Maricopa Value

5836 S 42nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85040

2 bathrooms, 1,240 sqft, built 1985 Full cash value for 2027: $278,600.

Maricopa County account 12315182

Full cash value
$278,600
Tax year 2027 · before exemptions; your tax bill is based on the limited property value
Living area
1,240 sqft
$225 per sqft
Year built
1985

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 85040 and MCAO Appraisal Area 001-04-29907 assessment pages.

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 decreased 1.8% from $283,700 in 2026 to $278,600 in 2027.
  • Full cash value per square footThe current public record shows about $122 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 85040.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 77 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average full cash value is about $63 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -1.9% on average.

Comparable assessments

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Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property.

  • 440 E Hidalgo Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040
    May-27-2026 | 1,300 sqft | $253/sqft | built 1985 | Similar size (1,300 sqft); Similar age (1985); Sold before the valuation date
    $329,000
  • 418 E Hidalgo Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040
    June-3-2026 | 1,125 sqft | $268/sqft | built 1985 | 9% size difference (1,125 sqft); Similar age (1985); Sold before the valuation date
    $302,000
  • 5631 S 21st Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85040
    September-9-2026 | 1,194 sqft | $234/sqft | built 2005 | Similar size (1,194 sqft); Sold before the valuation date; Sold 3 months before valuation date (strong timing)
    $279,000
  • 4228 S 19th Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85040
    April-10-2026 | 1,232 sqft | $235/sqft | built 1984 | Similar size (1,232 sqft); Similar age (1984)
    $290,000
  • 5408 S 46th Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85040
    August-26-2026 | 1,128 sqft | $310/sqft | built 1971 | 9% size difference (1,128 sqft); Sold before the valuation date; Sold 4 months before valuation date (good timing)
    $350,000

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.