RENTED AUG 1, 2025

1068 W Stephens Dr Tempe, AZ 85283

South Tempe Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $497,000 - $521,516

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,614 Sq Ft
$315/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 29, 2015

Last sale price $279,999 $173 Per Sq Ft

Est. 82% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,851/month

Highlights

  • Play Pool
  • Mountain View
  • Corner Lot
  • Kyrene de la Mariposa Elementary School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of August 2025

Stylish 3/2 Tempe House with Poolside Bliss! Tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac, this gorgeous home boasts vaulted ceilings, elegant wood-look and plush carpet flooring, and a sun-drenched living room made for entertaining. Cook like a pro in a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, sleek island, and cozy fireplace-lit family room. The split master oasis features a spa-style dual-sink bath and walk-in closet. Enjoy updated baths, private pool, oversized yard, covered patio, and 2-car garage. Near top schools, shopping, dining & more!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Dominic Arnold

AZ Prime Property Management License #BR639934000 Listed on: 07/14/2025

Last Renter's Agent

Non-MLS Agent

Non-MLS Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 8,093 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,614 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Play Pool
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Kyrene De La Mariposa Elementary School
  • Kyrene Middle School
  • Marcos De Niza High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Festiva Tempe Association, Phone Number (480) 759-4945
  • Festiva Tempe Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 7/14/25
  • 12-Month Minimum Lease Term
  • Tax Lot 36
  • Assessor Parcel Number 301-46-079

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

8,093 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • HOA Paid By: Landlord
  • Available Date: 2025-07-14

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Hardy and Elliot
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Rental Info H O A Name: FESTIVA TEMPE
  • Non Assistive Animals: Lessor Approval
  • Lease Term Minimum Lease Term Months: 12
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Subdivision Name: FESTIVA TEMPE
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet Available: Yes
  • Laundry Features Inside: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Water Source City Water2: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Family Rm2: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Gas Fireplace2: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Spa Features: None
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Fireplace, Fireplace Family Rm, 1 Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
  • Living Area: 1614.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Dual Pane
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Countertops: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Children_squote_s Playgrnd: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Vanity: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Tile
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Electric Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside, Washer Included
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: FESTIVA TEMPE
  • Phone: 480-759-4945
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Lessor Approval

Schools

  • Elementary School: Kyrene de la Mariposa School
  • High School: Marcos De Niza High School
  • Junior High Dist: Tempe Union High School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Kyrene Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8093.0
  • Parcel #: 301-46-079

Building Info

  • Builder Name: UNKNOWN

Tax Info

  • Tax Book Number: 301.00
  • Tax Lot: 36
  • Tax Map Number: 46.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 5, 2015
Closed on
Oct 22, 2015
Sold by
Roach Sean
Bought by
Roach Sean and Wright Melissa A
Seller's Agent
Scott Morgan
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tina Wright
West USA Realty
List Price
$279,999
Sold Price
$279,999
Current Estimated Value
$510,215

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$230,216
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.89%
Original Mortgage
$274,928
Outstanding Balance
$218,989
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$288,640

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 5, 2015
Closed on
Oct 13, 2015
Sold by
Norman Abby and King Nathaniel R
Bought by
Roach Sean
Seller's Agent
Scott Morgan
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tina Wright
West USA Realty
List Price
$279,999
Sold Price
$279,999

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$274,928
Outstanding Balance
$218,989
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$288,640

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2008
Sold by
Powell Noel
Bought by
Norman Abby and King Nathaniel R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,498
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2004
Sold by
Riesenberg Daniel M and Riesenberg Susan A
Bought by
Powell Noel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$158,400
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 1996
Sold by
D R Horton Inc
Bought by
Riesenberg Daniel M and Riesenberg Susan A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,150
Interest Rate
7.41%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Roach Sean -- Chicago Title Agency Inc
Roach Sean $280,000 Chicago Title Agency Inc
Norman Abby $284,900 Magnus Title Agency
Powell Noel $198,000 Ticor Title Agency Of Az Inc
Riesenberg Daniel M $123,984 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Roach Sean $274,928
Previous Owner Norman Abby $280,498
Previous Owner Powell Noel $158,400
Previous Owner Riesenberg Daniel M $99,150
Closed Powell Noel $39,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Rented $2,695 0.0% --
07/14/2025 07/14/25 For Rent $2,695 0.0% --
10/29/2015 10/29/15 Sold $279,999 0.0% $173 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/07/2015 08/07/15 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2015 08/05/15 For Sale $279,999 -- $173 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,347 $25,116 -- --
2024 $2,213 $23,920 -- --
2023 $2,213 $36,700 $7,340 $29,360
2022 $2,098 $28,780 $5,750 $23,030
2021 $2,180 $27,070 $5,410 $21,660
2020 $2,128 $26,780 $5,350 $21,430
2019 $2,061 $25,150 $5,030 $20,120
2018 $1,991 $23,350 $4,670 $18,680
2017 $1,909 $22,110 $4,420 $17,690
2016 $1,936 $22,160 $4,430 $17,730
2015 $1,788 $20,530 $4,100 $16,430
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Dominic Arnold

    AZ Prime Property Management

    (480) 449-6632

    1 in this area

    128 Total Sales

    Dominic Arnold
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  • N

    Tenant's Agent in 2025

    Non-MLS Agent

    Non-MLS Office

  • Scott Morgan

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Scott Morgan

    eXp Realty

    (480) 861-2212

    3 in this area

    98 Total Sales

    Scott Morgan
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  • Rob Russman

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Rob Russman

    Instasold

    (480) 458-8241

    40 Total Sales

    Rob Russman
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  • T

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Tina Wright

    West USA Realty

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6892619

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 301-46-079

Arizona Maricopa County Tempe 85283 South Tempe

1068 W Stephens Dr, Tempe, AZ

Not Listed for Sale

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