Maricopa County property record for 511 W Brown St, Tempe, AZ 85281
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $166,000 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,742 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 124-32-012 |
| Primary APN | 124-32-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 4 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 511 W BROWN ST |
|---|---|
| City | TEMPE |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85281-2717 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | M-H |
| Legal Description | VISTA DEL RIO MCR 33/45 |
| Legal Range | 4E |
| Legal Township | 1N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | VISTA DEL RIO |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | PHOENIX |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 318800 |
511 W Brown St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2004.
Source: Maricopa County records, as of October 22, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 W BROWN ST, TEMPE, AZ 85281-2717 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 11, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20041012695 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 24, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001012695 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 511 W BROWN ST, TEMPE, AZ 85281-2717 |
| Document Number | 0001006407 |
| Map Reference | MB 33 PG 45 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211006407 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 511 W BROWN ST, TEMPE, AZ 85281-2717 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 511 W Brown St was $2,742.
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 | $41,330 (+57.12%) | $413,300 (-2.64%) Land $82,600 Building $330,700 | |
| 2025 | $2,742.00 | $26,305 (-47.16%) | $424,500 (-14.72%) Land $84,900 Building $339,600 |
| 2024 | $49,780 | $497,800 Land $99,500 Building $398,300 | |
| 2023 | $2,516.00 |
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 511 W Brown 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 | 2 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 511 W Brown 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 |
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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 441 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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