GAYLE HENDERSON, A KNOWN LEADER IN REAL ESTATE AND ONE OF THE ORIGINAL RESIDENTS IN STONEGATE: Q: My current valuation notification is entitled “2008 Property Valuation”. Can you explain how and when properties are assessed by the Maricopa County Assessor? A: Many of you moved to Arizona from states, where no sooner is the ink dry on a recorded sale of a property, then a reassessment is triggered which impacts that individual property valuation and taxes immediately. Arizona has statutes in place which regulate the reassessment much differently. Every Arizona property must be re evaluated annually. However, an individual property can not be assessed based on its specific recorded sale. Rather, the assessment is done in large map grids. Each year the sales of properties within a grid are entered into a database. Then the individual properties and their specific characteristics within that grid are matched to the collective sales in that area and the valuations are calculated. The valuation, therefore, reflects the general area sales activity. The valuation process is initiated two years prior to the actual tax bill. The 2007 tax valuation chart which appears on the right side of your valuation notice is based on sales in 2005. The 2008 valuation chart on the left side of your notice is based on 2006 sales and will not be reflected in your tax bill until the fall of 2008 when the first half of your taxes will be due. Those of you new to Arizona will note that the taxes don’t always go up. Many homeowners saw minor reductions in their 2006 tax bill; the second half of which is due this March. For more information on your specific tax bill, go to http://treasurer.maricopa.gov/taxguide. Henderson consistently ranks among the top ten individual RE/MAX agents in Arizona and is a recipient of the Business Journal Real Estate Leadership Award for 2005. Her charitable works include Habitat for Humanity, Children’s Miracle Network and the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
GAYLE HENDERSON, PC ABR, CRS, GRI, e-Pro, CLHMS RE/MAX Excalibur 8510 E. Shea Blvd. #100 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 602.850.4335 gayle@AZMovingPlan.com
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FEATURED PROPERTY: 11360 E. Carol Ave. 5 Bed/ 3 Bath • 3850 SF $975,000 List Price • Beautiful designer touches throughout with custom paint and wood shutters
April 2007
• Wonderful columns frame the formal living and dining area off entry with oversized windows out to backyard • Neutral tile in high traffic areas • Spacious kitchen with white appliances, center island with gas cooktop, work desk, large breakfast nook and exit door to backyard • Cozy family room off kitchen features fireplace with tile surround and full wet bar with wine rack • Huge master suite with fireplace, sitting area and door to backyard. Luxurious bathroom with double sinks and vanity area, plenty of cabinets and storage space, large walk-in closet, large jetted tub with glass block window and separate shower • Backyard features covered tile patio with ceiling fan; private pool with kool decking and boulder waterfall; and grassy area CURRENTLY FOR SALE: Address 9051 N. 115th Pl 9498 N. 114th Way 11614 E. Appaloosa Pl. 9140 N. 118th Pl. 11684 E. Terra Dr. 9663 N. 117th St. 11724 E. Del Timbre Dr. 9723 N. 117th Way 11227 E. Appaloosa Pl. 11704 E. Arabian Park Dr.
Sq. Ft. / Bed / Bath 2093 / 2 Bed / 2.5 Bath 2134 / 3 Bed / 2 Bath 3297 / 4 Bed / 3 Bath 2752 / 4 Bed / 2 Bath 2241 / 3 Bed / 2 Bath 2525 / 3 Bed / 2 Bath 3200 / 3 Bed / 2.5 Bath 3286 / 4 Bed / 3 Bath 3567 / 4 Bed / 3 Bath 4111 / 5 Bed / 3.5 Bath
List Price $569,900 $634,900 $765,000 $779,000 $650,000 $849,500 $950,000 $995,000 $1,284,000 $1,285,000
SOLD: 9191 N. 117th Way 2148 / 3 Bed / 2 Bath $580,000 List $550,000 Sold- 2/23/07 11284 E. Carol Ave. 3376 / 4 Bed / 2.5 Bath $874,900 List $845,000 Sold- 2/28/07
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