NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1965 E Oxford Dr Tempe, AZ 85283

The Lakes Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $403,737

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,602 Sq Ft
$252/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 18, 2026

Last sale price $391,000 $244 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,390 / mo

Highlights

  • Pool
  • 0.17 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Solar Power System
  • Arizona Room
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of February 2026

Seller Requires Cash Only Sale. Investment Opportunity. Walking distance to the neighborhood park and conveniently located along the Orbit route, this charming home sits in the desirable Optimist Park area. The home offers a functional layout with a family room, Arizona room, and an eat in kitchen with an island and laminate counters. Enjoy the cozy wood burning fireplace and natural light from the skylights and 9+ flat ceilings. Step outside to a private backyard featuring a heated outdoor pool, recently updated and perfect for year round enjoyment. Low maintenance desert landscaping in the front and back keeps upkeep simple. The home also includes solar panels with a monthly lease assumption. No HOA.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Valerie Nay

Real Broker License #SA658172000 Listed on: 02/18/2026

Real Broker

Last Buyer's Agent

Sue Bentley

Real Broker License #BR041311000

Real Broker

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,461

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 7,214 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Front Yard Sprinklers

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,602 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Washer Hookup

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure
  • Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Heated Pool
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Arizona Room

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 913
  • Assessor Parcel Number 301-01-574

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Built by Knoell Homes
  • Knoell Tempe Unit 5 Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,461

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

7,214 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: 101 Freeway and Baseline
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Updated Pool: Full
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Solar Panels Grid: On
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Subdivision Name: KNOELL TEMPE UNIT 5
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Efficiency: Solar Panels
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 244.07
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Full Bth Master Bdrm, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Laminate Counters, High Speed Internet, 9+ Flat Ceilings
  • Living Area: 1602.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Single Pane, Screens, Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Lot Features: North/South Exposure, Alley, Desert Front, Desert Back, Sprinklers In Front
  • Pool Features: Heated, Outdoor
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail, Agency Discl Req
  • Common Walls: All on One Level
  • Construction Type: Block, Painted, Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered Patio(s)
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Garage
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Playground
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Elementary School: Fuller 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: 7214.0
  • Parcel #: 301-01-574

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Knoell Homes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2461.0
  • Tax Lot: 913

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2026
Closed on
Feb 12, 2026
Sold by
Spangenthal Lise
Bought by
As-Is Cash Offer Llc
Seller's Agent
Valerie Nay
Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Sue Bentley
Real Broker
List Price
$420,000
Sold Price
$391,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-6.9%
Views
4
Current Estimated Value
$403,737

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,737
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.61%
Original Mortgage
$46,840
Outstanding Balance
$46,840
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Estimated Equity
$356,897

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2001
Sold by
Bernstein Mary C
Bought by
Spangenthal Lise

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
7.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 1998
Sold by
Gersh Jerome
Bought by
Gersh Elaine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$116,375
Interest Rate
7.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 1998
Sold by
Gersh Jerome
Bought by
Bernstein Mary C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$116,375
Interest Rate
7.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 1998
Sold by
Gersh Elaine
Bought by
Gersh Jerome

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 1997
Sold by
Gersh Jerome
Bought by
Gersh Elaine

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 1996
Sold by
Gersh Elaine
Bought by
Gersh Jerome
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
As-Is Cash Offer Llc $391,000 Pioneer Title Agency
Spangenthal Lise $150,000 Equity Title Agency Inc
Gersh Elaine -- Security Title Agency
Bernstein Mary C $122,500 Security Title Agency
Gersh Jerome -- --
Gersh Elaine -- --
Gersh Jerome -- North American Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open As-Is Cash Offer Llc $46,840
Open As-Is Cash Offer Llc $421,560
Previous Owner Spangenthal Lise $120,000
Previous Owner Bernstein Mary C $116,375
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/18/2026 02/18/26 Sold $391,000 -6.9% $244 / Sq Ft
02/18/2026 02/18/26 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2026 02/18/26 For Sale $420,000 -- $262 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

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 $2,461 $23,603 -- --
2024 $2,258 $22,479 -- --
2023 $2,258 $37,210 $7,440 $29,770
2022 $2,156 $27,950 $5,590 $22,360
2021 $2,199 $25,750 $5,150 $20,600
2020 $2,126 $24,020 $4,800 $19,220
2019 $2,085 $22,910 $4,580 $18,330
2018 $2,029 $20,910 $4,180 $16,730
2017 $1,966 $19,020 $3,800 $15,220
2016 $1,956 $18,160 $3,630 $14,530
2015 $1,892 $16,320 $3,260 $13,060
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Valerie Nay

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Valerie Nay

    Real Broker

    (480) 788-3182

    2 in this area

    6 Total Sales

    Valerie Nay
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  • Sue Bentley

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Sue Bentley

    Real Broker

    (480) 766-3953

    2 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    Sue Bentley
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6986506

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 301-01-574

Arizona Maricopa County Tempe 85283 The Lakes

1965 E Oxford Dr, Tempe, AZ

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