$195,000
$18K PRICE DROP

700 W University Dr Unit 253 Tempe, AZ 85281

Downtown Tempe Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,300/month

Total Views 17,628
1 Bed
1 Bath
595 Sq Ft
$328 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Community Pool
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Balcony
  • 4-minute walk to Mitchell Park

About This Home

Prime Tempe Opportunity - Improved Price!

Within 1 Mile of ASU, Mill Ave, Tempe Town Lake & Light Rail

Excellent value in the heart of Tempe! This updated 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom second-floor condo combines comfort and convenience just steps from everything — campus, downtown dining, and outdoor recreation. Features include new wood-look flooring, a modern kitchen, brand new water heater, a spacious walk-in closet, in-unit laundry, and covered parking.

Scene 1 Condos offers resort-style amenities with a pool, spa, and lush landscaped courtyards. Perfect for investors, students, young professionals, or first-time buyers, this property delivers low-maintenance living, strong rental potential, and instant equity. Priced below comps — don't miss this great opportunity in one one of Tempe's most connected locations!

Listing Agent

Lana Darrin

Compass License #SA672921000 Listed on: 08/14/2025

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $706

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • Block Wall Fence
  • Grass Covered Lot

HOA Fees

  • $215 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 595 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Vinyl Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 1 Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space
  • Assigned Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Scales Technology Academy Elementary School
  • Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
  • Tempe High School

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Balcony

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block I201 / 1013
  • Assessor Parcel Number 124-34-134

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • Scene 1 Condominiums Association, Phone Number (480) 820-1519
  • Scene 1 Condominiums Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$706

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$215 per month

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: UNIVERSITY AND MILL
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 215.0
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • Horses: No
  • Subdivision Name: SCENE 1 CONDOMINIUMS
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 327.73
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 215.0
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa2: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Breakfast Bar, No Interior Steps, Full Bth Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 595.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Near Bus Stop: Yes
  • Community Features:Near Light Rail Stop: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Lot Features: Grass Front
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Roof: Tile, Built-Up
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features:Assigned Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Community Spa, Near Light Rail Stop, Near Bus Stop
  • Association Fee: 215.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Scene 1 Condominiums
  • Phone: 480-820-1519
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Scene 1 Condominiums
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA: 400.0
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds

Schools

  • Elementary School: Scales Technology Academy
  • High School: Tempe High School
  • Junior High Dist: Tempe Union High School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 63.0
  • Parcel #: 124-34-134

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 706.0
  • Tax Block: 1013
  • Tax Book Number: 124.00
  • Tax Lot: I201
  • Tax Map Number: 34.00

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/09/2025 10/09/25 Price Changed $195,000 -8.4% $328 / Sq Ft
08/14/2025 08/14/25 For Sale $212,900 0.0% $358 / Sq Ft
07/28/2017 07/28/17 Rented $800 0.0% --
06/23/2017 06/23/17 For Rent $800 -- --
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6906742

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)
Arizona Maricopa County Tempe 85281 Downtown Tempe

700 W University Dr Unit 253, Tempe, AZ

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