1068 W SANTA CRUZ Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282 (MLS# 7027429)

1068 W SANTA CRUZ Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282

$375,000

Excellent curb appeal on this block construction home situated on an interior, N/S corner lot with NO HOA.

Great room situated just off the kitchen.

Cozy kitchen with a stacked stone island breakfast bar.

Kitchen overlooks great room and backyard.

Huge, corner lot. Covered patio, desert landscaping, RV Gate and storage shed.

Inside laundry room with upper cabinets.

Master bedroom walk-in closet with organizers.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,276 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,714 Status: Active

Current Price: $375,000 Last Modified: 5/13/2026

Overview

Description

Outstanding Tempe value offering the perfect blend of location, functionality and long-term potential! Situated on a desirable north/south interior lot with NO HOA, this solid block construction home is ideal for first-time buyers, investors, ASU housing or anyone seeking an affordable single-family home in a prime Tempe location. Conveniently located just minutes from Arizona State University with quick access to the US-60, Loop 101 and I-10 for easy commuting throughout the Valley. Inside, the home features a spacious great room layout with abundant natural light, neutral finishes and move-in ready condition. The kitchen opens to the living space and offers ample cabinet storage, breakfast bar seating and a functional design ideal for everyday living or rental flexibility.

Supplements: The primary suite includes an updated walk-in shower, while the secondary bath features dual sinks and generous space for family or guests. Approximately 1,300 sq ft with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and an attached 2-car garage... a rare feature for many older Tempe homes. Step outside to an oversized backyard complete with a covered patio, block fencing ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7027429

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number: 1068
Compass: W
Street Name: SANTA CRUZ
St Suffix: Drive
City/Town Code: Tempe
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85282
Zip4: 4629
Country: US
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 123-48-080
Subdivision: SOUTHERN PALMS
Tax Year: 2025
Assessor's Map #: 48
Legal Description (Abbrev): SOUTHERN PALMS UNIT TWO PER MCR 190-29
Assessor's Parcel #: 80
Tax Municipality: Tempe
Taxes: 2034

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No

General Property Description

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles: Detached
Exterior Stories: Yes
# of Interior Levels: Yes
# Bedrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Total Bathrooms: 2
Approx SQFT: 1276
Price/SqFt: 293.89
Horses: N
Builder Name: Suggs
Year Built: 1978
Approx Lot SqFt: 7714
Approx Lot Acres: 0.177
Flood Zone: TBD
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: No
Fireplace YN: No
Planned Comm Name: Tempe
Marketing Name: Southern Palms
Elementary School District: Tempe School District
High School District: Tempe Union High School District
Elementary School: Carminati School
Jr. High School: McKemy Academy of International Studies
High School: Tempe High School
Half Bathrooms: 0

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: Priest Dr & Southern Ave
Directions: Go South to Manhatton Dr., Go East to Beck Ave, Go South and the road will turn into Santa Cruz Dr., Home is on a corner lot on your left.

Legal Info

Township: 1N
Range: 4E
Section: 33
Lot Number: 191

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

More Information

Items Updated

Roof Yr Updated: 2025
Roof Partial/Full: Full

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces: 2
Slab Parking Spaces: 4
Total Covered Spaces: 2

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Text: Yes
Email: Yes
Phone Call: Yes

Special Listing Cond

N/A: Yes

Construction

Block: Yes
Slump Block: Yes

Const - Finish

Painted: Yes

Roofing

Composition: Yes

Pmt & Rate Info

Down Payment: 0
Total Asum Mnth Pmts: 0

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee: 0
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%: $
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee 2: 0
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee 2 $/%: $
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee 2 Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 0

Lockbox Type

Supra: Yes

Architecture

Ranch: Yes

Master Bathroom

3/4 Bath Master Bdrm: Yes

Master Bedroom

Not Split: Yes

Additional Bedroom

Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: Yes

Add'l Property Use

None: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Laminate: Yes
Vinyl: Yes

Window Features

Single Pane: Yes
Solar Screens: Yes

Community Features

Biking/Walking Path: Yes
Near Bus Stop: Yes

Dining Area

Formal: Yes
Breakfast Bar: Yes
Dining in LR/GR: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes
Electric: Yes

Kitchen Features

220 Volts in Kitchen: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Electric Oven: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Laminate Counters: Yes
Built-in Microwave: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Walk-in Pantry: Yes
Electric Cooktop: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes

Interior Features

9+ Flat Ceilings: Yes

Laundry

Washer Included: Yes
Dryer Included: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes
220 V Dryer Hookup: Yes
Inside: Yes

Other Rooms

Great Room: Yes

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: N

Road Access Type

Alley: Yes
City Street: Yes

Road Surface Type

Asphalt: Yes
Dirt: Yes

Road Responsibility

City Maintained Road: Yes

Technology

3+ Exist Tele Lines: Yes
Cable TV Avail: Yes
High Speed Internet: Yes

Fencing

Block: Yes

Water Source

City Water: Yes

Exterior Features

Covered Patio(s): Yes
Patio: Yes
Storage: Yes

Spa

None: Yes

Sewer

Sewer - Public: Yes
Sewer-In & Connected: Yes

Parking Features

RV Gate: Yes
Separate Strge Area: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Direct Access: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
RV Access/Parking: Yes

Foundation Details

Slab: Yes

New Financing

Cash: Yes
VA: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
1031 Exchange: Yes

Plumbing

Electric Hot Wtr Htr: Yes

Utilities

SRP: Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: Yes

Property Description

Corner Lot: Yes
North/South Exposure: Yes
Alley: Yes

Landscaping

Desert Front: Yes
Desert Back: Yes

Services

City Services: Yes

Unit Style

All on One Level: Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s): Yes

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: Yes

Possession

By Agreement: Yes

Association Fee Incl

No Fees: Yes

Assoc Rules/Info

None: Yes

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Add'l Property Use: None Architecture: Ranch Master Bathroom: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm Master Bedroom: Not Split Additional Bedroom: Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet Flooring: Carpet; Laminate; Vinyl Window Features: Single Pane; Solar Screens Spa: None Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Near Bus Stop Dining Area: Formal; Breakfast Bar; Dining in LR/GR Kitchen Features: 220 Volts in Kitchen; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Electric Cooktop; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Pantry; Walk-in Pantry; Laminate Counters Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Washer Hookup; 220 V Dryer Hookup; Inside Foundation Details: Slab Other Rooms: Great Room Interior Features: 9+ Flat Ceilings Technology: 3+ Exist Tele Lines; Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s); Patio; Storage Other Structures: Shed(s) Parking Features: Attached Garage; Direct Access; Garage Door Opener; RV Access/Parking; RV Gate; Separate Strge Area Road Access Type: Alley; City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt; Dirt Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road Construction: Block; Slump Block Const - Finish: Painted Roofing: Composition Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Forced Air; Heat Pump Plumbing: Electric Hot Wtr Htr Utilities: SRP Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public; Sewer-In & Connected Services: City Services Fencing: Block Property Description: Corner Lot; North/South Exposure; Alley Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email; Phone Call Lockbox Type: Supra Possession: By Agreement Unit Style: All on One Level Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; VA; FHA; Conventional; 1031 Exchange Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width
Master Bedroom	13.00	12.00
Bedroom 2	10.00	9.00
Bedroom 3	10.00	9.00
Kitchen	12.00	10.00
Dining Room	10.00	9.00
Great Room	20.00	15.00

Documents

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Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: May - 13 - 2026