NOT LISTED FOR SALE

525 E La Jolla Dr Tempe, AZ 85282

Alameda Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $488,813 - $587,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,831 Sq Ft
$289/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 09, 2019

Last sale price $435,000 $238 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,966/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Granite Countertops
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • 1 Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of October 2019

Hop out of the pool, take the food off the grill and pull up a seat at the poolside bar of this move-in ready Tempe home. Fully remodeled in 2009, this home features a great room floor plan with tons of kitchen storage, bright rooms and a spacious expanded master bath rarely found in Tempe homes. Meticulously cleaned and updated w/ all new paint inside and out, 2'' living room blinds, matte black door handles & hinges with light fixtures and ceiling fans to match. Energy features include attic radiant barrier, dual pane windows & Nest thermostat. More tech features include Nest carbon monoxide detector, security cams and Ring doorbell. Incredible location just minutes to the 60, downtown Tempe (w/ Orbit shuttle available at your door), Kiwanis Park, shopping and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Adler

Arizona Best Real Estate License #BR561622000 Listed on: 09/12/2019

Arizona Best Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Michelle Adler

Arizona Best Real Estate License #SA671690000

Last Buyer's Agent

Tennille Sandella

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties License #SA655317000

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,762

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 7,418 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Artificial Turf
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,831 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Built-In Barbecue

Schools

  • Carminati Elementary School
  • Connolly Middle School
  • Tempe High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include no fees
  • Nu Vista 8 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 555
  • Assessor Parcel Number 133-53-022

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,762

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: RURAL RD AND SOUTHERN
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Basement: N
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2009
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2006
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Co List Office Mls Id: best03
  • Co List Office Phone: 480-948-4711
  • Subdivision Name: NU-VISTA 8
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 237.57
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Windows:Low-E: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 1831.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Dual Pane
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Gas: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Storage, Built-in Barbecue
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Alley, Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Synthetic Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back, Irrigation Front, Irrigation Back
  • Pool Features: Private
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Painted, Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction:Block: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Direct Access, Attch'd Gar Cabinets
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Wshr/Dry HookUp Only
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:No Fees: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7418.0
  • Parcel #: 133-53-022

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1762.0
  • Tax Book Number: 133.00
  • Tax Lot: 555
  • Tax Map Number: 53.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 12, 2019
Closed on
Oct 3, 2019
Sold by
Kafka Richard Gregg and Kafka Kelly Haynes
Bought by
Ruppe Peter Forrest and Ruppe Marci Marie
Seller's Agent
Robert Adler
Arizona Best Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Tennille Sandella
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$435,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-3.12%
Current Estimated Value
$529,703

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$94,703
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.20%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2017
Sold by
Kafka Richard Gregg
Bought by
Kafka Richard Gregg and Kafka Kelly Haynes

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2013
Sold by
Kafka Richard G and Kafka Kelly Hanes
Bought by
Kafka Richard G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$194,000
Interest Rate
3.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2005
Sold by
Kafka Richard G
Bought by
Kafka Richard G and Kafka Richard G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$216,000
Interest Rate
5.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2005
Sold by
Phillip Keith Lewis
Bought by
Kafka Richard G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$216,000
Interest Rate
5.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 1996
Sold by
Welland Matthew R and Welland Joann
Bought by
Phillips Keith Lewis

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,677
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1994
Sold by
Chaffins Gary L
Bought by
Welland Matthew R and Welland Joann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,800
Interest Rate
8.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Ruppe Peter Forrest $435,000 Pioneer Title Agency Inc
Kafka Richard Gregg -- Accommodation
Kafka Richard G -- None Available
Kafka Richard G -- Lawyers Title Ins
Kafka Richard G -- Lawyers Title Ins
Kafka Richard G $270,000 Lawyers Title Ins
Phillips Keith Lewis $97,500 United Title Agency
Welland Matthew R $83,500 United Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kafka Richard G $194,000
Previous Owner Kafka Richard G $216,000
Previous Owner Phillips Keith Lewis $96,677
Previous Owner Welland Matthew R $66,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/09/2019 10/09/19 Sold $435,000 -3.1% $238 / Sq Ft
09/25/2019 09/25/19 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2019 09/12/19 For Sale $449,000 -- $245 / 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 $2,390 $19,943 -- --
2024 $2,207 $18,993 -- --
2023 $2,207 $37,710 $7,540 $30,170
2022 $2,117 $28,610 $5,720 $22,890
2021 $2,132 $26,450 $5,290 $21,160
2020 $2,067 $24,350 $4,870 $19,480
2019 $1,762 $23,200 $4,640 $18,560
2018 $1,714 $21,280 $4,250 $17,030
2017 $1,661 $19,630 $3,920 $15,710
2016 $1,653 $19,170 $3,830 $15,340
2015 $1,599 $15,660 $3,130 $12,530
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Robert Adler

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Robert Adler

    Arizona Best Real Estate

    (602) 684-4126

    101 Total Sales

    Robert Adler
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  • Michelle Adler

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Michelle Adler

    Arizona Best Real Estate

    (480) 267-5444

    70 Total Sales

    Michelle Adler
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  • Tennille Sandella

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Tennille Sandella

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties

    (602) 620-4747

    11 Total Sales

    Tennille Sandella
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5977294

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 133-53-022

Arizona Maricopa County Tempe 85282 Alameda

525 E La Jolla Dr, Tempe, AZ

Not Listed for Sale

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