NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2161 E Gemini Dr Tempe, AZ 85283

The Lakes Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $508,945 - $553,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,836 Sq Ft
$287/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 11, 2025

Last sale price $520,000 $283 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $2,990 / mo

251 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Gated
  • Granite Countertops
  • No HOA
  • 0.17 Acre Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of September 2025

Don't miss this gorgeous home in the heart of Tempe near the 101 and 60 freeway! This one checks all the boxes. Enter through the gated courtyard into this beautifully updated 3 bed/2bath home with plenty of living space. Luxurious finishes throughout including wood like plank tile, white shaker cabinets in kitchen, bathrooms and laundry room. Quartz counter tops, stainless appliances, HUGE kitchen island perfect for entertaining. Bathrooms tastefully remodeled from top to bottom. Split floor plan with large secondary bedrooms (one is really the size of a primary bedroom). Inside laundry room is large enough to even make it an office. Beautiful back yard, extended covered patio, 2 storage sheds and RV gate. NO HOA. This home is fresh and ready for YOU!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sharla Engel

Citiea License #SA650525000 Listed on: 12/06/2024

Citiea

Co-Listed By

Stephanie Engel

Citiea License #SA712135000

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicolas Palladino

Fathom Realty Elite License #SA690684000

Fathom Realty Elite

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,374

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 7,353 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the front of the property
  • Artificial Turf
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • RV Gated

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,836 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Solar Screens
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Floors Updated in 2021
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom Updated in 2022
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System Updated in 2021
  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Property is near bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1484
  • Assessor Parcel Number 301-97-521

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include (see remarks)
  • Built by Knoell Homes
  • Knoell Tempe Unit 8 Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,374

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

7,353 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Price and Guadalupe
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Full
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2022
  • Updated Floors: Partial
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2021
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Full
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2021
  • Updated Kitchen: Full
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Co List Office Mls Id: myhg02
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-685-2760
  • Subdivision Name: KNOELL TEMPE UNIT 8
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 283.22
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Full Bth Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 1836.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Solar Screens
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Children_squote_s Playgrnd: Yes
  • Community Features:Near Bus Stop: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard, Storage
  • Lot Features: North/South Exposure, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Alley, Desert Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Synthetic Grass Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Painted, Slump Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s)
  • Roof: Composition
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes
  • Construction:Slump Block: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Near Bus Stop, Playground, Biking/Walking Path
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fee Incl:Other (See Remarks)5: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other (See Remarks)

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: 7353.0
  • Parcel #: 301-97-521

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Knoell Homes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2374.0
  • Tax Book Number: 301.00
  • Tax Lot: 1484
  • Tax Map Number: 97.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 6, 2024
Closed on
Sep 8, 2025
Sold by
Connell Kristin and Connell Tiffany
Bought by
Harris Jacob Scott
Seller's Agent
Sharla Engel
Citiea
Buyer's Agent
Nicolas Palladino
Fathom Realty Elite
List Price
$574,900
Sold Price
$520,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$54,900
-9.55%
Views
170
Current Estimated Value
$520,181

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$181
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.41%
Original Mortgage
$494,000
Outstanding Balance
$494,000
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$33,486

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2020
Closed on
Nov 18, 2020
Sold by
Gibson Bryan and Gibson Dawn
Bought by
Buchanan Kristin and Buchanan Virginia E
Seller's Agent
Natalie Karmo
HomeSmart
Buyer's Agent
Sharla Engel
Citiea
List Price
$389,900
Sold Price
$401,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,100
2.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.56%
Original Mortgage
$320,800
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 25, 2017
Closed on
Dec 27, 2017
Sold by
C4 Acquisitions Llc
Bought by
Gibson Bryan and Gibson Dawn
Seller's Agent
Casey Jann
My Home Group Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Non-MLS Agent
Non-MLS Office
List Price
$329,900
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-6.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.25%
Original Mortgage
$279,000
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2017
Sold by
Trunnelle Lynda M
Bought by
C4 Acquisitions Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,720
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 1998
Sold by
Smith Michael John and Trunnelle Lynda M
Bought by
Trunnelle Robert E and Trunnelle Lynda M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
7.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 1997
Sold by
Trunnelle Robert E
Bought by
Trunnelle Lynda M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 1997
Sold by
Smith Marjorie M
Bought by
Smith Marjorie M and Smith Michael J
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Harris Jacob Scott $520,000 Title Services Of The Valley
Buchanan Kristin $401,000 Grand Canyon Title Agency
Gibson Bryan $310,000 Clear Title Agency Of Arizon
C4 Acquisitions Llc $200,000 American Title Service Agenc
Trunnelle Robert E -- Security Title Agency
Trunnelle Lynda M -- --
Smith Marjorie M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Harris Jacob Scott $494,000
Previous Owner Buchanan Kristin $320,800
Previous Owner Gibson Bryan $279,000
Previous Owner C4 Acquisitions Llc $180,720
Previous Owner Trunnelle Robert E $80,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/11/2025 09/11/25 Sold $520,000 -5.4% $283 / Sq Ft
08/14/2025 08/14/25 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Price Changed $549,900 -2.7% $300 / Sq Ft
07/06/2025 07/06/25 Price Changed $564,900 -1.7% $308 / Sq Ft
06/21/2025 06/21/25 For Sale $574,900 0.0% $313 / Sq Ft
06/01/2025 06/01/25 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2025 04/10/25 Price Changed $574,900 -1.7% $313 / Sq Ft
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Price Changed $584,999 -2.3% $319 / Sq Ft
03/04/2025 03/04/25 Price Changed $599,000 -1.0% $326 / Sq Ft
02/19/2025 02/19/25 Price Changed $604,999 -1.6% $330 / Sq Ft
01/24/2025 01/24/25 Price Changed $615,000 -1.6% $335 / Sq Ft
12/06/2024 12/06/24 For Sale $625,000 +55.9% $340 / Sq Ft
11/24/2020 11/24/20 Sold $401,000 +2.8% $218 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/16/2020 10/16/20 For Sale $389,900 +25.8% $212 / Sq Ft
12/29/2017 12/29/17 Sold $310,000 -6.0% $169 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/13/2017 12/13/17 Pending -- -- --
11/25/2017 11/25/17 For Sale $329,900 -- $180 / 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 $2,555 $24,509 -- --
2024 $2,345 $23,342 -- --
2023 $2,345 $37,750 $7,550 $30,200
2022 $2,239 $27,620 $5,520 $22,100
2021 $2,283 $25,710 $5,140 $20,570
2020 $2,207 $24,280 $4,850 $19,430
2019 $2,165 $22,780 $4,550 $18,230
2018 $2,107 $20,780 $4,150 $16,630
2017 $2,041 $19,030 $3,800 $15,230
2016 $2,031 $18,800 $3,760 $15,040
2015 $1,965 $16,820 $3,360 $13,460
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Sharla Engel

    Citiea

    (480) 570-2314

    1 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Sharla Engel
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  • Stephanie Engel

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Stephanie Engel

    Citiea

    (480) 278-6687

    1 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Stephanie Engel
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  • Nicolas Palladino

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Nicolas Palladino

    Fathom Realty Elite

    (503) 530-6134

    1 in this area

    77 Total Sales

    Nicolas Palladino
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  • N

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Natalie Karmo

    HomeSmart

  • Casey Jann

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Casey Jann

    My Home Group Real Estate

    (480) 236-8610

    2 in this area

    109 Total Sales

    Casey Jann
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  • A

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Anthony Campos

    Barrett Real Estate

    (480) 864-2100

    9 Total Sales

    Anthony Campos
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6791757

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 301-97-521

Arizona Maricopa County Tempe 85283 The Lakes

2161 E Gemini Dr, Tempe, AZ

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