1608 N Sunset Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 1608 N Sunset Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,699 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size0.168 acres (7,336 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$340,000 (Jun 2019)
Tax Bill$2,566 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Mortgage
Jul 2020 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN132-71-053

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN132-71-053
Alternative APN
  • 132710536

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,699 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,789 sqft
1st Floor Area1,699 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Exterior MaterialBlock
Construction TypeConcrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,336 sqft (0.168 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Pool Area450 sqft
Patio Area90 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemRefrigeration
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1608 N SUNSET DR
CityTEMPE
StateAZ
Zip85288-1550
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 Number53
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Township / Civil DivisionPHOENIX
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
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

1608 N Sunset Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2021.

Source: Maricopa County records, as of March 26, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1608 N SUNSET DR, TEMPE, AZ 85288-1550
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 21, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Jul 22, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PACIFIC WEST LENDING LLC
Jun 18, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS AND LENDIN

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 18, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 18, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 26, 2007
Deed Document Number2019456370
Last Transfer DateOct 19, 2021
Transfer Doc0001133587
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateOct 21, 2021
Property Address1608 N SUNSET DR, TEMPE, AZ 85288-1550
Document Number0001133587
Map ReferenceMB 90 PG 44
Instrument DateOct 19, 2021
Instrument20211133587
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 8, 2022
Title CompanySURETY TITLE AGENCY INC, SECURITY TITLE AGENCY INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address1608 N SUNSET DR, TEMPE, AZ 85288-1550

Mortgage

Document Number0001133588
DateOct 21, 2021
Instrument20211133588
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2051

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateJul 22, 2020
Property Address1608 N SUNSET DR, TEMPE, AZ 85288-1550
Document Number0000657711
Map ReferenceMB 90 PG 44
Instrument DateJul 20, 2020
Instrument20200657711
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 21, 2021
Title CompanyDRIGGS TITLE AGENCY INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address2630 E BROOKWOOD CT, PHOENIX, AZ 85048-9234

Mortgage

Document Number0000657712
DateJul 22, 2020
Instrument20200657712
Lender
NamePACIFIC WEST LENDING LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2050

June 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateJun 18, 2019
Property Address1608 N SUNSET DR, TEMPE, AZ 85288-1550
Document Number0000456370
Map ReferenceMB 90 PG 44
Instrument DateMay 10, 2019
Instrument20190456370
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 21, 2021
Title CompanyAMERICAN TITLE SVC AGCY LLC

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
Address1520 N SUNSET DR, 1520, TEMPE, AZ 85281-1534

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2630 E BROOKWOOD CT, PHOENIX, AZ 85048-9234

Mortgage

Document Number0000456371
DateJun 18, 2019
Instrument20190456371
Lender
NameREAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS AND LENDIN
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1608 N Sunset Dr was $2,566.

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$51,470 (+140.4%)$514,700 (+0.88%) Land $102,900 Building $411,800
2025$2,566.00$21,410 (-58.98%)$510,200 (-2.26%) Land $102,000 Building $408,200
2024$52,200$522,000 Land $104,400 Building $417,600
2023$2,369.00

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 1608 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 1608 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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