1544 E Driftwood Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283 (MLS# 7044994)

1544 E Driftwood Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283

New Listing

$515,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,620 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,358 Status: Active

Current Price: $515,000 List Date: 6/25/2026 Last Modified: 6/25/2026

Overview

Description

Rare opportunity to own a meticulously maintained single-level home in The Lakes, one of South Tempe's most sought-after communities. Thoughtfully cared for with a new HVAC, new kitchen appliances, fresh interior paint ($24k value), and stunning teak hardwood flooring throughout. Multiple sliders create seamless indoor-outdoor living, opening to a private courtyard retreat with a wood-burning adobe fireplace, lush landscaping, and exceptional privacy. Picture the secret garden in the heart of Tempe. Enjoy a serviced gas fireplace, light-filled living spaces, and low-maintenance living. The Lakes offers boating, walking paths, a clubhouse, Olympic pool, pickleball, tennis, basketball, fitness center, and year-round community events.

Supplements: Conveniently located near the I-10, US-60, Loop 101, dining, shopping, and Sky Harbor Airport. You'll love living in The Lakes!

Open Houses

Saturday, June 27, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Listing Details MLS# 7044994

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number: 1544
Compass: E
Street Name: Driftwood
St Suffix: Drive
City/Town Code: Tempe
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85283
Zip4: 2113
Country: US
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 301-02-575
Subdivision: LAKES TRACT R1
Tax Year: 2025
Assessor's Map #: 2
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 39 LAKES TRACT R1 MCR 014201
Assessor's Parcel #: 575
Tax Municipality: Tempe
Taxes: 2532

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: 1620
Price/SqFt: 317.9
Horses: N
Builder Name: unknown
Year Built: 1972
Lead Based Hazard Disclosure: Yes
Approx Lot SqFt: 5358
Approx Lot Acres: 0.123
Flood Zone: No
Community Pool Y/N: Yes
Private Pool Y/N: No
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Planned Comm Name: The Lakes
Marketing Name: The Lakes
Elementary School District: Tempe School District
High School District: Tempe Union High School District
Elementary School: Rover Elementary School
Jr. High School: Fees College Preparatory Middle School
High School: Marcos De Niza High School
Half Bathrooms: 0

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: Baseline and McClintock
Directions: South on McClintock, West on South Shore Dr., Right/North on Eastshore Dr., West on Driftwood Dr.

Legal Info

Township: 1S
Range: 4E
Section: 2
Lot Number: 39

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

More Information

Items Updated

Ht/Cool Yr Updated: 2024
Ht/Cool Partial/Full: Full

Parking Spaces

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

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings

Special Listing Cond

N/A: Yes

Construction

Block: Yes
Wood Frame: Yes

Const - Finish

Painted: Yes
Stucco: Yes

Roofing

Tile: Yes

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: Y
HOA Disclosure/Addendum Affirmation: Yes
HOA Transfer Fee: 400
HOA Fee: 405
HOA Paid Frequency: Quarterly
HOA Name: The Lakes Community
HOA Telephone: (480)838-1023
Special Assessment HOA: No
HOA 2 Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee: 0
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%: $
Prepaid Association Fees HOA: 0
Disclosure Fees HOA: 0
Other Fees HOA: 0
Com Facilities Distr: N
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 135

Lockbox Type

Supra: Yes

Architecture

Ranch: Yes

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: Yes
Private Toilet Room: Yes

Add'l Property Use

None: Yes

Fireplace Features

Wood Burning: Yes
Fireplace Family Rm: Yes
Gas Fireplace: Yes
Exterior Fireplace: Yes

Flooring

Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Window Features

Dual Pane: Yes

Community Features

Biking/Walking Path: Yes
Children's Playgrnd: Yes
Clubhouse/Rec Room: Yes
Comm Tennis Court(s): Yes
Community Spa: Yes
Community Spa Htd: Yes
Racquetball: Yes
Lake: Yes
Pickleball: Yes
Workout Facility: Yes

Dining Area

Breakfast Room: Yes

Heating

Electric: Yes

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher: Yes
Electric Oven: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Laminate Counters: Yes
Built-in Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Electric Cooktop: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Mini Split: Yes
Central Air: Yes

Laundry

Washer Included: Yes
Dryer Included: Yes
Inside: Yes

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: N

Road Access Type

City Street: Yes

Road Responsibility

City Maintained Road: Yes

Fencing

Front Yard: Yes
Perimeter: Yes
Block: Yes

Water Source

City Water: Yes

Community Pool Features

Fenced: Yes
Heated: Yes
Lap: Yes
Outdoor: Yes

Exterior Features

Covered Patio(s): Yes
Patio: Yes
Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s): Yes

Spa

Heated: Yes

Sewer

Sewer - Public: Yes

Parking Features

Attached Garage: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes

Irrigation

Sprinkler: Yes

Foundation Details

Block: Yes

New Financing

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

Plumbing

Electric Hot Wtr Htr: Yes

Utilities

SRP: Yes
SW Gas: Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Conventional: Yes

Property Description

North/South Exposure: Yes

Landscaping

Grass Front: Yes
Irrigation Front: Yes

Services

City Services: Yes

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: Yes
Agency Discl Req: Yes

Possession

Close of Escrow: Yes

Association Fee Incl

Common Area Maint: Yes

Assoc Rules/Info

Pets OK (See Rmrks): Yes

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Add'l Property Use: None Architecture: Ranch Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Private Toilet Room Fireplace Features: Wood Burning; Fireplace Family Rm; Gas Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace Flooring: Tile; Wood Window Features: Dual Pane Community Pool Features: Fenced; Heated; Lap; Outdoor Spa: Heated Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Children's Playgrnd; Clubhouse/Rec Room; Comm Tennis Court(s); Community Spa; Community Spa Htd; Racquetball; Lake; Pickleball; Workout Facility Dining Area: Breakfast Room Kitchen Features: Electric Oven; Electric Range; Electric Cooktop; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Laminate Counters Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside Foundation Details: Block Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s); Patio; Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s) Parking Features: Attached Garage; Garage Door Opener Road Access Type: City Street Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road Construction: Block; Wood Frame Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco Roofing: Tile Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Mini Split Heating: Electric Plumbing: Electric Hot Wtr Htr Utilities: SRP; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Irrigation: Sprinkler Sewer: Sewer - Public Services: City Services Fencing: Front Yard; Perimeter; Block Property Description: North/South Exposure Landscaping: Grass Front; Irrigation Front Lockbox Type: Supra Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint Existing 1st Loan: Conventional New Financing: Cash; VA; FHA; Conventional; 1031 Exchange Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req

Listing Office: West USA Realty

Last Updated: June - 25 - 2026