1521 E la Jolla Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 1521 E la Jolla Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,960 sqft · built 1968
Lot Size0.241 acres (10,482 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$325,000 (Sep 2015)
Tax Bill$2,455 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2026 Line of Credit
Jan 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN133-37-138

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN133-37-138
Alternative APN
  • 133371381

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,960 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,158 sqft
1st Floor Area2,240 sqft
2nd Floor Area720 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1968
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1968
Exterior MaterialBlock
Construction TypeConcrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area10,482 sqft (0.241 acres)
Pool Area555 sqft
PorchCovered Slab
Patio Area198 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemRefrigeration
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1521 E LA JOLLA DR
CityTEMPE
StateAZ
Zip85282-5731
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-6
Legal DescriptionTEMPE GARDENS UNIT 4 MCR 114-02
Legal Range4E
Legal Township1N
Legal Section35
Legal SubdivisionTEMPE GARDENS UNIT 4
Legal Lot Number456
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Township / Civil DivisionPHOENIX
Census Block Group3
Census Block3009
Census Tract319401

Owner

Source: Maricopa County records, as of June 24, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1521 E LA JOLLA DR, TEMPE, AZ 85282-5731
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 18, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
WEST FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION
Jan 13, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
MID-AMERICAN MORTGAGE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 11, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 11, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 20, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2015656757
Prior Transfer DateMay 2, 2001
Prior Transfer Doc0000396497
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateJun 18, 2026
Property Address1521 E LA JOLLA DR, TEMPE, AZ 85282-5731
Document Number0000366365
Instrument DateJun 13, 2026
Instrument2026366365
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1521 E LA JOLLA DR, TEMPE, AZ 85282-5731

Mortgage

Document Number0000366365,
DateJun 18, 2026
Instrument2026366365
Lender
NameWEST FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate6.36%
Max Rate-1%

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Property Address1521 E LA JOLLA DR, TEMPE, AZ 85282-5731
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 21, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000028151
DateJan 13, 2020
Instrument20200028151
Lender
NameMID-AMERICAN MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressWASHINGTON, PA 15301
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Maricopa County assessment roll, as of October 22, 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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$52,660 (+123.6%)$526,600 (+3.56%) Land $105,300 Building $421,300
2025$2,455.00 (+9.01%)$23,551 (-56.69%)$508,500 (-6.49%) Land $101,700 Building $406,800
2024$54,380$543,800 Land $108,700 Building $435,100
2023$2,252.00

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF TEMPE
serves 165,000 people · EPA ID AZ0407100
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead4 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Apr 2017
Treatment and ProcedureTreatment report not submitted
Oct 2017
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 591 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 100
Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber
Fixed Wireless
400 / 400
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
CenturyLink
DSL
140 / 20
AirFiber WISP
Fixed Wireless
100 / 25
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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