Maricopa County property record for 521 W 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2,591 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,686 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 124-33-046 |
| Primary APN | 124-33-046 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,591 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,591 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,375 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 521 W 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TEMPE |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85281-2711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | M-H |
| Legal Description | STATE PLAT NO 12 AMD MCR 69/38 |
| Legal Range | 4E |
| Legal Township | 1N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | STATE PLAT NO 12 AMD |
| Legal Tract | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | PHOENIX |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 318800 |
Source: Maricopa County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 716 W 10TH ST, TEMPE, AZ 85281-5406 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 1996 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 1996 |
| Deed Document Number | 1996470881 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 13, 1981 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000470881 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $70,830 (+403.34%) | $708,300 (+12.63%) Land $78,700 Building $629,600 | |
| 2025 | $1,686.00 (+8.29%) | $14,072 (-76.66%) | $628,900 (+4.29%) Land $69,800 Building $559,100 |
| 2024 | $60,301 | $603,012 Land $67,012 Building $536,000 | |
| 2023 | $1,557.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 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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