$485,000
SOLD NOV 6, 2025

1655 E La Jolla Dr Unit 6 Tempe, AZ 85282

Alameda Neighborhood
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,110 Sq Ft
8,416 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$230 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • No HOA
  • Tile Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of November 2025

Great Opportunity to make this home your own. Think of all the possibilities you could create. This single level, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home has endless potential. Block construction with a diving pool. It needs updating but has good bones and is located in a nice area of Tempe. Roof replaced in 2021. A/C replaced in 2020. Split primary bedroom from the others. Located close to the Loop 101 and US 60. Close to restaurants, shopping, and parks. If you have a passion for design and home renovation, this property offers an exciting opportunity to create your dream home. Come see it for yourself and see what your vision creates.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Hettermann

Locality Real Estate License #BR533454000 Listed on: 10/25/2025

Locality Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Swagerty

Real Estate 48 License #SA689509000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,473

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 8,416 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper
  • Roof Updated in 2021
  • Composition Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,110 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Built-In Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Diving Board

Schools

  • Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School
  • Connolly Middle School
  • Mcclintock High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Tempe Gardens Unit 6 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 595
  • Assessor Parcel Number 133-37-359

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,473

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Southern & McClintock
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2020
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2021
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Subdivision Name: TEMPE GARDENS UNIT 6
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 229.85
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 2110.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Dual Pane
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Alley, Corner Lot, Dirt Back, Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: Diving Pool
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Painted, Block
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction:Block: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fee Incl:No Fees: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Elementary School: Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School
  • High School: McClintock High School
  • Junior High Dist: Tempe Union High School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Connolly Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8416.0
  • Parcel #: 133-37-359

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2473.0
  • Tax Book Number: 133.00
  • Tax Lot: 595
  • Tax Map Number: 37.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 25, 2025
Closed on
Nov 3, 2025
Sold by
Peterson Brian D
Bought by
Better Assets Az Inc
Seller's Agent
Julie Hettermann
Locality Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Swagerty
Real Estate 48
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$485,000
Premium/Discount to List
$36,000
8.02%
Views
77

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.00%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2021
Sold by
Peterson Brian D
Bought by
Peterson Brian D and Peterson Marcus F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2011
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Peterson Brian D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$129,600
Interest Rate
4.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2011
Sold by
Kelner Samuel
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Coropration

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2006
Sold by
Soltysiak Richard and Soltysiak Beth
Bought by
Kelner Samuel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$326,000
Interest Rate
7.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2004
Sold by
Thies Michelle
Bought by
Soltysiak Richard and Soltysiak Beth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$202,500
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2000
Sold by
Wingate Larry L and Wingate Marilee S
Bought by
Thies Michelle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,850
Interest Rate
8.26%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $485,000 Fidelity National Title Agency
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Special Warranty Deed -- None Available
Trustee Deed $174,412 Servicelink
Warranty Deed $326,000 Security Title Agency Inc
Warranty Deed $227,000 Ticor Title Agency Of Az Inc
Warranty Deed $153,500 Transnation Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $129,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $326,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $202,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $148,850 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/06/2025 11/06/25 Sold $485,000 +8.0% $230 / Sq Ft
10/27/2025 10/27/25 Pending -- -- --
10/25/2025 10/25/25 For Sale $449,000 -- $213 / 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 $2,647 $22,081 -- --
2024 $2,444 $21,029 -- --
2023 $2,444 $42,750 $8,550 $34,200
2022 $2,344 $31,130 $6,220 $24,910
2021 $2,360 $29,060 $5,810 $23,250
2020 $2,289 $26,120 $5,220 $20,900
2019 $2,245 $24,580 $4,910 $19,670
2018 $2,475 $24,030 $4,800 $19,230
2017 $1,839 $21,510 $4,300 $17,210
2016 $1,830 $21,560 $4,310 $17,250
2015 $1,770 $19,300 $3,860 $15,440
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6938647

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 133-37-359