$515,000
PENDING

1544 E Driftwood Dr Tempe, AZ 85283

The Lakes Neighborhood

Estimated payment $3,079/month

Total Views 921
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,620 Sq Ft
$318 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Heated Spa
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Rover Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Clubhouse
  • 3-minute walk to Gaicki Park

About This Home

Rare opportunity to own a meticulously maintained single-level home in The Lakes, one of South Tempe's most sought-after communities. Thoughtfully cared for with a new HVAC, new kitchen appliances, fresh interior paint ($24k value), and stunning teak hardwood flooring throughout. Multiple sliders create seamless indoor-outdoor living, opening to a private courtyard retreat with a wood-burning adobe fireplace, lush landscaping, and exceptional privacy. Picture the secret garden in the heart of Tempe. Enjoy a serviced gas fireplace, light-filled living spaces, and low-maintenance living. The Lakes offers boating, walking paths, a clubhouse, Olympic pool, pickleball, tennis, basketball, fitness center, and year-round community events. Conveniently located near the I-10, US-60, Loop 101, dining, shopping, and Sky Harbor Airport. You'll love living in The Lakes!

Listing Agent

Brandon DuFour

West USA Realty License #SA661262000 Listed on: 06/25/2026

West USA Realty

Co-Listing Agent

Meredith DuFour

West USA Realty License #SA691182000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,532

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 5,358 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Front Yard
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Perimeter Fence
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Grass Covered Lot

HOA Fees

  • $135 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,620 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Breakfast Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Private Water Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

Outdoor Features

  • Heated Spa
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Fireplace

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System Updated in 2024
  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 39
  • Assessor Parcel Number 301-02-575

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • The Lakes Community Association, Phone Number (480) 838-1023
  • Lakes Tract R1 Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Racquetball
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Fenced Community Pool
  • Lap or Exercise Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,532

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

5,358 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$135 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Baseline and McClintock
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Community Facilities District: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 135.0
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Full
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2024
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Co List Office Mls Id: wusa06
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-893-0600
  • Subdivision Name: LAKES TRACT R1
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 317.9
  • Const - Finish:Const - Finish: Painted, Stucco
  • Cooling:Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Mini Split
  • Plumbing:Plumbing: Electric Hot Wtr Htr
  • Irrigation:Irrigation: Sprinkler
  • Foundation Details:Foundation Details: Block
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: None
  • Spa Features: Heated
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Washer, Dryer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Exterior Fireplace, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Full Bth Master Bdrm, Laminate Counters
  • Living Area: 1620.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Dual Pane
  • Dining Area:Dining Area: Breakfast Room
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Electric Cooktop, Built-in Microwave, Laminate Counters, Electric Oven, Electric Range
  • Laundry:Laundry: Washer Included, Dryer Included, Inside
  • Master Bathroom:Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm, Private Toilet Room
  • Window Features:Window Features: Dual Pane

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Front Yard, Perimeter
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Lot Features: North/South Exposure, Grass Front, Irrigation Front
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail, Agency Discl Req
  • Construction Type: Block, Wood Frame, Painted, Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered Patio(s)
  • Roof: Tile
  • General Property Description:Community Pool YN2: Yes
  • General Property Description:Private Pool YN2: No
  • Community Pool Features:Community Pool Features: Lap, Heated, Fenced, Outdoor

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Ductless
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities:Utilities: SRP, SW Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Lake, Community Spa, Community Spa Htd, Tennis Court(s), Racquetball, Playground, Biking/Walking Path, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Pickleball
  • Association Fee: 405.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: The Lakes Community
  • Phone: (480)838-1023
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 400.0
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _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: 5358.0
  • Parcel #: 301-02-575

Building Info

  • Builder Name: unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2532.0
  • Tax Book Number: 301.0
  • Tax Lot: 39
  • Tax Map Number: 2.0

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Tax History

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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 $2,532 $24,289
2024 $2,323 $23,132
2023 $2,323 $36,370 $7,270 $29,100
2022 $2,219 $27,870 $5,570 $22,300
2021 $2,262 $25,930 $5,180 $20,750
2020 $2,187 $23,850 $4,770 $19,080
2019 $2,145 $22,510 $4,500 $18,010
2018 $2,088 $20,170 $4,030 $16,140
2017 $2,023 $18,920 $3,780 $15,140
2016 $2,013 $17,830 $3,560 $14,270
2015 $1,947 $16,260 $3,250 $13,010
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/30/2026 06/30/26 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2026 06/25/26 For Sale $515,000 +84.6% $318 / Sq Ft
10/14/2016 10/14/16 Sold $279,000 0.0% $172 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/13/2016 10/13/16 For Sale $279,000 0.0% $172 / Sq Ft
09/10/2016 09/10/16 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2016 09/01/16 For Sale $279,000 -- $172 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $279,000 First American Title Ins Co
Joint Tenancy Deed $146,000 Fidelity National Title
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $210,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $223,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $125,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $90,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $70,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 7044994

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 301-02-575

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