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1872 E WATSON Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
$314,900














































Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
1,784
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
7,593
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$314,900
List Date:
11/15/2018
Last Modified:
7/09/2025
Description
Back on the market in Optimist park, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, with pool, garage, inside laundry, no HOA, and more potential utility savings than most homes this age! All tile throughout, fans in all of the rooms, and all appliances convey. Home was updated and built-in storage in Master walk-in closet was added along with a deep fluffy layer of insulation in the attic along with efficient windows to keep the home comfortable and monthly bills low. See our third party verification on PearlRegistry.com. Located near A-rated public schools and ASU in a walkable and bikable community. Large xterascaped yards with little maintenance and water requirements. Huge blue pool, solar hot water heater, Nest thermostat, and move-in ready. Can you see yourself living here yet? Make us an offer!
More Information MLS# 5844217
Contract Information
Sold Price: $314,900
Status: Closed
Current Price: $314,900
List Date: 2018-11-01
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Location Tax Legal
Map Code/Grid: S37
House Number: 1872
Compass: E
Street Name: WATSON
St Suffix: Drive
City/Town Code: Tempe
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85283
Zip4: 3263
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 301-01-164
Subdivision: CONTINENTAL EAST 6
Tax Year: 2018
General Property Description
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles: Detached
Exterior Stories: 1
# of Interior Levels: 1
# Bedrooms: 4
# Bathrooms: 2
Approx SQFT: 1784
Price/SqFt: 176.51
Horses: N
Builder Name: unknown
Year Built: 1972
Approx Lot SqFt: 7593
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Planned Comm Name: Optimist Park
Marketing Name: Smart Investment
Elementary School District: Tempe Elementary School District
High School District: Tempe Union High School District
Elementary School: Fuller Elementary School
Jr. High School: Fees College Preparatory Middle School
High School: Marcos De Niza High School
Remarks Misc
Cross Street: Baseline / McClintock
Directions: From McClintock go South to Watson, Go East on Watson to home.
Geo Lat: 33.3693
Geo Lon: -111.907744
Status Change Info
Off Market Date: 2019-04-24
Under Contract Date: 2019-04-22
Close of Escrow Date: 2019-05-14
Sold Price: $314,900
Legal Info
Township: 1S
Range: 4E
Section: 1
Lot Number: 965
Basement
Basement Y/N: N
Items Updated
Floor Yr Updated: 2008
Floor Partial/Full: Full
Plmbg Yr Updated: 2008
Plmbg Partial/Full: Full
Roof Yr Updated: 2011
Roof Partial/Full: Full
Kitchen Yr Updated: 2008
Kitchen Partial/Full: Full
Bath(s) Yr Updated: 2008
Bath(s) Partial/Full: Full
Parking Spaces
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Covered Spaces: 2
Contact Info
List Agent Home Phn: 480-703-3202
Sold Info
Loan Type: Cash
Payment Type: Other
Closing Cost Split: Normal - N
Buyer Concession $/%: $
Seller Concession to Buyer: 1000
Seller Concession $/%: $
Property Features
Special Listing Cond: N/A
Master Bathroom: Other (See Remarks)
Additional Bedroom: Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet
Fireplace Features: No Fireplace
Flooring: Tile
Windows: Dual Pane; ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows; Low-Emissivity Windows; Vinyl Frame
Pool Features: Private; Diving Pool
Spa: None
Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Children's Playgrnd; Near Bus Stop
Dining Area: Dining in FR
Kitchen Features: Range/Oven Elec; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Engy Star (See Rmks); Pantry; Granite Counters
Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside
Other Rooms: Family Room; Bonus/Game Room
Features: Skylight(s)
Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet
Exterior Features: Patio; Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s)
Parking Features: Direct Access; Garage Door Opener; RV Gate
Construction: Block; Brick; Blown Cellulose; Ducts Professionally Air-Sealed
Const - Finish: Painted; Siding; No VOC Paint
Roofing: Composition
Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Electric
Plumbing: Dual Flush Toilet; Engy Star Ht Wtr Htr; Low-Flow Fixtures; Solar Hot Water Htr; WaterSense Faucet(s); WaterSense Showerhead; WaterSense Toilet(s)
Utilities: SRP
Water Source: City Water
Sewer: Sewer - Public; Sewer in & Cnctd
Services: City Services
Fencing: Block
Property Description: North/South Exposure; Alley
Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back
Possession: Close of Escrow
Association Fee Incl: No Fees
Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear
New Financing: Cash; VA; FHA; Conventional
Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req; Other (See Remarks)
Room Information
Living Room
Length: 17.00
Length: 17.00
Width: 14.00
Width: 14.00
Kitchen
Length: 19.00
Length: 19.00
Width: 11.00
Width: 11.00
Family Room
Length: 19.00
Length: 19.00
Width: 17.00
Width: 17.00
Garage 1
Length: 19.00
Length: 19.00
Width: 15.00
Width: 15.00
Master Bedroom
Length: 13.00
Length: 13.00
Width: 11.00
Width: 11.00
Bedroom 2
Length: 10.00
Length: 10.00
Width: 10.00
Width: 10.00
Bedroom 3
Length: 14.00
Length: 14.00
Width: 10.00
Width: 10.00
Bedroom 4
Length: 11.00
Length: 11.00
Width: 10.00
Width: 10.00
Documents
Listing Office: HomeSmart
Last Updated: July - 09 - 2025

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