Maricopa County property record for 281 E Sarah Ln, Tempe, AZ 85284 · Last verified January 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 ba · 2,813 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.455 acres (19,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $435,000 (Mar 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,945 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 301-61-548 |
| Primary APN | 301-61-548 |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,813 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,731 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,082 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Concrete Tile |
| Lot Area | 19,850 sqft (0.455 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 550 sqft |
| Patio Area | 243 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 281 E SARAH LN |
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| City | TEMPE |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85284-3145 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WARNER RANCH ESTATES MCR 288-17 |
| Legal Range | 04E |
| Legal Township | 01S |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Quarter | NE |
| Quarter-Quarter Section | NW |
| Legal Subdivision | WARNER RANCH ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | CHANDLER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 810100 |
Source: Maricopa County records · APN 301-61-548
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified January 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 281 E SARAH LN, TEMPE, AZ 85284-3145 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 09, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 16, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage V I P MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000282490 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 09, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000014472 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Jan 09, 2026 |
| Property Address | 281 E SARAH LN, TEMPE, AZ 85284-3145 |
| Document Number | 0000014472 |
| Map Reference | MB 288 PG 17 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 06, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260014472 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2026 |
| 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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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 281 E SARAH LN, TEMPE, AZ 85284-3145 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 281 E SARAH LN, TEMPE, AZ 85284-3145 |
| Document Number | 0000661921 |
| Map Reference | MB 288 PG 17 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210661921 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | GRAND CANYON TITLE AGENCY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 E SARAH LN, TEMPE, AZ 85284-3145 |
| Document Number | 0000661922 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210661922 |
| Name | V I P MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2051 |
Source: Maricopa County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified January 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Municipality | Tempe City |
| Elementary School District | Kyrene Elementary District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Tempe Union High School District (09 - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $64,460 (-4.57%) | $644,600 (-4.57%) Land $128,900 Building $515,700 | |
| 2025 | $4,945.00 (+6.48%) | ||
| 2024 | $67,550 | $675,500 Land $135,100 Building $540,400 | |
| 2023 | $4,644.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Maricopa County (04013C), updated October 2, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 040138101001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Moderate |
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 3% of the US · above 1% of Arizona |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 383 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Cox Communications | Fiber | 2,000 / 35 |
| Wi-Fiber | Fixed Wireless (unlicensed) | 400 / 400 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Lumen Technologies | DSL | 140 / 20 |
| AirFiber WISP | Fixed Wireless (unlicensed) | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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