$320,000
SOLD JUL 29, 2025

850 S River Dr Unit 1085 Tempe, AZ 85281

Apache Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,128 Sq Ft
$244/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$284 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

80 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Santa Barbara Architecture
  • Private Yard
  • Thew Elementary School Rated 9+
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Fenced Community Pool

About This Home

As of July 2025

PRICE REDUCED $10,000...Nestled in the peaceful gated community of Questa Vida, this spacious 2-bedroom condo presents an incredible investment opportunity. Ideal as a rental or a primary residence, this condo offers the flexibility to serve a variety of needs - even as a secondary residence.
The masterfully redesigned kitchen, featuring sleek quartz countertops, provides significantly more workspace. and cabinet storage than any comparable unit in the complex. This is a feature typically found in much larger homes, elevating the overall appeal.
Both generously-sized bedrooms come with updated en-suite bathrooms and walk-in closets, ensuring privacy and comfort. With three full patios, the layout creates the feel of a detached home, offering more space for relaxation and enjoyment Additional highlights include recent updates, an indoor laundry, and newer water heater, making this a truly turnkey property, ready for immediate occupancy.
Questa Vida is a hidden gem, offering numerous benefits for both homeowners and visitors alike: gated access, two swimming pools, generous parking for visitors, proximity to ASU and all that Tempe has to offer, easy access to Old Town Scottsdale, and just 13 minutes from Sky Harbor Airport. All of this comes at a price significantly lower than comparable properties in nearby areas, a
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim McCulley

Compass License #SA679212000 Listed on: 04/10/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Noor Sherif

Keller Williams Arizona Realty License #SA704155000

Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,261

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • Block Wall Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Grass Covered Lot

HOA Fees

  • $244 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Santa Barbara Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,128 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2 Bathrooms

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space
  • Assigned Parking
  • Unassigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Flora Thew Elementary School
  • Connolly Middle School
  • Tempe High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 1C / 6
  • Assessor Parcel Number 132-68-103

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include roof repair, insurance, ground maintenance, street maintenance, trash, roof replacement, maintenance exterior
  • Questa Vida Association, Phone Number (480) 838-6900
  • Questa Vida Condominiums Subdivision

Recreation

  • Fenced Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,261

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$244 per month

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: McClintock and University
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 244.0
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • Horses: No
  • Subdivision Name: QUESTA VIDA CONDOMINIUMS
  • Architectural Style: Santa Barbara/Tuscan
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 244.0
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa2: Yes
  • Water Source City Water: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Master Downstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 1128.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Non-laminate Counter: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Lot Features: Grass Front, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Agency Discl Req, Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Tile, Built-Up
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Pvt Yrd(s)Crtyrd(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Unassigned, Assigned
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Open Parking 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
  • Association Fee: 244.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Questa Vida
  • Phone: 480-838-6900
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 300.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Questa Vida
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 480-838-6900
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee: 500.0
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fees:Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 244.0
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA: 300.0
  • Association Fees:Other Fees HOA: 100.0
  • Association Fees:Other Fees Description: rush fee, if needed
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Street Maint: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Exterior Mnt of Unit: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Roof Repair: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Roof Replacement: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Blanket Ins Policy: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Garbage Collection2: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Roof Repair, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint, Trash, Roof Replacement, Maintenance Exterior

Schools

  • Elementary School: Flora Thew 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: 111.0
  • Parcel #: 132-68-103

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1261.0
  • Tax Block: 6
  • Tax Book Number: 132.00
  • Tax Lot: 1C
  • Tax Map Number: 68.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2025
Closed on
Jul 18, 2025
Sold by
Rivero Victor Cortez and Aliaga Elizabeth Alcira
Bought by
Sherif Noor
Seller's Agent
Jim McCulley
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Noor Sherif
Keller Williams Arizona Realty
List Price
$349,000
Sold Price
$320,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-8.31%
Views
78

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.72%
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Outstanding Balance
$320,000
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$4,643

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2022
Closed on
Feb 23, 2022
Sold by
Tipp David A and Tipp April
Bought by
Rivero Victor Cortez and Aliaga Elizabeth Alcira
Seller's Agent
Brandon Gavins
Elite Partners
Buyer's Agent
Jim McCulley
Compass
List Price
$305,000
Sold Price
$345,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,000
13.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2018
Sold by
Tipp David A and Tipp Steven J
Bought by
Tipp David A and Lee April

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,500
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2000
Sold by
Kirby K Paige
Bought by
Tipp David A and Tipp Steven J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2000
Sold by
Nunamaker Kelly A
Bought by
Kirby K Paige

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$83,450
Interest Rate
8.14%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 1998
Sold by
Bruner Brandt S and Bruner Carrie L
Bought by
Nunamaker Kelly A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$69,292
Interest Rate
7.11%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $320,000 Asset Protection Title Agency
Warranty Deed $345,000 Pioneer Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Driggs Title Agency Inc
Warranty Deed $93,000 Stewart Title & Trust
Warranty Deed $85,500 Stewart Title & Trust
Warranty Deed $71,000 Stewart Title & Trust
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $320,000 VA
Previous Owner $145,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $64,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $83,450 FHA
Previous Owner $69,292 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Sold $320,000 -1.5% $284 / Sq Ft
06/29/2025 06/29/25 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2025 06/24/25 Price Changed $325,000 -3.0% $288 / Sq Ft
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Price Changed $335,000 -4.0% $297 / Sq Ft
04/10/2025 04/10/25 For Sale $349,000 +1.2% $309 / Sq Ft
02/25/2022 02/25/22 Sold $345,000 +13.1% $305 / Sq Ft
02/02/2022 02/02/22 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2022 01/17/22 For Sale $305,000 -- $270 / 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 $1,261 $11,254 -- --
2024 $1,245 $10,718 -- --
2023 $1,245 $21,510 $4,300 $17,210
2022 $1,195 $16,670 $3,330 $13,340
2021 $1,203 $15,000 $3,000 $12,000
2020 $1,166 $14,060 $2,810 $11,250
2019 $1,144 $12,980 $2,590 $10,390
2018 $967 $11,980 $2,390 $9,590
2017 $937 $11,200 $2,240 $8,960
2016 $933 $10,450 $2,090 $8,360
2015 $902 $9,430 $1,880 $7,550
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6849848

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 132-68-103