3838 W ALTA VISTA Road, Phoenix, AZ 85041

$799,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 3,392 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 54,711 Status: Active
Current Price: $799,000 Last Modified: 3/28/2026

Overview

Description

This extraordinary estate offers a rare combination of space, versatility, and opportunity, featuring two homes on more than 1.25 acres with commercial zoning potential (buyer to verify). The main residence offers 2,650 square feet with 3 bedrooms, multiple living areas, and a beautifully remodeled bathroom with quartz countertops. The detached guest house provides an additional 742 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, making it ideal for guests, extended family, rental income, or a private office. Bonus, large outbuilding, great for storage. With access from two streets, this truly one-of-a-kind property is ready to be restored, enhanced, and reimagined into something even more exceptional.

Supplements: For those seeking even more potential, the adjacent property is also available--offering a rare opportunity for a multi-property compound, multi-generational living, or potential business use (buyer to verify).

Listing Details MLS# 7005463

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number
3838
Compass
W
Street Name
ALTA VISTA
St Suffix
Road
City/Town Code
Phoenix
State/Province
AZ
Zip Code
85041
Zip4
5002
County Code
Maricopa
Assessor Number
105-89-943-A
Subdivision
85041
Tax Year
2025
Assessor's Map #
89
Legal Description (Abbrev)
TH PAR OF W2 NW4 NE4 SEC 34 DAF BEG AT A PT S LN SD W2 NW4 NE4 E 280F SW4 SD W2 NW4 NE4 TH N 131F TH
Assessor's Parcel #
943
Assessor Parcel Ltr
A
Tax Municipality
Maricopa - COUNTY
Taxes
1460

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
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Total Bathrooms
2
Approx SQFT
3392
Price/SqFt
235.55
Horses
Y
Builder Name
Unknown
Year Built
1955
Lead Based Hazard Disclosure
No
Approx Lot SqFt
54711
Approx Lot Acres
1.256
Community Pool Y/N
No
Private Pool Y/N
No
Fireplace YN
Yes
Fireplaces Total
Yes
Elementary School District
Laveen Elementary District
High School District
Phoenix Union High School District
Elementary School
Laveen Elementary School
Jr. High School
Rogers Ranch School
High School
Cesar Chavez High School
Half Bathrooms
0

Legal Info

Township
1N
Range
2E
Section
34
Lot Number
0000

Basement

Basement Y/N
N

More Information

Parking Spaces

Carport Spaces
2
Total Covered Spaces
2
Slab Parking Spaces
0

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service
Aligned Showings

Special Listing Cond

N/A
Yes

Construction

Block
Yes

Const - Finish

Painted
Yes

Roofing

Built-Up
Yes

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N
N
PAD Fee Y/N
N
Land Lease Fee Y/N
N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv
0

Lockbox Type

Combo
Yes

Master Bathroom

3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
Yes

Dining Area

Formal
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher
Yes
Electric Range
Yes
Built-in Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Laundry

Washer Included
Yes
Dryer Included
Yes

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N
N

Fencing

Back Yard
Yes

Water Source

City Water
Yes

Exterior Features

Separate Guest House
Yes
Built-in BBQ
Yes
Covered Patio(s)
Yes
Patio
Yes

Spa

None
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

New Financing

Cash
Yes
Cash to Loan
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Utilities

APS
Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear
Yes

Landscaping

Dirt Front
Yes
Dirt Back
Yes

Other Structures

Barn(s)
Yes
Shed(s)
Yes

Disclosures

None
Yes

Possession

By Agreement
Yes

Association Fee Incl

No Fees
Yes

Assoc Rules/Info

None
Yes

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Master Bathroom: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm Spa: None Dining Area: Formal Kitchen Features: Electric Range; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included Exterior Features: Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Patio; Separate Guest House Other Structures: Barn(s); Shed(s) Construction: Block Const - Finish: Painted Roofing: Built-Up Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air Utilities: APS Water Source: City Water Sewer: Septic Tank Fencing: Back Yard Landscaping: Dirt Front; Dirt Back Lockbox Type: Combo Possession: By Agreement Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; Cash to Loan; Conventional Disclosures: None
Listing Office: HomeSmart
IDX
Last Updated: March - 28 - 2026
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