9162 W Melinda Ln

9162 W. Melinda Ln. Peoria, AZ 85382

SF: 2,691

Beds/Baths: 4 / 3

Year Built: 2000
Pool - Private: Pool - Private; Fenced Pool; Heated Pool; Play Pool
Spa: Spa - Private; Spa - Heated
Lot Size: 1 - 7,500
Level: Two Levels
Dwelling Type: Single Family - Detached
Subdivision: DOVE VALLEY RANCH
Tax Municipality: Peoria
Builder Name: STANDARD PACIFIC
Hun Block: 21625 N
Ele Sch Dist: 011 - Peoria Unified District
Elementary School: Coyote Hills
Jr. High School: Coyote Hills High School Dist #: 011 - Peoria Unified District
High School: Sunrise Mountain

Cross Streets: 91ST & DEER VALLEY Directions: South on 91st, right on Salter, right on 91st dr, left on Melinda, 9162 W Melinda on right
Remarks: This is a must see home! Beautiful dramatic staircase with upgraded railing, travertine tile, upgraded pad and carpet, ceiling fans through out, built in cabinets in the garage, huge loft area with custom built in entertainment area, master has separate double sinks and his and her walk in closets, extra deep roman tub, block glass…the entire home is picture perfect! The front yard is impeccably maintained, and the backyard is set up perfectly for entertaining. This home is hands down one of the nicest in the area for miles. 30-45 day close is possible.

Parking: 3 Car Garage; Electric Door Opener; Attch’d Gar Cabinets

Horses: N

Fireplace: 1 Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace
Property Description: North/South Exposure
Exterior Features: Patio; Covered Patio(s); Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back
Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Kitchen Features: Range/Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Microwave; Pantry; Kitchen Island
Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Sinks
Additional Bedroom: Master Bdrm Upstairs; Other Bdrm Dwnstrs; Mstr Bdr Walkin Clst

Laundry: Inside Laundry
Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen; Dining in FR
Other Rooms: Family Room; Loft

Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco
Construction: Frame - Wood

Roofing: All Tile
Fencing: Block
Cooling: Refrigeration
Heating: Gas Heat
Utilities: APS; SW Gas
Water: Pvt Water Company
Sewer: Sewer - Public
Services: City Services
Technology: 3+ Exist Tele Lines; Cable TV Avail; HighSpd Intrnt Aval; Security Sys Owned
Energy Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Multi-Pane Wndws County Code: Maricopa

Town-Range-Section: 4N-1E-21

Taxes/Yr: $ 2,447/2007
Ownership: Fee Simple
New Financing: Cash; VA; FHA; Conventional

Possession: Close of Escrow
Homeowner Association Information
Homeowners Assoc: Y
HOA Name: DOVE VALLEY CROSSING

HOA Fee/Paid: $ 42/Monthly

Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint

Assoc Rules/Info: Pets OK (See Rmrks); Prof Managed

List Price: $ 270,000

Listing courtesy of: Perry & Darlene Schmitt, West USA Realty

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Whispering Wind Dr Glendale AZ

Whispering Wind Dr. Glendale, AZ 4/2.5/3G, 2,752 sqft. $359,900

Beds/Baths: 4 / 2.5
SF: 2,752 /
Year Built: 2004
Pool - Private: Pool - Private; Fenced Pool
Spa: None
EF: 42.5FRDPO3G
Lot Size: 7,501 - 10,000
Level: Single Level
Dwelling Type: Single Family - Detached
Subdivision: STETSON COURT
Tax Municipality: Glendale
Planned Cmty Name: STETSON COURT
Model: REMBRANDT
Builder Name: STETSON HOMES
Hun Block: 24700 N
Map Code/Grid: J32
Ele Sch Dist: 097 - Deer Valley Unified District
Elementary School: Stetson Hills
Jr. High School: Hillcrest High School Dist #: 097 - Deer Valley Unified District
High School: Sandra Day O’Connor

Cross Streets: 47TH & HAPPY VALLEY Directions: 47TH AVENUE, SOUTH TO WHISPERING WIND DRIVE, EAST TO PROPERTY
Remarks: Huge kitchen has granite counter tops, lots of cabinets, vaulted ceilings. The master bedroom has a huge walk in closet with decoritive windows to let natural light in, a seperate tub and snail shower, double sinks and lots of room. The other bedrooms are generous in size compared to most floorplans. The dining room can be used as a den or formal dining area…works great eitherway. The backyard has an extended covered patio, sparkling pool and nice grassy area.
Kitchen 14×14
Dining Room 12×12
Family Room 17×22

Living Room 12×16
Master Bedroom 15×20
Bedroom 2 15×12

Bedroom 3 12 x13
Bedroom 4 14×13
Den/Other Room 14×12

Approx SqFt Range: 2,751 - 3,000

Parking: 3 Car Garage; Electric Door Opener

Horses: N

Fireplace: No Fireplace
Property Description: North/South Exposure
Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s); Yrd Wtring Sys Front
Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Flooring: Carpet; Tile

Kitchen Features: Range/Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Pantry
Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Sinks
Additional Bedroom: Mstr Bdr Walkin Clst; Othr Bdr Walkin Clst

Laundry: Inside Laundry
Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen
Other Rooms: Family Room; Den/Office

Architecture: Contemporary

Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco
Construction: Frame - Wood

Roofing: All Tile
Fencing: Block
Cooling: Refrigeration
Heating: Gas Heat
Utilities: APS; SW Gas
Water: City Water
Sewer: Sewer - Public
Services: City Services
Technology: 3+ Exist Tele Lines; HighSpd Intrnt Aval; Security Sys Leased
Energy Features: Sunscreen(s); Ceiling Fan(s); Multi-Pane Wndws County Code: Maricopa
Legal Subdivision: STETSON COURT

Town-Range-Section: 4N-2E-9

Taxes/Yr: $ 2,535/2007
Ownership: Fee Simple
New Financing: Cash; VA; FHA; Conventional
Total Asum Mnth Pmts: $ 0

Down Payment: $ 0
Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear
Exist 1st Loan Terms:
Disclosures: Seller Disc Avail; Agency Discl Req

Possession: Close of Escrow
Homeowner Association Information
Homeowners Assoc: Y

HOA Fee/Paid: $ 75/Quarterly

Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint

Assoc Rules/Info: Pets OK (See Rmrks); Prof Managed

List Price: $ 359,900

Listing courtesy of: Perry & Darlene Schmitt, West USA Realty