Maricopa County property record for 1938 E Velvet Dr, Tempe, AZ 85284
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,391 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.107 acres (4,652 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $143,000 (Oct 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,181 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 308-01-057 |
| Primary APN | 308-01-057 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,391 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,511 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,391 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 4,652 sqft (0.107 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1938 E VELVET DR |
|---|---|
| City | TEMPE |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85284-4722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | TEMPE ROYAL PALMS UNIT 19 MCR 257-37 |
| Legal Range | 4E |
| Legal Township | 1S |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | TEMPE ROYAL PALMS UNIT 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 57 |
| Legal Unit | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | PHOENIX |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 319909 |
1938 E Velvet Dr is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2024.
Source: Maricopa County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1280 N WOODBURNE DR, CHANDLER, AZ 85224-3920 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011885182 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 25, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000460159 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Beneficiary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1938 E VELVET DR, TEMPE, AZ 85284-4722 |
| Document Number | 0000460159 |
| Map Reference | MB 257 PG 37 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 25, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240460159 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1938 E Velvet Dr was $2,181.
Source: Maricopa County assessment roll, as of October 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Municipality | Tempe City |
| Elementary School District | Kyrene Elementary District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Tempe Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $37,050 (+54.51%) | $370,500 (+8.97%) Land $74,100 Building $296,400 | |
| 2025 | $2,181.00 | $23,979 (-34.8%) | $340,000 (-7.56%) Land $68,000 Building $272,000 |
| 2024 | $36,780 | $367,800 Land $73,500 Building $294,300 | |
| 2023 | $2,472.00 |
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 1938 E Velvet Dr 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 | 2 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.
The area around 1938 E Velvet 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 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 612 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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