1261 E RIVIERA Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282

$685,000
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 ...

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

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

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

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service
Aligned Showings

Sold Info

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

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
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Last Updated: April - 11 - 2026
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