Maricopa County property record for 1242 W Howe St, Tempe, AZ 85281
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,416 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,562 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,108 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 124-76-074 |
| Primary APN | 124-76-074 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,416 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,416 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,562 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 270 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1242 W HOWE ST |
|---|---|
| City | TEMPE |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85281-5348 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | WESTGATE SUB UNIT THREE |
| Legal Range | 04E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Quarter | NW |
| Quarter-Quarter Section | SW |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTGATE SUB 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Legal Unit | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | PHOENIX |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 318900 |
1242 W Howe St is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2024.
Source: Maricopa County records, as of November 20, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7814 E MONTEBELLO AVE, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85250-6172 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 20240314988 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1242 W HOWE ST, TEMPE, AZ 85281-5348 |
| Document Number | 0000631513 |
| Map Reference | MB 125 PG 50 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20210631513 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 14602 N 45TH PL, PHOENIX, AZ 85032-4853 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1242 W Howe St was $2,108.
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 | $38,970 | $389,700 Land $77,900 Building $311,800 | |
| 2025 | $2,108.00 | ||
| 2024 | $41,260 | $412,600 Land $82,500 Building $330,100 | |
| 2023 | $1,946.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1242 W Howe St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2014.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2014 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 1242 W Howe 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 425 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AirFiber WISP Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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