978 E DRIFTWOOD Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
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OFF MARKET

$968,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,156 sqft (on 0.33 acres)

978 E DRIFTWOOD Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283

The Lakes
Est. Refi. Payment $5,363/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 19, 2023 for $888,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$968K
Since last month
Decreased$1K (-0.1%)
Since last year
Increased$23K (+2.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$78K (+8.8%)
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 +96% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$966K
July 2026$967K
June 2026$981K
May 2026$977K
April 2026$974K
March 2026$974K
February 2026$971K
January 2026$940K
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
963 E DRIFTWOOD Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.06
Single-Family Home
$750,000
04/17/26
3
2.5
2,286
943 E Eveningstar Lane, Tempe, AZ
0.16
Single-Family Home
$632,000
07/23/26
3
2
2,363
5617 S PIRATES COVE Road, Tempe, AZ
0.10
Single-Family Home
$680,000
08/29/25
3
3
2,469
1023 E Watson Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.27
Single-Family Home
$850,000
04/03/26
4
2
2,134
5802 S STANLEY Place, Tempe, AZ
0.19
Single-Family Home
$732,000
03/11/26
5
2
2,558
949 E Eveningstar Lane, Tempe, AZ
0.15
Single-Family Home
$687,500
11/20/25
4
2
2,511
1123 E Julie Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.38
Single-Family Home
$625,000
06/08/26
3
2
1,652
948 E DRIFTWOOD Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.10
Single-Family Home
$639,000
10/29/25
3
2
1,422
1003 E WATSON Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.28
Single-Family Home
$670,000
04/15/26
4
2
2,134
942 E DRIFTWOOD Drive, Tempe, AZ
0.12
Single-Family Home
$580,000
04/30/26
3
2
1,422

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
975 E LOBSTER TRAP Lane, Tempe, AZ 85283
0.03
$540,000
3
2
1,554
For Sale
971 E DRIFTWOOD Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
0.04
-
4
3
2,469
Off Market
963 E LOBSTER TRAP Lane, Tempe, AZ 85283
0.06
-
3
2
1,554
Off Market
963 E DRIFTWOOD Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
0.06
$750,000
3
2.5
2,286
Recently Sold
959 E LOBSTER TRAP Lane, Tempe, AZ 85283
0.08
$589,500
3
2
1,601
For Sale
958 E LOBSTER TRAP Lane, Tempe, AZ 85283
0.09
$599,000
4
2.5
1,872
Recently Sold
980 E LEEWARD Lane, Tempe, AZ 85283
0.10
$644,500
3
2
2,088
Off Market
963 E LEEWARD Lane, Tempe, AZ 85283
0.10
$464,000
2
2
1,316
Off Market
948 E DRIFTWOOD Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
0.10
$639,000
3
2
1,422
Recently Sold
5618 S SPYGLASS Road, Tempe, AZ 85283
0.08
$950,200
4
2.5
2,484
Off Market
5628 S COMPASS Road, Tempe, AZ 85283
0.08
$787,800
4
3
2,454
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 978 E DRIFTWOOD Drive.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1976
Lot Size
0.33 acres
Living Area
2,156 sqft
Price/Sqft
$449
Parking
Garage
HOA
$112/Monthly

About this House

STUNNING WATERFRONT HOME w/ PRIVATE LAKE ACCESS! This lovely ONE-LEVEL home sits on 1/3 ACRE waterfront lot in The LAKES community! Enjoy Amazing LAKE VIEW from SUNRISE to SUNSET from your NEW PRIVATE DOCK! Cruise the lake in your own electric pontoon boat! Entertain family and friends in the large grassy backyard and relax under the mature trees! Home features open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, 3 sliding doors to the backyard, plus major updates has been done! New AC & new water heater, NEW kitchen with high-end cabinets & SS appliances and HUGE island with marble countertop. New master bathroom with ZERO edge stroll-in shower and double vanities, & new luxury plank flooring. Enjoy abundant amenities The Lakes offers (pool and pickleball + easy access to freeway 60/101, shopping/ASU.
978 E DRIFTWOOD Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,156 sqft single-family home in The Lakes, built in 1976. It last sold for $888,000 on Sep 19, 2023 (1% below the $899,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $968,100, with a rent estimate of $2,995/month.
Last check for updates: about 23 hours ago
Listed by Maggie Wu, (480) 828-2010
Realty ONE Group
Bought with: Chris Bowers, (623) 764-2651, eXp Realty
Co-Buyer's Agent: Brittini Bowers, (623) 695-0439, eXp Realty
Source: ARMLS, MLS#6574012
All information should be verified by the recipient and none is guaranteed as accurate by ARMLS.

Home Details for 978 E DRIFTWOOD Drive

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2156 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Double Sided, Family Room, Living RoomSpa: NoneHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Solar Screens, Double Pane WindowsFlooring: Tile, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Accessibility: Physcl Chlgd (SRmks)Floors: Tile, Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: TilePatio / Porch: CoveredFencing: Other, BlockExterior: Playground, Private YardNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage Door Opener,Direct Access,Attch'd Gar Cabinets
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
WaterfrontWaterfront: WaterfrontOn Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 84

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1976
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Contemporary,Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Stucco, Painted, BlockNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 30102681

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $899,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Sep 20 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: TempeCommunity: LAKES TRACT D3
School Information
Elementary School: Rover Elementary SchoolElementary School District: Tempe Elementary 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 Area
Building Area: 2156 Square Feet
Community rooms
Fitness Center

Community

Community Features: Racquetball, Lake, Gated, Community Spa, Community Spa Htd, Near Bus Stop, Tennis Court(s), Playground, Biking/Walking Path, Fitness Center
Other
Playground

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: Maintenance GroundsHOA Name: The LakesHOA Phone: 480-838-1023Has an HOAHOA Fee: $335/Quarterly

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.33 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 6574012

Additional Information

RacquetballLakeGatedCommunity SpaCommunity Spa HtdNear Bus StopTennis Court(s)PlaygroundBiking/Walking Path

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 23, 2024
Source: ARMLS #6462303
ListingRemoved
$1,070,000
Sep 19, 2023
Source: ARMLS #6574012
Sold
$888,000
Aug 8, 2023
Source: ARMLS #6574012
PriceChange
$899,000
Price decreased by 2%
Jul 22, 2023
Source: ARMLS #6574012
PriceChange
$920,000
Price decreased by 2%
Jun 28, 2023
Source: ARMLS #6574012
Listed For Sale
$935,000

Market trends in Tempe

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$463K
$1.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.3%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$289
$3MoM
Available listings
571
21MoM

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The Lakes
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What Locals Say about The Lakes

At least 1 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 100 % Say there are community events

  • 100 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 100 % Say car is needed

  • 100 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 100 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 100 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 100 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 100 % Say it's quiet

  • 100 % Say parking is easy

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 50 % Say kids play outside

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Myturtlepony
    "I love living here it's like a dream come true. The area is close to everything; shops, resteraunts and movies. "
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  • Ann a. R. H.
    "No reason to spend money on big resorts if you live in the Lakes! Just hang put at the monster Olympic pool and enjoy the beautiful waterfront. Longest waterfront community in AZ-takes about hour to hour and half in boat -electric motors only-to cruise the Lakes."
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Frequently asked questions about 978 E DRIFTWOOD Drive

  • What is 978 E DRIFTWOOD Drive estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 978 E DRIFTWOOD Drive in Tempe, AZ is $968,100.
  • What is the price history for 978 E DRIFTWOOD Drive?
    978 E DRIFTWOOD Drive in Tempe, AZ last sold for $888,000 in September 2023.
  • 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 down $1.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 978 E DRIFTWOOD Drive have air conditioning?
    Yes, 978 E DRIFTWOOD Drive in Tempe, AZ has air conditioning.
  • Does 978 E DRIFTWOOD Drive have a yard?
    Yes, 978 E DRIFTWOOD Drive in Tempe, AZ has a yard.

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