$436,370Average Value$297Average Price per Sq Ft6Homes For Sale
Near downtown Tempe, Arizona State University and parks
Located just over a mile from downtown Tempe, Marilyn Ann is known for its walkability and parks. “This is an area of North Tempe that’s close to Arizona State University, all of the major freeways, Sky Harbor Airport, schools, shopping, and restaurants, as well as downtown Tempe,” says Katie Walsh, a Realtor with Keller Williams East Valley who’s sold homes here for 19 years. Clark Park sits in the neighborhood, where locals can enjoy its recently remodeled pool and community center. Arizona State University, one of the area’s largest employers, and the popular Mill Avenue District in downtown Tempe are both within walking distance.
Ranch homes in Marilyn Ann have sizable back yards that families will enjoy.
Students and staff at ASU will love the proximity of the Marilyn Ann neighborhood.
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Ranch-style homes from the 1960s
Marilyn Ann’s 1960s ranch-style homes sit close together along sidewalk-lined streets. Many have front yards with cacti and other low-water plantings, plus paved one-car driveways leading to attached carports. The homes typically have layouts between 1,000 and 1,900 square feet and prices between $400,000 and $550,000, depending on size and updates. Two-story 1980s townhouses along West 13th Street cost around $350,000 to $370,000, plus monthly homeowners association fees between $270 and $290 that cover community amenities like a pool and bike trail. On average, homes here only stay on the market for 9 days, compared to the national average of 44 days. Many of the neighborhood’s homes and townhouses are also available to rent.
Modest ranch home upgrades keep the original neighborhood charm in Marilyn Ann.
Most ranch homes in Marilyn Ann remain as built, without major upgrades.
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Haunted dining at Casey Moore’s Oyster House
Several shopping and dining areas are nearby. Broadway Road has fast and casual options like the locally owned Burger Rush, which serves mesquite-grilled burgers. Downtown Tempe, just over a mile away, is home to some of the area’s most popular eateries. “Casey Moore’s Oyster House is a must-see,” says Tyler Estes, a Realtor with Compass Arizona who’s sold homes in the area for 13 years. The restaurant’s located in a house that’s rumored to be haunted, and diners can enjoy bar food and seafood outdoors on the large patio or test their bravery by dining inside; neighbors have reported seeing an eerie glow and dancing spirits in the upstairs dining room.
Most of downtown’s shopping is on Mill Avenue, where ASU sports fans can pick up branded gear from Fan Outfitters and crafters can buy supplies at TuTugether. Tempe Farmers Market offers local produce, and Whole Foods Market and Safeway are nearby grocery stores.
Casey Moore’s Oyster House is a local favorite for residents of Marilyn Ann and beyond.
Marilyn Ann residents can choose a quiet neighborhood walk or the life on Mill Ave.
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The Tempe Festival of the Arts each December and March
For over 50 years, the Tempe Festival of the Arts has drawn artists and art lovers to downtown Tempe each December and March. This juried art show invites over 350 artists to set up booths downtown and sell their work. Other event highlights include chalk art on the streets, kids’ activities and live music.
Tempe Festival of the Arts
Tempe Festival of the Arts
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Biosciences program at Tempe High
Local kids can attend school at Holdeman Elementary, which earns a C-plus from Niche, and then go to the C-rated Geneva Epps Mosley Middle. Tempe High earns a C-plus and offers an International Baccalaureate diploma program, dual enrollment courses and career and technical education courses in topics like bioscience and graphic design. Nearby private schools include the A-rated Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for kindergarten through Grade 8 and the A-plus-rated Emmanuel Lutheran School for pre-kindergarten through Grade 8.
Arizona State University, just over a mile away, employs over 20,000 faculty and staff and enrolls over 50,000 on-campus students. The university offers nearly 1,000 academic programs, and Division I athletics are a big draw for both students and the local community. With the campus so close, locals can walk to tailgates at Mountain America Stadium, home of the Sun Devils football team.
Holdeman Elementary School in Tempe is rated a 2/10 from GreatSchools.com.
Tempe High School prides themselves in their athletic teams and extracurricular programs.
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Waterslide at Clark Park
At the 10-acre Clark Park, kids can run around on the playground or splash around in the newly opened pool, which features a 17-foot spiral waterslide. The park also has a fenced-in dog park and a community garden with rentable garden beds. The Clark Park Community Center reopened in 2024 with remodeled rooms and a full schedule of fitness and art classes. Just over a mile away, Tempe Beach Park allows boaters to access Tempe Town Lake, a 2-mile lake created from damming the Salt River. Residents can explore both the north and south banks of the park on various walking trails and a pedestrian bridge over the lake. North of the lake, the almost 1,500 Papago Park has some of the area’s biggest attractions, including the Desert Botanical Garden, the Phoenix Zoo and the Hole in the Rock hike.
Electric Scooters are a quick way to get around Marilyn Ann and the surrounding area.
Swim laps or enjoy the waterslide on a warm day at Tempe’s Clark Park.
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A walkable Tempe neighborhood
Sidewalks and bike lanes make it easy to get to ASU and downtown Tempe, just over a mile away, without a car. The Valley Metro bus also stops in the neighborhood. Interstate 10 and the 202 freeway are within 3 miles, leading around 10 miles to downtown Phoenix. The Valley Metro light rail, which stops in downtown Tempe, also connects to downtown Phoenix. HonorHealth Tempe Medical Center is a mile away, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 4 miles away.
Great shopping and dining options are a short walk from Marilyn Ann.
The Valley Metro offers bus and light rail service in and around Marilyn Ann.
GreatSchools:
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Parks in this Area
Clark Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park
Transit
Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International
12 min drive
Bus
Broadway Rd & Roosevelt St
Bus
Hardy Dr & 14th St
Bus
Hardy Dr & Broadway Rd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Marilyn Ann
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
9
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
9
4
Larceny
9
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Marilyn Ann, Tempe sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Marilyn Ann, Tempe over the last 12 months is $374,725, consistent with the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
808
Median Age
33
Population under 18
18.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$78,465
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,402
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39%
Advanced Degrees
14.6%
% Population in Labor Force
78.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
7''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
107°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
89/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
58/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
50/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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