Maricopa County property record for 1238 W 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,832 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.226 acres (9,886 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $307,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,027 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 124-28-019 |
| Primary APN | 124-28-019 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,832 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,832 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 9,886 sqft (0.226 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 1238 W 5TH ST |
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| City | TEMPE |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85281-2742 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | PECAN GROVE ESTATES |
| Legal Range | 04E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Quarter | SW |
| Quarter-Quarter Section | NW |
| Legal Subdivision | PECAN GROVE ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | PHOENIX |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 318800 |
1238 W 5th St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2020.
Source: Maricopa County records, as of November 20, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1238 W 5TH ST APT B, B, TEMPE, AZ 85281-2742 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20200089020 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1238 W 5TH ST, TEMPE, AZ 85281-2742 |
| Document Number | 0000089020 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 89020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $307.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1238 W 5TH ST #B TEMPE AZ 852812742, B, TEMPE, AZ 85281-2742 |
| Document Number | 89021 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 89021 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 30, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1238 W 5th St was $2,027.
Source: Maricopa County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Municipality | Tempe City |
| Elementary School District | Tempe School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Tempe Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $59,310 | $593,100 Land $118,600 Building $474,500 | |
| 2025 | $2,027.00 | ||
| 2024 | $57,980 | $579,800 Land $115,900 Building $463,900 | |
| 2023 | $1,866.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1238 W 5th St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1985.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1985 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1238 W 5th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF TEMPE serves 165,000 people · EPA ID AZ0407100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Treatment report not submitted Oct 2017 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 550 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber Fixed Wireless | 400 / 400 |
| AirFiber WISP Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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