Maricopa County property record for 540 W 17th Pl, Tempe, AZ 85281
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,293 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,362 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,277 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 124-64-025 |
| Primary APN | 124-64-025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,293 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,508 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,293 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,362 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 215 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 540 W 17TH PL |
|---|---|
| City | TEMPE |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85281-6518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-6 |
| Legal Description | UNIVERSITY HOMES 1 MCR 65/30 |
| Legal Range | 4E |
| Legal Township | 1N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY HOMES 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | PHOENIX |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4024 |
| Census Tract | 318900 |
540 W 17th Pl is owned by a company that bought it in October 2019.
Source: Maricopa County records, as of April 10, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019861900 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 28, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000950211 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARICOPA AZ |
| Recording Date | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 540 W 17TH PL, TEMPE, AZ 85281-6518 |
| Document Number | 0000861900 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 861900 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Title Company | MAGNUS TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $305.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 6132 E KINGS AVE SCOTTSDALE AZ 852541389, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254-1389 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 W 17th Pl was $2,277.
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 | $40,070 (+110.87%) | $400,700 (+6.97%) Land $80,100 Building $320,600 | |
| 2025 | $2,277.00 | $19,002 (-52.08%) | $374,600 (-5.52%) Land $74,900 Building $299,700 |
| 2024 | $39,650 | $396,500 Land $79,300 Building $317,200 | |
| 2023 | $2,102.00 |
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 540 W 17th Pl 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.
Wildfire risk around 540 W 17th Pl is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Arizona |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 279 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 |
| Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber Fixed Wireless | 400 / 400 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| 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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