1501 S RIVER Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281
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FEB 20, 2026

1501 S RIVER Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,627 sqft

$295,857

Last Sold: Feb 20, 2026
26% below list $400K
$182/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,702/mo*
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$295,857

Last Sold: Feb 20, 2026
26% below list $400K
$182/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,702/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,627 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1501 S RIVER Drive.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Townhouse
Year Built
1979
Living Area
1,627 sqft
Price/Sqft
$182/sqft
Parking
Garage
HOA
$250/Monthly

About this House

THIS IS THE ONE! This property has 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Each room has it's own bathroom. It's a split floor plan with one bedroom downstairs. Brand new stainless steel appliances!. Open living area with a dedicated work space. Ultimate privacy with a front and backyard patios. Wood burning fireplace, conveniently located right off of the 101. The HOA covers the roof and are in the process of painting all the units. Air BnB or long term rentals are OK. Community pools & hot tubs close by along with additional visitor parking. Awesome location close to ASU, Freeways, restaurants, shopping and much more! This makes a great investment property or personal home. Offer today!
1501 S RIVER Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,627 sqft townhouse built in 1979. It last sold for $295,857 on Feb 20, 2026 (26% below the $399,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2018 with an asking price of $1,399 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 12, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $374,700, with a rent estimate of $2,529/month.

Home Details for 1501 S RIVER Drive

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1627 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Electric Cooktop
Heating & Cooling
Heating: ElectricHas CoolingHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa
Spa: None
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Solar Screens, Mechanical Sun ShdsFlooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Laminate, Tile

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: TilePatio / Porch: PatioFencing: BlockHas a Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Common
Pool
Pool: FencedPool
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: City Maintained RoadNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 29

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1979
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Townhouse
Building
Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood FrameAttached To Another Structure
Property Information
Parcel Number: 13301403

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $399,900Price Per Sqft: $182/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat Aug 26 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: TempeCommunity: LOS BRISAS AMD 2
School Information
Elementary School: Curry Elementary SchoolElementary School District: Tempe Elementary School DistrictJr High / Middle School: Connolly Middle SchoolHigh School: McClintock High SchoolHigh School District: Tempe Union High School District

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1627 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Community Spa, Biking/Walking Path

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: Roof Repair, Roof ReplacementHOA Name: Las Brisas HOAHOA Phone: 480-303-0251Has an HOAHOA Fee: $250/Monthly

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4025 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, 1031 Exchange, FHA, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 6585693

Additional Information

Community SpaBiking/Walking Path
Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
Listed by Darwin Wall, (602) 625-2075
Realty ONE Group
Matthew B Linder, (480) 414-2748
Realty ONE Group
Bought with: Kimberly Cooper, (602) 228-7886, Arizona Best Real Estate
Source: ARMLS, MLS#6585693
All information should be verified by the recipient and none is guaranteed as accurate by ARMLS.

Price History for 1501 S RIVER Drive

DatePriceEventSource
02/20/2026$295,857Sold
N/A
11/07/2025$0PendingHubzu REO #91717216112
04/04/2025$0ListingRemovedHubzu REO #91717216112
03/13/2025$375,000PriceChange
ARMLS #6834860
03/10/2025$0PendingHubzu REO #91717216112
03/03/2025$430,000ListingRemovedARMLS #6813987
02/20/2025$430,000Listed For SaleARMLS #6813987
08/25/2023$405,000Sold
ARMLS #6585693
07/28/2023$399,900Listed For SaleARMLS #6585693
07/12/2018$1,399ListingRemovedAgent Provided
07/04/2018$1,399Listed For RentAgent Provided
08/16/2017$1,399ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/10/2017$1,399Listed For RentAgent Provided
07/28/2017$209,000Sold
ARMLS #5627964
07/02/2017$212,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/16/2005$183,000Sold
N/A
11/24/2004$140,000Sold
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$1,483
Assessment$353,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1501 S RIVER Drive

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Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
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2135 E ROSARITA Drive, Tempe, AZ
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$325,000
10/06/25
3
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1,712
1512 S RIVER Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.03
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$460,000
03/23/26
3
3
1,627
1901 S Shannon Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.19
Townhouse
$375,000
07/27/26
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2151 E SANOS Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.07
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$385,000
04/27/26
3
2
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1832 S RIVER Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.19
Townhouse
$396,000
05/22/26
3
3
1,627
1622 S River Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.09
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$349,000
08/13/25
2
2
1,080
1886 E Don Carlos Avenue #170, Tempe, AZ
0.58
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$363,000
04/08/26
3
2.5
1,462
2027 E UNIVERSITY Drive #117, Tempe, AZ
0.65
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$426,000
02/12/26
3
3
1,510
1886 E DON CARLOS Avenue #138, Tempe, AZ
0.64
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$388,000
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3
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1,462

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What Locals Say about Tempe

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  • 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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    "Easy to get onto major freeways if you work downtown"
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    "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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    "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
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    "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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    "Yes most definitely but watch of rattlesnake during the summer months. But the community is kind and well organized "
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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