Maricopa County property record for 521 E Watson Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
| Square Footage | 1,177 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 6,913 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Garage | Carport |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $77,808 (1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,024.00 (2025) |
Source: Maricopa County records · APN 301-81-172
Assessment roll updated October 22, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 E WATSON DR, TEMPE, AZ 85283-2892 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 01, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer LAWYERS TITLE/KANSAS INC, LAWYERS TITLE OF ARIZONA INC |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Re-recorded Document |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 1997416421 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 01, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000133915 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Mar 01, 2024 |
| Property Address | 521 E WATSON DR, TEMPE, AZ 85283-2892 |
| Document Number | 0000108282 |
| Map Reference | MB 156 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 01, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240108282 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE/KANSAS INC, LAWYERS TITLE OF ARIZONA INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2873 E WINGED FOOT DR, CHANDLER, AZ 85249-9145 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 521 E WATSON DR, TEMPE, AZ 85283-2892 |
| Document Type | Re-recorded Document |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Property Address | 521 E WATSON DR, TEMPE, AZ 85283-2892 |
| Document Number | 0000133915 |
| Map Reference | MB 156 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 01, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240133915 |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2873 E WINGED FOOT DR, CHANDLER, AZ 85249-9145 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 521 E WATSON DR, TEMPE, AZ 85283-2892 |
Source: Maricopa County records · Assessment roll updated October 22, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| 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) |
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 | $35,100 (+107.75%) | $351,000 (+6.53%) Land $70,200 Building $280,800 | |
| 2025 | $2,024.00 (+8.29%) | $16,895 (-52.23%) | $329,500 (-6.84%) Land $65,900 Building $263,600 |
| 2024 | $35,370 | $353,700 Land $70,700 Building $283,000 | |
| 2023 | $1,869.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Maricopa County (04013C), updated October 2, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Moderate |
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 301-81-172 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,177 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,377 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,177 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Block Exterior |
| Construction Type | Concrete Blocks Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 6,913 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Carport Garage |
| Carport | Carport |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft Patio |
| Cooling System | Refrigerator Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Street Address | 521 E WATSON DR |
|---|---|
| City | TEMPE |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85283-2892 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | UNIVERSITY ROYAL UNIT 2 MCR 156-25 |
| Legal Range | 4E |
| Legal Township | 1S |
| Legal Section | 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY ROYAL UNIT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 514 |
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Minor Civil Division | PHOENIX |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 319902 |
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