644 E LA JOLLA Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282 (MLS# 6997161)

644 E LA JOLLA Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282

$635,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,190 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,581 Status: Active

Current Price: $635,000 Last Modified: 3/12/2026

Description

Step into modern elegance with this thoughtfully remodeled home in the coveted Royal Palms community. This fully reimagined Classic Suggs 5-bedroom, 2-bath home blends timeless design with modern comfort, offering a spacious layout ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Built in 1968 with classic block construction, the light-filled open-concept floor plan centers around a sensational chef's kitchen that opens to a dramatic 20-foot wall of glass. The kitchen features a breakfast bar, desirable white cabinetry with quartz countertops, soft-close drawers, and pull-out shelving, along with a full stainless steel appliance package including an electric range with hood, dishwasher, and refrigerator. The spa inspired primary ensuite showcases designer floor...

Supplements: tile that continues into a zero-entry walk-in shower and connects to a shared walk-in closet. Additional upgrades include newer windows, extended height at block wall, tile flooring throughout (no carpet), stylish 4-inch tile baseboards and roof that has been replaced within the past 5 years. A spacious laundry room with full-size washer and dryer is conveniently located inside the home. The 2-car garage features epoxy flooring, a service door, and an outlet ready for an EV charger. Step outside to a North facing paved backyard designed for relaxation and entertaining, set on a large lot with endless possibilities for outdoor living. The home also offers a charming front walled paver courtyard, perfect for welcoming dinner guests. Enjoy walking distance to biking and walking paths, along with convenient access to ASU and major East Valley freeways including the 101, 202, and US-60. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a turn-key home in a warm, well-loved neighborhood that truly offers the best of both worlds.

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More Information MLS# 6997161

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No List Price: $635,000 Status: Active Current Price: $635,000 List Date: 2026-03-12

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 41 Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 442 TEMPE ROYAL PALMS UNIT 5 MCR Assessor's Parcel #: 285 Tax Municipality: Tempe Taxes: 3083 House Number: 644 Compass: E Street Name: LA JOLLA St Suffix: Drive City/Town Code: Tempe State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85282 Zip4: 5353 County Code: Maricopa Assessor Number: 133-41-285 Subdivision: TEMPE ROYAL PALMS UNIT 5 Tax Year: 2025

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached # of Interior Levels: 1 Full Bathrooms: 2 Half Bathrooms: 0 Approx SQFT: 2190 Price/SqFt: 289.95 Approx Lot SqFt: 8581 Approx Lot Acres: 0.197 Flood Zone: No Horses: N Builder Name: Suggs Lead Based Hazard Disclosure: Yes Elementary School District: Tempe School District High School District: Tempe Union High School District Elementary School: Carminati School Jr. High School: Connolly Middle School High School: Tempe High School Community Pool Y/N: No Private Pool Y/N: No Planned Comm Name: Tempe Fireplace YN: No Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Exterior Stories: 1 # Bedrooms: 5 Total Bathrooms: 2 Year Built: 1968

Legal Info

Range: 4E Section: 34 Township: 1N Lot Number: 442

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 1

Construction

Block: 1

Const - Finish

Painted: 1 Stucco: 1 Brick Veneer: 1

Roofing

Composition: 1

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: N PAD Fee Y/N: N Land Lease Fee Y/N: N Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 0

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings

Lockbox Type

Supra: 1

Master Bathroom

3/4 Bath Master Bdrm: 1

Master Bedroom

Split: 1

Additional Bedroom

Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1

Flooring

Tile: 1

Window Features

Dual Pane: 1

Community Features

Near Bus Stop: 1

Dining Area

Formal: 1 Breakfast Bar: 1 Breakfast Room: 1

Heating

Electric: 1

Kitchen Features

Disposal: 1 Electric Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Quartz Countertops: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Programmable Thmstat: 1 Central Air: 1

Interior Features

Skylight(s): 1 Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1 No Interior Steps: 1

Laundry

Washer Included: 1 Dryer Included: 1 Inside: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Other Rooms

Family Room: 1 Arizona Room/Lanai: 1

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: N

Technology

Cable TV Avail: 1 High Speed Internet: 1

Fencing

Back Yard: 1 Block: 1

Water Source

City Water: 1

Exterior Features

Patio: 1 Storage: 1 Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s): 1 Rain Gutters: 1

Spa

None: 1

Sewer

Sewer - Public: 1

Parking Spaces

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

Parking Features

Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s): 1 Attached Garage: 1 Direct Access: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1

Irrigation

Sprinkler: 1

Foundation Details

Block: 1

New Financing

Cash: 1 VA: 1 Conventional: 1

Plumbing

Gas Hot Water Heater: 1 Rainwater Captr Sys: 1 Reclaimed Water Sys: 1

Utilities

SRP: 1 SW Gas: 1

Existing 1st Loan

VA: 1

Existing 1st Loan Terms

Non Assumable: 1

Property Description

North/South Exposure: 1 Alley: 1

Landscaping

Gravel/Stone Front: 1 Gravel/Stone Back: 1 Desert Front: 1 Desert Back: 1 Yrd Wtring Sys Back: 1

Services

City Services: 1

Items Updated

Floor Yr Updated: 2020 Floor Partial/Full: Full Ht/Cool Yr Updated: 2018 Ht/Cool Partial/Full: Full Roof Yr Updated: 2020 Roof Partial/Full: Full Kitchen Yr Updated: 2020 Kitchen Partial/Full: Full Bath(s) Yr Updated: 2020 Bath(s) Partial/Full: Full

Other Structures

Shed(s): 1

Contact Info

List Agent Home Phn: 480-246-1673

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: 1 Agency Discl Req: 1

Possession

Close of Escrow: 1

Association Fee Incl

No Fees: 1

Assoc Rules/Info

None: 1

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: Rural Rd & Southern Ave Directions: South on Rural Rd to La Jolla West to property on right. Geo Lat: 33.389304 Geo Lon: -111.928975

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Master Bathroom: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm Master Bedroom: Split Additional Bedroom: Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet Flooring: Tile Window Features: Dual Pane Spa: None Community Features: Near Bus Stop Dining Area: Formal; Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Room Kitchen Features: Electric Range; Disposal; Refrigerator; Quartz Countertops Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside Foundation Details: Block Other Rooms: Family Room; Arizona Room/Lanai Interior Features: Skylight(s); Vaulted Ceiling(s); No Interior Steps Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet Exterior Features: Patio; Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s); Rain Gutters; Storage Other Structures: Shed(s) Parking Features: Attached Garage; Direct Access; Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s); Garage Door Opener Construction: Block Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco; Brick Veneer Roofing: Composition Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Programmable Thmstat Heating: Electric Plumbing: Gas Hot Water Heater; Rainwater Captr Sys; Reclaimed Water Sys Utilities: SRP; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Irrigation: Sprinkler Sewer: Sewer - Public Services: City Services Fencing: Back Yard; Block Property Description: North/South Exposure; Alley Landscaping: Gravel/Stone Front; Gravel/Stone Back; Desert Front; Desert Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Back Lockbox Type: Supra Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: VA Existing 1st Loan Terms: Non Assumable New Financing: Cash; VA; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req

Listing Office: Realty ONE Group

Last Updated: March - 12 - 2026

Broker Attribution: 480-246-1673