Welcome to this charming 1,652-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bath home located in the gated, active-adult community of Fountain of the Sun. Step inside to a bright and welcoming front living room featuring abundant natural light and a ceiling fan. The kitchen opens to the great room and offers granite countertops, a peninsula with breakfast-bar seating, painted gray cabinetry with white trim and hardware, a built-in microwave, electric range, and a tasteful glass-tile backsplash. A convenient pass-through connects the living space to the enclosed Arizona room, where a wall of windows creates a bright and comfortable space to relax or entertain. The primary suite features a double-door entry, walk-in closet, ceiling fan, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and built-in bench. Do not miss the additional storage room in garage and storage area in the spacious back yard backing to a community park with Bocce ball. Fountain of the Sun offers an impressive selection of amenities, including a community pool, fitness center, ballroom, library, golf course, restaurant, walking and biking paths, shuffleboard and pickleball courts, an arts and crafts studio, scenic lakes and ponds, and a wide variety of clubs, activities, and social events.
Pending
$320,000
854 S 79TH Way, Mesa, AZ 85208
2beds
1,652sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1977
6,595 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$194/sqft
$127/mo HOA
What's special
Abundant natural lightBuilt-in microwaveTasteful glass-tile backsplashPeninsula with breakfast-bar seatingGranite countertopsElectric range
- 51 days
- 253
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Listed by:
Richard T Stinebuck 602-321-0046,
HomeSmart,
Jeanne Rizzo 480-389-9543,
HomeSmart
Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 7058712
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Built-In Electric Oven
Features
- Quartz Countertops, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,652
- Total interior livable area: 1,652 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Screened in Patio(s)
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 6,595 Square Feet
- Features: Desert Back, Desert Front
Details
- Parcel number: 21854712
- Special conditions: Age Restricted (See Remarks)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Painted, Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool, Golf, Pickleball, Lake, Gated, Community Spa, Community Spa Htd, Community Media Room, Guarded Entry, Biking/Walking Path, Fitness Center
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: FOUNTAIN OF THE SUN PARCEL NO. 13 AMD PARCEL NO. 3
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds
- HOA fee: $381 quarterly
- HOA name: Fountain of the Sun
- HOA phone: 480-984-1434
Location
- Region: Mesa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $194/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $273,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,303
- Date on market: 8/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 52 days
- Listing terms: VA Loan,Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Pending sale | $320,000$194/sqft |
Source:  ARMLS #7058712 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $320,000$194/sqft |
Source: ARMLS #7058712 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2026 | Pending sale | $320,000$194/sqft |
Source: ARMLS #7058712 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $320,000+236.8%$194/sqft |
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| 5/12/2000 | Sold | $95,000$58/sqft |
Source: ARMLS #1441631 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,294 +0.1% | $27,370 -12.3% |
| 2024 | $1,293 -1.2% | $31,210 +119.6% |
| 2023 | $1,309 +1.6% | $14,215 -32.3% |
| 2022 | $1,288 -1.4% | $21,000 +7.3% |
| 2021 | $1,306 +7.9% | $19,580 +26.5% |
| 2020 | $1,210 +4.7% | $15,480 +8.9% |
| 2019 | $1,155 | $14,210 +9.3% |
| 2018 | $1,155 +3.2% | $13,000 +10.5% |
| 2017 | $1,119 +7.9% | $11,770 -6.1% |
| 2016 | $1,038 +2.6% | $12,530 +12.8% |
| 2015 | $1,012 | $11,110 +14.9% |
| 2014 | -- | $9,670 +16.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $8,330 -1.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $8,430 +3.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $8,180 -18.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $10,080 -22.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $13,000 -15.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $15,450 +16.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $13,300 +49.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $8,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $8,900 +12.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $7,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $7,900 +4.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $7,550 |
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