20 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 20 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281

Property Summary

Property TypeRestaurant
Details3,600 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.229 acres (9,955 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$900,000 (Jul 2006)
Tax Bill$16,498 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN132-27-152

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN132-27-152
Alternative APN
  • 132271523

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area3,600 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area3,600 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block
Construction TypeTilt-Up Concrete
Fire ResistanceMasonry Walls, Wood Interior
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area9,955 sqft (0.229 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address20 E UNIVERSITY DR
CityTEMPE
StateAZ
Zip85281-5617
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Restaurant
Local Zoning CodeC-C
Legal DescriptionTEMPE BLOCKS 68, 69, 70 MCR 2-26
Legal Range4E
Legal Township1N
Legal Section15
Legal SubdivisionTEMPE BLOCKS 68, 69, 70
Legal Block68,69
Legal Lot Number17
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Township / Civil DivisionPHOENIX
Census Block Group2
Census Block2020
Census Tract318700

Owner

Source: Maricopa County records, as of April 10, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address9516 TOURNAMENT CANYON DR, LAS VEGAS, NV 89144-0823
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 12, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 12, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2006930613
Prior Transfer DateMay 25, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0000735661
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2021: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateJan 5, 2021
Property Address20 E UNIVERSITY DR, TEMPE, AZ 85281-5617
Document Number0000007526
Map ReferenceMB 1 PG 30
Instrument DateDec 22, 2020
Instrument20210007526
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 24, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address9516 TOURNAMENT CANYON DR, 9516, LAS VEGAS, NV 89144-0823

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Maricopa County assessment roll, as of October 22, 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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$212,924 (+76.04%)$1,373,702 (+17.99%) Land $1,002,400 Building $371,302
2025$16,498.00 (+2.55%)$120,950 (-37.24%)$1,164,204 (-0.33%) Land $796,400 Building $367,804
2024$192,728$1,168,048 Land $796,400 Building $371,648
2023$16,087.00

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF TEMPE
serves 165,000 people · EPA ID AZ0407100
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead4 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Apr 2017
Treatment and ProcedureTreatment report not submitted
Oct 2017
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 314 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 100
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber
Fixed Wireless
400 / 400
AirFiber WISP
Fixed Wireless
100 / 25

May also be available: AT&T, CenturyLink, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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