1040 E Spence Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 1040 E Spence Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Square Footage3,008 sqft
Lot Size22,875 sqft (0.525 acres)
Last Sale$23,650,000 (2020)
Tax Bill$2,951.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Maricopa County records · APN 133-10-022

Assessment roll updated October 22, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address50 S STEELE ST, 600, DENVER, CO 80209-2811
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 30, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Unknown
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Dec 28, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleDec 28, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 28, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 05, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20201282249
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

December 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Property Address1040 E SPENCE AVE, TEMPE, AZ 85281-5808
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 05, 2024
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMER TTL INS NATL COM

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000918877
DateDec 30, 2022
Instrument20220918877
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressPARADISE VALLEY, AZ 85253
Agreement
TypeUnknown
AmountAmount Recorded

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateDec 28, 2020
Property Address1040 E SPENCE AVE, TEMPE, AZ 85281-5808
Document Number0001282249
Map ReferenceMB 28 PG 40
Instrument DateDec 23, 2020
Instrument20201282249
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 18, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE NCS

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFrom Affidavit or Verified
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address50 S STEELE ST # 600600, 50, DENVER, CO 80209-2805

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address50 S STEELE ST STE 600, 600, DENVER, CO 80209-2811

Mortgage

Document Number0001282250
DateDec 28, 2020
Instrument20201282250
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Maricopa County records · Assessment roll updated October 22, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

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 is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$56,570 (+129.69%)$565,700 (-0.89%) Land $565,700
2025$2,951.00 (+8.29%)$24,629 (-67.23%) Land $24,629$570,800 (-24.06%) Land $570,800
2024$75,160$751,600 Land $751,600
2023$2,725.00

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 APN133-10-022
Alternative APNs
  • 0313302135
  • 133100226

Interior

Building Area3,008 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Roof MaterialAluminum Roof
Lot Area22,875 sqft (0.525 acres)

Utilities and HVAC

SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceYes (Unknown Type) Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address1040 E SPENCE AVE
CityTEMPE
StateAZ
Zip85281-5808
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionJEN TILLY TERRACE LOTS 13-18 MCR 28/40
Legal Range4E
Legal Township1N
Legal Section23
Legal SubdivisionJEN TILLY TERRACE LOTS 13-18
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Minor Civil DivisionPHOENIX
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1002
Census Tract319104

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