1624 Lewis Ave Phoenix, AZ 85007

Listing details for 1624 Lewis Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007 : Historic Downtown Phoenix Home with 2 Casitas | Del Norte Historic District | Diving Pool + Large Basement | Nearly 2,800 Total Sq Ft. This 1939 Spanish Colonial Ranch L-shaped home was designed and built by Maxwell & Anderson. The distinctive architectural features were described in the Phoenix Gazette's front page of the Home Section on Feb 12, 1939. The two layer brick construction was the best insulation of the era, built to last two hundred years. The home's original hardwood oak flooring blends preserved historic character with modern functionality. The custom French Provincial Kitchen is designed for the serious cook with open, easy reach, pull outs, spice and appliance shelves. Dining Room and living room retain original architectural features. 3 bedrooms, 2 updated double sink bathrooms, original cast iron bathtub comprise the main floor. The finished basement (345 sq ft) adds flexible space for a media room, gym, man cave or office. This home features two casitas, a rare feature for historic homes: -Casita 1 (297 sq ft) A Porte-cochere roof connects the home to the original Carriage House. Converted to a casita, it has Handicap friendly kitchenette, full bathroom, Queen Murphy bed and laundry. -Casita 2 / Backyard Pool House (451 sq ft) features a glass double garage door, bedroom with Queen Murphy bed, bathroom, kitchenette with living area. Ideal for parties, multigenerational living, guest / student quarters, rental income, or private workspaces. Standout features include privacy from street and neighbors the home's layout offers, a rare diving pool, basement, two detached living spaces, 5 raised garden beds, full front and back brick open-air aprons on an oversized 9,544 sq ft 1.5 plot. Major upgrades include new Bosch HVAC (Mfr 2020) with power surge protector and UV Air Scrubber/Purifier, Main Panel surge protector, updated roof, sewer line replacement, Bosch tankless water heater, remodeled bathrooms, pool house, pebble tech pool finish (2025) and resurfaced deck (2026)with all maintenance equipment. Move-in ready and exceptionally maintained, offering the charm of a historic home with the luxury of all system upgrades. Located in one of Central Phoenix's most desirable historic neighborhoods where neighbors know each other and talk on morning and evening walks with children and dogs. Close to downtown restaurants, the central corridor with convenient access to valley freeways. Del Norte Historic District is nestled between Encanto 9 Golf Course, Encanto Park 18 Golf Course and borders Encanto Park, the city's "222-acres of lush oasis". Encanto Park is renowned for its French Clay tennis courts, basketball courts, fishing, boating, hiking, swimming and children's Enchanted Island. Sky Harbor Airport is a 10 minute drive. The layout, construction, size and landscaping make this a unique historic Phoenix property.