Maricopa County property record for 1946 E Velvet Dr, Tempe, AZ 85284
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,997 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (8,965 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $309,000 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,150 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Transfer Oct 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 301-50-397 |
| Primary APN | 301-50-397 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,997 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,257 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,997 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 8,965 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 447 sqft |
| Patio Area | 260 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1946 E VELVET DR |
|---|---|
| City | TEMPE |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85284-4701 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-7 |
| Legal Description | TEMPE ROYAL PALMS UNIT 18 AMD MCR 227-18 |
| Legal Range | 4E |
| Legal Township | 1S |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | TEMPE ROYAL PALMS UNIT 18 AMD |
| Legal Lot Number | 642 |
| Legal Unit | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | PHOENIX |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 319909 |
1946 E Velvet Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2005.
Source: Maricopa County records, as of October 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1946 E VELVET DR, TEMPE, AZ 85284-4701 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE AGCY |
| Oct 7, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 12, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005376891 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 23, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000303795 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1946 E VELVET DR, TEMPE, AZ 85284-4701 |
| Document Number | 0000954506 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 954506 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE AGCY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1946 E VELVET DR TEMPE AZ 852844701, TEMPE, AZ 85284-4701 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1946 E VELVET DR, TEMPE, AZ 85284-4701 |
| Document Number | 0000954504 |
| Map Reference | MB 227 PG 18 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200954504 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE AGENCY |
| 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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| Address | 1946 E VELVET DR, TEMPE, AZ 85284-4701 |
| Document Number | 0000954505 |
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| Date | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200954505 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1946 E VELVET DR, TEMPE, AZ 85284-4701 |
| Document Number | 0000735218 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 735218 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1946 E VELVET DR TEMPE AZ 852844701, TEMPE, AZ 85284-4701 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1946 E Velvet Dr was $3,150.
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 | $51,430 (+52.55%) | $514,300 (+9.15%) Land $102,800 Building $411,500 | |
| 2025 | $3,150.00 | $33,714 (-34%) | $471,200 (-7.75%) Land $94,200 Building $377,000 |
| 2024 | $51,080 | $510,800 Land $102,100 Building $408,700 | |
| 2023 | $2,970.00 |
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 1946 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.
Wildfire risk around 1946 E Velvet Dr 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.8% 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 473 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 35 |
| 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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