$515,000
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520 E Watson Dr Tempe, AZ 85283

The Lakes Neighborhood

Estimated payment $2,845/month

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,465 Sq Ft
$352 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Laundry Room
  • No HOA
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

Beautifully maintained Tempe home in a quiet, friendly neighborhood. Meticulous and move-in ready! This bright single-story features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a flexible bonus space ideal for an office, playroom, bar or guest area. Living and dining flow to an updated kitchen with ample storage and modern finishes. Enjoy indoor-outdoor living with a private backyard oasis with a sparkling pool featuring a cascading waterfall, spacious patio for entertaining, and low-maintenance landscaping. Attached two-car garage and spacious laundry room complete the utility of this home. Near parks, schools, and shopping. Exceptional quality, comfort, and curb appeal!

Listing Agent

Taylor Daml

1912 Realty License #SA652393000 Listed on: 02/19/2026

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,050

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 6,660 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Artificial Turf
  • Backyard Sprinklers

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,465 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • University Royal Unit 2 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 503
  • Assessor Parcel Number 301-81-161

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,050

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Rural Rd & Guadalupe Rd
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Subdivision Name: UNIVERSITY ROYAL UNIT 2
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 351.54
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm, Breakfast Bar, Pantry
  • Living Area: 1465.0
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Lot Features: North/South Exposure, Sprinklers In Rear, Gravel/Stone Front, Synthetic Grass Back
  • Pool Features: Outdoor
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Block, Painted
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s)
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

  • Elementary School: Rover 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: 6660.0
  • Parcel #: 301-81-161

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unk

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2050.0
  • Tax Lot: 503

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $2,050 $20,977 -- --
2024 $2,007 $19,978 -- --
2023 $2,007 $36,870 $7,370 $29,500
2022 $1,916 $27,080 $5,410 $21,670
2021 $1,954 $24,600 $4,920 $19,680
2020 $1,889 $21,700 $4,340 $17,360
2019 $2,133 $20,350 $4,070 $16,280
2018 $2,080 $18,280 $3,650 $14,630
2017 $2,018 $16,470 $3,290 $13,180
2016 $2,004 $15,670 $3,130 $12,540
2015 $1,925 $14,960 $2,990 $11,970
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/19/2026 02/19/26 For Sale $515,000 +80.1% $352 / Sq Ft
08/23/2019 08/23/19 Sold $286,000 +4.0% $195 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/28/2019 07/28/19 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2019 07/26/19 For Sale $274,900 -- $188 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $286,000 Wfg National Title Ins Co
Warranty Deed $265,000 Magnus Title Agency
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Warranty Deed $165,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $228,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $212,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $131,950 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6981523

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 301-81-161

Arizona Maricopa County Tempe 85283 The Lakes

520 E Watson Dr, Tempe, AZ

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