NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1712 S Ventura Dr Tempe, AZ 85281

Downtown Tempe Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $643,523 - $787,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,850 Sq Ft
$395/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 8, 2012

Last sale price $260,000 $141 Per Sq Ft

Est. 181% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,282 / mo

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Spa
  • 0.22 Acre Lot
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Broadmor Elementary School Rated 9+
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of February 2012

A beautiful desert retreat in the middle of Tempe. Perfect for someone wanting to live biking distance to ASU and the downtown. A lovely 4 bedroom home with a pool and tons of privacy inside and out. Move-in ready; stainless appliances, tile and wood laminate throughout. Guest quarters could also be used as master with attached bath. A great home with great location. Buyers will not want to miss this opportunity.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Tseffos

HomeSmart Realty License #SA510838000 Listed on: 10/30/2011

Last Buyer's Agent

Breena Westfall

The Brokery License #SA562432000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,327

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 9,527 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Grass Covered Lot

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,850 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • 2 Carport Spaces

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Heated Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Diving Board

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Connolly Middle School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • University Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 25
  • Assessor Parcel Number 133-12-025

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,327

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

9,527 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Rural & Broadway
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Floors: Full
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2007
  • Updated Kitchen: Partial
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2005
  • Updated Room Addition: Full
  • Items Updated Rm Adtn Yr Updated: 2002
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Spa Private: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Subdivision Name: University Heights
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Efficiency: Multi-Pane Wndws
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 140.53
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: Heated, Private
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Water Purifier
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Living Area: 1850.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Reverse Osmosis: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Lot Features: Desert Back, Desert Front, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: Diving Pool, Fenced, Heated
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction:Block: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes
  • General Property Description:Community Pool YN2: No
  • General Property Description:Private Pool YN2: Yes
  • Private Pool Features: Fenced: Yes
  • Private Pool Features: Heated: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Tempe Union High School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Connolly Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9527.0
  • Parcel #: 133-12-025

Building Info

  • Builder Name: unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2327.0
  • Tax Book Number: 133.00
  • Tax Lot: 25
  • Tax Map Number: 12.00

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$731,381

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 30, 2011
Closed on
Jan 25, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Steve Tseffos
HomeSmart Realty
Buyer's Agent
Breena Westfall
The Brokery
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-20%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.42%
Original Mortgage
$195,200
Interest Rate
0.0388%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$193,000
Interest Rate
0.0657%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2001
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$255,000 Magnus Title Agency
$217,000 Capital Title Agency
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $195,200
Previous Owner $186,850
Previous Owner $193,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/08/2012 02/08/12 Sold $260,000 -20.0% $141 / Sq Ft
12/15/2011 12/15/11 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2011 10/30/11 For Sale $325,000 -- $176 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

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 $3,694 $30,817
2024 $3,410 $29,349
2023 $3,410 $54,060 $10,810 $43,250
2022 $3,271 $39,580 $7,910 $31,670
2021 $3,294 $37,510 $7,500 $30,010
2020 $3,194 $36,160 $7,230 $28,930
2019 $3,133 $31,950 $6,390 $25,560
2018 $3,056 $26,860 $5,370 $21,490
2017 $2,965 $24,810 $4,960 $19,850
2016 $2,944 $25,870 $5,170 $20,700
2015 $2,827 $23,520 $4,700 $18,820
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Steve Tseffos

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Steve Tseffos

    HomeSmart Realty

    (480) 203-6699

    1 Total Sale

    Steve Tseffos
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Breena Westfall

    The Brokery

    (480) 266-8313

    49 Total Sales

    Breena Westfall
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 4669118

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 133-12-025

Arizona Maricopa County Tempe 85281 Downtown Tempe

1712 S Ventura Dr, Tempe, AZ

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