820 S FARMER Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281

$1,975,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,764 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 24,816 Status: UCB (Under Contract-Backups)
Current Price: $1,975,000 Last Modified: 10/13/2026

Overview

Description

Historic Farmer-Goodwin House is one of Tempe's true architectural treasures. Built in 1883 as ''The grandest house in the Valley'', this rare two-story adobe estate showcases Georgian Revival design, symmetrical floor plan, grand central staircase, lime-plastered walls, and a distinctive hipped roof with ten flush dormers. Live and work in the same home with light commercial zoning. Once home to ASU's first principal, later to prominent rancher James C. Goodwin, this residence is deeply woven into Arizona history. Lovingly restored and thoughtfully revitalized, this property offers a rare opportunity to own a timeless piece of Tempe's heritage. Full of possibilities and flexible spaces, all on a half acre of land with a separate studio. All upstairs bedrooms are plumbed for ensuite bath

Listing Details MLS# 7093159

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number
820
Compass
S
Street Name
FARMER
St Suffix
Avenue
City/Town Code
Tempe
State/Province
AZ
Zip Code
85281
Zip4
5537
Country
US
County Code
Maricopa
Assessor Number
124-69-155
Subdivision
FARMER GOODWIN
Tax Year
2025

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
2
# of Interior Levels
2
# Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Total Bathrooms
3
Approx SQFT
3764
Price/SqFt
524.71
Guest House SqFt
280
Horses
N
Builder Name
Pierce C Shannon
Year Built
1883
Lead Based Hazard Disclosure
Yes
Approx Lot SqFt
24816
Approx Lot Acres
0.57
Community Pool Y/N
No
Private Pool Y/N
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes
Fireplaces Total
2
Planned Comm Name
Wilson Art & Garden
Marketing Name
The Farmer-Goodwin House
Elementary School District
Tempe School District
High School District
Tempe Union High School District
Elementary School
Holdeman Elementary School
Jr. High School
McKemy Academy of International Studies
High School
Tempe High School

Remarks Misc

Cross Street
University & Farmer
Directions
South on Farmer to home on right

Legal Info

Township
1N
Range
4E
Section
21
Lot Number
11

Basement

Basement Y/N
N

More Information

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces
2
Slab Parking Spaces
11
Total Covered Spaces
2

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service
Aligned Showings

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Architecture: See Remarks Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Flooring: Wood Private Pool Features: Fenced; Lap Spa: Private Dining Area: Formal Kitchen Features: Electric Oven Laundry: Other Other Rooms: Separate Workshop Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s) Other Structures: Workshop Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Detached Garage Construction: Adobe Const - Finish: Stucco Roofing: Metal Cooling: Central Air Heating: Heat Pump Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Irrigation: Flood Sewer: Sewer - Public Fencing: Perimeter Property Description: Nat Reg Historic Hms Landscaping: Dirt Back; Natural Desert Front; Natural Desert Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Phone Call Lockbox Type: Supra Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Conventional New Financing: Cash; VA; FHA; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
IDX
Listing Office: My Home Group Real Estate
Office Phone: 480-685-2760
Office Email: andrew@myhomegroup.com
Last Updated: October - 13 - 2026
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