1028 N COLUMBUS Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85234
What's special
Every major update has already been done. This 3-bedroom plus den, 2-bath home inside the gated Val Vista Lakes community of Castaway Bay is the definition of move-in ready, with high-quality upgrades completed over the past 2 to 5 years so the next owner can simply unpack and enjoy. New LVP flooring, a fully remodeled kitchen, and updated bathrooms set the tone inside. A new roof in 2023, new attic insulation in 2023, a recently replaced AC unit, and a fully upgraded irrigation system mean the big-ticket items are handled for years to come. Outside, fresh exterior paint and professionally installed artificial turf and pavers in both the front and back yards deliver low-maintenance curb appeal that looks great every single day. And then there is the lifestyle. Val Vista Lakes is one of Gilbert's most iconic master-planned communities, offering residents a lagoon pool with a sandy beach, a junior Olympic pool and spa, tennis complex, pickleball courts, racquetball courts, a fitness center, scenic lakes, parks, and miles of walking and biking paths, all within a beautifully maintained setting. Downtown Gilbert's restaurants, shops, and entertainment are just minutes away. If you have been waiting for a home where someone else already did all the work, this is it.
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Living Room
Kitchen
Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Len Nevin 480-500-8326,
Real Broker,
Jason Hubbard 480-200-6816,
Real Broker
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range
- Laundry: Inside, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Quartz Countertops, High Speed Internet, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, No Interior Steps, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,681
- Total interior livable area: 1,681 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Direct Access
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Block
Lot
- Size: 5,576 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Synthetic Grass Frnt, Synthetic Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
Details
- Parcel number: 30904745
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool, Racquetball, Pickleball, Lake, Gated, Community Spa, Community Spa Htd, Tennis Court(s), Playground, Biking/Walking Path, Fitness Center
- Subdivision: CASTAWAY BAY
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds
- HOA fee: $158 monthly
- HOA name: Val Vista Lakes
- HOA phone: 480-926-9693
- Second HOA fee: $185 quarterly
- Second HOA name: Castaway Bay
- Second HOA phone: 480-820-1519
Location
- Region: Gilbert
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $327/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $389,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,662
- Date on market: 6/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 160 days
- Listing terms: VA Loan,Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000+12.5%$327/sqft |
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| 1/23/2024 | Listing removed | $489,000-1.5%$291/sqft |
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| 3/17/2023 | Sold | $496,500+15.5%$295/sqft |
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| 1/25/2023 | Sold | $430,000-6.3%$256/sqft |
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| 1/9/2023 | Pending sale | $459,000$273/sqft |
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| 1/6/2023 | Price change | $459,000-2.1%$273/sqft |
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| 12/12/2022 | Price change | $469,000-4.1%$279/sqft |
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| 11/22/2022 | Listed for sale | $489,000$291/sqft |
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| 11/8/2022 | Listing removed | $489,000$291/sqft |
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| 11/3/2022 | Price change | $489,000-1.6%$291/sqft |
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| 11/1/2022 | Price change | $497,000-0.2%$296/sqft |
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| 10/18/2022 | Price change | $498,000-0.2%$296/sqft |
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| 9/23/2022 | Price change | $499,000-3.9%$297/sqft |
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| 9/8/2022 | Listed for sale | $519,000+4.5%$309/sqft |
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| 8/29/2022 | Sold | $496,500+77.3%$295/sqft |
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| 3/22/2017 | Sold | $280,000+1.8%$167/sqft |
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| 2/17/2017 | Listed for sale | $275,000+117.3%$164/sqft |
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| 12/15/2016 | Listing removed | $1,445+2.1%$1/sqft |
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| 8/25/2013 | Listing removed | $1,415$1/sqft |
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| 8/6/2013 | Price change | $1,415-0.7%$1/sqft |
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| 7/20/2013 | Listed for rent | $1,425$1/sqft |
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| 8/24/1995 | Sold | $126,534$75/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,651 +4% | $38,920 -6.7% |
| 2024 | $1,587 -8.8% | $41,720 +91.6% |
| 2023 | $1,739 +2.5% | $21,774 -21% |
| 2022 | $1,697 -3.9% | $27,560 +5.1% |
| 2021 | $1,765 +8.8% | $26,230 +7.1% |
| 2020 | $1,622 +3.2% | $24,480 +8.4% |
| 2019 | $1,572 | $22,580 +6.7% |
| 2018 | $1,572 +3.6% | $21,160 +7.5% |
| 2017 | $1,517 -11.2% | $19,680 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $1,708 -1.5% | $19,060 +3.6% |
| 2015 | $1,734 | $18,400 +26.9% |
| 2014 | -- | $14,500 +13.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $12,760 -7.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $13,760 -5.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $14,510 -17.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $17,570 -15.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $20,760 -10.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $23,100 +7.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $21,450 +52.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $14,050 |
| 2005 | -- | $14,050 +16.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $12,100 |
| 2003 | -- | $12,100 +12% |
| 2002 | -- | $10,800 |
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