434 E CARSON Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282
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SOLD
JAN 28, 2026

434 E CARSON Drive
Tempe, AZ 85282

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,640 sqft

$515,000

Last Sold: Jan 28, 2026
$314/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,893/mo*
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$515,000

Last Sold: Jan 28, 2026
$314/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,893/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,640 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Preschool Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1970
Living Area
1,640 sqft
Price/Sqft
$314/sqft
Parking
Garage

About this House

Welcome to this charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in a highly sought after south Tempe community. Remodeled in 2020, this property blends modern upgrades with timeless comfort, offering a move-in-ready experience both inside and out. Step inside to an inviting, updated kitchen featuring sleek stainless steel appliances, contemporary cabinetry, and stylish subway tile backsplash. The living space is spacious and functional, and the versatile enclosed patio, complete w/ abundant natural light, provides the perfect bonus room. Use it as a dining room, home office, playroom, or creative studio. The backyard is ideal for relaxation and entertaining w/ a sparkling pool, covered patio, and low-maintenance landscaping. The front yard's clean curb appeal, lush grass and extended driveway add to the functionality and charm of this well-cared-for home. Located minutes from top schools, parks, shopping, dining, and easy freeway access, this Tempe gem offers both comfort and convenience in one of the Valley's most desirable neighborhoods. Full roof replacement in 2023! Come see why this home is the perfect place to make your next move!
434 E CARSON Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,640 sqft single-family home built in 1970. It last sold for the $515,000 asking price on Jan 28, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $516,800, with a rent estimate of $2,793/month.

Home Details for 434 E CARSON Drive

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1640 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: DishwasherDishwasherLaundry: Inside
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s),Mini SplitHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Spa: None
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Tile

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Covered, PatioFencing: BlockHas a Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 5Parking: Garage Door Opener,Attch'd Gar Cabinets
Pool
Pool: Play PoolPool
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 29

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1970
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Painted, BlockNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 13341562

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $515,000Price Per Sqft: $314/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Dec 24 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: TempeCommunity: TEMPE GARDENS UNIT 10
School Information
Elementary School: Arredondo Elementary SchoolElementary School District: Tempe School DistrictJr High / Middle School: Fees College Preparatory Middle SchoolHigh School: Tempe High SchoolHigh School District: Tempe Union High School District

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1640 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: No FeesNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7828 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 6951593
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listed by Andrea Phillips, (480) 309-3578
Real Broker
Bought with: Mizael Uvari Martinez, (602) 578-5600, Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: ARMLS, MLS#6951593
All information should be verified by the recipient and none is guaranteed as accurate by ARMLS.

Price History for 434 E CARSON Drive

DatePriceEventSource
01/28/2026$515,000Sold
ARMLS #6951593
12/24/2025$515,000PendingARMLS #6951593
12/11/2025$515,000PriceChange
ARMLS #6951593
11/26/2025$525,000Listed For SaleARMLS #6951593
09/03/2019$322,500Sold
ARMLS #5933940
08/08/2019$329,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/02/2019$334,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/17/2019$335,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/28/2019$339,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/18/2019$345,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
06/18/2019$345,000PendingAgent Provided
06/01/2019$345,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/19/2019$230,000Sold
N/A
11/17/1995$90,000Sold
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Market trends in Tempe

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

Year2025
Tax$2,130
Assessment$381,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 434 E CARSON Drive

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
510 E FREMONT Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.12
Single-Family Home
$517,500
08/28/25
3
2
1,578
504 E FREMONT Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.12
Single-Family Home
$530,000
07/10/26
3
2
1,691
516 E GREENWAY Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.10
Single-Family Home
$525,000
04/24/26
4
2
1,722
236 E MINTON Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.27
Single-Family Home
$565,000
06/12/26
3
2
1,640
500 E HERMOSA Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.26
Single-Family Home
$580,000
10/29/25
3
2
1,678
534 E PEBBLE BEACH Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.40
Single-Family Home
$554,500
03/17/26
3
2
1,552
206 E Manhatton Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.45
Single-Family Home
$519,000
06/09/26
3
2
1,522
431 E CARTER Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.09
Single-Family Home
$615,000
02/11/26
5
2
2,180

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What Locals Say about Tempe

At least 1318 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say car is needed

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 68 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 66 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 62 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 61 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 58 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say kids play outside

  • 43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 25 % Say there's wildlife

  • 23 % Say there are community events

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    "Easy to get onto major freeways if you work downtown"
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    "Tempe is a very large area. Even a zip code like 85281 can vary. I live in the ASU area near 1st and University. Walkable to Whole-foods and many restaurants. Tempe Beach is like an oasis. "
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  • Karen Orton
    "Its walkable, nice park around the corner, houses are well maintained and there is no HOA. "
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    "Great walking areas. Dog play areas in the surrounding parks. Well lit areas for evening activities. "
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    "You should Still be watching your kids outside even if if seems safe. Live in “nice” “gated and secured” apartments and still many crimes occur in a short amount of time. "
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    "I’ve lived in this area for 9 months, it’s been quiet and friendly. With easy access for parking and convenient access to laundry and well maintained facilities."
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  • Rs70asn
    "Many families. Great parks and greenbelts. Friendly. Stores and restaurants nearby. Great schools nearby"
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  • Thomas Burke
    "I live in this neighborhood, but you never see your neighbors and everyone in the backyard. All the walls are black wall walls. It’s not like back east where you see your neighbors and people sit on their front porches."
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  • Thomas Burke
    "I really don’t know my neighbors. Everybody keeps themselves and I’ve lived here a year. There is nice places to walk I do feel safe in this neighborhood and everything we could want is within driving distance "
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  • Emely Zambrano
    "Nice neighbors and it’s close to a lot of great restaurants and stores. Tempe is in the middle of everything. It’s a great location close enough to ASU but not close enough to be part of a college town. "
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  • Rachel Belcher
    "The parks hold a lot art events that bring the neighborhood together. Very family/friendly oriented. "
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    "Tempe is like dog heaven. Every corner you turn you’ll see someone walking their dog. There are also tons of waste bags located around the area I live in and at the lake. "
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  • Destiny Garcia
    "Park events and church events they seem like fun haven’t been to one yet but the neighborhood seems kind"
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    "Not that bad. Can take major roads or freeway to Phoenix downtown, or light rail. It’s possible to use public transportation to light rail, as well as to city hall, ASU, Tempe Marketplace. Commute is usually-22 minutes. "
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  • Manuel Rodriguez
    "great parks and nice families. there is lovely houses near the neighborhood and lots of markets and stores and parks and water parks "
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  • Alejandro Martinez
    "I live right next to Southern and it is one of the most congested streets in Tempe. it’s so noisy sometimes at night with cars revving their engines in the middle of the night for no reason whatsoever. "
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  • Aj.martinez2000
    "Dog owners have access to a dog park as long as they have all forms and registrations completed and up to date. "
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  • Julie
    "Dog park nearby and friendly folks at the park. Some unhoused people at the park at times but generally pleasant."
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  • Nancy Benitez
    "All dog owners like about this area because theirs a trail to walk the dogs and all the apartments are dog friendly "
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    "Yes most definitely but watch of rattlesnake during the summer months. But the community is kind and well organized "
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    "great scenic views and a variety of trees, flora, and rock formations in a private neighborhood.love the outdoors and local restaurants and fresh produce markets."
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    "Great community. A lot of friendly neighbors walking their dog. Never had an issue with someone’s dog."
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    "People don't know how to control their dogs sometimes. There are a lot of people who get very upset seeing dogs being walked on 110+ degree pavement."
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    "don't live here. but it's great when I visit. I live 10 minutes from my office never had an issue "
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    "The Tempe Orbit comes through the neighborhood often but I just drive my personal car. There seems to be some bus stops nearby as well."
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    "This neighborhood is safe and fairly quiet, downside would be number of rental homes. I have lived in the area 49 years."
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    "I love the neighborhood for its safe walking trails. I can take a walk at any time of day or evening and it always feels safe. There are plenty of lights and always someone out walking their dogs. I love that it’s kid friendly and all the properties are well maintained. "
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    "It’s close to the high school, you can hear the high school band on football game nights, it’s cute."
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    "People speed down these streets even with the speed bumps and the curb parking makes visibility a challenge. "
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    "this neighborhood has an amazing elementary school and community center..the community here is very quiet and nice "
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    "I have lived in this neighborhood for several years and have never experienced any issues. Sure you have some bad seeds but that’s everywhere you go. But everyone is friendly and kids are out playing. "
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    "A short pleasant trip with many interesting sights and places to shop and or visit. Including many Restaurants and the Tempe Library on the way"
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    "I am very centralized to a lot of things including work. This location is perfect and I really couldn’t have asked for anything better"
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    "We help each other. Raised our kids together. This neighborhood seems to understand it takes a village. and we have each other's backs in a crisis. it neighborhood is also culturally diverse. and our neighborhood has all afe ranges living it. We are near ASU and downtown Tempe, which is very charming. "
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  • Nicole B.
    "Events in the park; movies, live music, food trucks, b2b events, dog runs and other parade or charity fundraisers "
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