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222 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 222 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281

Property Summary

Property TypeFast Food Restaurant
Details1,372 sqft · built 1934
Lot Size0.169 acres (7,353 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$687,400 (Feb 2009)
Tax Bill$11,621 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2026 Transfer
Jan 2026 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN132-27-121-B

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN132-27-121-B
Alternative APN
  • 13227121B5

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,372 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area1,372 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1934
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Exterior MaterialConcrete
Construction TypeWood
Fire ResistanceWood or Wood & Steel Frame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area7,353 sqft (0.169 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address222 E UNIVERSITY DR
CityTEMPE
StateAZ
Zip85281-3730
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Fast Food 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 Number15
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Township / Civil DivisionPHOENIX
Census Block Group2
Census Block2018
Census Tract318700

Owner

Source: Maricopa County records, as of June 30, 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 Address222 E UNIVERSITY DR, TEMPE, AZ 85281-3730
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 23, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jan 23, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 6, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 6, 2009 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 9, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2009102302
Prior Transfer DateDec 15, 1999
Prior Transfer Doc0000250451
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateJun 23, 2026
Property Address222 E UNIVERSITY DR, TEMPE, AZ 85281-3730
Document Number0000375673
Instrument DateJun 23, 2026
Instrument2026375673
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership

January 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateJan 23, 2026
Property Address222 E UNIVERSITY DR, TEMPE, AZ 85281-3730
Document Number0000041824
Map ReferenceMB 2 PG 26
Instrument DateJan 12, 2026
Instrument20260041824
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 2, 2026

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4750 N CENTRAL AVE UNIT 10G, 10G, PHOENIX, AZ 85012-1729

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$138,410 (+54.97%)$892,969 (+24.65%) Land $760,500 Building $132,469
2025$11,621.00 (+4.3%)$89,316 (-24.94%)$716,370 (-0.66%) Land $588,200 Building $128,170
2024$118,985$721,119 Land $588,200 Building $132,919
2022$11,142.00

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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