$799,900
Phoenix, AZ 85003
MLS# 6984669
4 beds | 3 baths

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Property Description
1940 French Ranch in the Willo Historic District Discover a rare 1940s French Ranch at 521 W. Wilshire Dr., situated in the heart of the Willo Historic District. This property perfectly balances historic character with high-tech infrastructure, offering a primary residence plus a guest house that doubles as a revenue generator. Strategic Location & Income Medical Corridor: Unbeatable proximity for healthcare professionals--1 mile to St. Joseph's and 7 minutes to Banner University and the VA Medical Center. Guesthouse/ADU: A fully functional, revenue-generating suite. With a full kitchen and new 2025 mini-split, it is ideal for Furnished Finder short-term rentals. Modern Infrastructure & Efficiency New 2025 Roof and solarized Low-E energy-efficient windows throughout.
Details
Maps
Contract Information
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No
List Price: $799,900
Status: Active
Current Price: $799,900
List Date: 2026-02-13
Location, Tax & Legal
Assessor's Map #: 49
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 6 BROADMOOR PARK MCR
Assessor's Parcel #: 27
Tax Municipality: Phoenix
Taxes: 2245
House Number: 521
Compass: W
Street Name: WILSHIRE
St Suffix: Drive
City/Town Code: Phoenix
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85003
Zip4: 1028
Country: US
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 118-49-027
Subdivision: BROADMOOR PARK
Tax Year: 2025
General Property Description
Dwelling Styles: Detached
# of Interior Levels: 1
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 0
Approx SQFT: 1700
Price/SqFt: 470.53
Approx Lot SqFt: 7714
Approx Lot Acres: 0.177
Horses: N
Model: FULL GUEST HOUSE
Builder Name: UNKNOWN
Lead Based Hazard Disclosure: Yes
Elementary School District: Phoenix Elementary District
High School District: Phoenix Union High School District
Elementary School: Kenilworth Elementary School
Jr. High School: Phoenix #1 iAcademy
High School: Central High School
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Fireplace YN: No
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Stories: 1
# Bedrooms: 4
Total Bathrooms: 3
Year Built: 1940
Legal Info
Range: 3E
Section: 32
Township: 2N
Lot Number: 6
Special Listing Cond
N/A: 1
Construction
Brick: 1
Const - Finish
Painted: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Pmt & Rate Info
Down Payment: 0
Total Asum Mnth Pmts: 0
Association & Fees
HOA Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
PAD Fee: 0
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 0
Showing Notification Methods
Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Text: 1
Lockbox Type
Supra: 1
Architecture
Other: 1
Master Bathroom
Other (See Remarks): 1
Additional Bedroom
Separate Bedroom Exit: 1
Add'l Property Use
Ranch: 1
Flooring
Laminate: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Window Features
Screens: 1
Dual Pane: 1
ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows: 1
Low-Emissivity Windows: 1
Tinted Windows: 1
Vinyl Frame: 1
Private Pool Features
Outdoor: 1
Fenced: 1
Play Pool: 1
Community Features
Children's Playgrnd: 1
Historic District: 1
Near Light Rail Stop: 1
Dining Area
Formal: 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Heating
Natural Gas: 1
Kitchen Features
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Gas Oven: 1
Pantry: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Reverse Osmosis: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Mini Split: 1
Central Air: 1
Laundry
Washer Included: 1
Dryer Included: 1
Basement
Basement Y/N: N
Other Rooms
Family Room: 1
Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: 1
Separate Den/Office
Sep Den/Office Y/N: N
Technology
Cable TV Avail: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Security System Owned: 1
Fencing
Block: 1
Water Source
City Water: 1
Exterior Features
Separate Guest House: 1
Playground: 1
Covered Patio(s): 1
Patio: 1
Storage: 1
Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s): 1
Spa
None: 1
Sewer
Sewer - Public: 1
Parking Spaces
Slab Parking Spaces: 3
Total Covered Spaces: 0
Parking Features
Separate Strge Area: 1
RV Access/Parking: 1
New Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Utilities
APS: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
SW Gas: 1
Existing 1st Loan
Treat as Free&Clear: 1
Property Description
North/South Exposure: 1
Alley: 1
Landscaping
Desert Back: 1
Grass Front: 1
Yrd Wtring Sys Front: 1
Yrd Wtring Sys Back: 1
Services
City Services: 1
Items Updated
Roof Yr Updated: 2025
Roof Partial/Full: Full
Other Structures
Shed(s): 1
Workshop: 1
Contact Info
List Agent Home Phn: 424-402-7667
Disclosures
Seller Discl Avail: 1
Agency Discl Req: 1
Possession
Close of Escrow: 1
Association Fee Incl
No Fees: 1
Assoc Rules/Info
None: 1
Remarks Misc
Cross Street: 5th Ave and Thomas
Directions: USE GPS
Geo Lat: 33.475558
Geo Lon: -112.081669
Miscellaneous
Home Warranty: 1
Property Features
Special Listing Cond: N/A
Add'l Property Use: Ranch
Architecture: Other
Master Bathroom: Other (See Remarks)
Additional Bedroom: Separate Bedroom Exit
Flooring: Laminate; Tile; Wood
Window Features: Screens; Dual Pane; ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows; Low-Emissivity Windows; Tinted Windows; Vinyl Frame
Private Pool Features: Outdoor; Fenced; Play Pool
Spa: None
Community Features: Children's Playgrnd; Historic District; Near Light Rail Stop
Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen
Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Disposal; Dishwasher; Refrigerator; Reverse Osmosis; Pantry
Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included
Other Rooms: Family Room; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn
Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet; Security System Owned
Exterior Features: Playground; Covered Patio(s); Patio; Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s); Separate Guest House; Storage
Other Structures: Shed(s); Workshop
Parking Features: RV Access/Parking; Separate Strge Area
Construction: Brick
Const - Finish: Painted
Roofing: Composition
Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Mini Split
Heating: Natural Gas
Utilities: APS; Natural Gas Connected; SW Gas
Water Source: City Water
Sewer: Sewer - Public
Services: City Services
Fencing: Block
Property Description: North/South Exposure; Alley
Landscaping: Desert Back; Grass Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back
Showing Notification Methods: Text
Lockbox Type: Supra
Possession: Close of Escrow
Association Fee Incl: No Fees
Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear
New Financing: Cash; Conventional
Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
Supplements
Climate & Air: Attic features R40 insulation, sealed ducts, and a 1-ton mini-split in the primary bedroom.
Tech-Ready: Central communications closet with Cat5 cabling to all rooms and a Lorex NVR security system with cameras covering the exterior and alley.
Updated Power: 200-amp main breaker and a new 2024 100-amp sub-panel.
Outdoor Living & Utility
The Oasis: 80-linear-foot PebbleTech salt-water pool surrounded by cool decking and a travertine tile entertainment patio.
RV Ready: Widened driveway with an RV gate and parking for wider-profile vehicles.
The Yard: 10x14 TuffShed with power, natural gas BBQ line, and an 8x8 concrete pad with a 50-amp breaker ready for a spa.
Clean Lines: Backyard power and Cox cable lines have been buried underground for an open, unobstructed view.
This is a high-efficiency historic home designed for modern professionals who value location, security, and income potential.
Listing Office: Altus Realty LLC
Last Updated: April - 26 - 2026
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