521 W WILSHIRE Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85003
$849,900
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
3
Square Footage:
1,700
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
7,714
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$849,900
Last Modified:
3/13/2026
Overview
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.
Supplements: ... (Read more)
Listing Details MLS# 6984669
Location, Tax & Legal
- House Number
- 521
- Compass
- W
- Street Name
- WILSHIRE
- St Suffix
- Drive
- City/Town Code
- Phoenix
- State/Province
- AZ
- Zip Code
- 85003
- Zip4
- 1028
- County Code
- Maricopa
- Assessor Number
- 118-49-027
- Subdivision
- BROADMOOR PARK
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Assessor's Map #
- 49
- Legal Description (Abbrev)
- LOT 6 BROADMOOR PARK MCR
- Assessor's Parcel #
- 27
- Tax Municipality
- Phoenix
- Taxes
- 2245
Contract Information
- Type
- Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN
- No
General Property Description
- Dwelling Type
- Single Family Residence
- Dwelling Styles
- Detached
- Exterior Stories
- Yes
- # of Interior Levels
- Yes
- # Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Bathrooms
- 3
- Total Bathrooms
- 3
- Approx SQFT
- 1700
- Price/SqFt
- 499.94
- Horses
- N
- Model
- FULL GST HOUSE
- Builder Name
- UNKNOWN
- Year Built
- 1940
- Lead Based Hazard Disclosure
- Yes
- Approx Lot SqFt
- 7714
- Approx Lot Acres
- 0.177
- Community Pool Y/N
- No
- Private Pool Y/N
- Yes
- Fireplace YN
- No
- 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
- Half Bathrooms
- 0
Remarks Misc
- Cross Street
- 5th Ave and Thomas
- Directions
- USE GPS
Legal Info
- Township
- 2N
- Range
- 3E
- Section
- 32
- Lot Number
- 6
Basement
- Basement Y/N
- N
More Information
Items Updated
- Roof Yr Updated
- 2025
- Roof Partial/Full
- Full
Parking Spaces
- Slab Parking Spaces
- 3
- Total Covered Spaces
- 0
Showing Notification Methods
- Showing Service
- Aligned Showings
- Text
- Yes
Miscellaneous
- Home Warranty
- Yes
Contact Info
- List Agent Home Phn
- 424-402-7667
Special Listing Cond
- N/A
- Yes
Construction
- Brick
- Yes
Const - Finish
- Painted
- Yes
Roofing
- Composition
- Yes
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
Lockbox Type
- None
- Yes
Architecture
- Other
- Yes
Master Bathroom
- Other (See Remarks)
- Yes
Additional Bedroom
- Separate Bedroom Exit
- Yes
Add'l Property Use
- Ranch
- Yes
Flooring
- Laminate
- Yes
- Tile
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Window Features
- Screens
- Yes
- Dual Pane
- Yes
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
- Yes
- Low-Emissivity Windows
- Yes
- Tinted Windows
- Yes
- Vinyl Frame
- Yes
Private Pool Features
- Outdoor
- Yes
- Fenced
- Yes
- Play Pool
- Yes
Community Features
- Children's Playgrnd
- Yes
- Historic District
- Yes
- Near Light Rail Stop
- Yes
Dining Area
- Formal
- Yes
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Yes
Heating
- Natural Gas
- Yes
Kitchen Features
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Disposal
- Yes
- Gas Oven
- Yes
- Pantry
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Reverse Osmosis
- Yes
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Yes
- Mini Split
- Yes
- Central Air
- Yes
Laundry
- Washer Included
- Yes
- Dryer Included
- Yes
Other Rooms
- Family Room
- Yes
- Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn
- Yes
Separate Den/Office
- Sep Den/Office Y/N
- N
Technology
- Cable TV Avail
- Yes
- High Speed Internet
- Yes
- Security System Owned
- Yes
Fencing
- Block
- Yes
Water Source
- City Water
- Yes
Exterior Features
- Separate Guest House
- Yes
- Playground
- Yes
- Covered Patio(s)
- Yes
- Patio
- Yes
- Storage
- Yes
- Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s)
- Yes
Spa
- None
- Yes
Sewer
- Sewer - Public
- Yes
Parking Features
- Separate Strge Area
- Yes
- RV Access/Parking
- Yes
New Financing
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
Utilities
- APS
- Yes
- Natural Gas Connected
- Yes
- SW Gas
- Yes
Existing 1st Loan
- Treat as Free&Clear
- Yes
Property Description
- North/South Exposure
- Yes
- Alley
- Yes
Landscaping
- Desert Back
- Yes
- Grass Front
- Yes
- Yrd Wtring Sys Front
- Yes
- Yrd Wtring Sys Back
- Yes
Services
- City Services
- Yes
Other Structures
- Shed(s)
- Yes
- Workshop
- Yes
Disclosures
- Seller Discl Avail
- Yes
- Agency Discl Req
- Yes
Possession
- Close of Escrow
- Yes
Association Fee Incl
- No Fees
- Yes
Assoc Rules/Info
- None
- Yes
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:
None
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
Listing Office:
Altus Realty LLC
Last Updated: March - 13 - 2026
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