Maricopa County property record for 505 W Howe St, Tempe, AZ 85281
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,140 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,412 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $495,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,253 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 124-70-120 |
| Primary APN | 124-70-120 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,140 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,620 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 520 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Block Painted |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,412 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 220 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 505 W HOWE ST |
|---|---|
| City | TEMPE |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85281-5525 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | VAL VERDE PLAT 4 LOT 49-51 BLK 7 LOT 94-99 BLK 12 MCR 40/10 |
| Legal Range | 4E |
| Legal Township | 1N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | VAL VERDE PLAT 4 LOT 49-51 BLK 7 LOT 94- |
| Legal Block | 7,12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 76 |
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | PHOENIX |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 318900 |
505 W Howe St is owned by a company that bought it in August 2025.
Source: Maricopa County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 W HOWE ST, TEMPE, AZ 85281-5525 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025472774 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000502884 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 505 W HOWE ST, TEMPE, AZ 85281-5525 |
| Document Number | 0000502884 |
| Map Reference | MB 40 PG 10 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250502884 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Title Company | LANDMARK TITLE ASSURANCE AGENCY, LANDMARK TTL ASSURANCE 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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The 2025 property tax bill for 505 W Howe St was $3,253.
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 | $48,270 (+77.8%) | $482,700 (+7.63%) Land $96,500 Building $386,200 | |
| 2025 | $3,253.00 | $27,148 (-47.81%) | $448,500 (-13.78%) Land $89,700 Building $358,800 |
| 2024 | $52,020 | $520,200 Land $104,000 Building $416,200 | |
| 2022 | $2,881.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 505 W Howe St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 505 W Howe St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 614 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 |
| 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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