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  • $611,700

    1220 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281

    3beds
    1,367sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1939
    5,797 Square Feet Lot
    $611,700 Zestimate®
    $447/sqft
    $2,582 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $611,700

    $575,000 - $655,000

    $2,582/mo

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    What's special

    An exciting new parcel split in September 2022 has created two lots at 1220 S Mill Avenue. Butler House is on Lot 2 which has the larger lot at the front of the parcel. Behind Butler House is Lot 1 on 1220 S Mill Avenue, whch can have a new two story home built on the new 3,667 sq. ft. lot. Both Lot 1 and Lot 2 are listed for sale. This charming 1939 Arizona Transitional Ranch Style home, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home has a vintage 1940's vibe. This house is on the Tempe Historic Register and is called "Butler House". In the energetic Maple-Ash Tempe neighborhood and just steps away from ASU & minutes from shopping and dining. Beautiful, front of the house, views of Birchett Park and Gammage Auditorium which are directly across the street. The kitchen has new open shelving , drawer storage, and a stand alone pantry. The mud room hall between the attached garage and the kitchen has the original vintage utility sink and a countertop dishwasher above the storage cabinet that matches the open shelving and pantry. The original Dura Steel milk bottle delivery door to the kitchen and the original vintage metal peek-a-boo door viewer in front door are both original and preserved. The dining room has a coved ceiling and vintage looking chandelier. The interior wood doors have the original mortise lock hardware and fresh white paint. The interior wall paint is Navajo White satin. Quirky coffee brown concrete floors blend in with the orange kitchen floor. Directly across the street, Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, on Arizona State University, which was designed by famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright. It is prominently recognized in the National Register of Historic Places Collection. This home is close to the 11th St/ Mill Tempe Streetcar stop with Arizona State University (Go ASU Sun Devils!) is right across the street. The large comfortable shaded patio is next to the grass yard. There is a cedar wood hallway closet built to protect fabrics like wool. Single story home with 8' 4" ceilings and coved ceilings in the living & dining rooms. Plaster and wire mesh interior walls. Solar and direct power security lighting light up the night. Security system. Two parking spots are in front of the home in the original railroad tie lined Madison Gold gravel driveway. The wooden folding garage doors have been restored and open to 8 feet wide. The one car attached garage that contains a small workbench, storage shelves, and the Maytag washer & dryer laundry area. The front patio, garage concrete, and back patio have been coated with multiple coats of Pebble Stone, Danich Coating in 2021 to give it a durable attractive look. Updated electrical/GFCIs, plumbing, air conditioning, paint, and kitchen. 50 gallon Rheem water heater installed in 2021. Energy efficient upgrades: Milgard double insulated back door and most of the windows upgraded to double insulated glass. The 8" block walls were professionally injected with insulating foam to raise the R value to R12. There are Hampton Bay ceiling fans in the three bedrooms and the living room. The air conditioning system was replaced with a Rheem unit in 2016. The exterior walls of the home were painted with two coats of SunShield in 2020, containing four different ceramics that provide both heat reflectivity and heat-blocking. There are bathroom fans in all three bathrooms. Smoke free home. No HOA Fees. APS Electric. Southwest Gas. CenturyLink Fiber High Speed Internet. Tempe Water and Irrigation. Butler House, 1220 S Mill Ave, Lot 2 Tempe, AZ 85281-5648

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Refrigerator, Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: Wshr/Dry HookUp Only
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Linoleum / Vinyl
    • Basement: None
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,367 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached, Off-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stucco, Wood, Cement / Concrete
    • Fencing: Chain Link
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Park, Water, City
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    Lot
    • Size: 5,797 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 13245135

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Slate
    Condition
    • Year built: 1939

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer - Public
    • Utilities for property: APS

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Tempe

    Other

    Other facts
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Architecture: Ranch
    • Cooling: Refrigeration
    • Dining Area: Formal
    • Exterior Features: Patio
    • Fencing: Chain Link
    • Fireplace: 1 Fireplace
    • Heating: Gas Heat
    • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Range/Oven Gas
    • Other Rooms: Family Room
    • Pool - Private: No Pool
    • Sewer: Sewer - Public
    • Utilities: APS
    • Water: City Water
    • Association Fee Incl: No Fees
    • Construction: Block
    • Const - Finish: Painted
    • Technology: Cable TV Avail, HighSpd Intrnt Aval
    • Services: City Services
    • Miscellaneous: Home Warranty
    • Source of SqFt: Appraiser
    • Complex Feature: Near Bus Stop, Near Light Rail Stop, Historic District
    • Flooring: Concrete
    • Laundry: Wshr/Dry HookUp Only
    • Source Apx Lot SqFt: County Assessor
    • Property Description: Nat Reg Historic Hms
    • Landscaping: Grass Back, Grass Front, Irrigation Back, Irrigation Front
    • Tax Municipality: Tempe
    • Exterior Stories: 1
    • New Financing: Cash, VA, Conventional, 1031 Exchange
    • High School: Tempe High School
    • Dwelling Styles: Detached
    • Separate Den/Office: Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y
    • Master Bedroom: Not Split
    • Association & Fees: Cap Impv/Impt Fee$/%: $
    • Association & Fees: Cap Impv/ImptFee2$/%: $
    • Plumbing: Gas Hot Water Heater
    • Tax Year: 2019
    • Roofing: Tile
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/23/2024Listing removed$648,000+14.5%$474/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #6368546 Report a problem
    2/28/2023Sold$566,000-0.5%$414/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #6492337 Report a problem
    1/27/2023Price change$569,000-3.4%$416/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #6492337 Report a problem
    1/18/2023Price change$589,000-1.8%$431/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #6492337 Report a problem
    12/20/2022Price change$599,7500%$439/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #6492337 Report a problem
    11/23/2022Listed for sale$599,950-7.4%$439/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #6492337 Report a problem
    11/9/2022Listing removed$648,000$474/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #6368546 Report a problem
    11/5/2022Price change$648,000-0.2%$474/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #6368546 Report a problem
    10/17/2022Price change$649,000-3.9%$475/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #6368546 Report a problem
    10/6/2022Price change$675,000-2.8%$494/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #6368546 Report a problem
    9/25/2022Price change$694,500-0.1%$508/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #6368546 Report a problem
    9/13/2022Price change$695,000-20.6%$508/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #6368546 Report a problem
    7/11/2022Price change$875,000-2.7%$640/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #6368546 Report a problem
    7/6/2022Pending sale$899,000$658/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #6368546 Report a problem
    6/30/2022Price change$899,000-9.9%$658/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #6368546 Report a problem
    6/17/2022Price change$997,500-0.1%$730/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #6368546 Report a problem
    5/12/2022Price change$998,000-0.1%$730/sqft
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    3/23/2022Price change$999,000+5.2%$731/sqft
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    3/17/2022Listed for sale$950,000+116.9%$695/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #6368546 Report a problem
    4/27/2020Sold$438,000-12.4%$320/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/29/2020Pending sale$500,000$366/sqft
    Source: My Home Group Real Estate #5994202 Report a problem
    2/26/2020Price change$500,000-4.8%$366/sqft
    Source: My Home Group Real Estate #5994202 Report a problem
    1/11/2020Price change$525,000-12.5%$384/sqft
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    12/21/2019Price change$600,000-7.7%$439/sqft
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    11/30/2019Listed for sale$650,000+91.2%$475/sqft
    Source: My Home Group Real Estate #5994202 Report a problem
    3/8/2018Sold$340,000+46.6%$249/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/27/2011Sold$232,000+132%$170/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #4538415 Report a problem
    12/16/1994Sold$100,000$73/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,129 +7%$36,780 -29.3%
    2024$2,924 -1.4%$52,010 +113%
    2023$2,967 +11.3%$24,416 -35.2%
    2022$2,666 +1.4%$37,660 +3.8%
    2021$2,628 +2%$36,280 +13.6%
    2020$2,577 +2.8%$31,950 +4.5%
    2019$2,508 $30,580 +7.8%
    2018$2,508 +3.2%$28,370 +19.4%
    2017$2,430 +3.9%$23,770 +8%
    2016$2,339 +2.8%$22,010 +12.8%
    2015$2,276 $19,510 +14.4%
    2014-- $17,060 +3.2%
    2013-- $16,530 -11.1%
    2012-- $18,600 -19.1%
    2011-- $22,980 -18.2%
    2010-- $28,100 -11%
    2009-- $31,560 -12.2%
    2008-- $35,950 +12.5%
    2007-- $31,950 +43.9%
    2006-- $22,200
    2005-- $22,200 +37%
    2004-- $16,200
    2003-- $16,200 +71.4%
    2002-- $9,450

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Maple-Ash

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Holdeman Elementary School
    • Middle: Gililland Middle School
    • High: Tempe High School
    • District: Tempe Union High School District (213)

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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