1261 E RIVIERA Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282 (MLS# 6900666)

1261 E RIVIERA Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282

$685,000

Open room concept with large entertaining kitchen

Underlighting cabinets make for the right vibe

easy to sit 4 people at this large kitchen bar area

light-bright with enough can lighting to make this older ranch home bright

more fun to be had with this coffee and beverage center. Lighted cabinets here also

great sized bedrooms- split floor plan cocept great for roomates

ceiling fan just in time for Fall weather with a breeze

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,000 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,220 Status: Closed

Current Price: $685,000 List Date: 8/23/2025 Last Modified: 4/11/2026

Overview

Description

Step into a reimagined 1965 classic treasure at 1261 E Riviera Dr, where vintage charm meets 2025 sophistication in a flawless upscale renovation. This single-story sanctuary boasts a clever split floor plan with a true master suite—ideal for families, multi-gen living, investors, or savvy ASU student house-hackers. Whisper ''wow'' at every turn: Gleaming luxury flooring flows underfoot, while all-new appliances—including a chef's gas range and RO lines to the sink and fridge—spark joy in the gourmet kitchen. Custom cabinets glow with accent lighting, framing granite islands perfect for midnight feasts or morning brews.

Supplements: Fresh AC hums quietly, dual-pane windows and doors seal in serenity, and outside, redesigned front-and-back landscaping thrives via auto-irrigation, creating a low-maintenance desert oasis. Gearheads rejoice: The attached 2-car garage shines with epoxy flooring and an EV charger station. Minutes from US 60 and 101, this move-in-ready marvel isn't j ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 6900666

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number: 1261
Compass: E
Street Name: RIVIERA
St Suffix: Drive
City/Town Code: Tempe
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85282
Zip4: 5536
Country: US
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 133-54-443
Subdivision: CYPRUS EAST UNIT 2
Tax Year: 2024
Assessor's Map #: 54
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 443 CYPRUS EAST UNIT 2 MCR 010538
Assessor's Parcel #: 443
Tax Municipality: Maricopa - COUNTY
Taxes: 1888

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: 4
Full Bathrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: 3
Approx SQFT: 2000
Price/SqFt: 342.5
Horses: N
Builder Name: Unknown
Year Built: 1965
Lead Based Hazard Disclosure: Yes
Approx Lot SqFt: 8220
Approx Lot Acres: 0.189
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: No
Fireplace YN: No
Elementary School District: Tempe School District
High School District: Tempe Union High School District
Elementary School: Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School
Jr. High School: Connolly Middle School
High School: McClintock High School
Half Bathrooms: 0

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: East of Rural Rd & South of Southern Av
Directions: Southern/Mcclintock

Status Change Info

Off Market Date: 2025-11-21
Under Contract Date: 2025-11-21
Close of Escrow Date: 2025-12-19

Legal Info

Township: 1N
Range: 4E
Section: 35
Lot Number: 443
Cnty Rcrd Bk & Pg #: 133-54

More Information

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Items Updated

Floor Yr Updated: 2025
Floor Partial/Full: Full
Ht/Cool Yr Updated: 2025
Kitchen Yr Updated: 2025
Kitchen Partial/Full: Full
Bath(s) Yr Updated: 2025
Bath(s) Partial/Full: Full

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Covered Spaces: 2
Slab Parking Spaces: 0

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Text: Yes

Sold Info

Loan Type: Conventional
Closing Cost Split: Seller Assist - A
Buyer Concession $/%: $
Seller Concession to Buyer: 10000
Seller Concession $/%: $
Buyer Concession to Seller: 0

Special Listing Cond

Owner/Agent: Yes

Construction

Block: Yes

Const - Finish

Painted: Yes
Stucco: Yes

Roofing

Composition: Yes

Pmt & Rate Info

Down Payment: 0
Total Encumbrance: 0
Total Asum Mnth Pmts: 0

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
PAD Fee: 0
Land Lease Fee 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

Split: Yes

Flooring

Vinyl: Yes

Window Features

Dual Pane: Yes
Vinyl Frame: Yes

Dining Area

Formal: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Breakfast Room: Yes

Heating

Electric: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Gas Oven: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Built-in Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Granite Counters: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes

Laundry

Washer Included: Yes
Dryer Included: Yes
Inside: Yes

Other Rooms

Great Room: Yes

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: N

Road Responsibility

City Maintained Road: Yes

Technology

Cable TV Avail: Yes

Fencing

Block: Yes

Water Source

City Water: Yes

Exterior Features

Covered Patio(s): Yes
Patio: Yes

Spa

None: Yes

Sewer

Sewer - Public: Yes

Parking Features

Attch'd Gar Cabinets: Yes
Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s): Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes

New Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Plumbing

Gas Hot Water Heater: Yes

Utilities

SRP: Yes
SW Gas: Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear: Yes

Property Description

Alley: Yes

Landscaping

Desert Front: Yes
Grass Back: Yes
Synthetic Grass Frnt: Yes
Yrd Wtring Sys Front: Yes
Yrd Wtring Sys Back: Yes
Auto Timer H2O Front: Yes
Auto Timer H2O Back: Yes
Irrigation Front: Yes
Irrigation Back: Yes

Disclosures

None: Yes

Possession

Close of Escrow: Yes

Association Fee Incl

No Fees: Yes

Assoc Rules/Info

None: Yes

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: Owner/Agent Architecture: Ranch Master Bathroom: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm Master Bedroom: Split Flooring: Vinyl Window Features: Dual Pane; Vinyl Frame Spa: None Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Room Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside Other Rooms: Great Room Technology: Cable TV Avail Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s); Patio Parking Features: Attch'd Gar Cabinets; Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s); Garage Door Opener Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road Construction: Block Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Composition Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Electric; Natural Gas Plumbing: Gas Hot Water Heater Utilities: SRP; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public Fencing: Block Property Description: Alley Landscaping: Desert Front; Grass Back; Synthetic Grass Frnt; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back; Irrigation Front; Irrigation Back Showing Notification Methods: Text Lockbox Type: Supra Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; Conventional Disclosures: None

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level
Master Bedroom	15.00	13.00	First

Listing Office: AZ Marketplace Realty

Last Updated: April - 11 - 2026