1530 S RIVER Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281
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FOR SALE

$409,900

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,627 sqft

1530 S RIVER Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281

Est. Mortgage $2,738/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 91% nearby.

Home Highlights

Townhouse
Built in 1979
$252/sqft
2 Car Garage
HOA $350/mo

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1530 S RIVER Drive.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Prime Tempe location with the space, layout, and lifestyle buyers want. This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bath townhome offers approximately 1,627 square feet, abundant natural light, and a highly functional two-story floor plan. A standout feature: each bedroom has its own private en-suite bath. The flexible layout includes a downstairs bedroom and full bath, ideal for guests or a home office, plus two en-suite bedrooms upstairs. Enjoy a private outdoor area, 2-car garage, and two community pools. Conveniently located near ASU, Tempe Town Lake, Mill Avenue, shopping, dining, light rail, Scottsdale, downtown Phoenix, and major freeways. A compelling primary residence, lock-and-leave option, or investment opportunity.
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Hector Torres, (602) 430-0410
HomeSmart
Source: ARMLS, MLS#7067429
Also Listed on ARMLS.
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 91% nearby.

Home Details for 1530 S RIVER Drive

Interior Features

Interior Details
Wet Bar
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1627 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Electric Oven, Electric CooktopDishwasherDisposalLaundry: In GarageRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Family RoomSpa: NoneHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: TilePatio / Porch: Covered, PatioFencing: Back Yard, Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Attached,Unassigned,Garage Door Opener
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Days on Market

Days on Market: 24

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1979
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Townhouse
Building
Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Frame, PaintedAttached To Another Structure
Property Information
Parcel Number: 13301396

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $409,900Price Per Sqft: $252
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: By Agreement

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

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

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 7067429

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1627 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Pool, Near Bus Stop

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: Roof Repair, Maintenance Grounds, Roof Replacement, Maintenance ExteriorHOA Name: Los BrisasHOA Phone: 480-303-0251Has an HOAHOA Fee: $350/Monthly

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2971 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 7067429

Additional Information

PoolNear Bus Stop

Around this home

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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    "Have a car and traffic on the freeways is very heavy"
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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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "this neighborhood has an amazing elementary school and community center..the community here is very quiet and nice "
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  • Trulia User
    "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
    "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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  • Amymc.clubtattoo
    "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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  • Iceman8593
    "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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  • Kelly W.
    "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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Market trends in Tempe

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$461K
$1.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.3%
Price per sq ft
$289
$0MoM
Available listings
593
22MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$399K
Since last month
Increased$2K (+0.4%)
Since last year
Decreased$10K (-2.5%)
Since last sale
Decreased$16K (-4%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +91% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$399K
August 2026$405K
July 2026$397K
June 2026$404K
May 2026$402K
April 2026$408K
March 2026$412K
February 2026$407K
January 2026$400K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1512 S RIVER Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.02
Townhouse
$460,000
03/23/26
3
3
1,627
1832 S RIVER Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.15
Townhouse
$396,000
05/22/26
3
3
1,627
2135 E ROSARITA Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.10
Townhouse
$325,000
10/06/25
3
2.5
1,712
1501 S RIVER Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.05
Townhouse
$295,857
02/20/26
3
3
1,627
1901 S Shannon Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.17
Townhouse
$375,000
07/27/26
3
3
1,655
2151 E SANOS Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.09
Townhouse
$385,000
04/27/26
3
2
1,560
2027 E UNIVERSITY Drive #117, Tempe, AZ
0.69
Townhouse
$426,000
02/12/26
3
3
1,510
1886 E Don Carlos Avenue #170, Tempe, AZ
0.61
Townhouse
$363,000
04/08/26
3
2.5
1,462
1886 E DON CARLOS Avenue #113, Tempe, AZ
0.67
Townhouse
$399,900
07/30/26
3
2.5
1,462
1886 E DON CARLOS Avenue #138, Tempe, AZ
0.66
Townhouse
$388,000
09/26/25
3
2.5
1,462

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1604 S RIVER Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281
0.02
$392,900
3
3
1,627
Off Market
1529 S River Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281
0.02
$365,000
2
2
1,343
For Sale
1527 S RIVER Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281
0.03
$401,000
2
2
1,080
For Sale
1622 S River Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281
0.04
$350,100
2
2
1,080
Off Market
1512 S RIVER Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281
0.02
$460,000
3
3
1,627
Recently Sold
1608 S TORRE MOLINOS Circle, Tempe, AZ 85281
0.06
$390,000
3
2
1,560
For Sale
1612 S TORRE MOLINOS Circle, Tempe, AZ 85281
0.06
$359,600
3
2
1,560
Off Market
1502 S RIVER Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281
0.03
$397,400
3
3
1,627
Off Market
2134 E BROADWAY Road #1016, Tempe, AZ 85282
0.06
$309,800
2
2
1,096
Off Market
1616 S TORRE MOLINOS Circle, Tempe, AZ 85281
0.07
$354,500
3
2
1,560
Off Market
1501 S RIVER Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281
0.05
$295,857
3
3
1,627
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 19, 2026
Source: ARMLS #7067429
Listed For Sale
$409,900
Aug 11, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,595
Apr 15, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,595
Apr 15, 2026
Source: HomeSmart
ListingRemoved
$2,595
Apr 8, 2026
Source: HomeSmart
Listed For Rent
$2,595

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Frequently asked questions about 1530 S RIVER Drive

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 1530 S RIVER Drive?
    Based on a $409,900 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 1530 S RIVER Drive in Tempe, AZ is approximately $2,441 (about $2,226 principal & interest, $140 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 1530 S RIVER Drive compare to homes in Tempe?
    1530 S RIVER Drive in Tempe, AZ is listed at $409,900, about 11% below the $461K median sale price in Tempe.
  • What do residents say about Tempe?
    Residents describe Tempe, AZ as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See homes for sale in Tempe, AZ.
  • What are the closest schools to 1530 S RIVER Drive?
    The closest schools to 1530 S RIVER Drive in Tempe, AZ are Connolly Middle School (rated 3/10), Curry Elementary School (rated 4/10), McClintock High School (rated 8/10).
  • Does 1530 S RIVER Drive have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1530 S RIVER Drive in Tempe, AZ has air conditioning.
  • Does 1530 S RIVER Drive have a pool?
    Yes, 1530 S RIVER Drive in Tempe, AZ has a pool.
1530 S RIVER Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,627 sqft townhouse built in 1979. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by ARMLS on Aug 16, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 7067429.