Photo by Kyle Norby

The least expensive home sold in Maricopa Oct. 16-Nov. 15 was a two-story with a history that tells the story of the recession in Maricopa. First listed eight years ago for $65,000, it initially sold seven years ago for $850 as a short-sell and again nine months later for $800 and finally went for an all-time low of $775 before the economy began to recover.

1. 17364 N. Marina Ave., Alterra

Sold: Oct. 27
Purchase price: $160,000
Square footage: 2,630
Price per square foot: $98.15
Days on market: 21
Builder: K Hovnanian
Year built: 2005
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Community: Alterra
Features: 2-car garage, basic appliances, full master bedroom
Listing Agent: Dayv Morgan, HomeSmart Success
Selling Agent: Dale Dressel, HomeSmart Success

2. 19337 N. Ibiza Lane, Tortosa …………………………………$163,000
3. 21415 N. Scott Drive, Rancho El Dorado ……………….$168,500
4. 35985 W. Prado St., Tortosa ………………………………….$170,000
5. 36143 W. Vera Cruz Drive ……………………………………..$170,000



This item appears in the December issue of InMaricopa.