1956 E Richards Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 1956 E Richards Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282 · Last verified November 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1971
Square Footage1,478 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,604 sqft (0.151 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$247,500 (2018)
Tax Bill$1,718.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Maricopa County records · APN 133-36-709

Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1956 E RICHARDS DR, TEMPE, AZ 85282-7358
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 26, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Second Mortgage
NAVY FCU
Mar 12, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Veterans Administration Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Dec 15, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Veterans Administration Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Jun 01, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Veterans Administration Mortgage
GO DIRECT LENDERS
Feb 12, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Veterans Administration Mortgage
MORIA DEVELOPMENT INC
Jul 28, 2017Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Building or Construction Mortgage
GENESIS CAP MASTER FUND

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleFeb 12, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 12, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 28, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20180107855
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

January 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Property Address1956 E RICHARDS DR, TEMPE, AZ 85282-7358
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 06, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1956 E RICHARDS DR, TEMPE, AZ 85282-7358

Mortgage

Document Number0000043110
DateJan 26, 2023
Instrument20230043110
Lender
NameNAVY FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressVIENNA, VA 22180
Agreement
TypeStand Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueJan 01, 2043

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Property Address1956 E RICHARDS DR, TEMPE, AZ 85282-7358
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyINSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000216388
DateMar 12, 2020
Instrument20200216388
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term353 Months
DueAug 01, 2049

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Property Address1956 E RICHARDS DR, TEMPE, AZ 85282-7358
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyINSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1956 E RICHARDS DR, TEMPE, AZ 85282-7358

Mortgage

Document Number0001236304
DateDec 15, 2020
Instrument20201236304
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term345 Months
DueSep 01, 2049

June 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Property Address1956 E RICHARDS DR, TEMPE, AZ 85282-7358
Document Number0000422653
Instrument DateJun 01, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 12, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1956 E RICHARDS DR TEMPE AZ 852827358, TEMPE, AZ 85282-7358

Mortgage

Document Number0000422653
DateJun 06, 2019
Instrument422653
Lender
NameGO DIRECT LENDERS
AddressENCINO, CA 91316
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 05, 2049

February 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateFeb 12, 2018
Property Address1956 E RICHARDS DR, TEMPE, AZ 85282-7358
Document Number0000107855
Map ReferenceMB 136 PG 28
Instrument DateJan 12, 2018
Instrument20180107855
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 21, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURAN

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFrom Affidavit or Verified
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2212 E WILLIAMS FIELD RD # 11, 2212, GILBERT, AZ 85295-0771

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1956 E RICHARDS DR, TEMPE, AZ 85282-7358

Mortgage

Document Number0000107856
DateFeb 12, 2018
Instrument20180107856
Lender
NameMORIA DEVELOPMENT INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 01, 2048

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateJul 28, 2017
Property Address1956 E RICHARDS DR, TEMPE, AZ 85282-7358
Document Number0000554776
Instrument DateJul 21, 2017
Instrument554776
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedAug 03, 2017
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$234.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2212 E WILLIAMS FIELD RD #225 GILBERT AZ 852950774, 225, GILBERT, AZ 85295-0774
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number554777
DateJul 28, 2017
Instrument554777
Lender
NameGENESIS CAP MASTER FUND
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressWOODLAND HILLS, CA 91367
Agreement
TypeBuilding or Construction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueJul 27, 2018

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Maricopa County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified November 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

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$37,470 (+1.65%)$374,700 (+1.65%) Land $74,900 Building $299,800
2025$1,718.00 (+9.01%)
2024$36,860$368,600 Land $73,700 Building $294,900
2023$1,576.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Maricopa County (04013C), updated October 2, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardModerate
500-Year FloodplainYes
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN133-36-709

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,478 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,478 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1971
Exterior MaterialBlock Exterior
Construction TypeConcrete Blocks Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area6,604 sqft (0.151 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Patio Area200 sqft Patio

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemRefrigerator Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address1956 E RICHARDS DR
CityTEMPE
StateAZ
Zip85282-7358
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionKNOELL TEMPE UNIT 4
Legal Range04E
Legal Township01N
Legal Section36
Legal QuarterSW
Legal Quarter QuarterNE
Legal SubdivisionKNOELL TEMPE UNIT 4
Legal Lot Number807
Legal Unit4
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Minor Civil DivisionPHOENIX
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2013
Census Tract319402

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