1226 W  5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 820 sqft

1226 W 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281

Sunset

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
820 sqft
Attached Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Students welcome! 1.5 miles from ASU! 2 bedroom 1 bath available for move-in on June 1. Pets under 50lbs are welcome ($50 per month). 1 year lease.

Remodeled kitchen and bathroom. Open patio. Washer and dryer in the unit. Covered carport for parking. Shared backyard with plenty of shade and space for patio furniture.

Carpet in the bedrooms and hardwood floors throughout the rest of the house.

Owner pays for water, trash, sewer. Renter pays for electricity and wifi. 12 month lease with a month's rent as security deposit.
1226 W 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 820 sqft single-family home in Sunset. It last sold for $820,000 on Aug 15, 2022 (43,058% above the $1,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2025 with an asking price of $1,900 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 16, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,652/month.

Home Details for 1226 W 5th St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 Year

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached, On Site

Comparable Sales for 1226 W 5th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.15
Single-Family Home
$399,999
08/05/26
3
1
912 sqft
0.16
Single-Family Home
$369,000
03/27/26
3
1
1,076 sqft
0.08
Single-Family Home
$388,000
05/08/26
3
2
1,064 sqft
0.09
Single-Family Home
$440,000
09/30/25
3
2
1,375 sqft
0.14
Single-Family Home
$460,000
10/10/25
3
2
1,362 sqft
0.05
Single-Family Home
$340,000
02/17/26
3
2
1,681 sqft
0.20
Single-Family Home
$480,000
04/30/26
4
2
1,498 sqft
0.19
Single-Family Home
$460,000
09/22/25
4
2
1,520 sqft
0.27
Single-Family Home
$481,000
03/17/26
4
2
1,446 sqft
0.41
Single-Family Home
$435,000
08/03/26
3
2
1,105 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Sunset

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$1,652/mo
Average rent
$1.4K
$36
MoM
Available listings
39
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Sunset

  • 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. "
  • Trulia User
    "There are homeless people in the area, but the neighborhood generally feels safe and clean when I go for runs."
  • Sydney B.
    "lots of students and some sketchy characters, but good for public transit and there are a lot of good jobs/companies in the area. Very close to everything you need (downtown Tempe, ASU, the highway, etc)."
  • Heather B.
    "There is a recenter around the corner, plus a dog part, an elementary school and kids playing. Also, a colorful, building wall, mural that seems to be the hotspot in photography/photoshoot location."
  • Heather B.
    "Living next to Tempe town lake, there is a wide selection of events that brings many faces you otherwise wouldn’t have ever met."
  • Samuelrstuart
    "Up and coming neighborhood...Very quiet, very close to mill, very close to highway. Really greet place to live"
  • bg33martinka
    "I use to live here!!! Everything is close by such as Mill ave, 5 min bike ride to ASU and parks/recreational near by."

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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 16, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,900
Jul 3, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,900
Jun 13, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,100
May 23, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,100
May 23, 2025
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved

Frequently asked questions about 1226 W 5th St

  • What is the price history for 1226 W 5th St?
    1226 W 5th St in Tempe, AZ last sold for $820,000 in August 2022.
  • 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 down $1.67K from the prior month.
  • What are the closest schools to 1226 W 5th St?
    The closest schools to 1226 W 5th St in Tempe, AZ are Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School (rated 2/10), Scales Technology Academy (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 4/10), Tempe High School (rated 5/10).
  • Does 1226 W 5th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1226 W 5th St in Tempe, AZ has air conditioning.
  • Does 1226 W 5th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1226 W 5th St in Tempe, AZ has in-unit laundry.

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