Opportunities like this are becoming increasingly rare in the rapidly growing South Mountain corridor. The property's scale, location, and flexibility make it an exceptional redevelopment opportunity. With the continued growth and revitalization of South Phoenix, this site presents a compelling opportunity for a developer or investor to reimagine the land for townhomes, multi-family apartments, community retail, or other commercial oriented projects (buyer to verify). This site is tailor made for a developer looking to participate in the continued expansion of the South Mountain submarket, and represents a right sized infill land opportunity with strong surrounding demand drivers and multiple potential redevelopment paths.
South Mountain, located between Downtown Phoenix and the Gila River Indian Community, is a desert-edge and mountain-framed Phoenix neighborhood with a vast trail network and wide-open Sonoran views. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates at Central Ave and Baseline Rd, where taquerias, panaderías, mercados, and small storefronts set a busy, everyday rhythm. South Mountain Park and Preserve defines the landscape with ridgelines, trailheads, and lookout drives that shape weekend routines. The Mystery Castle adds a handmade, offbeat landmark tucked into the foothills. Housing ranges from mid-century ranch homes to newer foothill builds, often oriented toward patios and mountain light. Local golf and community parks add structured green space against the desert backdrop.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Views of mountains, city and desert
Exterior features
No fencing
No other structures
Level topography
Asphalt road access
Located at the hard corner of E Baseline Rd and 28th St with high visibility; best access from I-10 east to Baseline Rd (Exit 154)
Home design
Vacant land
Construction
Approximately 4-acre parcel (dimensions about 625 x 273)
Utilities
SRP electric available
Public sewer available
City franchise water
Financial info
Annual tax amount listed
Electricity and solar
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Sale and tax history for 2803 E Baseline Rd Unit -
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
ARMLS #7009649
May 14, 2026
Pending
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Mar 18, 2026
Listed
$3,000,000
ARMLS #6917491
Feb 14, 2026
Listing Removed
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Sep 9, 2025
Listed
$2,900,000
Public Records
Dec 30, 2020
Sold
$700,000
Public Records
Nov 2, 2005
Sold
$708,000
Public Records
Sep 23, 2005
Sold
$836,070
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,700 (+2.6%)
2024
$7,501 (+2.9%)
2023
$7,288 (+2.0%)
2022
$7,142 (−2.0%)
$108,945
2021
$7,287 (+1.3%)
$133,830
2020
$7,197 (+6.2%)
$88,095
2018
$6,777 (+4.9%)
$71,730
2017
$6,459 (+5.1%)
$48,885
2016
$6,143 (−0.4%)
$47,925
2015
$6,168 (−15.1%)
$33,440
2014
$7,266 (+46.9%)
$51,712
2013
$4,946 (+15.2%)
$31,920
2012
$4,295 (−6.0%)
$27,360
2011
$4,569 (−58.2%)
$32,880
2010
$10,935 (+1.4%)
$86,400
2009
$10,784
$113,680
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Maricopa County
APN
30126016J
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on May 6, 2026.
R1-14
BASELINE AREA OVERLAY
Residential District-One-Family Residence
The R1-14, One-Family Resident [Residence] District, is a district of single-family homes designed to maintain, protect, and preserve a character of development on lots with minimum area of 14,000 sq ft and with not more than one dwelling unit and customary accessory building upon one lot. Dwelling groups shall also be allowed in the districts on certain lots of excessive size, then developed consistent with the character of adjacent residential uses in the district.
Zone overlays
Baseline Area Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Office-Other
Educational/school
Recreation
Park & open space
Apr 29, 2022 • Final
Utility construction in public right of way
Electrical
Grading
Feb 3, 2006 • Active
Construction permits
Grading
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
24% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 111° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Phoenix, AZ • 85042
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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50
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 5% for direct sun exposure in Phoenix. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2803 E Baseline Rd Unit -
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $420,000 and $890,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $420K to $890K.