$785,000
SOLD JUL 8, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,062 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$381 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • 1 Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • Property is near public transit and bus stop
  • Granite Countertops
  • 4-minute walk to Birchett Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

PRIME LOCATION! This beautifully maintained 3 bed, 2 bath home is in a great location at University Park, walking distance (1 block!) to ASU, downtown Tempe and many nearby amenities! The home features updated kitchen and bathrooms, newer roof, carport roof, HVAC, electrical panels/outlets, WINDOWS, and water heater! BRICK BUILT home, LARGE lot size w/ large storage room and the perfect opportunity for investors, faculty or anyone looking to enjoy living in the heart of Tempe! Whether you are looking for a primary residence, student rental or an investment property, this one checks all the boxes! Grass yard front AND back! HUGE backyard, plenty of space for all your needs. This beautiful home was built by Frank and Irma Connelly, founders of the Tempe Daily News! VERY close to light rail!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Shrewsbury

HomeSmart License #SA664106000 Listed on: 05/27/2025

HomeSmart

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Schumacher

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty License #SA659792000

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,350

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Grass Covered Lot

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,062 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Built-In Microwave
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Parking

  • 5 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Permit Required

Schools

  • Broadmor Elementary School
  • Connolly Middle School
  • Tempe High School

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near public transit and bus stop

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • University Park Addition Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 18
  • Assessor Parcel Number 133-17-038

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,350

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Mill and Broadway
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 5.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Subdivision Name: UNIVERSITY PARK ADDITION
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 380.69
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Construction Brick: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 2062.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Near Bus Stop: Yes
  • Community Features:Near Light Rail Stop: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Grass Front, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Brick Veneer, Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Tile
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Permit Required
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 5.0
  • Parking Features:PermitDecal Req_squote_d: Yes

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Near Light Rail Stop, Near Bus Stop
  • 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: Broadmor Elementary School
  • High School: Tempe 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: 11256.0
  • Parcel #: 133-17-038

Building Info

  • Builder Name: unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2350.0
  • Tax Book Number: 133.00
  • Tax Lot: 18
  • Tax Map Number: 17.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2025
Closed on
Jul 7, 2025
Sold by
Ober Robert E and Ober Van Grunsven
Bought by
Tommys Llc
Seller's Agent
Steve Shrewsbury
HomeSmart
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Schumacher
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$820,000
Sold Price
$785,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-4.27%
Views
9
Current Estimated Value
$784,249

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$751
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.20%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 1, 2019
Closed on
Nov 27, 2019
Sold by
Connolly Lisa Paige and Connolly Lance P
Bought by
Ober Robert E and Ober Van Grunsven
Seller's Agent
Lance Connolly
West USA Realty
Buyer's Agent
Steve Shrewsbury
HomeSmart
List Price
$559,000
Sold Price
$557,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.32%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2006
Sold by
Connolly Lance P and Connolly Courtney P
Bought by
Connolly Robert F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2004
Sold by
Connoly Robert F
Bought by
Connolly Lance P and Connolly Courtney P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 1996
Sold by
Connolly Irma L
Bought by
Connolly Robert F
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 $785,000 Arizona Premier Title
Warranty Deed $557,000 Security Title Agency Inc
Cash Sale Deed $665,000 Security Title Agency Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $175,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Sold $785,000 -4.3% $381 / Sq Ft
05/27/2025 05/27/25 For Sale $820,000 +47.2% $398 / Sq Ft
12/03/2019 12/03/19 Sold $557,000 -0.4% $270 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/04/2019 11/04/19 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2019 11/01/19 For Sale $559,000 -- $271 / 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 $2,514 $20,977 -- --
2024 $2,322 $19,978 -- --
2023 $2,322 $26,680 $5,335 $21,345
2022 $2,227 $22,080 $4,415 $17,665
2021 $2,242 $21,360 $4,270 $17,090
2020 $2,174 $19,600 $3,920 $15,680
2019 $2,133 $18,015 $3,600 $14,415
2018 $2,080 $17,300 $3,460 $13,840
2017 $2,018 $17,285 $3,455 $13,830
2016 $3,477 $33,830 $6,760 $27,070
2015 $3,363 $35,800 $7,160 $28,640
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6871808

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 133-17-038