Rare opportunity to own 817 W Romo Jones, with neighboring 813 W Romo Jones also available for purchase creating a unique chance to acquire two side-by-side properties. Together, they offer a 10-bedroom portfolio with outstanding rental potential just minutes from ASU. Walk to class. Walk to Starbucks. Walk to shopping. No car needed! Situated on an oversized lot along a picturesque, street, this property also features an entertainer's backyard with room to relax, gather, and enjoy Arizona living. Surrounded by restaurants, entertainment, and everyday conveniences, this prime Tempe location offers exceptional versatility for homeowners and investors alike. Secure both and own a truly rare opportunity in one of Tempe's most desirable neighborhoods.
Mitchell Park, located between East University Drive and East Apache Boulevard, is a mid-century and campus-adjacent Tempe neighborhood with leafy streets and a pocket-park feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the University Drive and Rural Road corridor, where patios, coffee counters, and late-night bites set a steady, walkable rhythm. Community pillars include Tempe Center for the Arts, Changing Hands Bookstore, and Four Peaks Brewing Company. Ranch homes and low-slung brick builds mix with newer infill near ASU’s edges. Bike lanes and shaded paths link daily errands to green space at Mitchell Park. The Salt River’s flat horizon and Papago’s buttes frame the desert backdrop.
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Offer insights
817 W Romo Jones St · $525,000
$525K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $525K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
72 days
The average home goes pending in 66 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.0%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Eat-in kitchen
Bedrooms
Up to 6 possible bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Electric range
Built-in electric oven
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Concrete
Heating & cooling
Electric heating
Central air
Evaporative cooling
Exterior features
North/South exposure
Desert front yard
Synthetic grass in back yard
Block fencing
Home design
Single family residence
Fee simple ownership
Parking
1-car garage
1 covered parking space
2 open parking spaces
RV gate
Construction
Painted block construction
Composition roof
Utilities
City water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No association fees
Community features include transportation services, near light rail stop, playground, and biking/walking path
Other
Lot size about 7,349 (assessor)
Electricity and solar
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Welcome to this very well cared for 4 bedroom home in Tempe and everything this amazing city has to offer including close to ASU. The front enters into a huge great room that turns to your eat in kitchen with a new stove top. It's perfect for a large family or an investor to use as an air b&b, college rental or yearly rental. Upgrades include newer AC (2018),Water heater(2017), Roof(2019), kitchen counters & cooktop(2021)
Public Records
Mar 8, 1973
Sold
$28,000
$14/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,257 (+7.6%)
2024
$2,097 (+1.2%)
2023
$2,071 (+4.7%)
2022
$1,978 (−1.9%)
$5,980 + $23,920
$29,900
2021
$2,017 (+3.4%)
$5,600 + $22,410
$28,010
2020
$1,950 (+2.0%)
$5,140 + $20,580
$25,720
2019
$1,913 (+2.8%)
$4,620 + $18,500
$23,120
2018
$1,861 (+3.2%)
$4,620 + $18,500
$23,120
2017
$1,803 (+0.5%)
$3,850 + $15,400
$19,250
2016
$1,794 (+3.4%)
$3,630 + $14,530
$18,160
2015
$1,736 (+2.8%)
$3,180 + $12,730
$15,910
2014
$1,689 (+2.0%)
$2,530 + $10,130
$12,660
2013
$1,656 (−10.4%)
$2,450 + $9,830
$12,280
2012
$1,847 (+12.6%)
$2,680 + $10,730
$13,410
2011
$1,640 (−3.3%)
$3,150 + $12,620
$15,770
2010
$1,697 (+2.5%)
$3,930 + $15,730
$19,660
2009
$1,655
$4,330 + $17,350
$21,680
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,349 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,989
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,989
Year built
1966
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Maricopa County
APN
12468033
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2026.
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
Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 17-25% 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, 19 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Tempe, AZ • 85281
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 14% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.5 hrs
7.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 817 W Romo Jones St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $440,000 and $545,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $440K to $545K.