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403 W Howe St, Tempe, AZ 85281 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 403 W Howe St, Tempe, AZ 85281

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 792 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.149 acres (6,500 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$238,900 (Jul 2007)
Tax Bill$2,232 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Re-recorded Document
Aug 2017 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN124-70-071

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN124-70-071
Alternative APN
  • 124700713

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area792 sqft Living Area
Gross Area920 sqft
1st Floor Area792 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1953
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,500 sqft (0.149 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Patio Area128 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemRefrigeration
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address403 W HOWE ST
CityTEMPE
StateAZ
Zip85281-5523
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeM-H
Legal DescriptionVAL VERDE PLAT 1 MCR 36/07
Legal Range4E
Legal Township1N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionVAL VERDE PLAT 1
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Township / Civil DivisionPHOENIX
Census Block Group4
Census Block4011
Census Tract318900

Owner

Source: Maricopa County records, as of April 28, 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 Address741 W UNIVERSITY DR, TEMPE, AZ 85281-3411
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 29, 2021Re-recorded Document
EMPIRE W TITLE AGENCY, EMPIRE WEST TITLE AGENCY LLC
Aug 4, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
CARDENAS THREE
Aug 7, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
THOMAS TITLE AND ESCROW, THOMAS TITLE & ESCROW
Jun 5, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 26, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 26, 2007 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 2, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2007847649
Last Transfer DateAug 3, 2021
Transfer Doc0001051845
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2021: Re-recorded Document

Document TypeRe-recorded Document
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateSep 29, 2021
Property Address403 W HOWE ST, TEMPE, AZ 85281-5523
Document Number0001051845
Map ReferenceMB 36 PG 07
Instrument DateAug 3, 2021
Instrument20211051845
Record UpdatedJul 15, 2022
Title CompanyEMPIRE W TITLE AGENCY, EMPIRE WEST TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

August 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateAug 4, 2017
Property Address403 W HOWE ST, TEMPE, AZ 85281-5523
Document Number0000575590
Instrument DateAug 3, 2017
Instrument575590
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 11, 2017
Title CompanyTHOMAS TITLE AND ESCROW, THOMAS TITLE & ESCROW

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address741 W UNIVERSITY DR TEMPE AZ 852813411, TEMPE, AZ 85281-3411

Mortgage

Document Number575594
DateAug 4, 2017
Instrument575594
Lender
NameCARDENAS THREE
Address12223 HIGHLAND AVE # 106-55, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91739-2574
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

August 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateAug 7, 2017
Property Address403 W HOWE ST, TEMPE, AZ 85281-5523
Document Number0000578742
Instrument DateAug 3, 2017
Instrument578742
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 14, 2017
Title CompanyTHOMAS TITLE AND ESCROW, THOMAS TITLE & ESCROW

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany

June 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateJun 5, 2017
Property Address403 W HOWE ST, TEMPE, AZ 85281-5523
Document Number0000406120
Instrument DateJun 1, 2017
Instrument406120
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 9, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany

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$36,550 (+96.23%)$365,500 (+8.3%) Land $73,100 Building $292,400
2025$2,232.00 (+8.3%)$18,626 (-52.42%)$337,500 (-13.79%) Land $67,500 Building $270,000
2024$39,150$391,500 Land $78,300 Building $313,200
2023$2,061.00

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 Policies1 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 614 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
AirFiber WISP
Fixed Wireless		100 / 25
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink, GeoLinks.

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