1637 E ROMA Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (MLS# 6919177)

1637 E ROMA Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85016

$395,000

A Historic 1939 Cottage Sitting in Camelback East Village

Property Sketch of 1637 E Roma Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85016 with MULTI-FAMILY ZONING.

The Mother-In-Law Suite has 2 separate entries, it's own address & electric meter

Coved Ceilings Throughout the Living Room

Coved Ceilings Throughout the Living Room with Custom Archways

Kitchen has a separate entry/exit to the backyard

408sf 2-car tandem garage waiting to be made into a guest house

The lot size is 9,304 sf & zoned multi-family. Great for multi-generational living!

This detached garage would make an amazing guest house or casita

The lot size is 9,304 sf & zoned multi-family. Great for multi-generational living and/or 2 rental incomes.

A fantastic space for a covered patio off the living room

Attached Mother-In-Law Suite is a full 1/1 & has two separate entries

The Mother-In-Law Suite has 2 separate entries/exits. This one is toward the front of house.

Facing the huge walk-in closet & 1 of 2 separate entries/exits in the Mother-in-Law Suite

The huge walk-in closet in the Mother-in-Law Suite

Original cast iron tub in the MIL Bathroom

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,640 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,304 Status: Active

Current Price: $395,000 List Date: 10/11/2025 Last Modified: 1/08/2026

Description

This 1939 FIXER-UPPER Cottage with a Santa Fe influence is screaming to be restored to it's extraordinary past & offers a HUGE PROFIT MARGIN potential! Sitting in a PRIME LOCATION in 85016 Camelback East Village, this property sits on a HUGE LOT & a very quiet street that's, ''not a through street.'' The 1,640sf includes a 578sf attached Mother-In-Law suite w/2 separate entries, its own address & separate electric meter & billing, in addition to the 2 bedrooms/1 bath totaling 3 beds/2 baths. The 408sf detached, tandem garage would make the most magnificent guest house bringing the total livable square footage to 2,028 & a 4 bed/3 bath. This property has 2 separate rental income potentials & would make a terrific multi-generational compound. Plenty of room for a pool, RV & toys.

Supplements: The homes in this popular subdivision, Montecito, are virtually all historic. Although it's not a designated historic district, the feel is identical. The home's historic features are just flat out cool: It's impossible not to notice the stunning bay window from the inside and out. Then there are the coved ceilings in the living room, walled archways, original phone nook & an original built-in ironing board. The large formal dining room off the kitchen shows off the bay window where you can admire some mountain views while dining. The floorplan is very open & very functional. This is an absolute PRIME LOCATION in the Madison School District! Close to the upscale Biltmore Shopping Center, Uptown Plaza, Arcadia night life, upscale restaurants, clubs, museums, Whole Foods, Sprouts, Natural Grocers, Trader Joe's, Farmer's Markets, Downtown Phoenix, Sky Harbor Airport & SO much more! Make sure to view this diamond in the rough and explore your profit margin potential!

More Information MLS# 6919177

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No List Price: $395,000 Status: Active Current Price: $395,000 List Date: 2025-09-12

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 27 Assessor's Parcel #: 27 Tax Municipality: Phoenix Taxes: 1748 House Number: 1637 Compass: E Street Name: ROMA St Suffix: Avenue City/Town Code: Phoenix State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85016 Zip4: 5413 County Code: Maricopa Assessor Number: 163-27-027 Subdivision: MONTECITO Tax Year: 2024

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached # of Interior Levels: 1 Full Bathrooms: 2 Half Bathrooms: 0 Approx SQFT: 1640 Price/SqFt: 240.85 Approx Lot SqFt: 9304 Approx Lot Acres: 0.214 Flood Zone: No Horses: N Model: Cottage/Santa Fe Builder Name: UNK Lead Based Hazard Disclosure: Yes Elementary School District: Madison Elementary District High School District: Phoenix Union High School District Elementary School: Madison Park School Jr. High School: Madison Park School High School: North High School Community Pool Y/N: No Private Pool Y/N: No Planned Comm Name: Camelback Village East Fireplace YN: No Marketing Name: Fixer-Upper in 85016 Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Exterior Stories: 1 # Bedrooms: 3 Total Bathrooms: 2 Year Built: 1939

Legal Info

Range: 3E Section: 22 Township: 2N Lot Number: 5 & E2 OF LOT 7 BLK

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 1

Construction

Block: 1

Const - Finish

Stucco: 1

Roofing

Built-Up: 1 Tile: 1 Metal: 1 Other: 1 See Remarks: 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

Lockbox Type

Supra: 1

Architecture

Other: 1 See Remarks: 1

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1 2 Master Baths: 1 Other (See Remarks): 1

Master Bedroom

Downstairs: 1

Additional Bedroom

Other Bedroom Downstairs: 1 Separate Bedroom Exit: 1 Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1

Add'l Property Use

None: 1

Flooring

Carpet: 1 Tile: 1

Community Features

Near Bus Stop: 1

Dining Area

Formal: 1 Eat-in Kitchen: 1 Dining in LR/GR: 1

Heating

Electric: 1 See Remarks: 1

View

Mountain(s): 1

Kitchen Features

Gas Stub for Range: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Central Air: 1 See Remarks: 1

Interior Features

Fix-Up Needs Repair: 1 No Interior Steps: 1 See Remarks: 1

Laundry

Washer Hookup: 1 Inside: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Other Rooms

Great Room: 1 Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: 1

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: N

Road Responsibility

City Maintained Road: 1

Technology

Cable TV Avail: 1 High Speed Internet: 1

Fencing

Block: 1 Wood: 1

Water Source

City Water: 1

Exterior Features

Patio: 1 Storage: 1 Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s): 1

Spa

None: 1

Sewer

Sewer - Public: 1 Sewer-In & Connected: 1 See Remarks: 1

Parking Spaces

Slab Parking Spaces: 3 Total Covered Spaces: 3 Garage Spaces: 2 Carport Spaces: 1

Parking Features

Detached: 1 Tandem Garage: 1 Gated: 1 Unassigned: 1

New Financing

Cash: 1

Plumbing

Gas Hot Water Heater: 1

Utilities

APS: 1 SW Gas: 1

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: 1

Property Description

North/South Exposure: 1 Alley: 1

Landscaping

Dirt Front: 1 Dirt Back: 1 Grass Front: 1

Services

City Services: 1

Unit Style

All on One Level: 1

Contact Info

List Agent Home Phn: 602-400-0008

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: 16th St & Campbell Directions: From 16th St, go East on Roma Ave. Property is on your right. Geo Lat: 33.500801 Geo Lon: -112.045943

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Add'l Property Use: None Architecture: Other; See Remarks View: Mountain(s) Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; 2 Master Baths; Other (See Remarks) Master Bedroom: Downstairs Additional Bedroom: Other Bedroom Downstairs; Separate Bedroom Exit; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet Flooring: Carpet; Tile Spa: None Community Features: Near Bus Stop Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen; Dining in LR/GR Kitchen Features: Gas Stub for Range Laundry: Washer Hookup; Inside Other Rooms: Great Room; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn Interior Features: Fix-Up Needs Repair; No Interior Steps; See Remarks Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet Exterior Features: Patio; Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s); Storage Parking Features: Detached; Gated; Tandem Garage; Unassigned Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road Construction: Block Const - Finish: Stucco Roofing: Built-Up; Tile; Metal; See Remarks; Other Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); See Remarks Heating: Electric; See Remarks Plumbing: Gas Hot Water Heater Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public; Sewer-In & Connected; See Remarks Services: City Services Fencing: Block; Wood Property Description: North/South Exposure; Alley Landscaping: Dirt Front; Dirt Back; Grass Front Lockbox Type: Supra Possession: Close of Escrow Unit Style: All on One Level Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req

Room Information

Bedroom 3 Length: 8.00 Length: 8.00 Width: 8.50 Width: 8.50 Level: First Remarks: Attached Mother-In-Law Suite

Documents

Property Sketch - 1637 E Roma Ave ›

Listing Office: HomeSmart

Last Updated: January - 08 - 2026

Broker Attribution: (602) 400-0008