553 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85203 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 553 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85203

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Office
Details1,980 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.164 acres (7,144 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$320,000 (Jun 2006)
Tax Bill$2,086 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN138-25-104-A

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN138-25-104-A
Alternative APNs
  • 13825104A2
  • 2113810879

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,980 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area1,980 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1982
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block
Construction TypeTilt-Up Concrete
Fire ResistanceMasonry Walls, Wood Interior
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area7,144 sqft (0.164 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemPackage A/C
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address553 E UNIVERSITY DR
CityMESA
StateAZ
Zip85203-7944
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Commercial Office
Local Zoning CodeM-H
Legal DescriptionPT NE4 NE4 NW4 NW4 DAF BEG NE COR NW4 NW4 W 108.7 F S 33F TPOB S 102.19F W 70F N 102.19F E 70F TPOB
Legal Range5E
Legal Township1N
Legal Section23
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Township / Civil DivisionPHOENIX
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract421502

Owner

553 E University Dr, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in November 2010.

Source: Maricopa County records, as of October 22, 2025

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address553 E UNIVERSITY DR, MESA, AZ 85203-7944
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 30, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 30, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2006885412
Last Transfer DateNov 30, 2010
Transfer Doc0001046161
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 553 E University Dr was $2,086.

Source: Maricopa County assessment roll, as of October 22, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateArizona
CountyMaricopa County
MunicipalityMesa City
Unified School DistrictMesa Unified District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$63,721 (+201.34%)$411,100 (+27.59%) Land $89,100 Building $322,000
2025$2,086.00$21,146 (-60.26%)$322,200 (-0.09%) Land $98,900 Building $223,300
2024$53,213 (+20.81%)$322,500 (+24.47%) Land $98,900 Building $223,600
2023$2,223.00 (-0.8%)$44,047 Land $12,087 Building $31,960$259,100 Land $71,100 Building $188,000
2022$2,241.00

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 553 E University Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 553 E University Dr 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF MESA
serves 466,000 people · EPA ID AZ0407095
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2024
Lead5 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting24
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 635 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless
5,000 / 5,000
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 100
Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber
Fixed Wireless
400 / 400
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
CenturyLink
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
140 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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