$565,000

971 E Lobster Trap Ln Tempe, AZ 85283

The Lakes Neighborhood

Estimated payment $3,363/month

Total Views 539
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,762 Sq Ft
$321 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Community Cabanas
  • Fitness Center
  • Tennis Courts
  • Rover Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Clubhouse
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

Welcome to 971 E Lobster Trap Ln in The Lakes community of Tempe, where this incredible home meets one of the most iconic lifestyles in the East Valley. Surrounded by lush tree lined streets and sparkling lakes, this neighborhood offers boating, scenic walking paths, and a true sense of community. Residents enjoy a private clubhouse, tennis courts, parks, a resort style pool, and year-round events. Perfectly located in the heart of Tempe near top dining, shopping, and freeway access. This is a rare opportunity to own in a vibrant lake community that feels like a getaway every day.

Listing Agent

Shane Peterlin

Century 21 Seago License #SA645211000 Listed on: 04/23/2026

Century 21 Seago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,781

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 6,625 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Grass Covered Lot

HOA Fees

  • $135 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,762 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Play Pool
  • Property is near bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 144
  • Assessor Parcel Number 301-02-677

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include (see remarks)
  • The Lakes Community Association, Phone Number (480) 838-1023
  • Built by Mission Viejo
  • The Lakes Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Community Media Room

Recreation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,781

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

6,625 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$135 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Rural Rd and Baseline Rd
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 135.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Subdivision Name: The Lakes
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 320.66
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Possible Use: Ranch
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Washer, Dryer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Full Bth Master Bdrm, Upstairs
  • Living Area: 1762.0
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Wood
  • Lot Features: North/South Exposure, Grass Front, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Block, Painted, Stucco
  • Roof: Tile

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Lake, Community Spa, Community Spa Htd, Near Bus Stop, Tennis Court(s), Racquetball, Biking/Walking Path, Clubhouse, Community Media Room, Fitness Center, Pickleball
  • Association Fee: 405.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: The Lakes Community
  • 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:Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 405.0
  • Association Fees:Disclosure Fees HOA: 400.0

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other (See Remarks)

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: 6625.0
  • Parcel #: 301-02-677

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Mission Viejo

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2781.0
  • Tax Book Number: 301.0
  • Tax Lot: 144
  • Tax Map Number: 2.0

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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 $2,781 $26,678 -- --
2024 $2,552 $25,407 -- --
2023 $2,552 $40,520 $8,100 $32,420
2022 $2,437 $30,710 $6,140 $24,570
2021 $2,485 $28,750 $5,750 $23,000
2020 $2,403 $26,530 $5,300 $21,230
2019 $2,356 $25,550 $5,110 $20,440
2018 $2,293 $22,770 $4,550 $18,220
2017 $2,222 $21,520 $4,300 $17,220
2016 $2,211 $20,510 $4,100 $16,410
2015 $2,138 $18,630 $3,720 $14,910
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/23/2026 04/23/26 For Sale $565,000 -- $321 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 7018243

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 301-02-677

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