Thoughtfully Updated Home | 3 bed/ 2 bath | Prime South Tempe Location | Optimist Park | 85283- Minutes from sought after Fuller Elementary and retail (Target, Trader Joe's, and Sprouts). Very active community (no HOA) with family events like Arts in the Park, walking clubs, community garage sales. Interior Updates- engineered wood floors (2019), premium grade carpet (2024), Bosch dishwasher + stainless steel sink (2023), bathrooms (2021), dual-pane windows, Hunter Douglas blackout shades (2017), electrical panel (2022), Lennox A/C (2020), ADT security (2017). Versatile office/closet system in middle bedroom. Exterior- well-shaded backyard with mature trees, grass, irrigation, front desert landscaping, RV gate (2017), and exterior paint (2025). Incredible Value for the Neighborhood!
Sold for $477,500
$477,500
5350 S RIVER Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
3beds
2baths
1,432sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
6,630 Square Feet Lot
$473,000 Zestimate®
$333/sqft
$2,292 Estimated rent
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$473,000
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Rv gateLow-maintenance desert landscapingUpdated electrical panelMature treesLennox ac systemTasteful interior paintSleek stainless sink
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Listed by:
Ross D Harwood 480-510-1982,
DPR Realty LLC
Bought with:
Michael Hardesty, SA691934000
AZArchitecture/Jarson & Jarson
Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 6881909
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thmstat
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop
Features
- High Speed Internet, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, No Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Pantry, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm, Laminate Counters
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,432
- Total interior livable area: 1,432 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: RV Gate, Garage Door Opener, Direct Access
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Above Ground
- Fencing: Block
Lot
- Size: 6,630 Square Feet
- Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Alley, Desert Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Back
Details
- Parcel number: 30501149
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Painted, Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Transportation Svcs, Near Bus Stop, Biking/Walking Path
- Subdivision: KNOELL TEMPE UNIT 6
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: No Fees
Location
- Region: Tempe
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $333/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $341,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,673
- Date on market: 2/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 23 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2025 | Sold | $477,500-1.5%$333/sqft |
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| 7/12/2025 | Pending sale | $485,000$339/sqft |
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| 6/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $485,000+98%$339/sqft |
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| 2/18/2017 | Listing removed | $245,000$171/sqft |
Source: West Usa Realty #5542061 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2017 | Listed for sale | $245,000$171/sqft |
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| 2/18/2017 | Pending sale | $245,000$171/sqft |
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| 2/17/2017 | Sold | $245,000$171/sqft |
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| 1/5/2017 | Listed for sale | $245,000+26.6%$171/sqft |
Source: West USA Realty #5542061 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2014 | Sold | $193,500-3.1%$135/sqft |
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| 6/16/2014 | Price change | $199,750-2.3%$139/sqft |
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| 4/28/2014 | Price change | $204,500-2.4%$143/sqft |
Source: Realty Executives #5077332 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2014 | Listed for sale | $209,500+13.2%$146/sqft |
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| 2/26/2010 | Sold | $185,000-7.5%$129/sqft |
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| 11/8/2009 | Listed for sale | $199,900+41.7%$140/sqft |
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| 9/18/2009 | Sold | $141,100-18%$99/sqft |
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| 3/11/2008 | Sold | $172,000+4.2%$120/sqft |
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| 2/29/2008 | Listed for sale | $165,000$115/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,792 +7.7% | $34,120 -10.3% |
| 2024 | $1,664 -12.8% | $38,020 +109.1% |
| 2023 | $1,908 +4.2% | $18,182 -27.8% |
| 2022 | $1,831 +1.4% | $25,200 +9.3% |
| 2021 | $1,805 +2% | $23,050 +13.4% |
| 2020 | $1,771 +2.8% | $20,320 +2.7% |
| 2019 | $1,723 | $19,780 +10.5% |
| 2018 | $1,723 +3.2% | $17,900 +11% |
| 2017 | $1,669 +3.9% | $16,120 +5.2% |
| 2016 | $1,607 -9.7% | $15,330 +11.3% |
| 2015 | $1,779 | $13,770 +17.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $11,720 +8.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $10,770 -12.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $12,260 -13.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $14,220 -12.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $16,260 -11% |
| 2009 | -- | $18,260 -10.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $20,450 +12.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $18,200 +47.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $12,350 |
| 2005 | -- | $12,350 +23.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $10,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $10,000 +20.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $8,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Optimist Park NE
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Fuller Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Fees College Preparatory Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 5/10Marcos De Niza High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fuller 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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- Arizona
- Maricopa County
- Tempe
- 85283
- Optimist Park NE
- 5350 S RIVER Drive
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