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537 E BALAO Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85085
$775,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
1,773
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
7,241
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$775,000
List Date:
4/25/2025
Last Modified:
6/19/2025
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 with upgraded pantry space and designer finishes.
Meticulously Maintained and Better than New. (more...)
Supplements: 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. Very near Scottsdale / Cave Creek amenities, shopping and Mayo Clinic and just 30 min to PHX airport. 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
List Price: $775,000
Status: Active
Current Price: $775,000
List Date: 2025-04-18
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No
Location Tax Legal
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 Type: Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles: Detached
Exterior Stories: 1
# of Interior Levels: 1
# Bedrooms: 3
# Bathrooms: 2
Approx SQFT: 1773
Price/SqFt: 437.11
Horses: N
Builder Name: Taylor Morrison
Year Built: 2019
Approx Lot SqFt: 7241
Approx Lot Acres: 0.166
Flood Zone: No
Pool: Private Only
Planned Comm Name: Gateway at Sonoran Preserve
Marketing Name: Sonoran Gate
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
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
Legal Info
Township: 5N
Range: 3E
Section: 20
Lot Number: 211
Basement
Basement Y/N: N
Parking Spaces
Garage Spaces: 2
Slab Parking Spaces: 2
Total Covered Spaces: 2
Showing Notification Methods
Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Property Features
Special Listing Cond: N/A
Architecture: Ranch
Master Bathroom: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm; Double Vanity; Private Toilet Room
Master Bedroom: Split
Additional Bedroom: Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet
Fireplace Features: No Fireplace
Flooring: Tile
Windows: Dual Pane
Pool Features: Private; 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: Range/Oven Gas; 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
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: Border Pres/Pub Lnd; Mountain View(s); 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
Documents
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties
Last Updated: June - 19 - 2025

Broker Attribution:
Mike@Shift1Properties.com
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