1981 E Richards Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 1981 E Richards Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1971
Square Footage1,708 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,697 sqft (0.177 acres)
Last Sale$121,500 (2011)
Tax Bill$1,973.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Maricopa County records · APN 133-36-591

Assessment roll updated October 22, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 40601, MESA, AZ 85274-0601
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleSep 26, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 26, 2011 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 01, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2011794911
Last Transfer DateJun 16, 2022
Transfer Doc0000515589
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

June 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateJun 21, 2022
Property Address1981 E RICHARDS DR, TEMPE, AZ 85282-7357
Document Number0000515589
Map ReferenceMB 136 PG 28
Instrument DateJun 16, 2022
Instrument20220515589
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 40601, MESA, AZ 85274-0601

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
AddressPO BOX 40601, MESA, AZ 85274-0601

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Maricopa County records · Assessment roll updated October 22, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

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$40,750 (+115.3%)$407,500 (+8.58%) Land $81,500 Building $326,000
2025$1,973.00 (+9.01%)$18,927 (-52.82%)$375,300 (-6.46%) Land $75,000 Building $300,300
2024$40,120$401,200 Land $80,200 Building $321,000
2023$1,810.00

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 APN133-36-591
Alternative APN
  • 133365915

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,708 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,908 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,708 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1971
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1971
Exterior MaterialBlock Exterior
Construction TypeConcrete Blocks Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area7,697 sqft (0.177 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Patio Area200 sqft Patio

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemRefrigerator Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address1981 E RICHARDS DR
CityTEMPE
StateAZ
Zip85282-7357
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionKNOELL TEMPE UNIT 4 MCR 136-28
Legal Range4E
Legal Township1N
Legal Section36
Legal SubdivisionKNOELL TEMPE UNIT 4
Legal Lot Number689
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Minor Civil DivisionPHOENIX
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2014
Census Tract319402

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