538 W 17TH Street, Tempe, AZ 85281

$290,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1.25 Square Footage: 1,148 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,826 Status: Closed
Current Price: $290,000 Last Modified: 8/12/2026

Overview

Description

Within walking/biking distance to ASU, this mid-century ranch home is an outdoor-living paradise, perfect for a gardener, conservationist, swimmer, or anyone who loves to relax outside. The stylish and inviting backyard lap pool and spa are complimented w/ a large covered patio, 3 garden beds, and convenient outdoor shower. In addition the property boasts a water reclamation system, roof-mounted solar panels, and a thoughtful xeriscape front yard, making this home as smart as it is enjoyable. Other improvements include recently replaced kitchen counters, backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a newer efficient A/C system, and recently renovated bathroom. Enjoy the desirability of tile & wood flooring, north/south orientation, insulated block construction, and convenient separate storage.

Listing Details MLS# 5350244

Location, Tax & Legal

Map Code/Grid
R36
House Number
538
Compass
W
Street Name
17TH
St Suffix
Street
City/Town Code
Tempe
State/Province
AZ
Zip Code
85281
Zip4
6514
Country
US
County Code
Maricopa
Assessor Number
124-65-127
Subdivision
CAMPUS HOMES
Tax Year
2015
Assessor's Map #
65
Legal Description (Abbrev)
CAMPUS HOMES
Assessor's Parcel #
127
Tax Municipality
Tempe
Taxes
1401

Contract Information

Type
Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership
Fee Simple

General Property Description

Dwelling Type
Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles
Detached
Exterior Stories
Yes
# of Interior Levels
Yes
# Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
Yes
Half Bathrooms
Yes
Total Bathrooms
1.25
Approx SQFT
1148
Price/SqFt
252.61
Horses
N
Builder Name
UNK
Year Built
1954
Approx Lot SqFt
6826
Community Pool Y/N
No
Private Pool Y/N
Yes
Fireplace YN
No
Elementary School District
Tempe Elementary School District
High School District
Tempe Union High School District
Elementary School
Holdeman Elementary School
Jr. High School
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
High School
Tempe High School

Remarks Misc

Cross Street
Mill & Apache
Directions
West on Apache (13th St), South on Farmer, West on 17th Street to property.

Status Change Info

Off Market Date
2015-10-20
Under Contract Date
2015-10-20
Close of Escrow Date
2015-11-20

Legal Info

Township
1N
Range
4E
Section
21
Lot Number
130

More Information

Basement

Basement Y/N
N

Items Updated

Wiring Yr Updated
2005
Wiring Partial/Full
Partial
Pool Yr Updated
2005
Pool Partial/Full
Full

Parking Spaces

Carport Spaces
Yes
Slab Parking Spaces
Yes
Total Covered Spaces
Yes

Solar Panels

Ownership
Monthly Lease Assumption
Grid
On
kW
3

Contact Info

List Agent Home Phn
602-712-1397

Sold Info

Loan Type
Cash
Payment Type
Other
Closing Cost Split
Normal - N
Buyer Concession $/%
$
Seller Concession $/%
$
Buyer Concession to Seller
0
Seller Concession to Buyer
0

Special Listing Cond

N/A
Yes

Construction

Block
Yes

Const - Finish

Painted
Yes

Roofing

Built-Up
Yes

Status Update

Multiple Offers Received
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

Architecture

Ranch
Yes

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm
Yes

Flooring

Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Private Pool Features

Heated
Yes
Play Pool
Yes
Lap
Yes

Community Features

Near Bus Stop
Yes
Transportation Svcs
Yes

Dining Area

Dining in FR
Yes

Heating

Natural Gas
Yes

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Gas Oven
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Built-in Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Central Air
Yes

Interior Features

No Interior Steps
Yes

Laundry

Washer Included
Yes
Dryer Included
Yes
In Garage
Yes

Other Rooms

Family Room
Yes

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N
N

Technology

Cable TV Avail
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes

Fencing

Block
Yes

Water Source

City Water
Yes

Exterior Features

Covered Patio(s)
Yes
Patio
Yes

Spa

Private
Yes
Heated
Yes

Sewer

Sewer - Public
Yes

Parking Features

Separate Strge Area
Yes

New Financing

Cash
Yes
VA
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes

Energy/Green Feature

Solar Panels
Yes

Utilities

APS
Yes
SW Gas
Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Conventional
Yes

Existing 1st Loan Terms

Non Assumable
Yes

Property Description

North/South Exposure
Yes
Alley
Yes

Landscaping

Desert Front
Yes
Desert Back
Yes
Grass Back
Yes
Yrd Wtring Sys Back
Yes
Auto Timer H2O Back
Yes

Services

City Services
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 Status Update: Multiple Offers Received Architecture: Ranch Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm Flooring: Tile; Wood Private Pool Features: Heated; Play Pool; Lap Spa: Private; Heated Community Features: Near Bus Stop; Transportation Svcs Dining Area: Dining in FR Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; In Garage Other Rooms: Family Room Interior Features: No Interior Steps Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s); Patio Parking Features: Separate Strge Area Construction: Block Const - Finish: Painted Roofing: Built-Up Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Natural Gas Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public Services: City Services Fencing: Block Property Description: North/South Exposure; Alley Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Grass Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Back Possession: By Agreement Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Conventional Existing 1st Loan Terms: Non Assumable New Financing: Cash; VA; FHA; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
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Last Updated: August - 12 - 2026
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