2040 E Don Carlos Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 2040 E Don Carlos Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size0.153 acres (6,660 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$175,000 (Jun 2016)
Tax Bill$1,100 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN132-70-038

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN132-70-038
Alternative APN
  • 132700385

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,008 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,372 sqft
1st Floor Area1,008 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1949
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1949
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeConcrete Block
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area6,660 sqft (0.153 acres)
Pool Area450 sqft
PorchCovered Slab
Patio Area218 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemRefrigeration
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address2040 E DON CARLOS AVE
CityTEMPE
StateAZ
Zip85281-4802
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-6
Legal DescriptionLEE PARK 1-120, 143-166 MCR 50/15
Legal Range4E
Legal Township1N
Legal Section24
Legal SubdivisionLEE PARK 1-120, 143-166
Legal Lot Number38
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Township / Civil DivisionPHOENIX
Census Block Group3
Census Block3008
Census Tract319201

Owner

Source: Maricopa County records, as of October 22, 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address2040 E DON CARLOS AVE, TEMPE, AZ 85281-4802
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 30, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 30, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 29, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2016461359
Last Transfer DateFeb 20, 2020
Transfer Doc0000257397
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateMar 25, 2020
Property Address2040 E DON CARLOS AVE, TEMPE, AZ 85281-4802
Document Number0000257397
Map ReferenceMB 50 PG 15
Instrument DateFeb 20, 2020
Instrument20200257397
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 21, 2021
Title CompanyDRIGGS TITLE AGENCY INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2040 E DON CARLOS AVE, TEMPE, AZ 85281-4802

Mortgage

Document Number0000257398
DateMar 25, 2020
Instrument20200257398
Lender
NameCOMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2050

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$30,750 (+234.82%)$307,500 (+10.37%) Land $61,500 Building $246,000
2025$1,100.00 (+8.27%)$9,184 (-70.49%)$278,600 (-10.48%) Land $55,700 Building $222,900
2024$31,120$311,200 Land $62,200 Building $249,000
2023$1,016.00

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 812 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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

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