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

18443 E EL CORTEZ Place, Rio Verde, AZ 85263

$572,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,745 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 15,990 Status: Active

Current Price: $572,000 List Date: 3/05/2026 Last Modified: 6/04/2026

Overview

Description

Some lots in Rio Verde are just lots. This one is a private sanctuary. Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac -- no through traffic, just neighbors who chose to be here -- this beautifully maintained 3 bed/2 bath home sits on an oversized 0.37-acre lot with something rare in this community: a massive wraparound covered patio that transforms outdoor living into the centerpiece of your day. Morning coffee, afternoon shade, evening entertaining -- all wrapped in privacy and mature desert landscaping. Inside: vaulted ceilings, a cozy fireplace, granite kitchen, LVP flooring, skylight & 2-car garage with cabinets. All appliances included. Move-in ready. All within Rio Verde -- a beloved 55+ community NE of Scottsdale with two golf courses, golf-cart streets, pool, pickleball & more.

Supplements: This is the home for the buyer who knows what they want -- outdoor space, genuine privacy, and a layout that works beautifully for this chapter of life. The single-level design includes zero-grade entry, wide hallways, and finishes chosen for ease and comfort -- the kind of thoughtful details that matter now and will matter even more later. The sp ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 6992941

Location, Tax & Legal

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
Country: US
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 219-43-331
Subdivision: RIO VERDE UNIT 5
Tax Year: 2025
Assessor's Map #: 43
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 420 RIO VERDE UNIT 5 MCR
Assessor's Parcel #: 331
Tax Municipality: Maricopa - COUNTY
Taxes: 2535

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No

General Property Description

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles: Detached
Exterior Stories: Yes
# of Interior Levels: Yes
# Bedrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Total Bathrooms: 2
Approx SQFT: 1745
Price/SqFt: 327.79
Horses: N
Model: CUL-DE-SAC
Builder Name: ALEXANDER
Year Built: 1988
Approx Lot SqFt: 15990
Approx Lot Acres: 0.367
Community Pool Y/N: Yes
Private Pool Y/N: No
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: Yes
Elementary School District: Adult
High School District: Adult
Elementary School: Adult
Jr. High School: Adult
High School: Adult
Half Bathrooms: 0

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.

Legal Info

Township: 4N
Range: 7E
Section: 6
Lot Number: 420

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

More Information

Items Updated

Floor Yr Updated: 2023
Floor Partial/Full: Partial
Roof Yr Updated: 2010
Roof Partial/Full: Partial

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces: 2
Slab Parking Spaces: 2
Total Covered Spaces: 2

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Text: Yes
Email: Yes
Phone Call: Yes

Special Listing Cond

Age Restricted (See Remarks): Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Const - Finish

Painted: Yes
Stucco: Yes

Roofing

Tile: Yes

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

Lockbox Type

Supra: Yes

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: Yes
Separate Shwr & Tub: Yes
Double Vanity: Yes

Additional Bedroom

Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: Yes

Fireplace Features

Fireplace Family Rm: Yes

Flooring

Tile: Yes
Vinyl: Yes

Window Features

Dual Pane: Yes

Community Features

Biking/Walking Path: Yes
Clubhouse/Rec Room: Yes
Comm Tennis Court(s): Yes
Community Media Room: Yes
Community Spa: Yes
Community Spa Htd: Yes
Golf: Yes
Horse Facility: Yes
Pickleball: Yes
Transportation Svcs: Yes
Workout Facility: Yes

Dining Area

Breakfast Room: Yes
Dining in LR/GR: Yes

Heating

Electric: Yes

Kitchen Features

220 Volts in Kitchen: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Built-in Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Electric Cooktop: Yes
Granite Counters: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes

Interior Features

Skylight(s): Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
9+ Flat Ceilings: Yes
No Interior Steps: Yes
Soft Water Loop: Yes
Water Purifier: Yes

Laundry

Washer Included: Yes
Dryer Included: Yes
220 V Dryer Hookup: Yes
Inside: Yes

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: N

Road Surface Type

Paved: Yes

Accessibility Feat.

Zero-Grade Entry: Yes
Hallways 36in+ Wide: Yes
Hard/Low Nap Floors: Yes
Bath Raised Toilet: Yes
Bath Grab Bars: Yes
Bath Lever Faucets: Yes
Mltpl Entries/Exits: Yes

Road Responsibility

Private Maintained Road: Yes

Technology

Cable TV Avail: Yes
High Speed Internet: Yes
Security System Owned: Yes

Fencing

Back Yard: Yes
Wrought Iron: Yes

Water Source

Pvt Water Company: Yes

Community Pool Features

Heated: Yes

Exterior Features

Covered Patio(s): Yes
Patio: Yes
Private Street(s): Yes
Rain Gutters: Yes

Spa

None: Yes

Sewer

Sewer - Private: Yes
Sewer-In & Connected: Yes

Parking Features

Attch'd Gar Cabinets: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Direct Access: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes

New Financing

Cash: Yes
VA: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes

Plumbing

Recirculation Pump: Yes
Electric Hot Wtr Htr: Yes

Utilities

SRP: Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: Yes

Property Description

Cul-De-Sac Lot: Yes
North/South Exposure: Yes
Adjacent to Wash: Yes

Landscaping

Desert Front: Yes
Desert Back: Yes
Yrd Wtring Sys Front: Yes
Yrd Wtring Sys Back: Yes
Auto Timer H2O Front: Yes
Auto Timer H2O Back: Yes

Services

County Services: Yes

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: Yes
Agency Discl Req: Yes

Possession

Close of Escrow: Yes

Association Fee Incl

Garbage Collection: Yes
Cable or Satellite: Yes
Common Area Maint: Yes
Street Maint: Yes

Assoc Rules/Info

Pets OK (See Rmrks): Yes
No Visible Truck Trailer RV Boat: Yes
Rental OK (See Rmks): Yes
Clubhouse: Yes
Club, Membership Opt: Yes
FHA Approved Prjct: Yes
VA Approved Prjct: Yes

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

Listing Office: Bliss Realty & Investments

Last Updated: June - 04 - 2026

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