Maricopa Value

6838 S 42nd Way, Phoenix, AZ 85042

3 bathrooms, 2,220 sqft, built 1996, in Ponderosa Village Unit 3 Full cash value for 2027: $445,300.

Maricopa County account 12318437

Full cash value
$445,300
Tax year 2027 · before exemptions; your tax bill is based on the limited property value
Living area
2,220 sqft
$201 per sqft
Year built
1996

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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 decreased 4.3% from $465,500 in 2026 to $445,300 in 2027.
  • Full cash value per square footThe current public record shows about $73 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the Ponderosa Village Unit 3 neighborhood and ZIP 85042.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 190 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average full cash value is about $62 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -2.9% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 6840 S 43rd Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85042
    2,132 sqft | $177/sqft | built 1975 | Similar size (2,132 vs 2,220 sqft); Same story count (1); Similar lot size (12,005 vs 12,060 sqft)
    $377,800
  • 6821 S 41st Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85042
    2,263 sqft | $190/sqft | built 1977 | Similar size (2,263 vs 2,220 sqft); Lot 11% smaller (10,781 vs 12,060 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $430,600
  • 6841 S 42nd Way, Phoenix, AZ 85042
    2,246 sqft | $187/sqft | built 1976 | Similar size (2,246 vs 2,220 sqft); Lot 15% smaller (10,232 vs 12,060 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $420,600
  • 4357 E Darrel Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042
    1,944 sqft | $198/sqft | built 1974 | 12% smaller (1,944 vs 2,220 sqft); Same story count (1); Similar lot size (11,452 vs 12,060 sqft)
    $385,300
  • 6822 S 41st St, Phoenix, AZ 85042
    1,859 sqft | $197/sqft | built 1977 | Same story count (1); Similar lot size (10,964 vs 12,060 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $366,300

Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property.

  • 9811 S 2nd Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85042
    August-31-2026 | 2,176 sqft | $266/sqft | built 2012 | Similar size (2,176 sqft); Sold before the valuation date; Sold 4 months before valuation date (good timing)
    $578,000
  • 1519 E Desert Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85042
    May-29-2026 | 2,346 sqft | $225/sqft | built 2001 | 6% size difference (2,346 sqft); Moderate age difference (5 years newer); Sold before the valuation date
    $529,000
  • 916 E Harwell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042
    August-28-2026 | 2,081 sqft | $231/sqft | built 2000 | 6% size difference (2,081 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold before the valuation date
    $480,000
  • 8312 S 15th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042
    July-10-2026 | 2,248 sqft | $244/sqft | built 2013 | Similar size (2,248 sqft); Sold before the valuation date; Sold 5 months before valuation date (good timing)
    $547,725
  • 7830 S 26th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042
    July-25-2026 | 2,137 sqft | $220/sqft | built 1999 | Similar size (2,137 sqft); Similar age (1999); Sold before the valuation date
    $470,000

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