11218 E RAFAEL Avenue Welcome to this beautifully maintained SINGLE STORY, 3-BEDROOM + DEN home with HEATED POOL in the highly sought-after EASTMARK AREA OF MESA, offering privacy, thoughtful upgrades, and an incredible location. Built in 2003, this home is ideally situated VERY near top-rated schools, with easy access to the US-60 AND 202 FREEWAYS, making commuting a breeze. Inside find NEWER TILE THROUGHOUT most of the home with NEWER CARPET IN THE PRIMARY BEDROOM AND FRONT BEDROOM. The spacious kitchen features a DOUBLE OVEN, GAS RANGE, loads of counter space and a NEW BOSCH DISHWASHER. In addition, find a possible 4TH BEDROOM or versatile DEN WITH ADDED DOORS that can easily function as an office, playroom, or additional living space. This home also offers WALK-IN CLOSETS, a guest bath with a DOUBLE SINK AND PRIVATE SHOWER/TOILET AREA, a MURPHY BED, and an ON-DEMAND ELECTRIC SYSTEM for added efficiency and convenience. The PRIMARY BEDROOM features a ROLL-IN SHOWER WITH DOUBLE SHOWER HEADS for a spa-like experience. Enjoy peace of mind with CCTV SECURITY CAMERAS AND MONITORING SYSTEM, plus ALL NEW WINDOWS ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE HOME. A NEWER HOT WATER HEATER and 2 NEW AC UNITS THAT ARE ONLY 2 YEARS OLD provide reliable comfort and efficiency. The 3-CAR GARAGE comes with a GARAGE PAD THAT ACCOMMODATES 4 CARS ON THE DRIVEWAY OUTSIDE THE GARAGES, and BOTH GARAGES feature SHELVING ON WALLS AND CEILING-MOUNTED OVERHEAD GARAGE STORAGE RACKS for exceptional organization. The INSIDE LAUNDRY ROOM includes BUILT-IN CABINETS, A WASHER, DRYER AND SPACE FOR THE EXTRA REFRIGERATOR. Step outside to your incredibly private backyard featuring an EXTRA-HIGH BLOCK WALL, mature landscaping including a POMELO tree, A FLORIDA PRINCE PEACH, AND A LEMON TREE. The Oasis continues with a beautifully EXTENDED PATIO WITH AN EXTENDED ROOFTOP/BALCONY AREA. The PATIO ALSO FEATURES A FULL MISTING SYSTEM--perfect for staying cool outdoors. 3 EXTERIOR DOORS include SECURITY DOORS ON 2 OF THEM, great for flow-through air on those cool nights. The sparking play pool was BUILT IN 2016 and features a GAS POOL HEATER, while the rooftop extension is SOLAR-READY AND COULD ALSO BE USED AS A BALCONY, offering flexible possibilities for enjoying Arizona's beautiful weather. The roof is original but has been INSPECTED AND REPAIRED, including work completed when the balcony was added. INCREDIBLY LOW cost HOA provides access to TWO COMMUNITY PARKS, and the location is exceptional--within easy reach of RESTAURANTS, BARS, SAFEWAY, SCHOOLS, AND EVERYDAY AMENITIES, with convenient access to both major freeways. Located in the GILBERT SCHOOL DISTRICT, this home combines comfort, privacy, functionality, and an unbeatable East Mesa location. See it today!