521 W WILSHIRE Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (MLS# 6984669)

521 W WILSHIRE Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85003

$995,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,700 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,714 Status: Active

Current Price: $995,000 Last Modified: 2/14/2026

Description

1940 French Ranch in the Willo Historic District Discover a rare 1940s French Ranch at 521 W. Wilshire Dr., situated in the heart of the Willo Historic District. This property perfectly balances historic character with high-tech infrastructure, offering a primary residence plus a guest house that doubles as a revenue generator. Strategic Location & Income Medical Corridor: Unbeatable proximity for healthcare professionals—1 mile to St. Joseph's and 7 minutes to Banner University and the VA Medical Center. Guesthouse/ADU: A fully functional, revenue-generating suite. With a full kitchen and new 2025 mini-split, it is ideal for Furnished Finder short-term rentals. Modern Infrastructure & Efficiency New 2025 Roof and solarized Low-E energy-efficient windows throughout.

Supplements: Climate & Air: Attic features R40 insulation, sealed ducts, and a 1-ton mini-split in the primary bedroom. Tech-Ready: Central communications closet with Cat5 cabling to all rooms and a Lorex NVR security system with cameras covering the exterior and alley. Updated Power: 200-amp main breaker and a new 2024 100-amp sub-panel. Outdoor Living & Utility The Oasis: 80-linear-foot PebbleTech salt-water pool surrounded by cool decking and a travertine tile entertainment patio. RV Ready: Widened driveway with an RV gate and parking for wider-profile vehicles. The Yard: 10x14 TuffShed with power, natural gas BBQ line, and an 8x8 concrete pad with a 50-amp breaker ready for a spa. Clean Lines: Backyard power and Cox cable lines have been buried underground for an open, unobstructed view. This is a high-efficiency historic home designed for modern professionals who value location, security, and income potential.

More Information MLS# 6984669

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No List Price: $995,000 Status: Active Current Price: $995,000 List Date: 2026-02-13

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 49 Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 6 BROADMOOR PARK MCR Assessor's Parcel #: 27 Tax Municipality: Phoenix Taxes: 2245 House Number: 521 Compass: W Street Name: WILSHIRE St Suffix: Drive City/Town Code: Phoenix State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85003 Zip4: 1028 County Code: Maricopa Assessor Number: 118-49-027 Subdivision: BROADMOOR PARK Tax Year: 2025

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached # of Interior Levels: 1 Full Bathrooms: 2 Half Bathrooms: 0 Approx SQFT: 1700 Price/SqFt: 585.29 Approx Lot SqFt: 7714 Approx Lot Acres: 0.177 Horses: N Model: FULL GST HOUSE Builder Name: UNKNOWN Lead Based Hazard Disclosure: Yes Elementary School District: Phoenix Elementary District High School District: Phoenix Union High School District Elementary School: Kenilworth Elementary School Jr. High School: Phoenix #1 iAcademy High School: Central High School Community Pool Y/N: No Private Pool Y/N: Yes Fireplace YN: No Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Exterior Stories: 1 # Bedrooms: 3 Total Bathrooms: 2 Year Built: 1940

Legal Info

Range: 3E Section: 32 Township: 2N Lot Number: 6

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 1

Construction

Brick: 1

Const - Finish

Painted: 1

Roofing

Composition: 1

Pmt & Rate Info

Down Payment: 0 Total Asum Mnth Pmts: 0

Association & Fees

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

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings Text: 1

Lockbox Type

None: 1

Architecture

Other: 1

Master Bathroom

Other (See Remarks): 1

Additional Bedroom

Separate Bedroom Exit: 1

Add'l Property Use

Ranch: 1

Flooring

Laminate: 1 Tile: 1 Wood: 1

Window Features

Screens: 1 Dual Pane: 1 ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows: 1 Low-Emissivity Windows: 1 Tinted Windows: 1 Vinyl Frame: 1

Private Pool Features

Outdoor: 1 Fenced: 1 Play Pool: 1

Community Features

Children's Playgrnd: 1 Historic District: 1 Near Light Rail Stop: 1

Dining Area

Formal: 1 Eat-in Kitchen: 1

Heating

Natural Gas: 1

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Gas Oven: 1 Pantry: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Reverse Osmosis: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Mini Split: 1 Central Air: 1

Laundry

Washer Included: 1 Dryer Included: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Other Rooms

Family Room: 1 Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: 1

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: N

Technology

Cable TV Avail: 1 High Speed Internet: 1 Security System Owned: 1

Fencing

Block: 1

Water Source

City Water: 1

Exterior Features

Separate Guest House: 1 Playground: 1 Covered Patio(s): 1 Patio: 1 Storage: 1 Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s): 1

Spa

None: 1

Sewer

Sewer - Public: 1

Parking Spaces

Slab Parking Spaces: 3 Total Covered Spaces: 0

Parking Features

Separate Strge Area: 1 RV Access/Parking: 1

New Financing

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Utilities

APS: 1 Natural Gas Connected: 1 SW Gas: 1

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: 1

Property Description

North/South Exposure: 1 Alley: 1

Landscaping

Desert Back: 1 Grass Front: 1 Yrd Wtring Sys Front: 1 Yrd Wtring Sys Back: 1

Services

City Services: 1

Items Updated

Roof Yr Updated: 2025 Roof Partial/Full: Full

Other Structures

Shed(s): 1 Workshop: 1

Contact Info

List Agent Home Phn: 424-402-7667

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: 1 Agency Discl Req: 1

Possession

Close of Escrow: 1

Association Fee Incl

No Fees: 1

Assoc Rules/Info

None: 1

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: 5th Ave and Thomas Directions: USE GPS Geo Lat: 33.475558 Geo Lon: -112.081669

Miscellaneous

Home Warranty: 1

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Add'l Property Use: Ranch Architecture: Other Master Bathroom: Other (See Remarks) Additional Bedroom: Separate Bedroom Exit Flooring: Laminate; Tile; Wood Window Features: Screens; Dual Pane; ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows; Low-Emissivity Windows; Tinted Windows; Vinyl Frame Private Pool Features: Outdoor; Fenced; Play Pool Spa: None Community Features: Children's Playgrnd; Historic District; Near Light Rail Stop Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Disposal; Dishwasher; Refrigerator; Reverse Osmosis; Pantry Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included Other Rooms: Family Room; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet; Security System Owned Exterior Features: Playground; Covered Patio(s); Patio; Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s); Separate Guest House; Storage Other Structures: Shed(s); Workshop Parking Features: RV Access/Parking; Separate Strge Area Construction: Brick Const - Finish: Painted Roofing: Composition Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Mini Split Heating: Natural Gas Utilities: APS; Natural Gas Connected; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public Services: City Services Fencing: Block Property Description: North/South Exposure; Alley Landscaping: Desert Back; Grass Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back Showing Notification Methods: Text Lockbox Type: None Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req

Listing Office: Altus Realty LLC

Last Updated: February - 14 - 2026