537 W VIRGINIA Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003

$740,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,217 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,322 Status: Active
Current Price: $740,000 List Date: 4/11/2026 Last Modified: 4/19/2026

Description

Welcome to a beautifully updated 1938 home in the heart of historic Willo, with timeless vintage charm and wonderful modern updates and gorgeous detached casita! Main home 1,217 sqft, Guest 324 sqft. The elegant living room sets the tone with original scored concrete flooring, beautiful coved ceilings, and charming picture molding--an inviting introduction that immediately reflects the home's architectural heritage. From there, the space flows seamlessly into a thoughtfully refreshed kitchen, where vintage-inspired design meets modern convenience. A classic-style range offers a nod to the past, complemented by updated stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, built-in microwave, and refrigerator. Continuing through the home, you'll find two well-appointed bedrooms and a

Supplements: flexible family room/den, each enhanced with custom roller shades, updated ceiling fans, and restored flooring. The bathroom remains true to the home's origins, featuring black-and-white tiled flooring, a cast iron tub, and vintage pedestal sink. The original hallway cabinetry and phone niche add layers of preserved charm. Stepping outside, the spacious backyard offers a versatile setting designed for easy, low-water living, while still providing a blank canvas for future landscaping or garden design. At the rear of the property, the detached guest house extends the home's functionality with a fully updated studio layout, complete with an open kitchen, living and sleeping space, quartz countertops, and a ¾ bath with tile flooring- ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or a private workspace. Behind the scenes, key improvements- including dual-pane windows, a new roof (2021), HVAC (2023), and exterior paint (2021)- bring modern comfort and efficiency. Leased solar system provides savings on energy bills and low monthly payments! A home that offers a cohesive blend of historic character and modern updates, thoughtfully connected from front to back in one of Phoenix's most beloved neighborhoods.

More Information MLS# 7012670

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No List Price: $740,000 Status: Active Current Price: $740,000 List Date: 2026-04-10

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 49 Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 3 WEST WILSHIRE HEIGHTS MCR 002549 Assessor's Parcel #: 178 Tax Municipality: Phoenix Taxes: 1775 House Number: 537 Compass: W Street Name: VIRGINIA St Suffix: Avenue City/Town Code: Phoenix State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85003 Zip4: 1067 County Code: Maricopa Assessor Number: 118-49-178 Subdivision: WEST WILSHIRE HEIGHTS Tax Year: 2025

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached # of Interior Levels: 1 Full Bathrooms: 2 Half Bathrooms: 0 Approx SQFT: 1217 Price/SqFt: 608.05 Approx Lot SqFt: 7322 Approx Lot Acres: 0.168 Flood Zone: No Guest House SqFt: 324 Horses: N 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: Kenilworth Elementary School High School: Central High School Community Pool Y/N: No Private Pool Y/N: No Fireplace YN: No Marketing Name: WILLO Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Exterior Stories: 1 # Bedrooms: 3 Total Bathrooms: 2 Year Built: 1938

Legal Info

Range: 3E Section: 32 Township: 2N Lot Number: 3

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 1

Construction

Brick: 1

Const - Finish

Painted: 1

Roofing

Composition: 1

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: N PAD Fee Y/N: N Land Lease Fee Y/N: N Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 0

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings Text: 1 Phone Call: 1

Lockbox Type

Supra: 1

Architecture

Ranch: 1

Master Bathroom

None: 1

Additional Bedroom

Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1

Flooring

Concrete: 1 Tile: 1

Window Features

Dual Pane: 1 Vinyl Frame: 1

Community Features

Biking/Walking Path: 1 Historic District: 1

Dining Area

Dining in FR: 1

Heating

Electric: 1

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Gas Oven: 1 Built-in Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Granite Counters: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Central Air: 1

Interior Features

No Interior Steps: 1 Water Softener Owned: 1

Laundry

Washer Included: 1 Dryer Included: 1 Stacked Washer/Dryer: 1 Inside: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y

Road Access Type

City Street: 1

Road Surface Type

Asphalt: 1

Road Responsibility

City Maintained Road: 1

Technology

High Speed Internet: 1

Fencing

Block: 1

Water Source

City Water: 1

Exterior Features

Separate Guest House: 1 Covered Patio(s): 1 Patio: 1 Storage: 1

Spa

None: 1

Sewer

Sewer - Public: 1

Parking Spaces

Slab Parking Spaces: 1 Total Covered Spaces: 1 Carport Spaces: 1

Parking Features

Attached Carport: 1

Foundation Details

Slab: 1

New Financing

Cash: 1 VA: 1 Conventional: 1 FHA: 1

Energy/Green Feature

Solar Panels: 1

Plumbing

Gas Hot Wtr – Tnklss: 1

Solar Panels

Ownership: Monthly Lease Assumption

Utilities

APS: 1 SW Gas: 1

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: 1

Property Description

North/South Exposure: 1

Landscaping

Gravel/Stone Back: 1 Synthetic Grass Frnt: 1 Yrd Wtring Sys Front: 1

Services

City Services: 1

Items Updated

Ht/Cool Yr Updated: 2023 Ht/Cool Partial/Full: Full Roof Yr Updated: 2021 Roof Partial/Full: Full

Other Structures

Shed(s): 1

Contact Info

List Agent Home Phn: 623-330-8965

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: 1

Possession

Close of Escrow: 1

Association Fee Incl

No Fees: 1

Assoc Rules/Info

None: 1

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: 7th Ave and Thomas Directions: South on 7th Ave from Thomas, East on Virginia Ave, home is on the South side of the street. Geo Lat: 33.47645 Geo Lon: -112.082398

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Architecture: Ranch Master Bathroom: None Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet Flooring: Concrete; Tile Window Features: Dual Pane; Vinyl Frame Spa: None Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Historic District Dining Area: Dining in FR Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Granite Counters Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Stacked Washer/Dryer; Inside Foundation Details: Slab Interior Features: No Interior Steps; Water Softener Owned Technology: High Speed Internet Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s); Patio; Separate Guest House; Storage Other Structures: Shed(s) Parking Features: Attached Carport Road Access Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road Construction: Brick Const - Finish: Painted Roofing: Composition Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Electric Plumbing: Gas Hot Wtr – Tnklss Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public Services: City Services Fencing: Block Property Description: North/South Exposure Landscaping: Gravel/Stone Back; Synthetic Grass Frnt; Yrd Wtring Sys Front Showing Notification Methods: Text; Phone Call Lockbox Type: Supra Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; VA; FHA; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail

Documents

Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
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Last Updated: April - 19 - 2026
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