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1217 S Ash Avenue

Tempe, AZ 85281

4 beds
2 baths
2,109 sqft
9,903 sqft lot
$376 per sqft
1940 build
– on site

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Don't miss out on this rare Mid-Century property in the highly coveted Maple-Ash neighborhood in downtown Tempe. This classic home showcases gorgeous original touches along with many modern upgrades for function, style and comfort. The kitchen opens to living space featuring a large central island, with plenty of cabinet and pantry space. The home features real hardwood floors, while the baths and laundry feature stone tile. Modern light fixtures, ceiling fans, vent registers, lead inlaid kitchen cabinet doors, and metal art all feature a timeless geometric deco design. The private owner's suite features a walk-in closet with a built-in chest of drawers and ample shelf space as well as a morning patio. The back porch with flowering ivy covered trellis, makes a stunning central (continued) outdoor living space. A prominent feature of the property is the available flood irrigation, which allows the mature lemon, grapefruit, Mexican lime, orange, date palms, Live Oak and Orchid trees to thrive. At 9903 sqft, the backyard is perfect for entertaining - with ample room for badminton, volleyball, horseshoes...and of course there is room for a pool! Although one of the very few properties that has not had multiple dwelling units built over the years, an important feature of the property is it's R-3R zoning. This potentially allows the addition of up to 4 dwelling units, or one could simply add a guest house, garage, or shop to the property. With ever-increasing demand for housing and 80,000+ students at Arizona State University, potential rental income can't be overlooked. Undoubtedly, the Maple-Ash neighborhood is the most walkable area in the valley. Enjoy close proximity to restaurants, nightlife, sporting venues, performing arts, and Tempe Town Lake events. Minutes from Sky Harbor Airport, this location is also close to the Valley Metro light rail, Tempe streetcar, & Orbit neighborhood bus circulator. Do not miss your chance to see all this extraordinary home and neighborhood have to offer. Book your showing now!

Listing courtesy of ARMLS / Realty Executives

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jan 6, 2025 •

MLS# 6275175 —

The Building

Year Built:

1940
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Brick Veneer, Brick
Architectural Style:

Ranch
Builder Name:

Unknown
Roof:

Metal
Stories Total:

1
Basement:

false
Basement:

No
Exterior Features:

Covered Patio(s), Gazebo/Ramada, Hand/Racquetball Cts
Window Features:

Dual Pane
Patio And Porch Features:

None
Accessibility Features:

Accessible Door 32in+ Wide, Hard/Low Nap Floors
Direction Faces:

None

Interior

Interior Features:

Eat-in Kitchen, No Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Pantry, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm, High Speed Internet, Granite Counters
Furnished:

None
Flooring:

Tile, Wood
Wood Flooring:

true
Fireplaces Total:

None
Fireplace:

false
Fireplace Features:

None

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2109.0
Living Area Units:

None
Living Area Source:

County Assessor

Financial & Terms

Possession:

Close Of Escrow

Location

Latitude:

33.415273
Longitude:

-111.942082
Cross Street:

E University Dr & S Mill Ave
Near Bus Stop:

true

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family - Detached
Possible Use:

Res/Business Use Ok
Parcel Number:

132-45-074
Lot Features:

Alley, Grass Front, Grass Back, Irrigation Front, Irrigation Back, Flood Irrigation
Lot Size Area:

9903.0
Lot Size Acres:

0.23
Lot Size SqFt:

9,903 Sqft
Lot Size Dimensions:

None
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Land Lease:

false
Flood Irrigation:

true
Fencing:

See Remarks, Other
Horse:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2020
Tax Annual Amount:

4116.0
Tax Lot:

3
Tax Block:

6
Tax Map Number:

45.00
Tax Book Number:

132.00
Tax Legal Description:

LOT 3 BLOCK 6 PARK TRACT MCR 001327

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4

Baths

Total Baths:

2.0
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

None
Half Baths:

None
Partial Baths:

None
Three Quarter Baths:

None
Quarter Baths:

None

The Listing

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Electric
Heating:

No
Cooling:

No
Cooling:

Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat, Refrigeration

Utilities

Electric:

220 Volts in Kitchen
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

City Water

Appliances

Appliances:

None

Schools

Elementary School:

Holdeman Elementary School
Elementary School District:

Tempe Elementary School District
Middle Or Junior School:

Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
High School:

Tempe High School
High School District:

Tempe Union High School District

The Community

Subdivision Name:

PARK TRACT
Senior Community:

No
Community Features:

Near Bus Stop
Association:

false
Association Amenities:

None, Rental OK (See Rmks)
Association Fee Includes:

No Fees
Pool Private:

false
Pool Features:

None
Spa Features:

None
Pets Allowed:

None

Parking

Parking Total:

None
Garage:

No
Parking Features:

Rear Vehicle Entry, RV Gate, Separate Strge Area, RV Access/Parking
Open Parking Spaces:

3.0

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Utility Costs

$199/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
8/23/21 Aug 23, 2021	Sold	ARMLS	$795,000

House Sold on 8/23/2021

$795,000

Listing provided by broker:

Jaime Mazzeo

Realty Executives

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1217 S Ash Avenue

Tempe, AZ 85281