$273,000
SOLD JAN 31, 2017 RENTED JUN 1, 2025

970 E Lobster Trap Ln Tempe, AZ 85283

The Lakes Neighborhood
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,872 Sq Ft
5,768 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$146 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of January 2017

Location, location, location! This home is on a corner lot and the lake is accessible by only a walk across the street and down a short path to the lake. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living room with vaulted ceiling, family room, kitchen and separate dining. Home has almost new HVAC, replaced in April 2015 and a new built in microwave oven, new interior paint throughout. New faucets, and new flooring in upstairs baths, as well as other minor renovations in home. Living in ''The Lakes'' comes with benefits of The Lakes Clubhouse. This includes a large, olympic style community pool, jacuzzi, tennis, racquetball, basketball, sand volleyball, kids playground, workout room and other member benefits. Home location close to shopping, restaurants, walking paths, schools and parks.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Buckland

Sterling Fine Properties License #SA662196000 Listed on: 12/20/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Karl Stauffer

RealtyONEGroup Mountain Desert License #BR116092000

RealtyONEGroup Mountain Desert

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,252

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

HOA Fees

  • $97 Monthly HOA Fees

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
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 117
  • Assessor Parcel Number 301-02-650

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • The Lakes Association, Phone Number (480) 838-1023
  • Lakes Tract D3 Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,252

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$97 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Baseline/Rural
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Community Facilities District: N
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 96.67
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Partial
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2016
  • Updated Heating or Cooling Units: Full
  • Items Updated Ht Cool Yr Updated: 2015
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • 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 - Detached
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Subdivision Name: LAKES TRACT D3
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 290.0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Upstairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm
  • Living Area: 1872.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Sunscreen(s)
  • Fireplace:No Fireplace: Yes
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: 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:HandballRacquetball: Yes
  • Community Features:Children_squote_s Playgrnd: Yes
  • Community Features:Near Bus Stop: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Cook Top Elec: Yes
  • Community Features:Lake Subdivision: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Grass Front, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Painted, Block, Frame - Wood
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • 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: Refrigeration
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Community Spa Htd, Community Pool, Near Bus Stop, Lake Subdivision, Tennis Court(s), Racquetball, Playground, Biking/Walking Path, Clubhouse, Fitness Center
  • Amenities: Management
  • Association Fee: 290.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: The Lakes
  • Phone: 480-838-1023
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 400.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: The Lakes
  • Association Fees:HOA Telephone4: 4808381023
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $

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: 5768.0
  • Parcel #: 301-02-650
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: UNK

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2252.0
  • 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
$563,227

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$560,127

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
8.79%
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

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $273,000 Driggs Title Agency Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Transnation Title Insurance
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Transnation Title Insurance
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $298,450 New Conventional
Previous Owner $232,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $245,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $70,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $83,500 No Value Available
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

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 5538043

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 301-02-650