Maricopa Tax Records

Whenever you or anyone else purchases real property it becomes public record. In Maricopa County you can locate this information from the Maricopa County Assessor website. You can search by name, street, and parcel #. It will list the property’s details. One of the important pieces of information is the last sale price and when it was sold. This is very useful when you are attempting to buy a property as you can find out what the previous owner purchased the property for. Also, you can use this for general research regarding the area you are looking to buy in.

BTW, real property is defined as land and whatever may be on it, such as a home or commercial building. This differs from personal property which is property that can be moved. An example of personal property is furniture. However, in a real estate purchase you must be careful as fixtures, ie. a fan, is typically assumed to be part of the real property unless otherwise stated. You should always consult a real estate professional regarding this during the purchase or sale of your real estate.