18443 E EL CORTEZ Place, Rio Verde, AZ 85263 (MLS# 6992941)


$575,000
18443 E EL CORTEZ Place
Rio Verde, AZ 85263
MLS# 6992941
3 beds  |  2 baths


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Welcome Home! Peaceful, private backyard Front Front Nice, big driveway Front with gated patio area Entry Living room w/2 patio slider doors Living Room Living room w/vaulted ceilings Living Room/Dining room Dining Area Dining Area Kitchen w/granite counters Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen breakfast nook area Kitchen from breakfast nook area Door to garage Primary Bed Primary Bed Primary Bath Primary Bath Bedroom 2 w/double doors Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 2 Bathroom 2-pic 3 edit Bathroom 2 laundry Garage 1 Rear 3 Rear 6 Rear 7 Rear 10 Rear 2 Rear 4 Rear 11 Amazing lot Private lot 28 30 34 Lot outline 54 Lot outline 61 lot outline Rio Verde community sign Rio Verde Community Private golf club Community Center Community club restaurant Tennis and pickleball Heated pool Fitness center Library

Property Description
Move-in ready home on a rare, oversized and private cul-de-sac lot in the desirable Rio Verde active adult golf community. This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features vaulted ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and multiple sliding doors leading to a large wraparound covered patio that highlights the exceptionally private lot and outdoor living space. The kitchen includes granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a bright breakfast nook with patio access. Recent updates include luxury vinyl plank flooring, updated irrigation, and a newer water heater. The spacious primary suite offers dual sinks, soaking tub, separate shower, and walk-in closet. Located in Rio Verde, northeast of Scottsdale, an active 55+ golf community with abundant clubs, activities, and amenities. See more

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Maps
Contract Information
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No
List Price: $575,000
Status: Active
Current Price: $575,000
List Date: 2026-03-04
Location, Tax & Legal
Assessor's Map #: 43
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 420 RIO VERDE UNIT 5 MCR
Assessor's Parcel #: 331
Tax Municipality: Maricopa - COUNTY
Taxes: 2535
House Number: 18443
Compass: E
Street Name: EL CORTEZ
St Suffix: Place
City/Town Code: Rio Verde
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85263
Zip4: 7178
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 219-43-331
Subdivision: RIO VERDE UNIT 5
Tax Year: 2025
General Property Description
Dwelling Styles: Detached
# of Interior Levels: 1
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 0
Approx SQFT: 1745
Price/SqFt: 329.51
Approx Lot SqFt: 15990
Approx Lot Acres: 0.367
Horses: N
Model: CUL-DE-SAC
Builder Name: ALEXANDER
Elementary School District: Adult
High School District: Adult
Elementary School: Adult
Jr. High School: Adult
High School: Adult
Community Pool Y/N: Yes
Private Pool Y/N: No
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Stories: 1
# Bedrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 1988
Legal Info
Range: 7E
Section: 6
Township: 4N
Lot Number: 420
Special Listing Cond
Age Restricted (See Remarks): 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Const - Finish
Painted: 1
Stucco: 1
Roofing
Tile: 1
Association & Fees
HOA Y/N: Y
HOA Disclosure/Addendum Affirmation: Yes
HOA Transfer Fee: 200
HOA Fee: 5239
HOA Paid Frequency: Annually
HOA Name: Rio Verde HOA
HOA Telephone: 480-471-2068
Special Assessment HOA: No
HOA 2 Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee: 0
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%: $
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee 2: 0
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee 2 $/%: $
Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 5239
Disclosure Fees HOA: 200
Other Fees HOA: 0
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee 2 Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 436.58
Showing Notification Methods
Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Text: 1
Email: 1
Phone Call: 1
Lockbox Type
Supra: 1
Master Bathroom
Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1
Separate Shwr & Tub: 1
Double Vanity: 1
Additional Bedroom
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1
Fireplace Features
Fireplace Family Rm: 1
Flooring
Tile: 1
Vinyl: 1
Window Features
Dual Pane: 1
Community Features
Biking/Walking Path: 1
Clubhouse/Rec Room: 1
Comm Tennis Court(s): 1
Community Media Room: 1
Community Spa: 1
Community Spa Htd: 1
Golf: 1
Horse Facility: 1
Pickleball: 1
Transportation Svcs: 1
Workout Facility: 1
Dining Area
Breakfast Room: 1
Dining in LR/GR: 1
Heating
Electric: 1
Kitchen Features
220 Volts in Kitchen: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Built-in Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Electric Cooktop: 1
Granite Counters: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Central Air: 1
Interior Features
Skylight(s): 1
Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1
9+ Flat Ceilings: 1
No Interior Steps: 1
Soft Water Loop: 1
Water Purifier: 1
Laundry
Washer Included: 1
Dryer Included: 1
220 V Dryer Hookup: 1
Inside: 1
Basement
Basement Y/N: N
Separate Den/Office
Sep Den/Office Y/N: N
Road Surface Type
Paved: 1
Accessibility Feat.
Zero-Grade Entry: 1
Hallways 36in+ Wide: 1
Hard/Low Nap Floors: 1
Bath Raised Toilet: 1
Bath Grab Bars: 1
Bath Lever Faucets: 1
Mltpl Entries/Exits: 1
Road Responsibility
Private Maintained Road: 1
Technology
Cable TV Avail: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Security System Owned: 1
Fencing
Back Yard: 1
Wrought Iron: 1
Water Source
Pvt Water Company: 1
Community Pool Features
Heated: 1
Exterior Features
Covered Patio(s): 1
Patio: 1
Private Street(s): 1
Rain Gutters: 1
Spa
None: 1
Sewer
Sewer - Private: 1
Sewer-In & Connected: 1
Parking Spaces
Slab Parking Spaces: 2
Total Covered Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features
Attch'd Gar Cabinets: 1
Attached Garage: 1
Direct Access: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
New Financing
Cash: 1
VA: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
Plumbing
Recirculation Pump: 1
Electric Hot Wtr Htr: 1
Utilities
SRP: 1
Existing 1st Loan
Treat as Free&Clear: 1
Property Description
Cul-De-Sac Lot: 1
North/South Exposure: 1
Adjacent to Wash: 1
Landscaping
Desert Front: 1
Desert Back: 1
Yrd Wtring Sys Front: 1
Yrd Wtring Sys Back: 1
Auto Timer H2O Front: 1
Auto Timer H2O Back: 1
Services
County Services: 1
Items Updated
Floor Yr Updated: 2023
Floor Partial/Full: Partial
Roof Yr Updated: 2010
Roof Partial/Full: Partial
Disclosures
Seller Discl Avail: 1
Agency Discl Req: 1
Possession
Close of Escrow: 1
Association Fee Incl
Garbage Collection: 1
Cable or Satellite: 1
Common Area Maint: 1
Street Maint: 1
Assoc Rules/Info
Pets OK (See Rmrks): 1
No Visible Truck Trailer RV Boat: 1
Rental OK (See Rmks): 1
Clubhouse: 1
Club, Membership Opt: 1
FHA Approved Prjct: 1
VA Approved Prjct: 1
Remarks Misc
Cross Street: Forest RD and Four Peaks BLVD
Directions: From Fountain Hills take Fountain Hills Blvd. which becomes McDowell Mt. Rd. North for 8 miles to left on Forest Rd. to left on left on Four Peaks to left on Avenida Del Ray to left on El Cortez.
Geo Lat: 33.720288
Geo Lon: -111.681693
Property Features
Special Listing Cond: Age Restricted (See Remarks)
Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity
Additional Bedroom: Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet
Fireplace Features: Fireplace Family Rm
Flooring: Tile; Vinyl
Window Features: Dual Pane
Community Pool Features: Heated
Spa: None
Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Clubhouse/Rec Room; Comm Tennis Court(s); Community Media Room; Community Spa; Community Spa Htd; Golf; Horse Facility; Pickleball; Transportation Svcs; Workout Facility
Dining Area: Dining in LR/GR; Breakfast Room
Kitchen Features: 220 Volts in Kitchen; Electric Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Granite Counters
Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; 220 V Dryer Hookup; Inside
Interior Features: Skylight(s); Vaulted Ceiling(s); 9+ Flat Ceilings; No Interior Steps; Soft Water Loop; Water Purifier
Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet; Security System Owned
Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s); Patio; Private Street(s); Rain Gutters
Parking Features: Attached Garage; Attch'd Gar Cabinets; Direct Access; Garage Door Opener
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Construction: Wood Frame
Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco
Roofing: Tile
Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s)
Plumbing: Recirculation Pump; Electric Hot Wtr Htr
Utilities: SRP
Water Source: Pvt Water Company
Sewer: Sewer - Private; Sewer-In & Connected
Services: County Services
Fencing: Back Yard; Wrought Iron
Property Description: Cul-De-Sac Lot; North/South Exposure; Adjacent to Wash
Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back
Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email; Phone Call
Lockbox Type: Supra
Possession: Close of Escrow
Association Fee Incl: Garbage Collection; Cable or Satellite; Common Area Maint; Street Maint
Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear
New Financing: Cash; VA; FHA; Conventional
Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
Supplements
The expansive wraparound covered patio is a standout feature of the home, creating a wonderful space for outdoor dining, relaxing, and entertaining while enjoying the privacy of the oversized lot. Homes in Rio Verde rarely offer this much outdoor living space combined with such a large and private cul-de-sac lot, making the setting especially peaceful. Property Highlights: " Rare oversized and private cul-de-sac lot with mature desert landscaping " Large wraparound covered patio ideal for outdoor living and entertaining " Updated Luxury vinyl plank flooring " Vaulted ceilings and great room with fireplace " Granite countertops and stainless steel appliances " Updated irrigation system and newer water heater Rio Verde Community Lifestyle: " Rio Verde is a 55+ active adult community located northeast of Scottsdale in the scenic Sonoran Desert " Community amenities include a clubhouse, restaurant, community center, pool, spa, fitness room, library, and craft/art studio " Tennis and pickleball courts, plus many recreational spaces and community activities " Two 18-hole golf courses within the community (golf membership available separately) " Golf-cart-friendly neighborhood with quiet streets and beautiful desert surroundings " HOA includes access to most community amenities, with golf available as an optional membership " 30-day minimum rental requirement

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Listing Office: Bliss Realty & Investments

Last Updated: April - 02 - 2026

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