970 E Lobster Trap Ln, Tempe, AZ 85283 Property Records

Maricopa County property record for 970 E Lobster Trap Ln, Tempe, AZ 85283

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 1,872 sqft · built 1974
Lot Size0.132 acres (5,768 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$273,000 (Jan 2017)
Tax Bill$3,366 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Transfer
Aug 2019 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN301-02-650

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN301-02-650
Alternative APN
  • 301026500

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures9 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,872 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,140 sqft
1st Floor Area1,152 sqft
2nd Floor Area720 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1974
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1974
Exterior MaterialBlock
Construction TypeConcrete Block
Roof MaterialWood
Lot Area5,768 sqft (0.132 acres)
View / LotCorner
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Pool Area350 sqft
PorchSlab
Patio Area150 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemRefrigeration
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address970 E LOBSTER TRAP LN
CityTEMPE
StateAZ
Zip85283-1942
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-6
Legal DescriptionLAKES TRACT D3 MCR 152-15
Legal Range4E
Legal Township1S
Legal Section2
Legal SubdivisionLAKES TRACT D3
Legal TractD-3
Legal Lot Number117
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Township / Civil DivisionPHOENIX
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract319903

Owner

Source: Maricopa County records, as of June 16, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address5654 N HOMESTEAD LN, PARADISE VALLEY, AZ 85253-5013
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 11, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 15, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NEWREZ LLC
Jan 31, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ON Q FINANCIAL INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 31, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 31, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201774207
Last Transfer DateFeb 18, 2025
Transfer Doc0000104998
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateSep 11, 2023
Property Address970 E LOBSTER TRAP LN, TEMPE, AZ 85283-1942
Document Number0000473731
Map ReferenceMB 152 PG 15
Instrument DateSep 8, 2023
Instrument20230473731
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Property Address970 E LOBSTER TRAP LN, TEMPE, AZ 85283-1942
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address970 E LOBSTER TRAP LN, TEMPE, AZ 85283-1942

Mortgage

Document Number0000626842
DateAug 15, 2019
Instrument20190626842
Lender
NameNEWREZ LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressPLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2049

January 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMARICOPA AZ
Recording DateJan 31, 2017
Property Address970 E LOBSTER TRAP LN, TEMPE, AZ 85283-1942
Document Number0000074207
Map ReferenceMAP152 PG15
Instrument DateJan 27, 2017
Instrument2017-0074207
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 21, 2021
Title CompanyDRIGGS TITLE AGENCY INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyVerified / From Affidavit
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address970 E LOBSTER TRAP LN, TEMPE, AZ 85283-1942

Mortgage

Document Number0000074208
DateJan 31, 2017
Instrument2017-0074208
Lender
NameON Q FINANCIAL INC
TypeLending Institution
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueFeb 1, 2037

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateArizona
CountyMaricopa County
MunicipalityTempe City
Elementary School DistrictTempe School District (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictTempe Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$45,500 (+61.99%)$455,000 (+10.14%) Land $91,000 Building $364,000
2025$3,366.00 (+25.32%)$28,089 (-36.28%)$413,100 (-6.28%) Land $82,600 Building $330,500
2024$44,080 (+13.23%)$440,800 (+13.23%) Land $88,100 Building $352,700
2023$2,686.00 (+4.68%)$38,930 Land $7,780 Building $31,150$389,300 Land $77,800 Building $311,500
2022$2,566.00

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1980)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1980 · tidal / storm surge

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

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 TEMPE
serves 165,000 people · EPA ID AZ0407100
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead4 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Apr 2017
Treatment and ProcedureTreatment report not submitted
Oct 2017
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 629 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 100
Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber
Fixed Wireless
400 / 400
AirFiber WISP
Fixed Wireless
100 / 25
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.

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