$465,000
SOLD APR 6, 2026

938 E Driftwood Dr Tempe, AZ 85283

The Lakes Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,613 Sq Ft
6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 6, 2026

$288 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

95 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Rover Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Fenced Community Pool

About This Home

As of April 2026

Popular Tempe Lakes neighborhood with quiet, private lot. Features spacious, open design with vaulted ceilings plus loads of window space! Fireplace in vaulted family room open to kitchen. Tile counter kitchen with plenty of cabinets and breakfast bar. Green landscape with mature shade trees. Wood laminate floors in all bedrooms. Tile roof with rain gutters. Quality block construction and sunscreens. Includes access to the Lakes Community Center with olympic size pool, sports courts including pickle-ball/tennis, racquetball, fitness center, sand volleyball, basketball and lakes with boating and fishing. Perfect, low traffic location near all that Tempe has to offer, plus 60 freeway access!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Larsen

West USA Realty Brokerage Email: arizonadavelarsen@gmail.com License #SA019951000 Listed on: 12/12/2025

West USA Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Torrance

West USA Realty License #SA107528000

West USA Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,372

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 5,976 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Grass Covered Lot

HOA Fees

  • $129 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Tile Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,613 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Solar Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Gas Stub for Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • North or South Exposure
  • Patio
  • Property is near bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 159
  • Assessor Parcel Number 301-02-692

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • The Lakes Comm Assoc Association, Phone Number (480) 838-1023
  • Built by Custom
  • Lakes Tract D3 Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Racquetball
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Fenced Community Pool
  • Lap or Exercise Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,372

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

5,976 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$129 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Rural & Baseline
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 128.67
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Subdivision Name: LAKES TRACT D3
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Contemporary
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 288.28
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Stub for Range, Microwave, Gas Range, Washer, Dryer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm, Breakfast Bar, Non-laminate Counter, High Speed Internet, Master Downstairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s), No Interior Steps
  • Living Area: 1613.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Solar Screens, Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Lot Features: North/South Exposure, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Grass Front, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail, Agency Discl Req
  • Common Walls: All on One Level
  • Construction Type: Block, Painted, Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Tile

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Lake, Community Spa Htd, Near Bus Stop, Tennis Court(s), Racquetball, Playground, Biking/Walking Path, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Pickleball
  • Association Fee: 386.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: The Lakes Comm Assoc
  • Phone: 480-838-1023
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 400.0
  • 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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds

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: 5976.0
  • Parcel #: 301-02-692

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Custom

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2372.0
  • Tax Book Number: 301.0
  • Tax Lot: 159
  • Tax Map Number: 2.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2018
Sold by
Maclellan John J and Maclellan Shirley J
Bought by
Maclellan John J and Maclellan Shirley J

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2011
Sold by
Maclellan John J and Maclellan Shirley J
Bought by
Maclellan John J and Maclellan Shirely J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2006
Sold by
Maclellan John J and Maclellan Shirley J
Bought by
Maclellan John J and Maclellan Shirley J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2001
Sold by
Maclellan John J and Maclellan Shirley J
Bought by
Maclellan Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 1995
Sold by
Maclellan John J and Maclellan Shirley J
Bought by
Maclellan John J and Maclellan Shirley J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,300
Interest Rate
7.61%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed -- First American Title
Warranty Deed -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $60,300 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/06/2026 04/06/26 Sold $465,000 -3.1% $288 / Sq Ft
03/17/2026 03/17/26 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2026 03/11/26 For Sale $480,000 0.0% $298 / Sq Ft
03/05/2026 03/05/26 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2026 02/05/26 Price Changed $480,000 -4.0% $298 / Sq Ft
01/17/2026 01/17/26 For Sale $500,000 0.0% $310 / Sq Ft
01/07/2026 01/07/26 Pending -- -- --
12/12/2025 12/12/25 For Sale $500,000 -- $310 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

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 $2,554 $24,495 -- --
2024 $2,343 $23,329 -- --
2023 $2,343 $36,830 $7,360 $29,470
2022 $2,238 $28,080 $5,610 $22,470
2021 $2,282 $26,150 $5,230 $20,920
2020 $2,206 $24,060 $4,810 $19,250
2019 $2,164 $22,850 $4,570 $18,280
2018 $2,106 $20,330 $4,060 $16,270
2017 $2,040 $19,070 $3,810 $15,260
2016 $2,030 $18,080 $3,610 $14,470
2015 $1,963 $16,460 $3,290 $13,170
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Larsen

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    David Larsen

    West USA Realty

    (602) 430-5755

    2 in this area

    102 Total Sales

    David Larsen
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    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Julie Torrance

    West USA Realty

    (602) 647-9328

    3 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    Julie Torrance
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6957521

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 301-02-692

Arizona Maricopa County Tempe 85283 The Lakes

938 E Driftwood Dr, Tempe, AZ

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