2053 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
Optimist Park SE- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,119 sqft
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,119 sqft
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1979
Living Area
2,119 sqft
Price/Sqft
$295
Parking
Garage
About this House
Fabulous home in Tempe! This home has been well taken care of and is move in ready! The sparkling salt water pool, patio, and low maintenance back yard are great for entertaining. This beautiful houses also boasts a wood burning fire place, plantation shutters throughout the house, and an amazing amount of storage space! A new variable speed pump was placed on the pool in 2015, all shingles on the roof were replaced in the fall of 2017, a new AC unit was installed in 2014, and the water filtration system was installed in 2014. The exterior of the house was freshly painted in March 2018. The refrigerator, washer and dryer all convey with the house. Come see this beautiful Tempe home soon! It has a great location and won't last long!
2053 E Watson Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,119 sqft single-family home in Optimist Park SE, built in 1979. It last sold for $355,000 on May 21, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $625,400, with a rent estimate of $3,024/month.
Home Details for 2053 E Watson Dr
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Heating & Cooling Heating: OtherAir ConditioningCooling System: RefrigeratorHeating Fuel: Other |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Carpet |
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 6 |
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Composite ShingleExterior: Cement ConcretePatio |
Pool Pool |
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage Attached |
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Year Built Year Built: 1979 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home |
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Units in Building: 1 |
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Lot Area: 9465 sqft |
Price History for 2053 E Watson Dr
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 05/21/2018 | $355,000 | Sold | ARMLS #5748339 |
| 05/21/2018 | $350,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 04/02/2018 | $350,000 | Listed For Sale | N/A |
| 07/17/2015 | $292,000 | Sold | ARMLS #5286181 |
| 06/02/2015 | $292,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 05/29/2015 | $292,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 10/31/2010 | $250,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 09/17/2010 | $250,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 07/02/2010 | $220,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 11/01/2009 | $250,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 09/13/2008 | $299,900 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 08/14/2008 | $299,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
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 | $3,186 |
| Assessment | $484,600 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 2053 E Watson Dr
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.08 | Single-Family Home | $600,000 | 12/31/25 | 3 | 2 | 2,132 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $525,000 | 04/27/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,809 | |
0.10 | Single-Family Home | $740,000 | 03/06/26 | 5 | 2 | 2,025 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $720,000 | 10/28/25 | 4 | 2 | 2,132 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $530,000 | 08/13/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,691 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $520,000 | 03/10/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,778 | |
0.22 | Single-Family Home | $420,000 | 02/27/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,564 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $515,000 | 12/19/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,778 | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $480,000 | 05/28/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,642 | |
0.34 | Single-Family Home | $480,000 | 05/29/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,746 |
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What Locals Say about Optimist Park SE
At least 8 Trulia users voted on each feature.
100 % Say it's dog friendly
100 % Say parking is easy
100 % Say there are sidewalks
100 % Say yards are well-kept
77 % Say streets are well-lit
75 % Say car is needed
75 % Say people would walk alone at night
67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
63 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
63 % Say it's quiet
56 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say kids play outside
33 % Say there's holiday spirit
25 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
22 % Say there are community events
11 % Say there's wildlife
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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Frequently asked questions about 2053 E Watson Dr
- What is 2053 E Watson Dr estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 2053 E Watson Dr in Tempe, AZ is $625,400.
- What is the price history for 2053 E Watson Dr?2053 E Watson Dr in Tempe, AZ last sold for $355,000 in May 2018.
- 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 2053 E Watson Dr have air conditioning?Yes, 2053 E Watson Dr in Tempe, AZ has air conditioning.
- Does 2053 E Watson Dr have a pool?Yes, 2053 E Watson Dr in Tempe, AZ has a pool.

