Maricopa County property record for 1947 E Velvet Dr, Tempe, AZ 85284
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,650 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,507 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $645,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,675 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 301-50-403 |
| Primary APN | 301-50-403 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,650 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,760 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,650 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 8,507 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 456 sqft |
| Patio Area | 110 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1947 E VELVET DR |
|---|---|
| City | TEMPE |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85284-4702 |
| 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 | 648 |
| Legal Unit | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | PHOENIX |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 319909 |
1947 E Velvet Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2026.
Source: Maricopa County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1947 E VELVET DR, TEMPE, AZ 85284-4702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PRIMECAP LENDING LLC |
| Aug 31, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026259084 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Property Address | 1947 E VELVET DR, TEMPE, AZ 85284-4702 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | EQUITY TITLE COMPANY, EQUITY TITLE AGENCY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1947 E VELVET DR, TEMPE, AZ 85284-4702 |
| Document Number | 0001265545 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211265545 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1947 E VELVET DR, TEMPE, AZ 85284-4702 |
| Document Number | 0000259084 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.259084 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1947 E VELVET DR, TEMPE, AZ 85284-4702 |
| Document Number | 0000259085, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026..259085 |
| Name | PRIMECAP LENDING LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.54% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1947 E VELVET DR, TEMPE, AZ 85284-4702 |
| Document Number | 0000810157 |
| Map Reference | MB 227 PG 18 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200810157 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | EQUITY TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 918 11TH ST # ST7, 918, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403-2691 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1947 E VELVET DR, TEMPE, AZ 85284-4702 |
| Document Number | 0000810158 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200810158 |
| Name | NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Number | 0000810159 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200810159 |
| Name | ARIZONA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | PARADISE VALLEY, AZ 85253 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1947 E Velvet Dr was $2,675.
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 | $46,720 (+63.16%) | $467,200 (+8.96%) Land $93,400 Building $373,800 | |
| 2025 | $2,675.00 | $28,635 (-38.33%) | $428,800 (-7.65%) Land $85,700 Building $343,100 |
| 2024 | $46,430 | $464,300 Land $92,800 Building $371,500 | |
| 2023 | $2,523.00 |
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 1947 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 1947 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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