1849 E Watson Drive
Tempe, AZ 85283
Optimist Park SW- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,971 sqft
$534,000
Last Sold: Mar 2, 2026
1% below list $538K
$271/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,997/mo*
$534,000
Last Sold: Mar 2, 2026
1% below list $538K
$271/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,997/mo*
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,971 sqft
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1973
Living Area
1,971 sqft
Price/Sqft
$271/sqft
Parking
Garage
About this House
DON'T LET DAYS ON MKT CONCERN YOU, THIS HOUSE IS FABULOUS...PREVIOUSLY UNDER CONTINGENT CONTRACT & Temp Off Mkt. Move-in ready & beautifully updated! 4 bed/2 bath In the heart of Tempe. NO HOA & updates galore! ENJOY PEACE OF MIND with a newer roof, windows, AC & water heater, plus a fully remodeled kitchen & bathrooms that WOW. The open floor plan features expansive living areas & a dream kitchen with shaker cabinets, quartz counters, island/breakfast bar, sleek backsplash & ss appliances. One bedroom is customized with rich woodwork & designer wall finishes, perfect for a home office. Relax or entertain under the pergola on your extended paver patio while the kids play in the backyard. Ideally located just minutes from the 60 & 101 fwys, plus great shopping, dining & entertainment.
1849 E Watson Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,971 sqft single-family home in Optimist Park SW, built in 1973. It last sold for $534,000 on Mar 2, 2026 (1% below the $537,500 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $541,100, with a rent estimate of $2,644/month.
Home Details for 1849 E Watson Drive
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Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1971 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, DisposalDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: InsideRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s),Programmable ThmstatHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric |
Fireplace & Spa Spa: NoneNo Fireplace |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Low Emissivity Windows, Double Pane Windows, Vinyl FrameFlooring: VinylCommon Walls: No Common Walls |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Floors: Vinyl |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: PatioFencing: Block |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage Door Opener,Direct Access |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Farm & Range Not Allowed to Raise Horses |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 222 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1973 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch |
Building Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Frame, PaintedNot Attached Property |
Property Information Usage of Home: RanchParcel Number: 30101180 |
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Price List Price: $537,500Price Per Sqft: $271/sqft |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Sun Jan 18 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Direction & Address City: TempeCommunity: CONTINENTAL EAST UNIT 6 |
School Information Elementary School: Fuller Elementary SchoolElementary School District: Tempe School DistrictJr High / Middle School: Fees College Preparatory Middle SchoolHigh School: Marcos De Niza High SchoolHigh School District: Tempe Union High School District |
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Building Details Builder Name: Continental Homes |
Building Area Building Area: 1971 Square Feet |
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HOA Fee Includes: No FeesNo HOA |
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Lot Area: 7845 sqft |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
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Mls Number: 6849335 |
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Sherri L. Stella, (480) 220-7181
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with: Cayden M Piro, (480) 335-4474, Realty ONE Group
Source: ARMLS, MLS#6849335

All information should be verified by the recipient and none is guaranteed as accurate by ARMLS.
Price History for 1849 E Watson Drive
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 03/02/2026 | $534,000 | Sold | ARMLS #6849335 |
| 01/19/2026 | $537,500 | Pending | ARMLS #6849335 |
| 12/18/2025 | $537,500 | PendingToActive | ARMLS #6849335 |
| 12/09/2025 | $537,500 | Pending | ARMLS #6849335 |
| 12/03/2025 | $537,500 | PriceChange | ARMLS #6849335 |
| 10/12/2025 | $547,500 | PriceChange | ARMLS #6849335 |
| 09/14/2025 | $550,000 | PendingToActive | ARMLS #6849335 |
| 08/15/2025 | $570,000 | Contingent | ARMLS #6849335 |
| 07/30/2025 | $570,000 | PriceChange | ARMLS #6849335 |
| 07/11/2025 | $599,000 | Listed For Sale | ARMLS #6849335 |
| 05/19/2025 | $599,000 | ListingRemoved | ARMLS #6849335 |
| 05/02/2025 | $599,000 | PriceChange | ARMLS #6849335 |
| 04/10/2025 | $614,900 | Listed For Sale | ARMLS #6849335 |
| 08/07/2020 | $443,000 | Sold | ARMLS #6092887 |
| 07/03/2020 | $454,900 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 07/02/2020 | $454,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 06/19/2020 | $464,999 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 03/09/2020 | $315,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 03/01/2020 | $309,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 02/28/2020 | $309,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 01/15/2020 | $330,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 09/29/2000 | $113,700 | Sold | N/A |
| 01/15/1999 | $105,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 09/24/1997 | $93,500 | Sold | N/A |
| 09/16/1994 | $72,000 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Tempe
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$463K
$5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.5%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$291
$2MoM
Available listings
550
13MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $2,251 |
| Assessment | $399,800 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 1849 E Watson Drive
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.08 | Single-Family Home | $600,000 | 10/27/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,660 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $575,000 | 05/05/26 | 4 | 2 | 2,004 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $590,000 | 02/11/26 | 4 | 2 | 2,208 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $450,000 | 06/02/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,584 | |
0.27 | Single-Family Home | $480,000 | 05/29/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,746 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $715,000 | 06/11/26 | 4 | 2 | 2,004 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $724,999 | 04/07/26 | 4 | 2 | 2,360 | |
0.03 | Single-Family Home | $300,000 | 06/25/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,224 | |
0.34 | Single-Family Home | $565,000 | 09/23/25 | 4 | 2 | 2,100 |
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What Locals Say about Optimist Park SW
At least 12 Trulia users voted on each feature.
100 % Say streets are well-lit
100 % Say it's dog friendly
100 % Say people would walk alone at night
100 % Say parking is easy
95 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
94 % Say yards are well-kept
93 % Say car is needed
90 % Say there are sidewalks
86 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
77 % Say it's quiet
75 % Say there's holiday spirit
69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
69 % Say kids play outside
68 % Say neighbors are friendly
24 % Say there's wildlife
17 % Say there are community events
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