Experience storybook historic living in this enchanting Yaple Park gem. Truly a special home retaining much of its original charm and character. A garden paradise connects the 3BR/2BA main house (1,121 sqft) to fully-permitted guest quarters (204 sqft), adding the flexibility of a home studio, den, or 4th bedroom. The adjoining 2-car garage is air conditioned and offers additional parking, storage, or play area. Roof, HVAC, plumbing, sewer, and electrical systems are updated. In addition, replaced windows open for cross breezes and fresh air. Wood flooring and original tilework are in excellent condition, and clues of preserved history are throughout: A speakeasy grille on the front door, a milk box by the side yard, built-in corner hutches, a wall niche for the doorbell, etc. Covered patio has a jasmine canopy as two fan palms tower above an oasis of mature backyard landscaping. The driveway includes a carport, custom steel gate leading to the garage, and grass-crete to allow turf areas to be driven on. A gated dog run by the property's rear adds room to roam. This gorgeous home is three blocks from the light rail and in the heart of Melrose. Enjoy being steps away from vintage shops and award-winning restaurants, and don't forget coffee from Lux or Copper Star Cafe.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
6,669 sq ftLot Size
$551Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Randy Hinkle• Fathom Realty Elite
Listed by Scott Smith• Fathom Realty Elite
Contact: randyhinkle@realtyexecutives.com
Bought with Lynnanne Phillips• Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living
Ever hear the saying ''they don't build them like they used to''? Well that certainly rings true with this captivating 1930's Colonial Revival that is brimming with timeless detail, quality craftsmanship and historic character - with upgrades in all the right places!! Located on one of the BEST streets in Yaple Park and just steps from all the fun & action in Melrose Dist or along Central Ave, this 3 bed/2bath home (1,121 sq/ft) also has an incredible guest studio (fully permitted and 204 sq/ft) in the back that offers an additional 1 bed/1 bath space with 2 car garage or workshop. Step inside the purple door and be in awe of the details! Coved ceilings, arched doorways, custom built-ins and retro but so in-style original kitchen & bathroom floors & counters (in immaculate condition) original door knobs & hardware too! Previous owners upgraded plumbing in the house to all copper, re-wired electrical panel, updated plumbing fixtures/toilets/appliances and wood flooring. Main exterior sewer line was also recently replaced! Garage structure was updated in 2007 when the AWESOME Studio was built. Studio is filled with natural light, beautiful stained concrete floors, ample amounts of cabinetry and the stunning mosaic tiled bathroom which make it a fantastic guest house, inspiring workspace, home gym, music room, or art studio! The exterior charm is embellished with green grass & mature landscaping with quartzite pavers & custom steel gates inviting you down the grass-crete path to the garden-like backyard where you'll find glorious palms and birds singing your cares away. Come see this home and prepare to fall in love!
ARMLS #4170393
Jun 24, 2009
Sold
$288,000
$217/sq ft
May 15, 2009
Listing Removed
—
May 8, 2009
Listed
$299,900
$226/sq ft
+84
YAPLE PARK COLONIAL REVIVAL HISTORIC DIST. PERFECTION! Main house is 3bed/2 ba., 1,121 sq.ft. PLUS the incredible, newer permit-built GUEST house, 204 sq.ft. are STUNNING! Just driving this st. & pulling up front of this 1939 hm is TERRIFIC! The exotic landscaping greets you w/CUSTOM, STEEL GATES, quartzite pavers & the scored, stained concrete to enter home's wood floors, baseboards, crown molding, COVED CEILINGS & orig. built-in's t/o. Orig. kitch. & bathrm floors & counter tile are pristine & so are the original doorknobs & hardware! Take the sep. bedrm exit from the covered patio to the POSH bkyrd & upscale guesthouse w/glass tile in bathrm, tankless H2O htr. & custom architecture that rocks! Enter a 2-car garage on GRASS-CRETE onto epoxy flooring & tons of space! This is a MUST SEE!
Public Records
Oct 6, 2004
Sold
$240,000
$181/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 30, 1995
Sold
$79,000
$60/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 9, 1979
Sold
$47,500
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,448 (+7.1%)
2024
$1,352 (+3.3%)
2023
$1,309 (+0.5%)
2022
$1,302 (−1.6%)
$3,305 + $13,230
$16,535
2021
$1,323 (+2.5%)
$3,125 + $12,505
$15,630
2020
$1,291 (+4.3%)
$2,980 + $11,935
$14,915
2019
$1,237 (+3.3%)
$2,655 + $10,625
$13,280
2018
$1,198 (+8.5%)
$2,655 + $10,625
$13,280
2017
$1,104 (+3.6%)
$2,175 + $8,700
$10,875
2016
$1,066 (+7.1%)
$1,860 + $7,455
$9,315
2015
$996 (+6.4%)
$1,635 + $6,545
$8,180
2014
$936 (+17.6%)
$1,345 + $5,390
$6,735
2013
$796 (−1.4%)
$1,100 + $4,400
$5,500
2012
$807 (+26.7%)
$1,180 + $4,720
$5,900
2011
$637 (−59.0%)
$1,010 + $4,040
$5,050
2010
$1,555 (−7.0%)
$3,410 + $13,640
$17,050
2009
$1,671
$4,500 + $18,020
$22,520
Tax history for 512 W Roma Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,448 (+7.1%)
2024
$1,352 (+3.3%)
2023
$1,309 (+0.5%)
2022
$1,302 (−1.6%)
$3,305 + $13,230
$16,535
2021
$1,323 (+2.5%)
$3,125 + $12,505
$15,630
2020
$1,291 (+4.3%)
$2,980 + $11,935
$14,915
2019
$1,237 (+3.3%)
$2,655 + $10,625
$13,280
2018
$1,198 (+8.5%)
$2,655 + $10,625
$13,280
2017
$1,104 (+3.6%)
$2,175 + $8,700
$10,875
2016
$1,066 (+7.1%)
$1,860 + $7,455
$9,315
2015
$996 (+6.4%)
$1,635 + $6,545
$8,180
2014
$936 (+17.6%)
$1,345 + $5,390
$6,735
2013
$796 (−1.4%)
$1,100 + $4,400
$5,500
2012
$807 (+26.7%)
$1,180 + $4,720
$5,900
2011
$637 (−59.0%)
$1,010 + $4,040
$5,050
2010
$1,555 (−7.0%)
$3,410 + $13,640
$17,050
2009
$1,671
$4,500 + $18,020
$22,520
*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
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,669 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,121
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Maricopa County
APN
15533053
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 25, 2026.
R1-6
Single-Family Residence District
A basic purpose of these regulations is to foster the creation of living areas which can assist the establishment of stable, functional neighborhoods. An established pattern of living in this metropolitan area reflects a tradition of single-family occupied dwellings which also emphasize outdoor living. Many of these dwellings are thereby located on relatively large urban or suburban lots.; These regulations provide standards for dwellings built at low and moderate densities. While the predominant housing type is expected to be single-family dwelling, provisions are made for alternative housing types within the same density limits.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Public service
Educational/school
Apr 5, 1999 • Final
Residential permits
Electrical
Jun 16, 1998 • Final
Residential permits
HVAC
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attch'd Gar Cabinets, Temp Controlled, Detached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Kitchen Information
Built-in Microwave: Yes
Non-laminate Counter: Yes
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms (Total Integer): 3
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Possible): 4
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
Has Cooling
Heating: Electric, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher
Interior Features: High Speed Internet, See Remarks, No Interior Steps, Full Bth Master Bdrm
Window Features: Skylight(s), Dual Pane
Green Water Conservation: Tankless Ht Wtr Heat
Accessibility Features: Mltpl Entries/Exits, Hard/Low Nap Floors
Flooring: Tile, Wood
LaundryFeatures: Inside
Room Information
Rooms Total: 8
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 10.75
Room Width: 13.43
Exterior
Exterior Features
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Wood Siding, Painted, Brick
Exterior Features: Other, Private Yard, Storage
Fencing: Block, Partial, Wrought Iron
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 6,669
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Desert Front, Grass Front, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
City Maintained Road
Building Information
Building Area Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,352
Tax Year: 2024
Financial Information
Conventional
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Includes: No Fees
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: Osborn Middle School
High School: Central High School
High School District: Phoenix Union High School District
Elementary School: Clarendon School
Elementary School District: Osborn Elementary District
Location Information
Directions: South on 7th Ave toward Melrose. East on Roma Ave to the property.
Community Information
Community Features: Transportation Svcs, Near Light Rail Stop, Historic District, Biking/Walking Path
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,121
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,669 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Maricopa County
APN: 15533053
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 25, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Water Source: City Water
Around this home
Schools
Longview Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
Osborn Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
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