Maricopa County property record for 2531 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 10,440 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.505 acres (21,987 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $650,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $13,792 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2024 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 135-43-001-A |
| Primary APN | 135-43-001-A |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 10,440 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 10,440 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Tilt-Up Concrete |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,987 sqft (0.505 acres) |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 2531 E UNIVERSITY DR |
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| City | TEMPE |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85288-3112 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C-G |
| Legal Description | VICTORY TRACT MCR 31/06 |
| Legal Range | 5E |
| Legal Township | 1N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | VICTORY TRACT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | PHOENIX |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 319300 |
Source: Maricopa County records, as of March 31, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2205 N ASHBROOK, MESA, AZ 85213-2225 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Surviving Spouse |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2024 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage AJW INVESTMENTS LLC |
| Feb 26, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE, BENNINGTON T&E AGCY |
| May 25, 2022 | Public Action, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 16, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 16, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 25, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 202481181 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 23, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000496772 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Property Address | 2531 E UNIVERSITY DR, TEMPE, AZ 85288-3112 |
| Document Number | 0000081181 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240081181 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, BENNINGTON T&E AGCY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 6 CHERRY LANE DR, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113-4210 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2205 N ASHBROOK, MESA, AZ 85213-2225 |
| Document Number | 0000081182 |
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| Date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240081182 |
| Name | AJW INVESTMENTS LLC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Property Address | 2531 E UNIVERSITY DR, TEMPE, AZ 85288-3112 |
| Document Number | 0000094351 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240094351 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, BENNINGTON T&E AGCY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2205 N ASHBROOK, MESA, AZ 85213-2225 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
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| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2531 E UNIVERSITY DR, TEMPE, AZ 85288-3112 |
| Document Number | 0000451444 |
| Map Reference | MB 31 PG 6 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220451444 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 720 S COLORADO BLVD STE 930N, 930N, DENVER, CO 80246-1920 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Maricopa County assessment roll, as of October 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Municipality | Tempe City |
| Elementary School District | Tempe School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Tempe Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $162,189 (+40.95%) | $1,046,380 (+6.09%) Land $381,011 Building $665,369 | |
| 2025 | $13,792.00 (+1.94%) | $115,072 (-30.77%) | $986,300 (-2.09%) Land $343,200 Building $643,100 |
| 2024 | $166,221 | $1,007,400 Land $343,200 Building $664,200 | |
| 2023 | $13,530.00 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Arizona |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF TEMPE serves 165,000 people · EPA ID AZ0407100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Treatment report not submitted Oct 2017 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,027 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber Fixed Wireless | 400 / 400 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
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