1861 E  Harvard Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283
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OFF MARKET

1861 E Harvard Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283

Optimist Park NW
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,837 sqft

$485,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,737/mo*

$485,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,737/mo*
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,837 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1977
Living Area
1,837 sqft
Price/Sqft
$264
Parking
Garage

About this House

* Charming, open floor plan home in a great location in Tempe. Just minutes from the I-60, this home has an updated Kitchen with white Quartz countertops and stainless appliances, a formal living/family room with a bay window breakfast room. The 4th bedroom can be used as a bedroom or den! New light, neutral paint though out, easy-care porcelain tile in the main living spaces and new wood looking laminate flooring in the bedrooms. The main bathroom has new vanity and the Master Bath has a stunning new marble shower with glass sliding door and quartz countertops on the vanity. The spacious backyard with a covered patio, is a clean slate ready for you to make it your own oasis! There is an RV gate as well.
1861 E Harvard Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,837 sqft single-family home in Optimist Park NW, built in 1977. It last sold for $429,000 on May 27, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $485,100, with a rent estimate of $2,745/month.

Home Details for 1861 E Harvard Dr

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Carpet
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: StuccoPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1977Year Updated: 2009
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8276 sqft

Price History for 1861 E Harvard Dr

DatePriceEventSource
05/27/2021$429,000Sold
ARMLS #6221947
05/13/2021$429,000PriceChange
Long Realty Company #6221947
05/07/2021$435,000Listed For SaleLong Realty Company #6221947
04/22/2021ListingRemovedLong Realty Company
04/16/2021$435,000Listed For SaleLong Realty Company #6221947
05/16/2013$200,000Sold
ARMLS #4904947
03/30/2013$200,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Tempe

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$463K
$5K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.5%
0.1%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$291
$2
MoM
Available listings
550
13
MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,474
Assessment$373,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1861 E Harvard Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.08
Single-Family Home
$535,000
12/30/25
4
2
2,208
0.13
Single-Family Home
$410,000
03/17/26
3
2
1,767
0.14
Single-Family Home
$420,000
04/14/26
3
2
1,787
0.14
Single-Family Home
$615,000
09/03/25
4
2
2,208
0.14
Single-Family Home
$662,000
05/28/26
4
2
2,236
0.13
Single-Family Home
$550,000
03/27/26
3
2
1,736
0.30
Single-Family Home
$450,000
02/27/26
4
2
1,990
0.27
Single-Family Home
$320,000
09/23/25
4
2
2,208
0.24
Single-Family Home
$493,333
06/12/26
3
2
2,012
0.26
Single-Family Home
$400,000
03/23/26
3
2
1,602

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What Locals Say about Optimist Park NW

  • Tandjchesney
    "for transportation needs, the orbit Saturn route cuts thru here and I find it very convenient. it goes where I need it to go . "
  • Phxpaul
    "I have lived in Optimist Park for 3 years now. It is probably the best area I have been in for a long time. I am 14 minutes to the airport, 18 to downtown PHX, 10 minutes to Scottsdale, or Chandler. Tempe is a wonderful city with plenty to offer"

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Frequently asked questions about 1861 E Harvard Dr

  • What is 1861 E Harvard Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1861 E Harvard Dr in Tempe, AZ is $485,100.
  • What is the price history for 1861 E Harvard Dr?
    1861 E Harvard Dr in Tempe, AZ last sold for $429,000 in May 2021.
  • 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 up $5K from the prior month.
  • Does 1861 E Harvard Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1861 E Harvard Dr in Tempe, AZ has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 1861 E Harvard Dr?
    The lot at 1861 E Harvard Dr in Tempe, AZ is about 0.19 acres (8,085 sq ft).