$1,450,000
OPEN FRI 1PM - 3PM

1323 E Whalers Way Tempe, AZ 85283

The Lakes Neighborhood

Estimated payment $8,301/month

Total Views 1,203
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,024 Sq Ft
$360 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Guest House
  • Private Pool
  • Rover Elementary School Rated A-
  • Fitness Center
  • Solar Power System

About This Home

A Must-See in the Highly Sought-After Community of THE LAKES! Located in the heart of Tempe, this stunning lakefront home is just a short walk from neighborhood parks and playgrounds, and conveniently close to top-rated schools, grocery stores, freeways, restaurants, and entertainment. Step inside to an open-concept kitchen and living area perfect for entertaining. The kitchen boasts Quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances with hood, triple ovens, crown molding, a wine fridge, and a stylish tile backsplash. Enjoy modern touches throughout, including Low-E windows, a stacked stone fireplace, and vaulted ceilings that fill the home with natural light. Recent updates include a newer roof (2015-16) with a transferable warranty, owned solar system and all-new insulation (2024). Outdoors, relax in the PebbleTec poolsolar heated and equipped with swim jetsor on the travertine patio and pool deck with automatic awnings. From the master suite balcony, take in breathtaking lake views framed by French doors and custom railings. The home also features a 3-car garage with new doors and epoxy floors (2022), as well as newer AC units, water softener, water heater, pool equipment, and low-maintenance turf in the front yard. A detached one-bedroom, one-bath guest house with its own living room and private entrance offers the perfect setup for guests or multi-generational living. Additional highlights include walk-in closets in every bedroom, an EV charger, removable pool fence, extensive decking, and a private boat dock. Residents of The Lakes enjoy access to an exceptional clubhouse and community center offering tennis, pickleball, basketball, and volleyball courts, a gym, and a heated poolall within a five-minute walk. Experience true luxury living in this remarkable Tempe lakefront home!

Listing Agent

Joanna Guese

Real Broker License #SA693355000 Listed on: 10/31/2025

Real Broker

Co-Listing Agent

Shauna Slevin

Real Broker License #SA665208000

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,980

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 9,505 Sq Ft Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Artificial Turf

HOA Fees

  • $129 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,024 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Built-In Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Solar Pool Equipment

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System Updated in 2023
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Guest House
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 56
  • Assessor Parcel Number 301-02-098

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • Lakes Community Ass Association, Phone Number (480) 838-1023
  • Built by Custom
  • Lakes Tract A Subdivision, Custom Floorplan
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Racquetball
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,980

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$129 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Baseline and Lakeshore
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Community Facilities District: Y
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 128.67
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Full
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2018
  • Updated Floors: Full
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2018
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Partial
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2023
  • Updated Kitchen: Partial
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2018
  • Updated Plumbing: Partial
  • Items Updated Plmbg Yr Updated: 2018
  • Updated Roof: Full
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2016
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Solar Panels Grid: On
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Master Model: Custom
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Co List Office Mls Id: realbr004
  • Co List Office Phone: 602-345-1771
  • Subdivision Name: LAKES TRACT A
  • Efficiency: Solar Panels, Multi-Zones
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 386.0
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa2: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Double Vanity, Upstairs, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
  • Living Area: 4024.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Dual Pane
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Community Features:Comm Tennis Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Pickleball Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Workout Facility: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Community Features:HandballRacquetball: Yes
  • Community Features:Children_squote_s Playgrnd: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:BonusGame Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Near Bus Stop: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Multiple Ovens: Yes
  • Community Features:Lake: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Wrought Iron, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Storage
  • Lot Features: Waterfront Lot, Synthetic Grass Frnt
  • Pool Features: Fenced
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Brick Veneer, Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Other Structures: Separate Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Separate Guest House: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Extended Length Garage, Detached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Detached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s): Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Extended Length Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Engy Star (See Rmks), Wshr/Dry HookUp Only
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Racquetball, Pickleball, Lake, Community Spa, Community Spa Htd, Near Bus Stop, Tennis Court(s), Playground, Biking/Walking Path, Fitness Center
  • Association Fee: 386.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Lakes Community Ass
  • Phone: 480-838-1023
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 400.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Lakes Community Ass
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds

Schools

  • Elementary School: Rover Elementary School
  • High School: Marcos De Niza High School
  • Junior High Dist: Tempe Union High School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fees College Preparatory Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9505.0
  • Parcel #: 301-02-098

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Custom

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6980.0
  • Tax Book Number: 301.00
  • Tax Lot: 56
  • Tax Map Number: 2.00

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Source: Public Records

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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 $7,511 $67,667 -- --
2024 $6,889 $64,445 -- --
2023 $6,889 $81,000 $16,200 $64,800
2022 $6,583 $58,660 $11,730 $46,930
2021 $6,633 $55,670 $11,130 $44,540
2020 $6,719 $55,330 $11,060 $44,270
2019 $7,017 $56,400 $11,280 $45,120
2018 $6,828 $54,730 $10,940 $43,790
2017 $6,607 $51,910 $10,380 $41,530
2016 $6,556 $52,630 $10,520 $42,110
2015 $6,273 $49,870 $9,970 $39,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/31/2025 10/31/25 For Sale $1,450,000 +93.4% $360 / Sq Ft
05/31/2018 05/31/18 Sold $749,900 0.0% $186 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/03/2018 04/03/18 For Sale $749,900 -- $186 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $749,900 Lawyers Title Of Arizona Inc
Special Warranty Deed $550,000 Wfg National Title
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $428,700 American Title Ins Agency Az
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $599,920 New Conventional
Previous Owner $550,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $300,700 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6941219

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 301-02-098

Arizona Maricopa County Tempe 85283 The Lakes

1323 E Whalers Way, Tempe, AZ

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