Welcome to this beautiful fully updated 2 bedroom 1 3/4 bath home located in the desirable 55+ guard gated golf community Fountain of the Sun. Situated on a spacious oversized lot, this move in ready property offers comfort and style with numerous thoughtful upgrades throughout. This bright and open floor plan boasts lots of natural light and space for today's modern living. Enjoy a newer roof (3-5 yrs old), heat pump (2025), water heater (2026), and a remodeled kitchen (2026), which showcases modern finishes, new soft close cabinetry, quartz countertops, ample cabinet space, a center island, and a convenient glass washer at the sink. The primary suite offers a spacious walk-in closet, while the updated bathroom (2026) offers two sinks, a walk in shower, and provides a fresh, contemporary feel with heated lights for added comfort. This home offers fresh interior paint (2026), exterior paint (2025), and new laminate flooring with new baseboards (2026) throughout. Enjoy low maintenance desert landscaping, relax on your front patio, or step out to the backyard to enjoy the oversized lot offering beautiful fruit trees and plenty of space for entertaining or simply relaxing in the Arizona weather.
The FOS community offers a wealth of amenities and features an 18 hole golf course, outside pool and spa, fitness center, pickleball courts, clubhouse, bocce ball, dog park, and numerous other activities.
Pending
$419,000
1036 S 78TH Street, Mesa, AZ 85208
2beds
1,471sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1983
0.27 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$285/sqft
$127/mo HOA
What's special
- 59 days
- 45
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rhonda Paine 602-625-3515,
West USA Realty
Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 7055846
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Non-laminate Counter, Quartz Countertops, High Speed Internet, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, No Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Pantry, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
- Flooring: Laminate
- Windows: Screens, Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,471
- Total interior livable area: 1,471 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Private Street(s)
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Block
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Auto Timer H2O Back
Details
- Parcel number: 21867174
- Special conditions: Age Restricted (See Remarks)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1983
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool, Golf, Pickleball, Lake, Gated, Community Spa Htd, Community Media Room, Guarded Entry, Biking/Walking Path, Fitness Center
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: FOUNTAIN OF THE SUN PARCEL 6
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds
- HOA fee: $381 quarterly
- HOA name: Fountain of the Sun
- HOA phone: 480-380-4000
Location
- Region: Mesa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $285/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $275,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,660
- Date on market: 7/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 37 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2026 | Pending sale | $419,000$285/sqft |
Source:  ARMLS #7055846 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $419,000$285/sqft |
Source: ARMLS #7055846 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,648 +0.1% | $27,510 -12.9% |
| 2024 | $1,647 -1.2% | $31,600 +74.5% |
| 2023 | $1,667 +1.6% | $18,106 -15.4% |
| 2022 | $1,640 -1.4% | $21,410 +7.5% |
| 2021 | $1,663 +7.9% | $19,920 +9.6% |
| 2020 | $1,541 +4.7% | $18,170 +8.1% |
| 2019 | $1,472 | $16,810 +8.5% |
| 2018 | $1,472 +3.2% | $15,500 +6.7% |
| 2017 | $1,426 +7.9% | $14,530 -6.3% |
| 2016 | $1,322 +1.7% | $15,510 +10.8% |
| 2015 | $1,300 | $14,000 +11.6% |
| 2014 | -- | $12,550 +18.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $10,610 |
| 2012 | -- | $10,610 -10.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $11,800 -3.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $12,270 -22.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $15,860 -14.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $18,500 +16% |
| 2007 | -- | $15,950 +51.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $10,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $10,500 +10.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $9,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $9,500 +5% |
| 2002 | -- | $9,050 |
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Neighborhood: Fountain of the Sun
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