1232 W  5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
north bedroom 2
backyard vege garden (shared)
OFF MARKET

$649,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 10, 2026
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 900 sqft

1232 W 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281

Sunset

Home Highlights

Townhouse
900 sqft
$722/sqft
Carport

Local Information

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

About this House

Fully furnished and equipped!
Owner (since 1990) lives in the other duplex unit--very well maintained;
Downtown Tempe and ASU Tempe Campus about 1.25 miles away;
Free neighborhood bus flag stops in front (Orbit Venus route);
Bike lanes and extra wide sidewalks along 5th Street;
Neighborhood park, community center, and dog park about a half mile away;
Neighborhood market 1 block away (Rollins);
Laundromat 1 block away;
Scales Technology Academy Elementary School 1 block away;
Shared harvests from fruit and nut trees;
Shared vege garden negotiable.

Owner on site in the other duplex unit. Minimum one year lease required. No smoking inside. Owner pays for water, sewer, garbage, and recycle services and internet service. Tenant pays for electric. Tenant maintains outdoor patio area.
1232 W 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 900 sqft townhouse in Sunset. More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2026 with an asking price of $1,900 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 12, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $649,500, with a rent estimate of $1,620/month.

Home Details for 1232 W 5th St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat PumpAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Appliances & Utilities
DryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Townhouse

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 Year

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Carport Off Street, On Site

Comparable Sales for 1232 W 5th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.20
Townhouse
$230,000
04/15/26
2
1
897 sqft
0.25
Townhouse
$216,000
06/05/26
2
1.5
984 sqft
0.26
Townhouse
$292,000
08/13/26
2
1.5
1,120 sqft
0.30
Townhouse
$270,000
08/18/26
2
2
779 sqft
0.30
Townhouse
$290,000
04/17/26
2
1.5
1,120 sqft
0.21
Townhouse
$280,000
02/09/26
2
2
1,590 sqft
0.27
Townhouse
$161,700
05/29/26
1
1
585 sqft
0.34
Townhouse
$290,000
11/28/25
2
1.5
1,120 sqft
0.29
Townhouse
$305,000
10/28/25
2
2.5
1,120 sqft
0.35
Townhouse
$420,000
04/24/26
2
2
1,404 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Sunset

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$1,620/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 12, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,900
Mar 25, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,900

Frequently asked questions about 1232 W 5th St

  • What is 1232 W 5th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1232 W 5th St in Tempe, AZ is $649,500.
  • 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 1232 W 5th St?
    The closest schools to 1232 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 1232 W 5th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1232 W 5th St in Tempe, AZ has air conditioning.
  • Does 1232 W 5th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1232 W 5th St in Tempe, AZ has in-unit laundry.

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