Maricopa Value

1302 S 78th St, Mesa, AZ 85209

2 bathrooms, 1,152 sqft, built 1981, in Desert Sands Golf And Country Club Unit 8 Full cash value for 2027: $289,700.

Maricopa County account 21865007

Full cash value
$289,700
Tax year 2027 · before exemptions; your tax bill is based on the limited property value
Living area
1,152 sqft
$251 per sqft
Year built
1981

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Appeal deadline

The appeal deadline for the 2027 Notice of Valuation was . 2028 Notices of Valuation usually arrive in February.

Deadline rule: Within 60 days after the Assessor mails your Notice of Valuation. Evidence is reviewed first by the Maricopa County Assessor's Office; a further appeal goes to the State Board of Equalization (SBOE). Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

These public MCAO records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe full cash value increased 3.0% from $281,200 in 2026 to $289,700 in 2027.
  • Full cash value per square footThe current public record shows about $96 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Desert Sands Golf And Country Club Unit 8 neighborhood and ZIP 85209.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 158 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average full cash value is about $98 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +2.5% on average.

Comparable assessments

Similar public appraisal records selected for this property's equity comparison.

  • 1244 S 78th St, Mesa, AZ 85209
    1,164 sqft | $240/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (1,164 vs 1,152 sqft); Built same year (1981); Same story count (1)
    $279,300
  • 7910 E Garnet Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209
    1,152 sqft | $253/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (1,152 vs 1,152 sqft); Built same year (1981); Same story count (1)
    $291,700
  • 7855 E Glade Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209
    1,152 sqft | $254/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (1,152 vs 1,152 sqft); Built same year (1981); Same story count (1)
    $292,600
  • 7838 E Gale Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209
    1,162 sqft | $245/sqft | built 1981 | Similar size (1,162 vs 1,152 sqft); Built same year (1981); Same story count (1)
    $285,000
  • 1247 S 78th St, Mesa, AZ 85209
    1,126 sqft | $253/sqft | built 1982 | Similar size (1,126 vs 1,152 sqft); Similar age (1982 vs 1981); Same story count (1)
    $285,300

Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property.

  • 1242 S 80th St, Mesa, AZ 85209
    July-31-2026 | 1,240 sqft | $270/sqft | built 1982 | 8% size difference (1,240 sqft); Similar age (1982); Sold before the valuation date
    $335,000
  • 7454 E Natal Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209
    September-14-2026 | 1,099 sqft | $300/sqft | built 1996 | Similar size (1,099 sqft); Sold before the valuation date; Sold 3 months before valuation date (strong timing)
    $330,000
  • 11504 E Milagro Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209
    June-15-2026 | 1,165 sqft | $300/sqft | built 2001 | Similar size (1,165 sqft); Sold before the valuation date
    $350,000
  • 7419 E Milagro Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209
    August-28-2026 | 1,225 sqft | $309/sqft | built 1995 | 6% size difference (1,225 sqft); Sold before the valuation date; Sold 4 months before valuation date (good timing)
    $378,000
  • 7807 E Medina Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209
    June-23-2026 | 1,185 sqft | $338/sqft | built 1988 | Similar size (1,185 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold before the valuation date
    $400,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2027. Prepared . Appraisal source: Maricopa County Assessor's Office. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Showing the last prepared sales evidence while recent sales are refreshed. Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.