NOT LISTED FOR SALE

981 E Driftwood Dr Tempe, AZ 85283

The Lakes Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $630,886 - $719,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,226 Sq Ft
$301/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 25, 2013

Last sale price $345,000 $155 Per Sq Ft

Est. 94% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,811/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Waterfront
  • Community Lake
  • Heated Spa
  • 0.18 Acre Lot
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of April 2013

$1500 Realtor Bonus for accepted offer on or before 03/31/2013 and successful close of escrow on or before 04/30/2013.OPEN SATURDAY!!!LAKEVIEW PROPERTY! POPULAR TEMPE LAKES. HOME FEATURES NEW FRONT LANDSCAPE WITH STACKED STONE AND STUCCO FINISH, NEW LOW-E WINDOWS, NEW GARAGE DOOR AND SIDE GATES, LARGE FOYER ENTRY WITH GRANITE/STONE MOSAIC AND SKYLIGHT, INTERIOR ENTRY GARAGE DOOR, DOUBLE DOOR ENTRY TO LARGE PRIVATE OFFICE/STUDY OR 4TH BEDROOM, BEAUTIFUL TRAVERTINE FLOORING WITH 4'' BASEBOARDS, LOTS OF RECESSED LIGHTING THROUGHOUT HOME, REMODELED KITCHEN - SEDONA WALNUT CABINETS WITH PULL OUT PANTRY DRAWERS, SANTA CECILIA GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, WINE REFRIGERATOR AND UPGRADED STAINLESS APPLIANCES, BREAKFAST BAR WITH PENDANT LIGHTING, NEW BATHS WITH TRAVERTINE SURROUNDS, NEW FIXTURES AND MORE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Tully

HomeSmart License #SA114373000 Listed on: 02/28/2013

HomeSmart

Last Buyer's Agent

Nina Michalic

Coldwell Banker Realty License #SA024195000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,529

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 7,863 Sq Ft Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Desert faces the front of the property
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Side or Rear Entrance to Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Foam Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,226 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 2 Bathrooms

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Heated Pool

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Heating Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Stepless Entry
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 115
  • Assessor Parcel Number 301-98-048

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • The Lakes Association, Phone Number (480) 838-1023
  • The Lakes Tempe West Lake Amd Subdivision
  • FHA/VA Approved Complex
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Recreation Room
  • Community Media Room

Recreation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,529

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: BASELINE AND RURAL
  • Legal Info Range: 4E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • HOA #2: N
  • HOA #3 Fee: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee 2: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 95.0
  • Basement: N
  • Updated Partial or Full Bathrooms: Full
  • Bathrooms Year Updated: 2013
  • Updated Floors: Full
  • Items Updated Floor Yr Updated: 2013
  • Updated Kitchen: Full
  • Items Updated Kitchen Yr Updated: 2013
  • Updated Plumbing: Partial
  • Items Updated Plmbg Yr Updated: 2013
  • Updated Room Addition: Full
  • Items Updated Rm Adtn Yr Updated: 2013
  • Updated Roof: Partial
  • Items Updated Roof Yr Updated: 2013
  • Updated Wiring: Partial
  • Items Updated Wiring Yr Updated: 2013
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: Y
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Subdivision Name: THE LAKES TEMPE - WEST LAKE AMD
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 154.98
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 285.0
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Windows:Dual Pane: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Windows:Low-E: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile
  • Spa Features: Community, Heated, None
  • Accessibility Features: Zero-Grade Entry
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 2226.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Emissivity Windows
  • Fireplace:No Fireplace: Yes
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:RangeOven Elec: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Dishwasher2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Countertops: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Community Features:Comm Tennis Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Community Pool Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Workout Facility: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Disposal2: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Media Room: Yes
  • Community Features:HandballRacquetball: Yes
  • Community Features:Children_squote_s Playgrnd: Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa: Yes
  • Community Features:Lake Subdivision: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block, Wrought Iron
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s)
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Front, Grass Front, Grass Back
  • Pool Features: Community, Heated, None
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Painted, Stucco, Frame - Wood
  • Roof: Tile, Foam, Rolled/Hot Mop
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Electric Door Opener, Extnded Lngth Garage, Side Vehicle Entry
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Electric Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Extnded Lngth Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Side Vehicle Entry: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Refrigeration, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Lake Subdivision, Community Media Room, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Racquetball, Playground, Biking/Walking Path, Clubhouse, Fitness Center
  • Amenities: FHA Approved Prjct, Self Managed, VA Approved Prjct
  • 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:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee 2 _percent_: $

Schools

  • Elementary School: Rover Elementary School
  • High School: Marcos De Niza High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fees College Preparatory Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7863.0
  • Parcel #: 301-98-048
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: UNK

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2529.0
  • Tax Book Number: 301.00
  • Tax Lot: 115
  • Tax Map Number: 98.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2022
Sold by
Carol A Adamson Family Trust
Bought by
Chase A Grimm And Deanna C Townsend Living Tr
Current Estimated Value
$670,972

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 28, 2013
Closed on
Apr 17, 2013
Sold by
Dt Capitol Group Llc
Bought by
Adamson Carol A
Seller's Agent
John Tully
HomeSmart
Buyer's Agent
Nina Michalic
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$359,900
Sold Price
$345,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-4.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 2013
Sold by
Dipasqual Dennis and Dipasqual Maureen
Bought by
Dt Capitol Group Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$254,000
Interest Rate
3.28%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chase A Grimm And Deanna C Townsend Living Tr $550,000 First American Title
Adamson Carol A $345,000 Equity Title Agency Inc
Dt Capitol Group Llc $229,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Dt Capitol Group Llc $254,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/25/2013 04/25/13 Sold $345,000 -1.4% $155 / Sq Ft
03/19/2013 03/19/13 Price Changed $349,900 -2.8% $157 / Sq Ft
02/28/2013 02/28/13 For Sale $359,900 -- $162 / 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 $3,676 $35,263 -- --
2024 $3,373 $33,583 -- --
2023 $3,373 $51,220 $10,240 $40,980
2022 $3,221 $38,080 $7,610 $30,470
2021 $3,285 $35,700 $7,140 $28,560
2020 $3,176 $35,130 $7,020 $28,110
2019 $3,115 $33,770 $6,750 $27,020
2018 $3,031 $32,000 $6,400 $25,600
2017 $2,937 $30,310 $6,060 $24,250
2016 $2,922 $29,930 $5,980 $23,950
2015 $2,827 $26,860 $5,370 $21,490
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    John Tully

    HomeSmart

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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Nina Michalic

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 4897097

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 301-98-048

Arizona Maricopa County Tempe 85283 The Lakes

981 E Driftwood Dr, Tempe, AZ

Not Listed for Sale

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