OFF MARKET

Off market apr 2016 for $215K

$319,046

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $807/mo

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521 W Howe St, Tempe, AZ 85281

About this home

WONDERFUL INVESTMENT PROPERTY NESTLED IN THE HEART OF TEMPE! JUST MINUTES AWAY FROM SHOPPING, DINING, ASU, TEMPE TOWN LAKE, AND SO MUCH MORE! OVER SIZED LOT, NEWER AC UNIT, NORTH AND SOUTH FACING! CHARMING 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATHROOM HOME. THE OPEN FLOOR PLAN GIVES THE HOME A LARGER FEEL. THE YARD HAS MATURE TREES, AND BEST OF ALL, NO HOA!! TEMPE ART IRON WORK LOCATED NEAR BY! THIS HOME IS A HANDYMAN'S DREAM!!*Sold As-Is *DO NOT DISTURB TENANT*

Single-familyProperty Type

1947Year Built

6,412 sq ftLot Size

$403Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Mara Benson • West USA Realty

Bought with Steffy Hristova • HomeSmart

Source:ARMLS #5132396

Redfin Estimate

$319,046

$104K since sold in April 2016$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 14.2% lower than the average sale price ($372K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$315,000
A
3 beds2 baths899 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$376,700
B
3 beds1 bath1,148 sq ft
1613 S Farmer Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$400,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,148 sq ft
512 W 17th St W, Tempe, AZ 85281
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$370,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,274 sq ft
1711 S Roberts Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$335,000
E
2 beds1 bath858 sq ft
720 W 12th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$435,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,105 sq ft
1131 W Romo Jones St, Tempe, AZ 85281

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Market trends in 85281, AZ

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

95.6%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$427K

$23K MoM

Avg. days on market

55d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

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$385,000
4 beds2 baths1,248 sq ft
2021 E 10th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
$299,000
1 bed1 bath1,035 sq ft
420 W 1st St #319, Tempe, AZ 85281
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554 W 19th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
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Sale history for 521 W Howe St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Apr 28, 2016

Sold

$215,500

$272/sq ft

ARMLS #5132396

Aug 27, 2014

Sold

$115,500

$146/sq ft

Jul 25, 2014

Contingent

—

Jul 21, 2014

Price Changed

$115,000

$145/sq ft

Jul 21, 2014

Relisted

—

Jul 3, 2014

Contingent

—

Jul 1, 2014

Relisted

—

Jun 23, 2014

Contingent

—

Jun 18, 2014

Listed

$120,000

$152/sq ft

+18

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,461 (+7.7%)

2024

$1,357 (+1.2%)

2023

$1,341 (+4.7%)

2022

$1,281 (−1.9%)

$5,520 + $22,100

$27,620

2021

$1,306 (+3.4%)

$5,040 + $20,160

$25,200

2020

$1,262 (+2.0%)

$4,360 + $17,470

$21,830

2019

$1,238 (+2.8%)

$3,420 + $13,700

$17,120

2018

$1,205 (+3.2%)

$3,420 + $13,700

$17,120

2017

$1,167 (+0.5%)

$2,640 + $10,570

$13,210

2016

$1,161 (−9.7%)

$2,560 + $10,270

$12,830

2015

$1,286 (+0.3%)

$2,250 + $9,030

$11,280

2014

$1,282 (+13.1%)

$1,780 + $7,120

$8,900

2013

$1,133 (−13.6%)

$1,490 + $5,960

$7,450

2012

$1,311 (−14.9%)

$1,900 + $7,620

$9,520

2011

$1,540 (−8.8%)

$2,620 + $10,490

$13,110

2010

$1,690 (+15.1%)

$3,330 + $13,350

$16,680

2009

$1,468

$3,180 + $12,720

$15,900

Tax history for 521 W Howe St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,461 (+7.7%)

2024

$1,357 (+1.2%)

2023

$1,341 (+4.7%)

2022

$1,281 (−1.9%)

$5,520 + $22,100

$27,620

2021

$1,306 (+3.4%)

$5,040 + $20,160

$25,200

2020

$1,262 (+2.0%)

$4,360 + $17,470

$21,830

2019

$1,238 (+2.8%)

$3,420 + $13,700

$17,120

2018

$1,205 (+3.2%)

$3,420 + $13,700

$17,120

2017

$1,167 (+0.5%)

$2,640 + $10,570

$13,210

2016

$1,161 (−9.7%)

$2,560 + $10,270

$12,830

2015

$1,286 (+0.3%)

$2,250 + $9,030

$11,280

2014

$1,282 (+13.1%)

$1,780 + $7,120

$8,900

2013

$1,133 (−13.6%)

$1,490 + $5,960

$7,450

2012

$1,311 (−14.9%)

$1,900 + $7,620

$9,520

2011

$1,540 (−8.8%)

$2,620 + $10,490

$13,110

2010

$1,690 (+15.1%)

$3,330 + $13,350

$16,680

2009

$1,468

$3,180 + $12,720

$15,900

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

R1-6

Single-Family Residential District

The residential districts are designed to provide neighborhoods with a range of housing densities. The differences in these housing densities and regulations are intended to support the varying lifestyles of the city's residents. The districts provide for a range of residential habitation including rural-agricultural, single-family, multi-family, mobile home, and combinations thereof, together with home occupations, schools, parks, and public services necessary for neighborhood living.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Office-Other
Educational/school
Park & open space

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Refrigeration
Heating Type: Floor Furnace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 4

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Block Painted
Roof Shape Type: Metal
Building Type: Residential

Property Information
Subdivision Name: VAL VERDE 4 LT 49-51 BLK 7 LT 94-99 BLK 12
Living Sq. Ft: 792
Building Sq. Ft: 792
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 84 11 VAL VERDE PLAT 4

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Carport
Garage / Carport Type: Carport

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,412
Legal Lot Number: 84
Legal Block Number: 11
Municipality Name: TEMPE
Acres: 0.1472
Zoning Code: R1-6
State Use Description: SINGLE FAM RES-URBAN SUBD

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: 031600

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 792
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,412 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Maricopa County
APN: 12470128

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 25, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Holdeman Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

4/10

Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

2/10

Tempe High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

3/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 10-14% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

9/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 111° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Tempe, AZ • 85281

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

105

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107

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 13.5 hours in June and 7.7 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$304,000 – $367,000

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Home values near 521 W Howe St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
505 W Howe Street, Tempe, AZ 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2140 Sq. Ft.	$586,354
518 W Howe Street, Tempe, AZ 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1173 Sq. Ft.	$423,935

Address	Redfin Estimate
609 W Howe Street, Tempe, AZ 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$525,353
515 W Howe Street, Tempe, AZ - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1090 Sq. Ft.	$376,345

Address	Redfin Estimate
510 W Howe Street, Tempe, AZ - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1616 Sq. Ft.	$459,401
516 W Howe Street, Tempe, AZ - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1121 Sq. Ft.	$396,409

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