34 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 34 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281

Property Summary

Property TypeNightclub or Cocktail Lounge
Details5,652 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size0.457 acres (19,910 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$8,500,000 (Oct 2022)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2022 Sale & Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN132-27-153

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN132-27-153
Alternative APN
  • 132271531

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area5,652 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area5,652 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1973
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1973
Construction TypeTilt-Up Concrete
Roof MaterialAluminum
Lot Area19,910 sqft (0.457 acres)
View / LotCorner
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address34 E UNIVERSITY DR
CityTEMPE
StateAZ
Zip85281
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Nightclub or Cocktail Lounge
Local Zoning CodeC-C
Legal DescriptionTEMPE LOTS 18 & 19 BLK 15 ALSO N 16 OF 8TH ST LY ADJ ON S
Legal SubdivisionTEMPE BLOCKS 68, 69, 70
Legal Block15
Legal Lot Number18
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Township / Civil DivisionPHOENIX
Census Block Group2
Census Block2020
Census Tract318700

Owner

Source: Maricopa County records, as of April 10, 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 Address225 W HUBBARD ST, 401, CHICAGO, IL 60654-4942
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 17, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 17, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2022781263
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

October 2022: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateOct 17, 2022
Property Address34 E UNIVERSITY DR, TEMPE, AZ 85281
Document Number0000781263
Map ReferenceMB 2 PG 26
Instrument DateOct 13, 2022
Instrument20220781263
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 21, 2025
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TTL & TR OF PHOENIX

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyVerified / From Affidavit
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address30840 HAWTHORNE BLVD, RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275-5301

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address225 W HUBBARD ST STE 401, 401, CHICAGO, IL 60654-4942

Mortgage

Document Number0000781265
DateOct 17, 2022
Instrument20220781265
Lender
NameSIGNATURE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

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$293,655 (+65.61%)$1,957,700 (-4.49%) Land $1,957,700
2025$177,313 (-42.78%)$2,049,660 (-0.79%) Land $1,592,800 Building $456,860
2024$309,887$2,065,914 Land $1,592,800 Building $473,114
2023Additional exemption filed

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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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