1038 E CARSON Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282
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OFF MARKET

1038 E CARSON Drive
Tempe, AZ 85282

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,396 sqft

$461,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,604/mo*
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$461,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,604/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,396 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1038 E CARSON Drive.
  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1971
Living Area
1,396 sqft
Price/Sqft
$331
Parking
2 Open Spaces

About this House

This beautifully renovated home in the heart of Tempe has everything you need with an unbeatable location! Stainless steel appliances, new LVP floors w/carpet in bedrooms. The solar panels are paid off! Don't miss the opportunity to own this amazing property in a prime area! Just 15 minutes from ASU Tempe, Tempe Marketplace, shopping, and entertainment. Only minutes away from the 101 Freeway and US 60!
1038 E CARSON Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,396 sqft single-family home built in 1971. It last sold for the $470,000 asking price on Mar 19, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $461,700, with a rent estimate of $2,384/month.

Home Details for 1038 E CARSON Drive

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1396 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa
Spa: None
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Laminate

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFencing: BlockNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Carport Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 2Has a CarportNo GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: Carport, Open
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1971
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Painted, BlockNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 13338204C

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $470,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Feb 07 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: TempeCommunity: TEMPE GARDENS 12 LOT 1340-1433
School Information
Elementary School: Arredondo Elementary SchoolElementary School District: Tempe School DistrictJr High / Middle School: Connolly Middle SchoolHigh School: McClintock High SchoolHigh School District: Tempe Union High School District

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1396 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: No FeesNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9239 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Owner/Agent

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 6816188
Last check for updates: about 23 hours ago
Listed by Ted Yeager, (480) 329-6901
Presidential Realty, LLC
Guadalupe Vieyra, (602) 644-6512
Presidential Realty, LLC
Bought with: Lanel VanderWerf, (623) 337-1277, Libertas Real Estate
Source: ARMLS, MLS#6816188
All information should be verified by the recipient and none is guaranteed as accurate by ARMLS.

Price History for 1038 E CARSON Drive

DatePriceEventSource
03/19/2025$470,000Sold
ARMLS #6816188
02/08/2025$470,000PendingARMLS #6816188
02/06/2025$470,000Listed For SaleARMLS #6816188
12/27/2024$315,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Tempe

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$463K
$5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.5%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$291
$2MoM
Available listings
550
13MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,694
Assessment$357,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1038 E CARSON Drive

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1068 E FROST Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.18
Single-Family Home
$425,000
04/30/26
3
2
1,396
1025 E GREENWAY Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.04
Single-Family Home
$400,000
01/30/26
3
2
1,080
4625 S RITA Lane, Tempe, AZ
0.16
Single-Family Home
$410,000
07/02/26
3
2
1,666
4423 S NEWBERRY Road, Tempe, AZ
0.23
Single-Family Home
$409,000
07/02/26
3
2
1,396
4526 S Terrace Rd, Tempe, AZ
0.17
Single-Family Home
$525,000
03/17/26
4
2
1,732
4414 S TERRACE Road, Tempe, AZ
0.15
Single-Family Home
$679,000
05/22/26
3
2
2,057
1244 E HERMOSA Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.35
Single-Family Home
$585,000
05/11/26
3
2
1,576
1066 E CARSON Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.08
Single-Family Home
$540,000
07/15/26
4
3
2,264
510 E FREMONT Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.46
Single-Family Home
$517,500
08/28/25
3
2
1,578
434 E CARSON Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.45
Single-Family Home
$515,000
01/28/26
3
2
1,640

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Tempe

At least 1318 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say car is needed

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 68 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 66 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 62 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 61 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 58 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say kids play outside

  • 43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 25 % Say there's wildlife

  • 23 % Say there are community events

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  • Jdimmel
    "Easy to get onto major freeways if you work downtown"
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  • Cainiac
    "Tempe is a very large area. Even a zip code like 85281 can vary. I live in the ASU area near 1st and University. Walkable to Whole-foods and many restaurants. Tempe Beach is like an oasis. "
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  • Karen Orton
    "Its walkable, nice park around the corner, houses are well maintained and there is no HOA. "
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  • Louise Marin
    "Great walking areas. Dog play areas in the surrounding parks. Well lit areas for evening activities. "
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  • Trulia User
    "You should Still be watching your kids outside even if if seems safe. Live in “nice” “gated and secured” apartments and still many crimes occur in a short amount of time. "
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  • Patrice Trotter
    "I’ve lived in this area for 9 months, it’s been quiet and friendly. With easy access for parking and convenient access to laundry and well maintained facilities."
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  • Rs70asn
    "Many families. Great parks and greenbelts. Friendly. Stores and restaurants nearby. Great schools nearby"
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  • Thomas Burke
    "I live in this neighborhood, but you never see your neighbors and everyone in the backyard. All the walls are black wall walls. It’s not like back east where you see your neighbors and people sit on their front porches."
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  • Thomas Burke
    "I really don’t know my neighbors. Everybody keeps themselves and I’ve lived here a year. There is nice places to walk I do feel safe in this neighborhood and everything we could want is within driving distance "
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  • Emely Zambrano
    "Nice neighbors and it’s close to a lot of great restaurants and stores. Tempe is in the middle of everything. It’s a great location close enough to ASU but not close enough to be part of a college town. "
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  • Rachel Belcher
    "The parks hold a lot art events that bring the neighborhood together. Very family/friendly oriented. "
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  • Miguel L
    "Tempe is like dog heaven. Every corner you turn you’ll see someone walking their dog. There are also tons of waste bags located around the area I live in and at the lake. "
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  • Destiny Garcia
    "Park events and church events they seem like fun haven’t been to one yet but the neighborhood seems kind"
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  • Hfbbhb7s4b
    "Not that bad. Can take major roads or freeway to Phoenix downtown, or light rail. It’s possible to use public transportation to light rail, as well as to city hall, ASU, Tempe Marketplace. Commute is usually-22 minutes. "
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  • Manuel Rodriguez
    "great parks and nice families. there is lovely houses near the neighborhood and lots of markets and stores and parks and water parks "
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  • Alejandro Martinez
    "I live right next to Southern and it is one of the most congested streets in Tempe. it’s so noisy sometimes at night with cars revving their engines in the middle of the night for no reason whatsoever. "
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  • Aj.martinez2000
    "Dog owners have access to a dog park as long as they have all forms and registrations completed and up to date. "
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  • Julie
    "Dog park nearby and friendly folks at the park. Some unhoused people at the park at times but generally pleasant."
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  • Nancy Benitez
    "All dog owners like about this area because theirs a trail to walk the dogs and all the apartments are dog friendly "
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  • Trulia User
    "Yes most definitely but watch of rattlesnake during the summer months. But the community is kind and well organized "
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  • Trulia User
    "great scenic views and a variety of trees, flora, and rock formations in a private neighborhood.love the outdoors and local restaurants and fresh produce markets."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great community. A lot of friendly neighbors walking their dog. Never had an issue with someone’s dog."
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  • Trulia User
    "People don't know how to control their dogs sometimes. There are a lot of people who get very upset seeing dogs being walked on 110+ degree pavement."
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  • Trulia User
    "don't live here. but it's great when I visit. I live 10 minutes from my office never had an issue "
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  • Trulia User
    "The Tempe Orbit comes through the neighborhood often but I just drive my personal car. There seems to be some bus stops nearby as well."
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood is safe and fairly quiet, downside would be number of rental homes. I have lived in the area 49 years."
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  • Trulia User
    "I love the neighborhood for its safe walking trails. I can take a walk at any time of day or evening and it always feels safe. There are plenty of lights and always someone out walking their dogs. I love that it’s kid friendly and all the properties are well maintained. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s close to the high school, you can hear the high school band on football game nights, it’s cute."
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    "I use an electric car and occasionally the light rail to get to work and other places. but I do see public transportation all the time "
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  • Trulia User
    "People speed down these streets even with the speed bumps and the curb parking makes visibility a challenge. "
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    "this neighborhood has an amazing elementary school and community center..the community here is very quiet and nice "
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    "I have lived in this neighborhood for several years and have never experienced any issues. Sure you have some bad seeds but that’s everywhere you go. But everyone is friendly and kids are out playing. "
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  • Trulia User
    "A short pleasant trip with many interesting sights and places to shop and or visit. Including many Restaurants and the Tempe Library on the way"
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  • Trulia User
    "I am very centralized to a lot of things including work. This location is perfect and I really couldn’t have asked for anything better"
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  • Trulia User
    "We help each other. Raised our kids together. This neighborhood seems to understand it takes a village. and we have each other's backs in a crisis. it neighborhood is also culturally diverse. and our neighborhood has all afe ranges living it. We are near ASU and downtown Tempe, which is very charming. "
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  • Nicole B.
    "Events in the park; movies, live music, food trucks, b2b events, dog runs and other parade or charity fundraisers "
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  • Amymc.clubtattoo
    "No special events that I know of. I live in a nice, friendly, safe neighborhood that is very dog friendly. Lots of parks. Tempe is just a nice place to live. 😀"
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  • Victorya V.
    "The events that are held at Kiwanis park , like movie night or the new water park. I have enjoyed living in Tempe"
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  • Iceman8593
    "Great place for young people. Right by asu and Scottsdale makes for awesome living. Being young here makes you want to achieve more and flourish just by your surroundings. "
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  • Kelly W.
    "I like all the festivals at Tempe Beach Park. I also enjoy that I can walk practically anywhere. Tempe does a great job at celebrating holidays."
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Frequently asked questions about 1038 E CARSON Drive

  • What is 1038 E CARSON Drive estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1038 E CARSON Drive in Tempe, AZ is $461,700.
  • What is the price history for 1038 E CARSON Drive?
    1038 E CARSON Drive in Tempe, AZ last sold for $470,000 in March 2025.
  • Is Tempe a buyer's or seller's market?
    Tempe is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Tempe?
    The median sale price in Tempe is $463K. That is up $5K from the prior month.
  • Does 1038 E CARSON Drive have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1038 E CARSON Drive in Tempe, AZ has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 1038 E CARSON Drive?
    The lot at 1038 E CARSON Drive in Tempe, AZ is about 0.21 acres (9,239 sq ft).