1601 N Sunset Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 1601 N Sunset Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,890 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size0.198 acres (8,603 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$649,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill$2,265 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Sale
Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN132-71-115

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN132-71-115
Alternative APN
  • 132711151

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,890 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,270 sqft
1st Floor Area1,890 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Exterior MaterialBlock
Construction TypeConcrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,603 sqft (0.198 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Pool Area423 sqft
Patio Area143 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemRefrigeration
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1601 N SUNSET DR
CityTEMPE
StateAZ
Zip85288-1549
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-6
Legal DescriptionCAVALIER HILLS 2 MCR 90/44
Legal Range4E
Legal Township1N
Legal Section10
Legal SubdivisionCAVALIER HILLS 2
Legal Lot Number115
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Township / Civil DivisionPHOENIX
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract320100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Individually ListedScottsdale North
listed 2023 · 8 contributing resources · NRIS 100008581

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

1601 N Sunset Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2021.

Source: Maricopa County records, as of July 15, 2026

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address1601 N SUNSET DR, TEMPE, AZ 85288-1549
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 9, 2026Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Aug 19, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ZB NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 19, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 19, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 2, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2021897645
Prior Transfer DateAug 8, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0000714070
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2026: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateJul 9, 2026
Property Address1601 N SUNSET DR, TEMPE, AZ 85288-1549
Document Number0000411413
Instrument DateJul 9, 2026
Instrument2026411413
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 15, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTrust
Address1601 N SUNSET DR, TEMPE, AZ 85288-1549

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateAug 19, 2021
Property Address1601 N SUNSET DR, TEMPE, AZ 85288-1549
Document Number0000897645
Map ReferenceMB 90 PG 44
Instrument DateJul 26, 2021
Instrument20210897645
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 8, 2022
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE/KANSAS INC, LAWYERS TITLE OF ARIZONA INC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyVerified / From Affidavit
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1213 S WILSON ST, 1213, TEMPE, AZ 85281-5534

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1601 N SUNSET DR, TEMPE, AZ 85288-1549

Mortgage

Document Number0000897646
DateAug 19, 2021
Instrument20210897646
Lender
NameZB NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1601 N Sunset Dr was $2,265.

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$54,230 (+149.56%)$542,300 (+0.84%) Land $108,400 Building $433,900
2025$2,265.00$21,730 (-60.78%)$537,800 (-2.94%) Land $107,500 Building $430,300
2024$55,410$554,100 Land $110,800 Building $443,300
2023$2,078.00

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

FEMA maps place 1601 N Sunset Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1980.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1980)
Most Recent ClaimAug 1980 · tidal / storm surge

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.

Wildfire

The area around 1601 N Sunset Dr 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 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 638 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
100 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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