NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1152 E Watson Dr Tempe, AZ 85283

The Lakes Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $587,000 - $624,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,183 Sq Ft
$280/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 07, 2018

Last sale price $350,000 $160 Per Sq Ft

Est. 75% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,467/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.19 Acre Lot
  • Granite Countertops
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 1 Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • 3-minute walk to Scudder Park

About This Home

As of February 2018

Amazing remodel in the heart of Tempe! This house has it all. White and gray cabinetry, updated tile, stainless steel backsplash, upgraded wood look tile. Property also comes with new AC unit, dual pane windows, doors, hardware. You are a stones throw from Scudder Park and enjoy close proximity to Tempe Schools, easy access to US60, The 101 and a short drive down the road to ASU and Mill Ave. Come see your new home today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matthew Potter

Real Broker License #SA647555000 Listed on: 01/08/2018

Real Broker

Co-Listed By

Nicole Allen

Real Broker License #SA586945000

Last Buyer's Agent

Richard Shaffer

HomeSmart License #SA644520000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,493

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 8,255 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,183 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows with Low Emissivity

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

Schools

  • Rover Elementary School
  • FEES College Preparatory Middle School
  • Marcos De Niza High School

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Built by Knoell
  • Tempe Royal Palms 12 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 483
  • Assessor Parcel Number 301-91-120

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,493

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Rural & Baseline
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Partial
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2017
  • Updated Floors: Full
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2017
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Full
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2017
  • Updated Kitchen: Partial
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2017
  • Updated Roof: Partial
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2017
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Co List Office Mls Id: stho001
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-696-5500
  • Subdivision Name: TEMPE ROYAL PALMS 12
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 160.33
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Windows:Low-E: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: Ranch/Farm
  • Spa Features: None
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm, Double Vanity, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 2183.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Dual Pane, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Low-E
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Countertops: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Lot Features: Grass Front, Grass Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Painted, Block
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction:Block: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Refrigeration
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: None, Other
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:No Fees: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Elementary School: Rover Elementary School
  • High School: Marcos De Niza High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fees College Preparatory Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8255.0
  • Parcel #: 301-91-120
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Knoell

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2492.58
  • Tax Book Number: 301.00
  • Tax Lot: 483
  • Tax Map Number: 91.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2025
Sold by
Costello Jarett J and Costello Karen N
Bought by
Costello Family Trust and Costello
Current Estimated Value
$612,129

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2020
Sold by
Costello Jarrett
Bought by
Costello Jarrett and Costello Karen

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2018
Closed on
Feb 5, 2018
Sold by
Potts Lots Llc
Bought by
Costello Jarett
Seller's Agent
Matthew Potter
Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Richard Shaffer
HomeSmart
List Price
$364,900
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-4.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.34%
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2017
Sold by
Reifel Wanda Janell and Reifel Lyle C
Bought by
Potts Lots Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$195,000
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2013
Sold by
Reifel Wanda Janell and Estate Of Lyle C Reifel
Bought by
Reifel Wanda Janell

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2011
Sold by
Reifel Janell
Bought by
Reifel Lyle C
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Costello Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Costello Jarrett -- None Available
Costello Jarett $350,000 Fiduciary Title Agency Llc
Potts Lots Llc $241,000 Pioneer Title Agency Inc
Reifel Wanda Janell -- None Available
Reifel Lyle C -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Costello Jarett $280,000
Previous Owner Potts Lots Llc $195,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/07/2018 02/07/18 Sold $350,000 -4.1% $160 / Sq Ft
01/08/2018 01/08/18 For Sale $364,900 -- $167 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $3,120 $29,931 -- --
2024 $2,863 $28,506 -- --
2023 $2,863 $40,320 $8,060 $32,260
2022 $2,734 $31,510 $6,300 $25,210
2021 $2,788 $29,510 $5,900 $23,610
2020 $2,696 $26,950 $5,390 $21,560
2019 $2,644 $24,710 $4,940 $19,770
2018 $2,573 $23,200 $4,640 $18,560
2017 $2,493 $22,430 $4,480 $17,950
2016 $2,481 $23,210 $4,640 $18,570
2015 $2,399 $20,960 $4,190 $16,770
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Matthew Potter

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Matthew Potter

    Real Broker

    (480) 343-7894

    1 in this area

    642 Total Sales

    Matthew Potter
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  • N

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Nicole Allen

    Real Broker

    (602) 696-7850

    1 in this area

    139 Total Sales

    Nicole Allen
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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Richard Shaffer

    HomeSmart

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5706109

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 301-91-120

Arizona Maricopa County Tempe 85283 The Lakes

1152 E Watson Dr, Tempe, AZ

Not Listed for Sale

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