820 S Farmer Ave Tempe, AZ 85281
Mitchell Park East NeighborhoodEstimated payment $10,822/month
Highlights
- Lap Pool
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- City View
- 2 Fireplaces
- Covered Patio or Porch
About This Home
The historic Farmer-Goodwin House is one of Tempe's true architectural treasures. Built in 1883 as ''The grandest house in the Valley'', this rare two-story adobe estate showcases striking Georgian Revival design, a symmetrical floor plan, grand central staircase, lime-plastered walls, and a distinctive hipped roof with ten flush dormers. Once home to ASU's first principal and later to prominent rancher James C. Goodwin, this residence is deeply woven into Arizona history. Lovingly restored and thoughtfully revitalized, this landmark property offers a rare opportunity to own a timeless piece of Tempe's heritage. This home is full of possibilities and flexible spaces, all on a half acre of land with a separate studio. All 4 bedrooms upstairs have plumbing for ensuite baths.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,344
Year Built
- Built in 1883
Lot Details
- 24,816 Sq Ft Lot
- Desert faces the front and back of the property
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- 11 Open Parking Spaces
Home Design
- Metal Roof
- Stucco
- Adobe
Interior Spaces
- 3,764 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- 2 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- City Views
- Electric Oven
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Double Vanity
- Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
- Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall
Pool
- Lap Pool
- Spa
- Fence Around Pool
Outdoor Features
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Separate Outdoor Workshop
Schools
- Holdeman Elementary School
- Mckemy Academy Of International Studies Middle School
- Tempe High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heat Pump System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Association fees include no fees
- Built by Pierce C Shannon
- Farmer Goodwin Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 11
- Assessor Parcel Number 124-69-155
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $3,344 | $27,901 | -- | -- |
| 2024 | $3,088 | $26,572 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | $3,088 | $41,775 | $8,355 | $33,420 |
| 2022 | $2,962 | $35,450 | $7,090 | $28,360 |
| 2021 | $2,982 | $33,740 | $6,745 | $26,995 |
| 2020 | $2,892 | $32,390 | $6,475 | $25,915 |
| 2019 | $2,837 | $29,710 | $5,940 | $23,770 |
| 2018 | $2,767 | $29,660 | $5,930 | $23,730 |
| 2017 | $2,684 | $26,950 | $5,390 | $21,560 |
| 2016 | $2,665 | $29,560 | $5,910 | $23,650 |
| 2015 | $2,560 | $24,175 | $4,835 | $19,340 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2026 04/01/26 | For Sale | $1,975,000 | 0.0% | $525 / Sq Ft |
| 03/13/2026 03/13/26 | Off Market | $1,975,000 | -- | -- |
| 03/04/2026 03/04/26 | Price Changed | $1,975,000 | -8.1% | $525 / Sq Ft |
| 02/25/2026 02/25/26 | For Sale | $2,150,000 | -- | $571 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $660,000 | Capital Title Agency Inc | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Capital Title Agency Inc | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Cash Sale Deed | $330,000 | Security Title Agency Inc | |
| Warranty Deed | $570,000 | Security Title Agency Inc |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $99,000 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Previous Owner | $528,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $528,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $513,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)
MLS Number: 6987800
APN: 124-69-155
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