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

229 E BALAO Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85085

$978,000
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

Overview

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 ...

Listing Details MLS# 6654887

Location, Tax & Legal

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
Assessor's Map #
75
Legal Description (Abbrev)
LOT 157 GATEWAY AT SONORAN PRESERVE MCR 127441
Assessor's Parcel #
160
Tax Municipality
Phoenix
Taxes
2791

Contract Information

Type
Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership
Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN
No

General Property Description

Dwelling Type
Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles
Detached
Exterior Stories
Yes
# of Interior Levels
Yes
# Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
Yes
Total Bathrooms
2.5
Approx SQFT
2519
Price/SqFt
388.25
Horses
N
Builder Name
Unknown
Year Built
2019
Approx Lot SqFt
8543
Approx Lot Acres
0.196
Community Pool Y/N
No
Private Pool Y/N
Yes
Fireplace YN
No
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

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.

Status Change Info

Off Market Date
2024-03-12
Under Contract Date
2024-03-03
Close of Escrow Date
2024-04-02

Legal Info

Township
5N
Range
3E
Section
20
Lot Number
157

More Information

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
Text
Yes
Email
Yes

Sold Info

Loan Type
Other
Payment Type
Other
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

Const - Finish

Painted
Yes
Stucco
Yes

Roofing

Tile
Yes

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

Lockbox Type

Supra
Yes

Master Bathroom

3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
Yes
Double Vanity
Yes
Private Toilet Room
Yes

Additional Bedroom

Other Bedroom Split
Yes
Separate Bedroom Exit
Yes
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet
Yes

Flooring

Tile
Yes

Window Features

ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
Yes

Private Pool Features

Heated
Yes

Community Features

Biking/Walking Path
Yes
Gated
Yes

Dining Area

Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Breakfast Bar
Yes

Heating

Electric
Yes

View

Mountain(s)
Yes

Kitchen Features

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

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Interior Features

Water Softener Owned
Yes

Laundry

Washer Included
Yes
Dryer Included
Yes

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N
Y

Technology

Pre-Wire Srnd Snd
Yes
Sat Dish TV Ownd
Yes

Fencing

Block
Yes
Wrought Iron
Yes

Water Source

City Water
Yes

Exterior Features

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

Spa

Private
Yes
Heated
Yes

Sewer

Sewer - Public
Yes

Parking Features

RV Gate
Yes
Tandem Garage
Yes

New Financing

Cash
Yes
VA
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Plumbing

Gas Hot Wtr – Tnklss
Yes

Utilities

APS
Yes
SW Gas
Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear
Yes

Landscaping

Desert Front
Yes
Synthetic Grass Back
Yes
Yrd Wtring Sys Front
Yes
Yrd Wtring Sys Back
Yes

Services

City Services
Yes

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail
Yes

Possession

Close of Escrow
Yes

Association Fee Incl

Common Area Maint
Yes

Assoc Rules/Info

Pets OK (See Rmrks)
Yes

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
IDX
Last Updated: March - 19 - 2026
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