2161 E GEMINI Drive
Tempe, AZ 85283
Optimist Park SE- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,836 sqft
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,836 sqft
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1978
Living Area
1,836 sqft
Price/Sqft
$282
Parking
Garage
About this House
Don't miss this gorgeous home in the heart of Tempe near the 101 and 60 freeway! This one checks all the boxes. Enter through the gated courtyard into this beautifully updated 3 bed/2bath home with plenty of living space.
Luxurious finishes throughout including wood like plank tile, white shaker cabinets in kitchen, bathrooms and laundry room. Quartz counter tops, stainless appliances, HUGE kitchen island perfect for entertaining. Bathrooms tastefully remodeled from top to bottom. Split floor plan with large secondary bedrooms (one is really the size of a primary bedroom). Inside laundry room is large enough to even make it an office. Beautiful back yard, extended covered patio, 2 storage sheds and RV gate. NO HOA. This home is fresh and ready for YOU!
Luxurious finishes throughout including wood like plank tile, white shaker cabinets in kitchen, bathrooms and laundry room. Quartz counter tops, stainless appliances, HUGE kitchen island perfect for entertaining. Bathrooms tastefully remodeled from top to bottom. Split floor plan with large secondary bedrooms (one is really the size of a primary bedroom). Inside laundry room is large enough to even make it an office. Beautiful back yard, extended covered patio, 2 storage sheds and RV gate. NO HOA. This home is fresh and ready for YOU!
2161 E GEMINI Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,836 sqft single-family home in Optimist Park SE, built in 1978. It last sold for $520,000 on Sep 11, 2025 (5% below the $549,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $517,900, with a rent estimate of $2,355/month.
Home Details for 2161 E GEMINI Drive
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Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1836 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Electric Cooktop |
Heating & Cooling Heating: ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric |
Fireplace & Spa Spa: None |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Low Emissivity Windows, Solar ScreensFlooring: Carpet, Tile |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Tile |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: CoveredFencing: BlockExterior: Private Yard, StorageNo Private Pool |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: RV Gate,Garage Door Opener,Direct Access |
Pool Pool: None |
Frontage Responsible for Road Maintenance: City Maintained RoadNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Farm & Range Not Allowed to Raise Horses |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 238 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1978 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch |
Building Construction Materials: Painted, Slump BlockNot Attached Property |
Property Information Parcel Number: 30197521 |
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Price List Price: $549,900 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Thu Aug 14 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Direction & Address City: TempeCommunity: KNOELL TEMPE UNIT 8 |
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: Knoell Homes |
Building Area Building Area: 1836 Square Feet |
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Community Features: Near Bus Stop, Playground, Biking/Walking Path |
Other Playground |
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HOA Fee Includes: Other (See Remarks)No HOA |
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Lot Area: 7353 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: 6791757 |
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Near Bus StopPlaygroundBiking/Walking Path |
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listed by Sharla Engel, (480) 570-2314
My Home Group Real Estate
Stephanie Engel, (480) 278-6687
My Home Group Real Estate
Bought with: Nicolas G Palladino, (503) 530-6134, Fathom Realty Elite
Source: ARMLS, MLS#6791757

All information should be verified by the recipient and none is guaranteed as accurate by ARMLS.
Price History for 2161 E GEMINI Drive
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 09/11/2025 | $520,000 | Sold | ARMLS #6791757 |
| 08/15/2025 | $549,900 | Pending | ARMLS #6791757 |
| 08/01/2025 | $549,900 | PriceChange | ARMLS #6791757 |
| 07/06/2025 | $564,900 | PriceChange | ARMLS #6791757 |
| 06/21/2025 | $574,900 | PendingToActive | ARMLS #6791757 |
| 06/07/2025 | $574,900 | Pending | ARMLS #6791757 |
| 04/10/2025 | $574,900 | PriceChange | ARMLS #6791757 |
| 03/10/2025 | $584,999 | PriceChange | ARMLS #6791757 |
| 03/04/2025 | $599,000 | PriceChange | ARMLS #6791757 |
| 02/19/2025 | $604,999 | PriceChange | ARMLS #6791757 |
| 01/24/2025 | $615,000 | PriceChange | ARMLS #6791757 |
| 12/06/2024 | $625,000 | Listed For Sale | ARMLS #6791757 |
| 11/24/2020 | $401,000 | Sold | ARMLS #6148100 |
| 10/17/2020 | $389,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 12/29/2017 | $310,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 12/14/2017 | $329,900 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 11/25/2017 | $329,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 09/14/2017 | $200,000 | 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 | $2,543 |
| Assessment | $390,500 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 2161 E GEMINI Drive
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.09 | Single-Family Home | $455,000 | 04/15/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,584 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $515,000 | 12/19/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,778 | |
0.13 | Single-Family Home | $450,000 | 01/09/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,628 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $525,000 | 04/27/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,809 | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $539,000 | 08/05/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,843 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $520,000 | 03/10/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,778 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $530,000 | 11/12/25 | 3 | 2 | 2,153 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $422,000 | 08/28/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,938 | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $600,000 | 12/31/25 | 3 | 2 | 2,132 |
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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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