146 E Riviera Dr Unit 2 Tempe, AZ 85282
Alameda Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,638
Sq Ft
8,499
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Transportation Service
- RV Gated
- Corner Lot
- Private Pool
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
- No HOA
About This Home
As of January 2025*Seller willing to offer concessions towards rate buy down or closing costs* Experience the refreshing vibes of Tempe in this gorgeous completely remodeled, move-in ready basement home! All new flooring and baseboards, new 5-ton HVAC, new roof, new white shaker kitchen cabinets with ample storage & under cab lighting, new quartz counters and backsplash, stainless gas range & hood, farmhouse sink w/touchless faucet, all updated lighting and fans throughout. Nest thermostat, all new interior/exterior paint, massive finished basement w/Galaxy Concrete coating. Bathrooms are remodeled w/modern tile, walk-in rain shower upstairs, new tub, new fixtures, new toilets and sinks! Step outside through the new French doors to an oversized backyard & sparkling blue pool w/ new variable speed pump. All new rock and turf too! Come experience this corner lot north/south facing next to the Tempe bike corridor and just 2 mi to the light rail. The neighborhood utilizes the Tempe Orbit shuttle that goes straight to ASU or the light rail! This home is walkable to nearby restaurants and breweries with immediate freeway access. Central location near water activities on Tempe Town Lake and Papago Mountain Bike Trails. This city intertwines laid-back vibes with an active lifestyle in a place where everyone is welcome and community is at the core!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
West USA Realty License #SA677476000 Listed on: 08/25/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,956
Year Built
- Built in 1963
Lot Details
- 8,499 Sq Ft Lot
- Desert faces the front and back of the property
- Wood Fence
- Block Wall Fence
- Artificial Turf
- Corner Lot
- Grass Covered Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- RV Gated
Home Design
- Composition Roof
- Block Exterior
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2,638 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Double Pane Windows
- Solar Screens
- Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Smart Home
Kitchen
- Kitchen Updated in 2024
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Cooktop
Flooring
- Floors Updated in 2024
- Concrete
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Bathroom Updated in 2024
- Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
- 2 Bathrooms
Pool
- Pool Updated in 2023
- Private Pool
- Pool Pump
Schools
- Carminati Elementary School
- Connolly Middle School
- Tempe High School
Utilities
- Cooling System Updated in 2021
- Refrigerated Cooling System
- Heating Available
- Plumbing System Updated in 2024
- Wiring Updated in 2024
- High Speed Internet
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
- Property is near a bus stop
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 159
- Assessor Parcel Number 133-57-160
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Association fees include no fees
- Tempe Gardens Unit 2 Subdivision
Amenities
- Transportation Service
Recreation
- Bike Trail
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 25, 2024
Closed on
Jan 6, 2025
Sold by
Watson Benjamin M
Bought by
Cox Timothy and Cox Kristi
Seller's Agent
Valerie Hickson
West USA Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sara Weller
SERHANT.
List Price
$634,000
Sold Price
$620,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-2.21%
Total Days on Market
87
Views
56
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$6,686
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.43%
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Outstanding Balance
$359,076
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$254,238
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 24, 2021
Sold by
Watson Krystal and Watson Benjamin
Bought by
Watson Benjamin M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$304,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 7, 2016
Closed on
May 25, 2016
Sold by
Hoey Glenn R and Hoey Andrea G
Bought by
Watson Benjamin and Watson Krystal
Seller's Agent
Bonnie Burke
RE/MAX Fine Properties
Buyer's Agent
SF Graff
Real Broker
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.96%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.67%
Original Mortgage
$240,562
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 26, 2011
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Hoey Glenn R and Hoey Andrea G
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,750
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 10, 2011
Sold by
Johnson Scott R and Johnson Susan R
Bought by
Phh Mortgage Corporation
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 10, 2011
Sold by
Phh Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 13, 2004
Sold by
Johnson Raymond V and Johnson Judith D
Bought by
Johnson Scott R and Johnson Susan R
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$158,000
Interest Rate
9.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $620,000 | Fidelity National Title Agency | |
| Warranty Deed | $620,000 | Fidelity National Title Agency | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Grand Canyon Title Agency | |
| Warranty Deed | $245,000 | Security Title Agency Inc | |
| Warranty Deed | $127,500 | Old Republic Title Agency | |
| Trustee Deed | $317,074 | First American Title | |
| Special Warranty Deed | -- | First American Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | $158,000 | First American Title Ins Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $360,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $360,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $60,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $304,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $240,562 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $114,750 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Previous Owner | $270,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $52,430 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $158,400 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac | |
| Previous Owner | $39,600 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Previous Owner | $158,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2025 01/10/25 | Sold | $620,000 | -0.6% | $235 / Sq Ft |
| 10/17/2024 10/17/24 | Price Changed | $624,000 | -0.8% | $237 / Sq Ft |
| 10/03/2024 10/03/24 | Price Changed | $629,000 | -0.8% | $238 / Sq Ft |
| 09/25/2024 09/25/24 | Price Changed | $634,000 | 0.0% | $240 / Sq Ft |
| 09/25/2024 09/25/24 | For Sale | $634,000 | -0.8% | $240 / Sq Ft |
| 09/14/2024 09/14/24 | Off Market | $639,000 | -- | -- |
| 09/06/2024 09/06/24 | Price Changed | $639,000 | -1.5% | $242 / Sq Ft |
| 08/25/2024 08/25/24 | For Sale | $649,000 | +164.9% | $246 / Sq Ft |
| 06/02/2016 06/02/16 | Sold | $245,000 | -2.0% | $146 / Sq Ft |
| 05/02/2016 05/02/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/06/2016 04/06/16 | For Sale | $249,900 | -- | $149 / Sq Ft |
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $1,980 | $20,450 | -- | -- |
| 2024 | $1,956 | $19,477 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | $1,956 | $38,810 | $7,760 | $31,050 |
| 2022 | $1,868 | $29,320 | $5,860 | $23,460 |
| 2021 | $1,905 | $27,260 | $5,450 | $21,810 |
| 2020 | $1,842 | $25,170 | $5,030 | $20,140 |
| 2019 | $1,806 | $23,800 | $4,760 | $19,040 |
| 2018 | $1,758 | $21,550 | $4,310 | $17,240 |
| 2017 | $1,703 | $19,820 | $3,960 | $15,860 |
| 2016 | $1,695 | $19,300 | $3,860 | $15,440 |
| 2015 | $1,876 | $15,930 | $3,180 | $12,750 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Valerie Hickson
Seller's Agent in 2025
Valerie Hickson
West USA Realty
(602) 705-5523
1 in this area
52 Total Sales
-
Sara Weller
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Sara Weller
SERHANT.
(214) 886-2318
1 in this area
86 Total Sales
-
Bonnie Burke
Seller's Agent in 2016
Bonnie Burke
RE/MAX
(480) 720-8001
346 Total Sales
-
SF Graff
Buyer's Agent in 2016
SF Graff
Real Broker
(602) 989-7900
3 in this area
70 Total Sales
Map
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)
MLS Number: 6748461
APN: 133-57-160
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