140 E Rio Salado Parkway Unit 1205, Tempe
Tempe Homes for Sale
Tempe is the urban core of the East Valley — the most walkable, transit-connected city in the Phoenix metro. Home to Arizona State University (one of the largest research universities in the country), State Farm Insurance, PayPal's North American headquarters, and a growing cluster of tech and fintech companies along the 101 and I-10 corridors. Tempe Town Lake anchors a 20-acre waterfront park in the middle of the city, with paddleboarding, rowing, and a shoreline trail.
The Market
Tempe's real estate market has wide variance. Older neighborhoods near ASU start in the $300s for condos; single-family homes in established neighborhoods like Tempe Gardens, Warner Ranch, and Kyrene de las Lomas run $400K–$800K. Waterfront properties along Tempe Town Lake and newer construction near the 202 run higher. Price-per-square-foot runs $200–$400+ depending on location and condition.
Why Engineers Choose Tempe
- PayPal North America HQ and State Farm's campus are both in Tempe — major employers for software engineers and data scientists
- Light Rail connects central Tempe to downtown Phoenix, Sky Harbor Airport, and Mesa — useful if you fly frequently for work
- Tempe Town Lake and the Rio Salado trail system offer 30+ miles of paved multi-use paths within the city
- ASU Research Park at Elliot and Price roads houses dozens of tech companies and spinoffs
- More urban, walkable neighborhood character than most Phoenix metro cities
- Shorter commute to Chandler's Intel corridor (15–20 minutes) than most Scottsdale zip codes
What to Know Before You Buy
Tempe has significant inventory variation — some neighborhoods near ASU have high renter density and investor ownership, which affects community character and HOA governance. I'll help you identify the owner-occupied neighborhoods that typically outperform on both stability and appreciation. Tempe also sits in a flood plain in several areas near the lake — I'll check FEMA flood zone maps on any property near the waterfront.
Contact me for current Tempe market data and neighborhood comparisons.
Homes for Sale in Tempe AZ
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