Cortessa Homes under $500,000

Welcome to Cortessa, a charming community nestled in the heart of Waddell, Arizona, within the vibrant Maricopa County. This picturesque neighborhood offers a perfect blend of suburban tranquility and modern convenience, making it an ideal place for families, first-time homebuyers, and anyone seeking a peaceful retreat.

Cortessa is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, featuring beautifully designed homes that cater to a variety of lifestyles. If you're searching for your dream home without breaking the bank, you'll be pleased to know that many of the properties in Cortessa are available for under $500,000. This affordability doesn't compromise quality; you'll find spacious layouts, contemporary finishes, and well-maintained yards that make for a perfect setting to create lasting memories.

The community is thoughtfully designed with ample green spaces, walking trails, and parks, encouraging an active lifestyle and fostering a sense of community among residents. Families will appreciate the proximity to top-rated schools, recreational facilities, and shopping centers, ensuring that everything you need is just a stone's throw away.

Living in Cortessa means enjoying the serene beauty of the Arizona landscape while being close to major highways for easy access to nearby cities and attractions. Whether you're looking to soak up the sun, explore local dining options, or simply relax in your backyard oasis, Cortessa offers a lifestyle that truly feels like home. Discover the charm of Cortessa today, where your dream home awaits at an unbeatable price!

Newest Cortessa Homes under $500,000

$340,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7095123 MLS ⋅ 1,344 SqFt.

Short Sale Opportunity! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Cortessa features a nice open floor plan with tile flooring throughout, and carpet in the bedrooms. The kitchen offers granite countertops, a rustic reclaimed wood backsplash, breakfast bar, and gas stove. The spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and an ensuite bathroom with dual sinks and a tub/shower combination. Two additional bedrooms are situated on the opposite side of the home for added privacy. Enjoy the spacious backyard featuring built-in benches and a fire pit, perfect for outdoor gatherings. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, and medical facilities. Don't miss this opportunity to make this home your own! Short sale subject to lender approval.

18166 W Sunnyslope Lane, Waddell

$387,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7093511 MLS ⋅ 1,818 SqFt.

INCREDIBLE BUYER INCENTIVES: $6,000 MORTGAGE CONCESSION. Seller will pay up to $6,000 at closing towards your interest rate buydown if you finance with lender of sellers choice. 18244 W Eva St in Waddell combines an open kitchen, dining, and living layout with a covered patio and a broad paver terrace. Sliding glass doors connect the living area to the backyard, where the covered section and adjoining terrace provide options for outdoor meals beside the lawn. Built in 2012, this single-story home has owned solar panels and an attached garage. The kitchen's central island faces the dining area, while a built-in desk sits beneath matching cabinetry and a pantry provides shelved storage. An arched passage adds definition between the kitchen and hallway. At the rear of the home, the primary

18244 W Eva Street, Waddell

$459,900

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7086347 MLS ⋅ 2,111 SqFt.

Welcome to this beautifully appointed 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home in the desirable Cortessa community! From the moment you step inside, you'll appreciate the inviting open-concept great room, featuring neutral finishes, tile flooring, and recessed lighting throughout. The spacious kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, offering espresso cabinetry with crown molding, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a walk-in pantry, center island with breakfast bar, and a charming bay window in the dining area. A versatile den provides the perfect space for a home office, study, or flex room. The spacious primary suite offers a relaxing retreat with plush carpeting, dual sinks, and a generous walk-in closet. Step outside to the expansive backyard featuring a covered patio and paver area, with plenty of room to create your own private outdoor oasis, entertain guests, or simply enjoy Arizona evenings. With its desirable floor plan, spacious living areas, and endless backyard potential, this Cortessa home is ready to welcome you. Do not hesitate!

18614 W North Lane, Waddell

$460,000

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7081332 MLS ⋅ 3,166 SqFt.

**Welcome to this spacious 3,166 sq. ft. home in Cortessa, a master-planned, family-friendly community in Waddell, Arizona, nestled near the foothills of the White Tank Mountains.** This 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home features an inviting open-concept floor plan with 9-foot ceilings, creating a bright and spacious living environment. The kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring a large island, quartz countertops, and new stainless-steel appliances. The home has been freshly painted and offers a comfortable family room perfect for gathering with family and friends. Outside, enjoy a large backyard with a covered patio, providing plenty of space for outdoor entertaining, relaxation, or play.

9620 N 182nd Lane Unit 9620 N, Waddell

$440,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7078778 MLS ⋅ 2,306 SqFt.

More space. More possibilities. Welcome home to Cortessa! This spacious single-story home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and over 2,300 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space, plus the hard-to-find bonus of a 3-car garage. Enjoy a comfortable layout with room to live, work and entertain, all on a 6,670 sq ft lot. Cortessa offers 5 parks, scenic pathways, mountain views and acres of beautifully maintained green space, creating a peaceful neighborhood feel while keeping you connected. Just minutes from Loop 303, shopping, dining and everyday conveniences. Space, location and lifestyle come together in this Waddell home--come see it for yourself!

18211 W Palo Verde Avenue, Waddell

$465,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7078541 MLS ⋅ 3,293 SqFt.

Welcome to this spacious two-story Waddell home, built in 2007 and set against a low-maintenance desert landscape. Inside, the open-concept layout features neutral finishes, arched doorways, and tile flooring that flows seamlessly through the kitchen, living, and dining areas. The kitchen offers granite countertops, rich wood cabinetry, a center island, and plenty of functional space for everyday living and entertaining. A dramatic curved staircase creates a striking focal point in the two-story entry. The main-level primary suite provides a private retreat with a granite double-sink vanity, soaking tub, separate tiled shower, and walk-in closet. Upstairs, additional bedrooms offer flexible living space, each with its own walk-in closet. With its spacious layout, thoughtful finishes, an convenient main-level primary suite, this Waddell home offers comfortable living with plenty of room to grow.

9416 N 182nd Lane, Waddell

$430,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7072738 MLS ⋅ 2,305 SqFt.

Spacious layout with a large formal living and dining area, oversized windows, and dual arched openings into the family room, which has backyard access and flows into the kitchen. Kitchen has dark cabinetry, quartz counters, stainless appliances, a large center island with breakfast bar, and an eat-in dining area. Primary suite offers dual vanities, soaking tub, glass walk-in shower, and walk-in closet. Two more bedrooms share a full bath with a walk-in shower. A separate den with a closet works as a home office or hobby room. Backyard features a pool, synthetic grass, and covered patio. Community has parks, playgrounds, and sport courts, minutes from Mountain View School, Loop 303, shopping, dining, and Luke AFB. Solar system on a financed agreement that transfers to the buyer. Terms available on request.

18624 W Mountain View Road, Waddell

$410,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7067331 MLS ⋅ 2,147 SqFt.

MOTIVATED SELLER OFFERING $5,000 TOWARD BUYER CLOSING COSTS OR INTEREST RATE BUYDOWN! Beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering 2,147 sq ft in desirable Cortessa. The open-concept living, dining and kitchen areas create a spacious, functional layout, while the oversized primary suite features a large walk-in closet. Improvements include a new $15,000 A/C system with warranty (2026), fresh exterior paint, and upgraded waterproof COREtec luxury vinyl plank flooring. The home also includes an owned water softener and owned security system. The nearly 7,000 sq ft lot features an updated backyard with real grass, smart irrigation, an expansive paver patio, and room for a future pool. Move in and enjoy!

9503 N 183rd Lane, Waddell

$375,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7064612 MLS ⋅ 1,681 SqFt.

Solar to be paid off at closing! Beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with a separate den in the Cortessa community of Waddell, AZ 85355, featuring an average electric bill of $0 per month -- solar is installed with an assumable loan and only 4 years remaining. New paint and new flooring throughout make it fully move-in ready. The primary bathroom offers a dual-sink vanity with a separate tub and walk-in shower, and the primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet. Ceiling fans in the great room and all bedrooms. Located just off Loop 303 for a quick commute to Peoria, Glendale, and Phoenix, and close to Mountain View Elementary School and Shadow Ridge High School. Low utility costs, updated finishes, and a flexible den that works as a home office, gym, or guest room.

18024 W Purdue Avenue, Waddell

$474,999

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7063949 MLS ⋅ 2,088 SqFt.

Welcome to effortless Arizona living in this beautifully upgraded single-story Waddell home! The open-concept layout features plank tile flooring, a spacious kitchen with granite countertops, large island, and pantry. Retreat to the private primary suite with patio access, or step outside to a south-facing backyard oasis complete with a sparkling pool, spa, artificial turf, covered patio and refinished Kool Deck. A private courtyard, RV gate, storage shed and 3-car tandem garage with epoxy flooring add even more function. Recent upgrades include a gas water heater, whole-home water softener, added insulation, dishwasher and HVAC improvements. Tesla solar, thoughtfully upgraded and designed for easy Arizona living!

9727 N 182nd Lane, Waddell

$499,900

6 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 7053365 MLS ⋅ 3,297 SqFt.

Motivated Seller! This beautifully cared-for home, well maintained by its original owner, sits on an over- sized North/South facing lot and offers an impressive 6 bedrooms and 3.5 baths across 3,297 Sq Ft of comfortable living space with a 3-car garage. The thoughtful floor plan includes a welcoming front living and dining area, a spacious great room that flows seamlessly into the kitchen and an upstairs loft perfect for additional lounging or play. The kitchen stands out with maple cabinetry topped with crown molding, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a double-door pantry and a generous island with a breakfast bar. A sliding glass door opens to a covered patio, an extended paver patio and a large backyard with lush grass. One side yard offers a storage shed, while the other provides a convenient double gate. Inside, one bedroom is located on the main level, while the primary suite and four additional bedrooms, all boasting walk-in closets, are upstairs. The primary retreat features a double- door entry, a spacious en-suite bath with dual sinks and an oversized shower complete with a dry-off area and an individual linen closet. Two secondary bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath, with another full bath nearby for the other bedrooms. Extra highlights include a half bath on the first level, an open view to below from upstairs and 2 additional linen closets completing this exceptional home's blend of comfort, space and functionality.

18345 W Onyx Avenue, Waddell

$399,900

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7023993 MLS ⋅ 2,263 SqFt.

This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers a flexible floor plan with separate living and family rooms, plus a versatile loft. The open kitchen features a center island and abundant cabinetry, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Spacious primary suite includes a large walk-in closet, dual sinks, and separate tub and shower.

17939 W Hatcher Road, Waddell

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