1872 E Watson Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283
OFF MARKET

$485,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,509 sqft

1872 E Watson Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283

Optimist Park SW
Est. Refi. Payment $2,906/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 14, 2019 for $314,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$485K
Since last month
Decreased$14K (-2.8%)
Since last year
Decreased$18K (-3.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$171K (+54.3%)
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 +95% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$486K
August 2026$500K
July 2026$499K
June 2026$508K
May 2026$504K
April 2026$507K
March 2026$506K
February 2026$501K
January 2026$490K
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
1893 E SESAME Street, Tempe, AZ
0.11
Single-Family Home
$450,000
06/02/26
4
2
1,584
1825 E LA DONNA Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.12
Single-Family Home
$189,000
09/07/26
4
2
1,620
1849 E Watson Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.08
Single-Family Home
$534,000
03/02/26
4
2
1,971
1845 E LA DONNA Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.09
Single-Family Home
$600,000
10/27/25
3
2
1,660
1915 E GEMINI Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.23
Single-Family Home
$480,000
05/29/26
4
2
1,746
1859 E YALE Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.16
Single-Family Home
$575,000
05/05/26
4
2
2,004
1847 E YALE Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.15
Single-Family Home
$590,000
02/11/26
4
2
2,208
5845 S KENWOOD Lane, Tempe, AZ
0.28
Single-Family Home
$420,000
02/27/26
3
2
1,564
5721 S Kenwood Ln, Tempe, AZ
0.30
Single-Family Home
$480,000
05/28/26
4
2
1,642
1919 E AUBURN Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.33
Single-Family Home
$400,000
03/23/26
3
2
1,602

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
1849 E Watson Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
0.08
$534,000
4
2
1,971
Recently Sold
1845 E LA DONNA Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
0.09
$592,100
3
2
1,660
Off Market
1868 E LA DONNA Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
0.08
$681,700
4
2
2,400
Off Market
1854 E MAGDALENA Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
0.07
$628,500
4
2
2,076
Off Market
1854 E JULIE Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
0.12
$569,900
4
2
2,500
Off Market
1825 E LA DONNA Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
0.12
$189,000
4
2
1,620
Recently Sold
1893 E SESAME Street, Tempe, AZ 85283
0.11
$450,000
4
2
1,584
Recently Sold
1890 E SESAME Street, Tempe, AZ 85283
0.13
$601,700
4
2
1,691
Off Market
1897 E JULIE Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
0.16
$648,700
4
3
2,195
Off Market
1802 E LA DONNA Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
0.17
$675,000
4
2
2,301
Off Market
1894 E SESAME Street, Tempe, AZ 85283
0.13
$734,900
4
4
2,952
Off Market
1847 E YALE Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
0.15
$590,000
4
2
2,208
Recently Sold

Local Information

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

Single-Family Home
Built in 1972
1,509 sqft
$321/sqft
Garage

About this House

Great investment opportunity located in a walkable area & remodeled with comfort, health, energy & water savings as top priorities, this highly-performing home is tucked in Tempe's quiet Optimist Park neighborhood near A-rated public schools, major freeways, ASU, & Trader Joe's. Open concept living space with updated kitchen, baths, porcelain tile floors, windows, & paint; this home is turn-key ready. Extra R-38 insulation in the attic will help keep the home comfortable year-round, while the solar hot water heater, LED lighting, NEST smart thermostat, & ENERGY STAR appliances/fans, will provide even more savings & control. Enjoy entertaining poolside in your private backyard with low maintenance & drought-tolerant landscaping. No HOA! Pearl certified by independent 3rd party.
1872 E Watson Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,509 sqft single-family home in Optimist Park SW, built in 1972. It last sold for $314,900 on May 14, 2019. More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2019 with an asking price of $2,045 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 12, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $485,000, with a rent estimate of $2,808/month.

Home Details for 1872 E Watson Dr

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: Refrigerator, CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Mud Room, Office, Pantry, Recreation Room, Sun RoomCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt, CompositionExterior: Cement ConcretePatio
Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached, Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1972
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7593 sqft

Mobile R/V

RV Parking
Rv Parking

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 12, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,995
Jun 18, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$1,995
Price decreased by 2%
May 17, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$2,045
May 14, 2019
Source: ARMLS #5844217
Sold
$314,900
Apr 24, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$314,900

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

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Neighborhood Overview

Optimist Park SW
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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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    "extremely safe area in Tempe, amazing place to live and raise kids at. fantastic public school system 👍"
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Frequently asked questions about 1872 E Watson Dr

  • What is 1872 E Watson Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1872 E Watson Dr in Tempe, AZ is $485,000.
  • What is the price history for 1872 E Watson Dr?
    1872 E Watson Dr in Tempe, AZ last sold for $314,900 in May 2019.
  • Is Tempe a buyer's or seller's market?
    Tempe is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Tempe?
    The median sale price in Tempe is $461K. That is down $1.5K from the prior month.
  • Does 1872 E Watson Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1872 E Watson Dr in Tempe, AZ has air conditioning.
  • Does 1872 E Watson Dr have a pool?
    Yes, 1872 E Watson Dr in Tempe, AZ has a pool.

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