1045 E Carter Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
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OFF MARKET

1045 E Carter Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,388 sqft

$451,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,543/mo*
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$451,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,543/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,388 sqft

Local Information

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  • 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
1,388 sqft
Price/Sqft
$325
Parking
Garage

About this House

Great home in an excellent Tempe location, minutes from ASU and the US 60. This home features 3 spacious bedrooms, a very nice family room that’s perfect for entertaining. Large lot, nicely landscaped with grass and mature trees and shrubs, complete with a clean pebble tec pool and covered back patio. Not a foreclosure or short sale, you will get answers quick. No HOA, and would make an ideal rental.
1045 E Carter Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,388 sqft single-family home built in 1971. It last sold for $197,800 on May 24, 2014. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $451,100, with a rent estimate of $2,763/month.

Home Details for 1045 E Carter Dr

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile
Interior Details
AtticNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Breakfast Nook, Family Room, Master BathCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt, CompositionExterior: StuccoLawnSprinkler System
Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1971Year Updated: 2012
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8098 sqft

Price History for 1045 E Carter Dr

DatePriceEventSource
05/24/2014$197,800Sold
ARMLS #5084482
06/26/2009$160,000Sold
ARMLS #4132936
05/01/2009$169,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/27/2009$198,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/23/2005$238,000Sold
N/A
10/10/2003$151,500Sold
N/A
01/26/1999$122,000Sold
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$1,907
Assessment$373,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1045 E Carter Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1068 E FROST Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.09
Single-Family Home
$425,000
04/30/26
3
2
1,396
4625 S RITA Lane, Tempe, AZ
0.07
Single-Family Home
$410,000
07/02/26
3
2
1,666
4423 S NEWBERRY Road, Tempe, AZ
0.19
Single-Family Home
$409,000
07/02/26
3
2
1,396
4526 S Terrace Rd, Tempe, AZ
0.09
Single-Family Home
$525,000
03/17/26
4
2
1,732
1025 E GREENWAY Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.13
Single-Family Home
$400,000
01/30/26
3
2
1,080
4414 S TERRACE Road, Tempe, AZ
0.14
Single-Family Home
$679,000
05/22/26
3
2
2,057
1244 E HERMOSA Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.37
Single-Family Home
$585,000
05/11/26
3
2
1,576
1066 E CARSON Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.09
Single-Family Home
$540,000
07/15/26
4
3
2,264
1228 E FREMONT Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.28
Single-Family Home
$465,000
03/30/26
6
2
1,388
4509 S KENNETH Place, Tempe, AZ
0.27
Single-Family Home
$575,000
11/04/25
4
2
1,980

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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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 1045 E Carter Dr

  • What is 1045 E Carter Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1045 E Carter Dr in Tempe, AZ is $451,100.
  • What is the price history for 1045 E Carter Dr?
    1045 E Carter Dr in Tempe, AZ last sold for $197,800 in May 2014.
  • 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 1045 E Carter Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1045 E Carter Dr in Tempe, AZ has air conditioning.
  • Does 1045 E Carter Dr have a pool?
    Yes, 1045 E Carter Dr in Tempe, AZ has a pool.