Centrally located in the highly desirable Gilbert Islands community, this home offers both modern amenities and an eco-friendly lifestyle. Equipped with solar panels and an EV charging station, it's perfect for the environmentally conscious homeowner. This charming residence features a spacious layout with 3 bedrooms plus a loft/den, a large family room, and a well-appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances and new granite countertops. Enjoy the serene ambiance of a quiet street across from the lake, with a private backyard that backs to a treed park—no neighbors directly behind. The resort-like outdoor space includes a large pool, ample gardening area, and side-yard storage for your toys. Great access to local amenities, schools and shopping.
Move-in ready, in the sought after community of The Islands. On a quiet street across from the lake, this Blanford home backs to a treed park, with no neighbor or street behind you. Clean, bright, open, and priced to sell, this updated 3 bedroom plus loft/den, and large family room/kitchen, includes a large 3-car garage, and private, resort-like back yard with a large pool and plenty of extra space for gardening, and side-yard toy storage. Freshly painted throughout, with new granite counters, freshly painted cabinets, Stainless steel kitchen appliances, and new lighting, this home is ready to move in and enjoy.
ARMLS #1956936
May 20, 2003
Sold
$187,000
$92/sq ft
Apr 5, 2003
Listing Removed
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Mar 28, 2003
Listed
$189,900
$93/sq ft
Fantastic curb appeal!Terrific location backing to large private greenbelt!Resort style backyard w/fenced playpool.Spacious floorplan w/vaulted ceilings,5 ceiling fans,large walk-in closet in master w/huge bath (sep. shower & tub).Tile thru-out;new built-in microwave;service door from the 3-car garage,plenty of gar storage cabs;(storage shed does not convey).Set up as 3 bdr + loft w/closet.
ARMLS #1530400
Sep 22, 2000
Sold
$173,000
$85/sq ft
Aug 14, 2000
Listing Removed
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Jul 24, 2000
Listed
$174,900
$86/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 3, 1997
Sold
$153,000
$75/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,975 (−15.2%)
2024
$2,328 (+2.0%)
2023
$2,282 (+24.4%)
2022
$1,835 (−4.5%)
$6,200 + $24,800
$31,000
2021
$1,922 (+0.5%)
$6,060 + $24,270
$30,330
2020
$1,913 (+4.1%)
$5,600 + $22,410
$28,010
2019
$1,838 (+3.2%)
$4,920 + $19,690
$24,610
2018
$1,781 (+6.8%)
$4,920 + $19,690
$24,610
2017
$1,667 (+3.4%)
$4,490 + $17,990
$22,480
2016
$1,612 (+4.1%)
$4,380 + $17,520
$21,900
2015
$1,549 (−2.5%)
$4,020 + $16,110
$20,130
2014
$1,589 (+19.5%)
$3,090 + $12,380
$15,470
2013
$1,330 (−5.5%)
$2,680 + $10,750
$13,430
2012
$1,407 (−4.7%)
$2,930 + $11,750
$14,680
2011
$1,476 (−0.3%)
$3,280 + $13,150
$16,430
2010
$1,480 (−7.8%)
$3,860 + $15,440
$19,300
2009
$1,606
$4,650 + $18,620
$23,270
Tax history for 870 W Shellfish Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,975 (−15.2%)
2024
$2,328 (+2.0%)
2023
$2,282 (+24.4%)
2022
$1,835 (−4.5%)
$6,200 + $24,800
$31,000
2021
$1,922 (+0.5%)
$6,060 + $24,270
$30,330
2020
$1,913 (+4.1%)
$5,600 + $22,410
$28,010
2019
$1,838 (+3.2%)
$4,920 + $19,690
$24,610
2018
$1,781 (+6.8%)
$4,920 + $19,690
$24,610
2017
$1,667 (+3.4%)
$4,490 + $17,990
$22,480
2016
$1,612 (+4.1%)
$4,380 + $17,520
$21,900
2015
$1,549 (−2.5%)
$4,020 + $16,110
$20,130
2014
$1,589 (+19.5%)
$3,090 + $12,380
$15,470
2013
$1,330 (−5.5%)
$2,680 + $10,750
$13,430
2012
$1,407 (−4.7%)
$2,930 + $11,750
$14,680
2011
$1,476 (−0.3%)
$3,280 + $13,150
$16,430
2010
$1,480 (−7.8%)
$3,860 + $15,440
$19,300
2009
$1,606
$4,650 + $18,620
$23,270
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,003 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,035
Year built
1993
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Maricopa County
APN
31003157
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 27, 2026.
SF-6
Single Family-6 District
The Single Family–6 zoning district is almost exclusively developed by home builders within subdivisions/master planned communities. The lots are large enough to accommodate 2 car garages, courtyards, porches, patios and rear yard accessory structures. The density of this zoning district varies between 2 and 5 dwelling units per acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Office
Fire house
Police station
Golf related
Agriculture-Cropland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 3
Interior
Kitchen Information
Built-in Microwave: Yes
Range Oven Electric: Yes
Reverse Osmosis: Yes
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Total Decimal): 2.5
Bathrooms (Total Integer): 3
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Possible): 4
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Cooling
Heating: Electric
Interior Features
Appliances: Water Purifier
Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Double Vanity, Upstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
Window Features: Dual Pane
Green Energy Efficient: Solar Panels
Fireplace Features: None
Flooring: Laminate, Concrete
Exterior
Pool Information
Private Pool
Pool Features: Play Pool, Fenced
Exterior Features
Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
Fencing: Block
Roof: Tile
Property Information
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 6,003
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Grass Front, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
Building Information
Building Area Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,282
Tax Year: 2023
Financial Information
VA
Location
HOA Information
Has Association
Association Fee: $365
Association Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: Willis Junior High School
High School: Chandler High School
High School District: Chandler Unified District #80
Elementary School: Shumway Leadership Academy
Elementary School District: Chandler Unified District #80
Location Information
Directions: South to Highland * West to Surfside (first right) * North to Shellfish * West to home.
Community Information
Community Features: Biking/Walking Path
Utility Information
Sewer: Sewer in & Cnctd, Public Sewer
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,035
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,003 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: —
County: Maricopa County
APN: 31003157
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Water Source: City Water
Around this home
Schools
Shumway Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Willis Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
3/10
Chandler High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 111° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Gilbert, AZ • 85233
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 13.4 hours in
June and 7.7 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
13.4 hrs
7.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$549,000 – $664,000
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