2040 E Watson Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 2040 E Watson Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283 · Last verified November 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Square Footage2,132 sqft Living Area
Lot Size8,011 sqft (0.183 acres)
Pool360 sqft
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$171,500 (2001)
Tax Bill$3,081.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Maricopa County records · APN 301-97-828

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address2040 E WATSON DR, TEMPE, AZ 85283-2458
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 04, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
DESERT FINANCIAL CU
Aug 06, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleAug 10, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 10, 2001 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 13, 2012
Deed Doc Number0000738137
Last Transfer DateAug 06, 2020
Transfer Doc0000716484
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Property Address2040 E WATSON DR, TEMPE, AZ 85283-2458
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 28, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2040 E WATSON DR, TEMPE, AZ 85283-2458

Mortgage

Document Number0000296309
DateApr 04, 2022
Instrument20220296309
Lender
NameDESERT FINANCIAL CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressPHOENIX, AZ 85062
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 03, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateAug 06, 2020
Property Address2040 E WATSON DR, TEMPE, AZ 85283-2458
Document Number0000716484
Instrument DateJul 14, 2020
Instrument716484
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 13, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address2040 E WATSON DR TEMPE AZ 852832458, TEMPE, AZ 85283-2458

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$50,550 (+2.47%)$505,500 (+2.47%) Land $101,100 Building $404,400
2025$3,081.00 (+8.98%)
2024$49,330$493,300 Land $98,600 Building $394,700
2023$2,827.00

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 APN301-97-828

Interior

Full Baths3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area2,132 sqft Living Area
1st Floor2,132 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Exterior MaterialBlock Exterior
Construction TypeConcrete Blocks Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area8,011 sqft (0.183 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Pool Area360 sqft Pool
Patio Area252 sqft Patio

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemRefrigerator Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address2040 E WATSON DR
CityTEMPE
StateAZ
Zip85283-2458
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTEMPE ROYAL PALMS UNIT SIXTEEN PER MCR 186-10
Legal Range04E
Legal Township01S
Legal Section01
Legal QuarterSE
Legal Quarter QuarterNW
Legal SubdivisionTEMPE ROYAL PALMS UNIT 16
Legal Lot Number349
Legal Unit16
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Minor Civil DivisionPHOENIX
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2009
Census Tract319904

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