2161 E GEMINI Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
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2161 E GEMINI Drive
Tempe, AZ 85283

Optimist Park SE
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,836 sqft

$517,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,909/mo*

$517,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,909/mo*
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,836 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

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!
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

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

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

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 238

Property Information

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

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $549,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Aug 14 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

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

Building

Building Details
Builder Name: Knoell Homes
Building Area
Building Area: 1836 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Near Bus Stop, Playground, Biking/Walking Path
Other
Playground

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: Other (See Remarks)No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7353 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 6791757

Additional Information

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

DatePriceEventSource
09/11/2025$520,000Sold
ARMLS #6791757
08/15/2025$549,900PendingARMLS #6791757
08/01/2025$549,900PriceChange
ARMLS #6791757
07/06/2025$564,900PriceChange
ARMLS #6791757
06/21/2025$574,900PendingToActiveARMLS #6791757
06/07/2025$574,900PendingARMLS #6791757
04/10/2025$574,900PriceChange
ARMLS #6791757
03/10/2025$584,999PriceChange
ARMLS #6791757
03/04/2025$599,000PriceChange
ARMLS #6791757
02/19/2025$604,999PriceChange
ARMLS #6791757
01/24/2025$615,000PriceChange
ARMLS #6791757
12/06/2024$625,000Listed For SaleARMLS #6791757
11/24/2020$401,000Sold
ARMLS #6148100
10/17/2020$389,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/29/2017$310,000Sold
N/A
12/14/2017$329,900PendingAgent Provided
11/25/2017$329,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/14/2017$200,000Sold
N/A

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$2,543
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
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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