ZIP 85281
ZIP-level market data for Tempe, AZ
Public Record
Median Sale Price
$477K
12-Month Sales
39
-23.3%
1-Year Appreciation
-23.3%
Properties Tracked
994
Median Sale Price History
Top Streets
| Street | Properties |
|---|---|
| University Dr | 75 |
| 5th St | 53 |
| Rio Salado Pkwy | 45 |
| Hardy Dr | 36 |
| 1st St | 30 |
| River Dr | 30 |
| Don Carlos Ave | 30 |
| 6th St | 28 |
| 14th St | 23 |
| Roosevelt St | 23 |
| Beck Ave | 22 |
| Wilson St | 18 |
| Farmer Ave | 14 |
| 17th Pl | 14 |
| Kirkland Ln | 14 |
| 15th St | 14 |
| 19th St | 13 |
| Playa Del Norte Dr | 12 |
| Lemon St | 12 |
| Casitas Dr | 12 |
Streets in ZIP 85281
| Street | Properties |
|---|---|
| University Dr | 75 |
| 5th St | 53 |
| Rio Salado Pkwy | 45 |
| Hardy Dr | 36 |
| 1st St | 30 |
| River Dr | 30 |
| Don Carlos Ave | 30 |
| 6th St | 28 |
| 14th St | 23 |
| Roosevelt St | 23 |
| Beck Ave | 22 |
| Wilson St | 18 |
| Farmer Ave | 14 |
| 17th Pl | 14 |
| Kirkland Ln | 14 |
| 15th St | 14 |
| 19th St | 13 |
| Playa Del Norte Dr | 12 |
| Lemon St | 12 |
| Casitas Dr | 12 |
Recent Sales
| Date | Address | City | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | 850 S RIVER DR UNIT 1054 | Tempe | $288.9K |
| May 13, 2026 | 850 S RIVER DR UNIT 1054 | Tempe | $288.9K |
| May 11, 2026 | 2727 E UNIVERSITY DR LOT 124 | Tempe | $204.9K |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 1111 W UNIVERSITY DR UNIT 1028 | Tempe | $420K |
| Apr 16, 2026 | S Beck Ave | Tempe | $423K |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 2727 E UNIVERSITY DR LOT 146 | Tempe | $162.5K |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 1142 E TEMPE DR | Tempe | $598K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 330 E EMBASSY ST | Tempe | $475K |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 726 E VISTA DEL CERRO DR | Tempe | $510K |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 319 E FILLMORE ST | Tempe | $810K |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 1372 W 15TH ST | Tempe | $449K |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 1707 N BRIDALWREATH ST | Tempe | $535K |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 826 S CASITAS DR APT A | Tempe | $245K |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 911 S CASITAS DR APT A | Tempe | $280K |
| Nov 24, 2025 | 140 E RIO SALADO PKWY UNIT 409 | Tempe | $690K |
| Nov 20, 2025 | 501 W 17TH PL | Tempe | $450K |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 1306 W 12TH ST | Tempe | $565K |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 916 S MELODY LN | Tempe | $293K |
| Oct 27, 2025 | 1001 W 19TH ST | Tempe | $490K |
| Oct 22, 2025 | 2140 E WILDERMUTH AVE | Tempe | $385K |
4-Quarter Forecast
Linear projection from past trendQuarterly trend
-2.5%
Implied 1-yr
-9.9%
2026 Q3
$431.3K
2026 Q4
$418.6K
Median Price — History + Forecast
Property type mix
Share by property type
Year-built distribution
Properties by build era
Map
Recent top sales — most expensive
| Address | City | Sale date | Sale price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 390 S FARMER AVE | Tempe | Apr 29, 2022 | $13,100,000 |
| 1011 E ORANGE ST | Tempe | Oct 14, 2022 | $9,000,000 |
| 1011 E ORANGE ST | Tempe | Apr 30, 2021 | $6,400,000 |
| 959 S ASH AVE | Tempe | Jul 27, 2022 | $3,900,000 |
| 959 S ASH AVE | Tempe | Apr 13, 2021 | $3,550,000 |
| E Don Carlos Ave | Tempe | May 20, 2022 | $3,500,000 |
| E Don Carlos Ave | Tempe | Nov 1, 2024 | $3,175,000 |
| 2423 E APACHE BLVD | Tempe | May 15, 2024 | $2,053,638 |
| 2423 E APACHE BLVD | Tempe | Aug 18, 2022 | $1,750,000 |
| E Rio Salado Pkwy Unit 801 | Tempe | Oct 6, 2022 | $1,550,000 |
Nearby ZIP codes
How ZIP 85281 ranks in Arizona
1-year appreciation
#222 of 348
Median price
#153 of 348
Frequently asked about ZIP 85281
What is the median sale price in ZIP 85281?
The median sale price in ZIP 85281 over the last 12 months is $477K, based on 39 transactions.
How fast are home prices appreciating in ZIP 85281?
ZIP 85281 home prices have changed -23.3% year-over-year on a median basis.
How many sales happen each year in ZIP 85281?
Roughly 39 home sales were recorded in ZIP 85281 over the trailing 12 months.
What types of properties are most common in ZIP 85281?
Unknown is the most common property type tracked in ZIP 85281.
When were most homes in ZIP 85281 built?
Most homes in ZIP 85281 were built in the 1950-1969 era.