1020 E Watson Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 1020 E Watson Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283 · Last verified November 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1973
Square Footage2,222 sqft Living Area
Lot Size8,398 sqft (0.192 acres)
Pool500 sqft
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$240,000 (2004)
Tax Bill$3,295.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Maricopa County records · APN 301-91-102

Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025

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Owner of Record2 Owner Names on File
Mailing Address1020 E WATSON DR, TEMPE, AZ 85283-3033
OccupancyOwner Occupied

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 23, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Veterans Administration Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Jan 31, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Veterans Administration Mortgage
STEARNS LENDING LLC
Jun 02, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Veterans Administration Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 15, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 15, 2004 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 24, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20041209366
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Property Address1020 E WATSON DR, TEMPE, AZ 85283-3033
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1020 E WATSON DR, TEMPE, AZ 85283-3033

Mortgage

Document Number0001149802
DateNov 23, 2020
Instrument20201149802
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term352 Months
DueMar 01, 2050

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Property Address1020 E WATSON DR, TEMPE, AZ 85283-3033
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyPIONEER TITLE AGENCY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000086147
DateJan 31, 2020
Instrument20200086147
Lender
NameSTEARNS LENDING LLC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressLEWISVILLE, TX 75057
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 01, 2050

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Property Address1020 E WATSON DR, TEMPE, AZ 85283-3033
Document Number0000413720
Instrument DateJun 02, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 13, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address1020 E WATSON DR TEMPE AZ 852833033, TEMPE, AZ 85283-3033

Mortgage

Document Number0000413720
DateJun 07, 2017
Instrument413720
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 06, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Maricopa County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateArizona
CountyMaricopa County
MunicipalityTempe City
Elementary School DistrictTempe School District (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictTempe Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$51,920 (+6.44%)$519,200 (+6.44%) Land $103,800 Building $415,400
2025$3,295.00 (+9%)
2024$48,780$487,800 Land $97,500 Building $390,300
2023$3,023.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Maricopa County (04013C), updated October 2, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardModerate
500-Year FloodplainYes
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN301-91-102

Interior

Full Baths3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Building Area2,222 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,366 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor2,222 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1973
Exterior MaterialBlock Exterior
Construction TypeConcrete Blocks Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area8,398 sqft (0.192 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Pool Area500 sqft Pool
Patio Area120 sqft Patio

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemRefrigerator Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address1020 E WATSON DR
CityTEMPE
StateAZ
Zip85283-3033
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTEMPE ROYAL PALMS UNIT TWELVE
Legal Range04E
Legal Township01S
Legal Section02
Legal QuarterSW
Legal Quarter QuarterNW
Legal SubdivisionTEMPE ROYAL PALMS UNIT 12
Legal Lot Number465
Legal Unit12
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Minor Civil DivisionPHOENIX
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3003
Census Tract319903

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