N. Maravilla Dr., Queen Creek - $210,000

• 4 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• 1,630 square feet
• Walk-around patio
• Landscaped backyard
• Only one occupant
• Close to shopping, elementary school
• Located in Johnson Ranch golf community

This property sold in late July for $216,000, with close of escrow in early September.

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E. Windsor, Phoenix - $325,000.

Wondering if there's any variety in the appearance of homes in Phoenix? Come to Rancho Ventura, a half-mile from the Arcadia Crossings shopping center in East Phoenix. Sitting on a 1/4-acre irrigated lot, this 1950s-built beauty has been updated throughout.

Start with the kitchen featuring hand-tiled countertops, tasteful track lighting and an extended buffet bar close to both the living and family rooms. And yes, this home has both. The owners professionally enclosed the one-car carport to create a cozy family room, and then added a 1-car garage next to the old carport. Drive through the area and check how many garages you see.

The living room includes a built in wet/coffee bar, depending on your tastes, and you have easy-to-maintain ceramic tile in the entry, living room, dining area and kitchen.

With three bedrooms and 1 3/4 baths spread across 1,900 square feet, this home has all the space you need both inside and out.

For more details, call or e-mail me today!