,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
1,773
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
7,241
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$750,000
List Date:
4/25/2025
Last Modified:
4/04/2026
Description
Discover the pinnacle of Arizona living in this move-in-ready, beautifully upgraded 3+ bedroom, 2-bath home with a flexible Office/Den/4th Bedroom in the gated Preserve at Sonoran Gate community in North Phoenix. Backing directly to the 9,600-acre Sonoran Desert Preserve, this home offers unparalleled privacy and tranquil living with stunning desert mountain views and vibrant sunsets that must be seen to be believed. Relax and entertain in your private backyard oasis, featuring a heated saltwater pool, soothing waterfall, and lush landscaping with thriving citrus trees. Inside, the open floorplan boasts a luxurious primary suite, and a chef-inspired kitchen and designer finishes. Meticulously Maintained and Better than New. Location is perfectly positioned to enjoy proximity to amenities
Supplements: Location is perfectly positioned to enjoy proximity to amenities while escaping the hustle and bustle, it's an oasis of calm with direct access to Dixie Mountain and Apache Wash hiking and biking trails. The gated Family friendly community enhances your lifestyle with two playgrounds, a BBQ area, and a splash pad. Close to Scottsdale / Cave Creek / North Phoenix amenities, Shopping and Mayo Clinic. Just 30 min to PHX airport with a short commute to hot new TSMC area. Perfect Family home or Vacation Home. Visit this serene retreat to experience the peaceful ambiance and breathtaking views for yourself to unlock the lifestyle you've been dreaming of...
More Information MLS# 6853547
Contract Information
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No
Sold Price: $750,000
Status: Closed
Current Price: $750,000
List Date: 2025-04-18
Location, Tax & Legal
Assessor's Map #: 75
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 211 GATEWAY AT SONORAN PRESERVE MCR 127441
Assessor's Parcel #: 214
Tax Municipality: Phoenix
Taxes: 2288
House Number: 537
Compass: E
Street Name: BALAO
St Suffix: Drive
City/Town Code: Phoenix
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85085
Zip4: 7252
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 211-75-214
Subdivision: GATEWAY AT SONORAN PRESERVE
Tax Year: 2024
General Property Description
Dwelling Styles: Detached
# of Interior Levels: 1
Approx SQFT: 1773
Price/SqFt: 423.01
Approx Lot SqFt: 7241
Approx Lot Acres: 0.166
Flood Zone: No
Horses: N
Builder Name: Taylor Morrison
Elementary School District: Deer Valley Unified District
High School District: Deer Valley Unified District
Elementary School: Sonoran Foothills School
Jr. High School: Sonoran Foothills School
High School: Barry Goldwater High School
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Planned Comm Name: Gateway at Sonoran Preserve
Fireplace YN: No
Marketing Name: Sonoran Gate
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Stories: 1
# Bedrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 2019
Legal Info
Range: 3E
Section: 20
Township: 5N
Lot Number: 211
Special Listing Cond
N/A: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Const - Finish
Painted: 1
Stucco: 1
Stone: 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 Communi
HOA Telephone: 480.539.1396
HOA Management Company: Brown Comm Mgmt
HOA Management Phone: 480.339.8818
Special Assessment HOA: No
HOA 2 Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee: 278
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%: $
Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 278
Disclosure Fees HOA: 0
Other Fees HOA: 185
Other Fees Description: Resale/New Owner Fee
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
Phone Call: 1
Lockbox Type
Supra: 1
Architecture
Ranch: 1
Master Bathroom
3/4 Bath Master Bdrm: 1
Double Vanity: 1
Private Toilet Room: 1
Master Bedroom
Split: 1
Additional Bedroom
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1
Flooring
Tile: 1
Window Features
Dual Pane: 1
Private Pool Features
Heated: 1
Variable Speed Pump: 1
Community Features
Biking/Walking Path: 1
Children's Playgrnd: 1
Gated: 1
Dining Area
Breakfast Bar: 1
Breakfast Room: 1
Dining in LR/GR: 1
Heating
Natural Gas: 1
View
Mountain(s): 1
Kitchen Features
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Engy Star (See Rmks): 1
Gas Oven: 1
Gas Range: 1
Built-in Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Wall Oven(s): 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Granite Counters: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment: 1
Programmable Thmstat: 1
Central Air: 1
Interior Features
Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1
Fire Sprinkler System: 1
No Interior Steps: 1
Water Softener Owned: 1
Laundry
Washer Included: 1
Dryer Included: 1
Engy Star (See Rmks): 1
Inside: 1
Basement
Basement Y/N: N
Separate Den/Office
Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y
Accessibility Feat.
Zero-Grade Entry: 1
Remote Devices: 1
Technology
Cable TV Avail: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Fencing
Block: 1
Wrought Iron: 1
Water Source
City Water: 1
Exterior Features
Playground: 1
Covered Patio(s): 1
Patio: 1
Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s): 1
Spa
None: 1
Sewer
Sewer - Public: 1
Parking Spaces
Slab Parking Spaces: 2
Total Covered Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features
RV Gate: 1
Direct Access: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
New Financing
Cash: 1
VA: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
Plumbing
Engy Star Ht Wtr Htr: 1
Gas Hot Water Heater: 1
Utilities
APS: 1
SW Gas: 1
Existing 1st Loan
Conventional: 1
Treat as Free&Clear: 1
Property Description
Borders Preserve/Public Land: 1
North/South Exposure: 1
Landscaping
Gravel/Stone Front: 1
Gravel/Stone Back: 1
Synthetic Grass Back: 1
Yrd Wtring Sys Front: 1
Yrd Wtring Sys Back: 1
Auto Timer H2O Front: 1
Auto Timer H2O Back: 1
Services
City Services: 1
Disclosures
Seller Discl Avail: 1
Agency Discl Req: 1
Possession
By Agreement: 1
Close of Escrow: 1
Association Fee Incl
Common Area Maint: 1
Other (See Remarks): 1
Assoc Rules/Info
Pets OK (See Rmrks): 1
Rental OK (See Rmks): 1
FHA Approved Prjct: 1
VA Approved Prjct: 1
Prof Managed: 1
Sold Info
Loan Type: Conventional
Closing Cost Split: Normal - N
Buyer Concession to Seller: 0
Buyer Concession $/%: $
Seller Concession to Buyer: 8000
Seller Concession $/%: $
Remarks Misc
Cross Street: Dove Valley Rd & North Valley Parkway
Directions: From I17 exit onto Dove Valley Rd and head East approximately 4 mi. Turn right onto N 7th St to enter the community. Enter gate and turn Left onto N 5th St. Take Second Left onto Balao Dr.
Geo Lat: 33.766438
Geo Lon: -112.066733
Status Change Info
Off Market Date: 2025-09-24
Under Contract Date: 2025-08-14
Close of Escrow Date: 2025-09-25
Sold Price: $750,000
Property Features
Special Listing Cond: N/A
Architecture: Ranch
View: Mountain(s)
Master Bathroom: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room
Master Bedroom: Split
Additional Bedroom: Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet
Flooring: Tile
Window Features: Dual Pane
Private Pool Features: Heated; Variable Speed Pump
Spa: None
Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Children's Playgrnd; Gated
Dining Area: Breakfast Bar; Dining in LR/GR; Breakfast Room
Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Gas Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Engy Star (See Rmks); Wall Oven(s); Granite Counters
Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Engy Star (See Rmks); Inside
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s); Fire Sprinkler System; No Interior Steps; Water Softener Owned
Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet
Exterior Features: Playground; Covered Patio(s); Patio; Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s)
Parking Features: Direct Access; Garage Door Opener; RV Gate
Construction: Wood Frame
Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco; Stone
Roofing: Tile
Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Programmable Thmstat; ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Heating: Natural Gas
Plumbing: Engy Star Ht Wtr Htr; Gas Hot Water Heater
Utilities: APS; SW Gas
Water Source: City Water
Sewer: Sewer - Public
Services: City Services
Fencing: Wrought Iron; Block
Property Description: Borders Preserve/Public Land; North/South Exposure
Landscaping: Gravel/Stone Front; Gravel/Stone Back; Synthetic Grass Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back
Showing Notification Methods: Text; Phone Call
Lockbox Type: Supra
Possession: By Agreement; Close of Escrow
Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint; Other (See Remarks)
Existing 1st Loan: Conventional; Treat as Free&Clear
New Financing: Cash; VA; FHA; Conventional
Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
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537 E Balao Updates since 2023 ›
Listing Office:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties
Last Updated: April - 04 - 2026
Broker Attribution:
Mike@Shift1Properties.com
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