1220 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
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OFF MARKET

1220 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281

Maple-Ash
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,367 sqft

$618,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,390/mo*
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$618,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,390/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,367 sqft

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Description

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
1220 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,367 sqft single-family home in Maple-Ash, built in 1939. It last sold for $566,000 on Feb 28, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $618,400, with a rent estimate of $2,651/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1220 S Mill Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: Refrigerator, CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Linoleum Vinyl
Interior Details
Additional StorageAtticNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Office, Pantry, Recreation Room, WorkshopStorageCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: SlateExterior: Stucco, Wood, Cement ConcreteGardenLawnPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Attached, Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1939
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5797 sqft

Price History for 1220 S Mill Ave

DatePriceEventSource
01/23/2024$648,000ListingRemovedARMLS #6368546
02/28/2023$566,000Sold
ARMLS #6492337
01/27/2023$569,000PriceChange
ARMLS #6492337
01/18/2023$589,000PriceChange
ARMLS #6492337
12/20/2022$599,750PriceChange
ARMLS #6492337
11/23/2022$599,950Listed For SaleARMLS #6492337
11/09/2022$648,000ListingRemovedARMLS #6368546
11/05/2022$648,000PriceChange
ARMLS #6368546
10/17/2022$649,000PriceChange
ARMLS #6368546
10/06/2022$675,000PriceChange
ARMLS #6368546
09/25/2022$694,500PriceChange
ARMLS #6368546
09/13/2022$695,000PriceChange
ARMLS #6368546
07/11/2022$875,000PriceChange
ARMLS #6368546
07/06/2022$899,000PendingARMLS #6368546
06/30/2022$899,000PriceChange
ARMLS #6368546
06/17/2022$997,500PriceChange
ARMLS #6368546
05/12/2022$998,000PriceChange
ARMLS #6368546
03/23/2022$999,000PriceChange
ARMLS #6368546
03/17/2022$950,000Listed For SaleARMLS #6368546
04/27/2020$438,000Sold
N/A
02/29/2020$500,000PendingAgent Provided
02/26/2020$500,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/11/2020$525,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/21/2019$600,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/30/2019$650,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/08/2018$340,000Sold
N/A
07/27/2011$232,000Sold
ARMLS #4538415
12/16/1994$100,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Tempe

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$458K
$7KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.3%
Price per sq ft
$289
$1MoM
Available listings
535
14MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,129
Assessment$367,800
Home facts updated by county records

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