Maricopa County property record for 1609 S Farmer Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,676 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,980 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $261,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,216 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 124-65-156 |
| Primary APN | 124-65-156 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,676 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,096 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,676 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,980 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 420 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1609 S FARMER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | TEMPE |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85281-6531 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | CAMPUS HOMES MCR 55/32 |
| Legal Range | 4E |
| Legal Township | 1N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAMPUS HOMES |
| Legal Lot Number | 159 |
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | PHOENIX |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4021 |
| Census Tract | 318900 |
1609 S Farmer Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2016.
Source: Maricopa County records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1609 S FARMER AVE, TEMPE, AZ 85281-6531 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016523611 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001019739 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1609 S Farmer Ave was $2,216.
Source: Maricopa County assessment roll, as of October 22, 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 | $39,710 (+86.78%) | $397,100 (+5.56%) Land $79,400 Building $317,700 | |
| 2025 | $2,216.00 | $21,260 (-47.96%) | $376,200 (-7.91%) Land $75,200 Building $301,000 |
| 2024 | $40,850 | $408,500 Land $81,700 Building $326,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,942.00 |
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 1609 S Farmer Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 risk around 1609 S Farmer Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Arizona |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 614 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, GeoLinks.
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