Seller's Agent in 2025
James Wheeler
Rubicon Realty
(602) 657-2390
1 in this area
37 Total Sales
961 E Lamplighter Ln Tempe, AZ 85283
The Lakes Neighborhood
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,468
Sq Ft
6,861
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Fitness Center
- Heated Spa
- Theater or Screening Room
- Rover Elementary School Rated A-
- Community Lake
- Granite Countertops
About This Home
As of October 2025MOTIVATED Seller. Home is in a desirable area of Tempe, The Lakes Community! Just steps outside your front door & you're sitting on the dock next to the lake or enjoying a picnic as the house sits on a cul de sac next to the lake! UPDATES- Roof & Insulation 2024, Flooring 2024, Exterior & Interior paint 2024, Front & Back irrigation 2024, Backyard Balcony including the exterior steps 2024, AC 2018. The home's layout & location is ideal for everyday living and/or entertaining. Features include a Formal dining, living room & family room which can serve as a retreat with natural light filling the space. There is one bedroom located on the 1st floor & two bedrooms upstairs share a Jack & Jill Bathroom. From the front Balcony there are lake views.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Rubicon Realty License #BR654065000 Listed on: 07/10/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,491
Year Built
- Built in 1975
Lot Details
- 6,861 Sq Ft Lot
- Cul-De-Sac
- Block Wall Fence
- Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
- Grass Covered Lot
HOA Fees
- $129 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 3 Car Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Roof Updated in 2024
- Wood Frame Construction
- Tile Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,468 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wet Bar
- Ceiling Fan
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Built-In Microwave
- Granite Countertops
Flooring
- Floors Updated in 2024
- Laminate
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Bathroom Updated in 2024
- Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
- 3 Bathrooms
- Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Heated Spa
- Balcony
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Built-In Barbecue
Location
- Property is near a bus stop
Schools
- Rover Elementary School
- Marcos De Niza High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Plumbing System Updated in 2024
- Wiring Updated in 2024
- High Speed Internet
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 15
- Assessor Parcel Number 301-02-714
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include ground maintenance
- The Lakes Community Association, Phone Number (480) 838-1023
- Lakes Tract D1 Subdivision
- Community Lake
Amenities
- Theater or Screening Room
- Recreation Room
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Pickleball Courts
- Racquetball
- Community Playground
- Fitness Center
- Heated Community Pool
- Fenced Community Pool
- Community Spa
- Bike Trail
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 10, 2025
Closed on
Sep 29, 2025
Sold by
Finkelstein Family Trust and Finkelstein Diane
Bought by
Petrovsky Bailee and Einhorn Alec S
Seller's Agent
James Wheeler
Rubicon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Alec Einhorn
HomeSmart
List Price
$640,000
Sold Price
$630,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.56%
Views
104
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.74%
Original Mortgage
$598,500
Outstanding Balance
$598,500
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$32,481
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 2, 2011
Sold by
Bank Of America National Association
Bought by
Finkelstein Family Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 14, 2010
Sold by
Scofield Aaron
Bought by
Bank Of America National Association
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 26, 2006
Sold by
Larsen Christian Y
Bought by
Scofield Aaron C
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$356,000
Interest Rate
7.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 21, 2004
Sold by
Larsen Rebecca C
Bought by
Larsen Christian Y
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 6, 2003
Sold by
Larsen Carolyn Y
Bought by
Larsen Kent S
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$267,300
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 24, 2003
Sold by
Hyde Dennis M and Hyde Linda B
Bought by
Larsen Kent S
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$267,300
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 22, 2000
Sold by
Hyde Dennis M and Hyde Linda B
Bought by
Hyde Dennis M and Hyde Linda B
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 8, 1998
Sold by
Ekelman Yvette and Ekelman Jared Isaac
Bought by
Hyde Dennis M and Hyde Linda B
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 27, 1994
Sold by
Wendt Claire Carter
Bought by
Ekelman Yvette and Ekelman Jared Isaac
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $630,000 | Fidelity National Title Agency | |
| Cash Sale Deed | $203,485 | Fidelity Natl Title Ins Co | |
| Trustee Deed | $275,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $445,000 | Arizona Title Agency Inc | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Ticor Title Agency Of Az Inc | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | $300,000 | Ticor Title Agency Of Az Inc | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | North American Title Co | |
| Warranty Deed | $297,000 | North American Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $171,400 | Stewart Title & Trust | |
| Joint Tenancy Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $598,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $356,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $240,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $267,300 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2025 10/02/25 | Sold | $630,000 | 0.0% | $255 / Sq Ft |
| 09/16/2025 09/16/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/07/2025 08/07/25 | Price Changed | $630,000 | -0.8% | $255 / Sq Ft |
| 07/25/2025 07/25/25 | Price Changed | $635,000 | -0.8% | $257 / Sq Ft |
| 07/10/2025 07/10/25 | For Sale | $640,000 | -- | $259 / Sq Ft |
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $3,758 | $36,047 | -- | -- |
| 2024 | $3,448 | $34,330 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | $3,448 | $47,830 | $9,560 | $38,270 |
| 2022 | $3,293 | $36,020 | $7,200 | $28,820 |
| 2021 | $3,358 | $33,800 | $6,760 | $27,040 |
| 2020 | $3,246 | $31,760 | $6,350 | $25,410 |
| 2019 | $3,184 | $30,680 | $6,130 | $24,550 |
| 2018 | $3,098 | $28,130 | $5,620 | $22,510 |
| 2017 | $3,002 | $26,930 | $5,380 | $21,550 |
| 2016 | $2,987 | $26,800 | $5,360 | $21,440 |
| 2015 | $2,889 | $24,430 | $4,880 | $19,550 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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James Wheeler
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Alec Einhorn
A
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Alec Einhorn
HomeSmart
(480) 443-7400
1 in this area
15 Total Sales
Map
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)
MLS Number: 6891180
APN: 301-02-714
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