Beautifully maintained Tempe home in a quiet, friendly neighborhood. Meticulous and move-in ready! This bright single-story features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a flexible bonus space ideal for an office, playroom, bar or guest area. Living and dining flow to an updated kitchen with ample storage and modern finishes. Enjoy indoor-outdoor living with a private backyard oasis with a sparkling pool featuring a cascading waterfall, spacious patio for entertaining, and low-maintenance landscaping. Attached two-car garage and spacious laundry room complete the utility of this home. Near parks, schools, and shopping. Exceptional quality, comfort, and curb appeal!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (5/2)
$489,000
520 E WATSON Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
3beds
1,465sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
6,660 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$334/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 144 days |
- 1,639 |
- 134 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Taylor Daml 480-432-0430,
1912 Realty
Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 6981523
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Pantry, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,465
- Total interior livable area: 1,465 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage, Open
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Outdoor Pool
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Block
Lot
- Size: 6,660 Square Feet
- Features: North/South Exposure, Sprinklers In Rear, Gravel/Stone Front, Synthetic Grass Back
Details
- Parcel number: 30181161
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Painted, Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: UNIVERSITY ROYAL UNIT 2
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: No Fees
Location
- Region: Tempe
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $334/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $382,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,050
- Date on market: 2/19/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 144 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/2/2026 | Price change | $489,000-2%$334/sqft |
Source:  ARMLS #6981523 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2026 | Price change | $499,000-2%$341/sqft |
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| 3/5/2026 | Price change | $509,000-1.2%$347/sqft |
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| 2/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $515,000+80.1%$352/sqft |
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| 8/23/2019 | Sold | $286,000+4%$195/sqft |
Source: ARMLS #5956991 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2019 | Pending sale | $274,900$188/sqft |
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| 7/26/2019 | Listed for sale | $274,900+3.7%$188/sqft |
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| 6/1/2006 | Sold | $265,000+60.6%$181/sqft |
Source: ARMLS #2508972 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2004 | Sold | $165,000+101.2%$113/sqft |
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| 1/24/1994 | Sold | $82,000$56/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,040 +7.7% | $38,260 -6.4% |
| 2024 | $1,895 -5.1% | $40,860 +114.7% |
| 2023 | $1,997 +4.2% | $19,027 -29.7% |
| 2022 | $1,916 +1.4% | $27,080 +10.1% |
| 2021 | $1,889 -11.4% | $24,600 +13.4% |
| 2020 | $2,133 +2.5% | $21,700 +6.6% |
| 2019 | $2,080 | $20,350 +11.3% |
| 2018 | $2,080 +3.1% | $18,280 +11% |
| 2017 | $2,018 +4.9% | $16,470 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $1,925 +2% | $15,670 +4.7% |
| 2015 | $1,886 | $14,960 +17.7% |
| 2014 | -- | $12,710 +14% |
| 2013 | -- | $11,150 -12.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $12,750 -14.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $14,860 -12.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $16,900 -9.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $18,630 -9.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $20,600 +8.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $19,050 +51.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $12,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $12,600 +15.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $10,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $10,900 +17.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $9,250 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Kiwanis Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Aguilar Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Fees College Preparatory Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Marcos De Niza High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Rover Elementary School
- Middle: Fees College Preparatory Middle School
- High: Marcos De Niza High School
- District: Tempe School District
Source: ARMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Tempe
- 85283
- Kiwanis Park
- 520 E WATSON Drive
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