$541,000 - $586,000
RENTED JUN 1, 2025

970 E Lobster Trap Ln Tempe, AZ 85283

The Lakes Neighborhood
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,872 Sq Ft
$302 Price per Sq Ft

Last Sold January 31, 2017

Last sale price $273,000 $146 Per Sq Ft

Est. 107% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,226/month

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Lake
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Rover Elementary School Rated A-
  • Clubhouse
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of June 2025

This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home sits on a desirable corner lot in The Lakes Community, just steps from the lake. Includes misters and a splash pad for summer! Inside, enjoy a bright living room with vaulted ceilings, a cozy family room, and a well-equipped kitchen with a separate dining area. Upstairs, spacious bedrooms offer comfort and privacy.

As part of The Lakes Community, residents have access to top-tier amenities, including an Olympic-style pool, spa, fitness center, tennis and racquetball courts, basketball and sand volleyball courts, and a playground. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and top-rated schools.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Cody Anderson

AXIS Real Estate License #SA685899000 Listed on: 03/13/2025

Last Renter's Agent

Cody Anderson

AXIS Real Estate License #SA685899000 Listed on: 03/13/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,720

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 5,768 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,872 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Solar Screens
  • Built-In Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 3/13/25
  • $250 Move-In Fee
  • 12-Month Minimum Lease Term
  • Tax Lot 117
  • Assessor Parcel Number 301-02-650

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • The Lakes Association, Phone Number (480) 838-1023
  • Lakes Tract D3 Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Racquetball
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,720

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • HOA Paid By: Landlord
  • Available Date: 2025-03-13

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Baseline/Rural
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Rental Info H O A Name: The Lakes
  • Non Assistive Animals: Yes
  • Initial Move In Costs Admin Fee: 250.0
  • Lease Term Minimum Lease Term Months: 12
  • Directions: South on Rural to Lamplighter Dr. Turn east on Lamplighter Drive and south on S Westshore Dr. Turn east on Lobster Trap Ln. Last home on the left (corner lot).
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Subdivision Name: LAKES TRACT D3
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Laundry Features Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Water Source City Water2: Yes
  • Community Features Racquetball: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: No Fireplace
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Upstairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 1872.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Solar Screens
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Community Features:Comm Tennis Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Workout Facility: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Children_squote_s Playgrnd: Yes
  • Community Features:Near Bus Stop: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Cook Top Elec: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Lake: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Wood
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Grass Front, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Painted, Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Block: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: 220 V Dryer Hookup, Dryer Included, Washer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Racquetball, Lake, Community Spa Htd, Community Pool, Near Bus Stop, Tennis Court(s), Biking/Walking Path, Clubhouse, Fitness Center
  • Association Name: The Lakes
  • Phone: 480-838-1023
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

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

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5768.0
  • Parcel #: 301-02-650

Building Info

  • Builder Name: unk

Tax Info

  • Tax Book Number: 301.00
  • Tax Lot: 117
  • Tax Map Number: 2.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2025
Closed on
May 9, 2025
Sold by
Lodolce Gabriel C
Bought by
Lodolce Living Trust and Lodolce
Seller's Agent
Cody Anderson
AXIS Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Cody Anderson
AXIS Real Estate
Sold Price
$3,100
Views
39
Current Estimated Value
$565,683

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$562,583

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2025
Sold by
Lodolce Gabriel C and Lodolce Emily
Bought by
Lodolce Gabriel C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$298,450
Interest Rate
6.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2023
Sold by
Lodolce Gabriel C and Lodolce Emily H
Bought by
Sld Living Trust and Lodolce

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 20, 2016
Closed on
Jan 27, 2017
Sold by
Buckland George J and Buckland Helen Elizabeth
Bought by
Lodolce Gabriel C and Lodolce Emily H
Seller's Agent
Robert Buckland
Sterling Fine Properties
Buyer's Agent
Karl Stauffer
RealtyONEGroup Mountain Desert
List Price
$279,000
Sold Price
$273,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-2.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.63%
Original Mortgage
$245,700
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2012
Sold by
Buckland George J and Buckland Helen Elizabeth
Bought by
Buckland George J and Buckland Helen Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
3.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2002
Sold by
Buckland George J and Buckland Helen Elizabeth
Bought by
Buckland George J and Buckland Helen Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$83,500
Interest Rate
6.03%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 1997
Sold by
Buckland George J and Buckland Helen E
Bought by
Buckland George J and Buckland Helen Elizabeth
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lodolce Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Lodolce Gabriel C -- None Listed On Document
Lodolce Gabriel C -- None Listed On Document
Sld Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Lodolce Gabriel C $273,000 Driggs Title Agency Inc
Buckland George J -- Chicago Title
Buckland George J -- Transnation Title Insurance
Buckland George J -- Transnation Title Insurance
Buckland George J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lodolce Gabriel C $298,450
Previous Owner Lodolce Gabriel C $245,700
Previous Owner Buckland George J $70,000
Previous Owner Buckland George J $83,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/01/2025 06/01/25 Rented $3,100 0.0% --
04/10/2025 04/10/25 Under Contract -- -- --
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Price Changed $3,100 +6.9% $2 / Sq Ft
03/13/2025 03/13/25 For Rent $2,900 0.0% --
01/31/2017 01/31/17 Sold $273,000 -2.2% $146 / Sq Ft
01/01/2017 01/01/17 Pending -- -- --
12/20/2016 12/20/16 For Sale $279,000 -- $149 / 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 $2,720 $28,089 -- --
2024 $2,687 $26,751 -- --
2023 $2,687 $38,930 $7,780 $31,150
2022 $2,566 $29,330 $5,860 $23,470
2021 $2,617 $27,520 $5,500 $22,020
2020 $2,530 $25,450 $5,090 $20,360
2019 $2,481 $24,260 $4,850 $19,410
2018 $2,414 $21,930 $4,380 $17,550
2017 $2,339 $20,650 $4,130 $16,520
2016 $2,328 $19,830 $3,960 $15,870
2015 $2,252 $18,050 $3,610 $14,440
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Cody Anderson

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Cody Anderson

    AXIS Real Estate

    (480) 702-7440

    14 Total Sales

    Cody Anderson
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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Robert Buckland

    Sterling Fine Properties

  • Karl Stauffer

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Karl Stauffer

    RealtyONEGroup Mountain Desert

    (602) 316-2355

    14 Total Sales

    Karl Stauffer
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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6834822

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 301-02-650

Arizona Maricopa County Tempe 85283 The Lakes

970 E Lobster Trap Ln, Tempe, AZ

This home is located at 970 E Lobster Trap Ln, Tempe, AZ 85283 since 13 March 2025 and is currently priced at $565,683. This property was built in 1974. 970 E Lobster Trap Ln is a home located in Maricopa County with nearby schools including Rover Elementary School, Fees College Preparatory Middle School, and Marcos De Niza High School.

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