see supplemental remarks section North Central Phoenix - Rare Block-Built Opportunity with 360° Views & Trailhead Access! Prime North Central location directly across the street from the North Mountain Park trailhead - step out your door and hit the trails in one of Phoenix's premier mountain preserves! This solid block-constructed home enjoys breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and city lights, all from a quiet, peaceful neighborhood surrounded by million-dollar-plus homes.
Standout features include:
Super cool diving pool - perfect for relaxation or adding instant appeal
Large lot with dedicated RV parking space
Backyard suitable size for garden vegetables, chickens and goats
Rare solid block construction - durable, timeless, and built to last
Garage plans + complete with draft blueprint drawings already in hand for a second-story addition (expand now and capture serious upside)
Excellent positioning next to high-end neighboring properties - tremendous potential to rebuild bigger and better
Living next to a trailhead means stepping out your door and instantly accessing miles of hiking and biking trailsno driving, no parking hassles, just pure adventure right at your doorstep. Enjoy daily sunrise or sunset walks, spontaneous evening rides, or weekend-long explorations without ever leaving your neighborhood. The proximity to nature boosts physical health with effortless exercise, reduces stress through easy access to fresh air and scenic views, and adds a premium lifestyle factor that's hard to find in the city. Properties bordering trailheads often hold strong value and appeal to active buyers, as the convenience of endless outdoor recreation becomes a daily reality rather than an occasional outing. Whether you're training for a race, walking the dog, or simply unwinding after work, having miles of trails literally across the street transforms everyday living into something extraordinary.
This is a true diamond in the rough with strong bones and incredible location. The home needs a new roof (seller offering $15,000 roofing credit at closing or scheduled replacement) and mostly cosmetic updates, but the payoff for the right buyer or investor will be substantialespecially with the trailhead access, views, lot size, and proximity to luxury homes. Sold strictly as-is. May not appraise at list price due to condition. Attention Investors & Visionary Buyers:
No blind offers, please. Bring your contractor, your vision, and your best offer, this is a rare chance to transform a well-located property in one of Phoenix's most desirable areas. Owner/Agent - Arizona licensed real estate agent. Don't miss this North Central gem with trailhead access, endless views, and real potential.
For sale
$539,000
939 W MERCER Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85029
3beds
1,700sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
0.25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$317/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 284 days |
- 378 |
- 8 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michael P Lively 480-619-9602,
HomeSmart
Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 6925872

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Built-In Gas Oven
Features
- Breakfast Bar, No Interior Steps, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm, Laminate Counters
- Flooring: Laminate, Stone, Concrete
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,700
- Total interior livable area: 1,700 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: RV Access/Parking, Side Vehicle Entry
- Carport spaces: 4
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Outdoor Pool, Diving Pool
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Block
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, City Lights, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: North/South Exposure, Desert Front, Dirt Back
Details
- Parcel number: 15916063A
- Special conditions: Owner/Agent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: City Water
Green energy
- Water conservation: Tankless Ht Wtr Heat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool
- Subdivision: SADDLE ROCK HILLS
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: No Fees
Location
- Region: Phoenix
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $317/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $320,600
- Annual tax amount: $780
- Date on market: 9/28/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 283 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Buy Down Subsidy,Conventional,Also for Rent
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/13/2026 | Price change | $539,000-1.1%$317/sqft |
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| 12/13/2025 | Price change | $545,000+2.3%$321/sqft |
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| 11/22/2025 | Price change | $533,000-0.4%$314/sqft |
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| 11/15/2025 | Price change | $535,000-0.7%$315/sqft |
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| 10/22/2025 | Price change | $539,000-1.1%$317/sqft |
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| 9/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $545,000+13.8%$321/sqft |
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| 7/9/2025 | Listing removed | $479,000+12.7%$282/sqft |
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| 8/13/2024 | Listing removed | $425,000$250/sqft |
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| 8/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $425,000-14.8%$250/sqft |
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| 12/13/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/16/2023 | Listed for sale | $499,000+8.7%$294/sqft |
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| 12/15/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/9/2022 | Listed for sale | $459,000-4.2%$270/sqft |
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| 5/13/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/9/2022 | Price change | $479,000-1.7%$282/sqft |
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| 2/15/2022 | Price change | $487,500+1.6%$287/sqft |
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| 2/10/2022 | Price change | $479,990+0%$282/sqft |
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| 2/4/2022 | Pending sale | $479,900+6.9%$282/sqft |
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| 11/17/2021 | Price change | $449,000+2%$264/sqft |
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| 11/9/2021 | Listed for sale | $440,000+11.4%$259/sqft |
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| 7/17/2020 | Listing removed | $395,000$232/sqft |
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| 3/10/2020 | Listed for sale | $395,000+58.6%$232/sqft |
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| 4/4/2010 | Listing removed | $249,000$146/sqft |
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| 11/25/2009 | Listed for sale | $249,000+77.9%$146/sqft |
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| 3/5/2002 | Sold | $140,000+47.4%$82/sqft |
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| 3/28/1996 | Sold | $95,000$56/sqft |
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| 6/29/1994 | Sold | $95,000$56/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $798 +4% | $32,060 -0.5% |
| 2024 | $767 +1.9% | $32,210 +387.7% |
| 2023 | $753 +2% | $6,604 -70.4% |
| 2022 | $738 +0.2% | $22,310 +3.9% |
| 2021 | $736 +1.9% | $21,470 +7.5% |
| 2020 | $723 +2.9% | $19,980 +16.2% |
| 2019 | $703 | $17,200 +8.8% |
| 2018 | $703 +0.3% | $15,810 +8.7% |
| 2017 | $700 +9.8% | $14,550 +10.2% |
| 2016 | $638 +0.1% | $13,200 +32.9% |
| 2015 | $637 | $9,930 +102.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $4,910 +26.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $3,870 -31% |
| 2012 | -- | $5,610 -7.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $6,050 -42.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $10,530 -32.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $15,670 -5.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $16,650 +21.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $13,750 +48.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $9,250 |
| 2005 | -- | $9,250 +7.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $8,600 |
| 2003 | -- | $8,600 +23.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $6,950 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: North Mountain
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Mountain View Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Sunnyslope High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sunnyslope Elementary School
- Middle: Royal Palm Middle School
- High: Sunnyslope High School
- District: Washington Elementary School District
Source: ARMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Arizona
- Maricopa County
- Phoenix
- 85029
- North Mountain
- 939 W MERCER Lane





