518 W HOWE Street, Tempe, AZ 85281

$218,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,173 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,980 Status: Closed
Current Price: $218,000 Last Modified: 7/09/2025

Description

Don't miss this classic Tempe home in the heart of Mitchell Park East. Large flood-irrigated lot, location, and a stand-alone, alley-entry garage make this a rare find. Home has nice historic touches. Mid-century color palette throughout. Kitchen has a vintage feel with original cabinets, wood countertops, and gas stove. Bedrooms have polished slab flooring, ceiling fans, and double-hung windows. Full bathroom with pedestal sink. Huge backyard has mature trees, lush landscaping and plenty of room for entertaining. French doors open onto a picture-perfect porch with headboard finishes. Schedule a showing today, homes in this location don't come on the market often!

More Information MLS# 5534419

Contract Information

Sold Price: $218,000 Status: Closed Current Price: $218,000 List Date: 2016-12-09 Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple

Location Tax Legal

Map Code/Grid: R36 House Number: 518 Compass: W Street Name: HOWE St Suffix: Street City/Town Code: Tempe State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85281 Zip4: 5526 County Code: Maricopa Assessor Number: 124-70-100 Subdivision: VAL VERDE PLAT 4 LOT 52-54 BLK 7 LOT 88-93 BLK 12 Tax Year: 2016

General Property Description

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Dwelling Styles: Detached Exterior Stories: 1 # of Interior Levels: 1 # Bedrooms: 3 # Bathrooms: 1 Approx SQFT: 1173 Price/SqFt: 185.85 Horses: N Builder Name: Unknown Year Built: 1948 Approx Lot SqFt: 7980 Community Pool Y/N: No Private Pool Y/N: No Elementary School District: Tempe Elementary School District High School District: Tempe Union High School District Elementary School: Holdeman Elementary School Jr. High School: Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School High School: Tempe High School

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: Mill and University Directions: West on University, Left on Wilson, Right on Howe, home is on the Right. Geo Lat: 33.417082 Geo Lon: -111.946704

Status Change Info

Off Market Date: 2016-12-22 Under Contract Date: 2016-12-19 Close of Escrow Date: 2017-01-20 Sold Price: $218,000

Legal Info

Township: 1N Range: 4E Section: 21 Block: 8 Lot Number: 57

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces: 1 Total Covered Spaces: 1

Contact Info

List Agent Home Phn: 3152637201

Sold Info

Loan Type: FHA Loan Years: 30 Payment Type: Fixed Closing Cost Split: Normal - N Buyer Concession $/%: $ Seller Concession $/%: $

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Status Update: Multiple Offers Received Architecture: Ranch Master Bathroom: None Fireplace Features: No Fireplace Flooring: Concrete; Linoleum Windows: Dual Pane; Vinyl Frame Pool Features: No Pool Spa: None Community Features: Near Bus Stop Dining Area: Dining in LR/GR Kitchen Features: Range/Oven Gas; Non-laminate Counter Laundry: Wshr/Dry HookUp Only; Gas Dryer Hookup Other Rooms: Great Room Features: 9+ Flat Ceilings; No Interior Steps Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s) Parking Features: Detached; Garage Door Opener; Rear Vehicle Entry Construction: Wood Frame Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Composition Cooling: Evaporative Cooling; Ceiling Fan(s); Window/Wall Unit Heating: Natural Gas; Wall/Floor Heat Plumbing: Gas Hot Water Heater Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public Services: City Services Fencing: Chain Link; Other; See Remarks Property Description: North/South Exposure; Alley Landscaping: Grass Front; Grass Back; Irrigation Front; Irrigation 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
Listing Office: Realty Executives
Last Updated: July - 09 - 2025
518 W HOWE Street, Tempe, AZ 85281- MLS# 5534419
Copyright 2024 Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. Information Not Guaranteed and Must Be Confirmed by End User. Site contains live data.