130 E Alvarado Road

Phoenix, AZ
$ 865,000 Beds 3 Baths 2.5 Sq 1,803 Virtual Tour
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In the heart of the Alvarado Historic District, one of Central Phoenix's most quietly rare communities with just 33 homes, this red brick bungalow captures something increasingly difficult to find: history, architecture, and a genuine sense of neighborhood, all in the center of the city. A brand-new roof has just been completed, along with new doors on the detached casita and garage, adding to an already substantial list of improvements that includes a new HVAC system in 2023, beautifully remodeled kitchen and bathrooms in 2023, and updated plumbing beneath the home in 2024. Inside, the character is unmistakable. Coved plaster walls and original hardwood floors carry the home's history forward, while two inviting living spaces, a beautiful dining room, abundant natural light, and a fireplace create a home that feels warm, layered, and lived in. The kitchen brings old and new together with a large butcher block island, crisp white cabinetry, bright granite countertops, Saltillo tile flooring, high-end stainless appliances, and a gas range. Beyond the main house, the detached private casita with its own restroom creates an entirely separate space for an office, studio, creative retreat, or whatever life asks of it. A detached two-car garage adds another layer of functionality and rarity. Outside, a private grassy backyard unfolds beneath mature shade trees, creating the kind of outdoor space that feels increasingly special in the heart of Phoenix. But perhaps what makes this home most remarkable is everything that surrounds it. Alvarado is a neighborhood where people know one another, where the cul-de-sac becomes a gathering place, and where community isn't an amenity, it's part of everyday life. Walk to Oven + Vine, explore what's emerging along McDowell, hop onto the bike lanes on 3rd Avenue, and experience what it means to live connected to the city rather than simply near it. Welcome to 130 E Alvarado Road. Historic without being frozen in time. Updated without losing its soul. And ready for its next chapter.

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  • Price
  • $ 865,000
  • City
  • Phoenix
  • Bedrooms
  • 3
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 2
  • County
  • MARICOPA
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 1
  • Area
  • Alvarado Historic District
  • Lot Size
  • 0.21 Acres
  • Zip
  • 85004
  • Sqr Footage
  • 1,803
  • Year Built
  • 1935
  • Taxes
  • $ 2772
  • Style
  • Bungalow
  • MLS#
  • 7018133
Listed By: LOVE PHX; 480-251-7776
Data Source: Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLSN)

Features

General

Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Heat Pump,Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s)
Possession Close Of Escrow
Roof Shake
Garage Spaces 2.0
Association Fee Includes No Fees
Architectural Style Bungalow
Construction Materials Brick Veneer,Brick
Year Built 1935
Township 2N
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Fee Simple
Community Features Historic District,Biking/Walking Path
County Maricopa
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Attached Garage No
Subdivision Name ALVARADO PLACE EAST
Possible Use See Remarks
Other Structures Guest House
Special Listing Conditions N/A
Status Active
Directions North on 3rd Street to Alvarado,home is on the Northwest Corner.
High School Central High School
City Phoenix
Disclosures Agency Discl Req,Seller Discl Avail
High School District Phoenix Union High School District
Open Parking Spaces 0.0
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 9314.0
Carport Spaces 0.0
Carport Y/N No
Spa Features None
Elementary School Kenilworth Elementary School
Property Attached Y/N No
Land Lease Y/N No
Tax Annual Amount 2772.0
Home Warranty Y/N No
Current Financing Conventional
Middle/Junior High School Phoenix #1 iAcademy
Lease Renewal Y/N No
Lease Considered Y/N No
Rent Control Y/N No
Builder Name Unknown
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Owner
Elementary School District Phoenix Elementary District
Tax Lot 18
MobileHomeRemainsYN No
New Financing: Conventional True
Senior Community No
New Financing: FHA True
Ttl Monthly Fee Equiv 0.0
New Financing Cash True
New Financing: VA True

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Double Vanity,Eat-in Kitchen,Breakfast Bar,No Interior Steps,Kitchen Island,Full Bth Master Bdrm,Separate Shwr & Tub
Flooring Stone,Wood
Fireplace Features Wood Burning
Total Stories 1
Air Conditioning Y/N Yes
Heating Y/N Yes
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Total Bedrooms 3
LivingAreaSource Assessor
Total Baths 3
Bedrooms Possible 4
Other_sp_Rooms_co_Guest_sp_Qtrs_hyphen_Sep_sp_Entrn True
Kitchen Island True

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Private Yard
Fencing Back Yard,Block
Parking Features Off Street,Detached Garage
Lot Features North/South Exposure,Corner Lot,Grass Front,Grass Back
Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 9314.0
Spa No
Lot Size Acres 0.21
Lot Size Source Assessor
Waterfront Y/N No
Covered Spaces 2.0
Crops Included Y/N No
Horse Y/N No
Irrigation Water Rights Y/N No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Gilbert, AZ office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Kenilworth Elementary School
Middle School Phoenix #1 iAcademy Middle School
High School Central High School

Price History

4/23/2026 Listed $896,000
6/9/2026 3% - $875,000
9/15/2026 2% - $865,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 85004

Price
AVG $1.3M
$870K
Taxes
AVG $4,989
$2,772
Year Built
AVG 1936
1935

Areas That We Cover

130 E Alvarado Road Phoenix, AZ is a Single Family Home for sale at $865000 with 1803 sqft and a lot size of 0.21 Acres Acre(s). 130 E Alvarado Road Phoenix has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and was built in 1935. The property's zip code is 85004 which is in Phoenix, AZ

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