Dynamic university powerhouse, urban lakefront living, and South Tempe luxury
Tempe combines Arizona State University's research engine with corporate tech headquarters around Tempe Town Lake, balanced by mature luxury subdivisions in South Tempe. Reporting Period: August 2026 • Classification: Balanced Market.
Source: Maricopa County Recorder Public Deeds
Dataset: City of Tempe Closed Residential Deeds
Period: August 2026
Methodology: Median transaction price of single-family detached sales in Tempe.
Source: Maricopa County Assessor Records
Dataset: Tempe Closed Sales SqFt Ratio
Period: August 2026
Methodology: Average price per square foot across closed sales.
Source: Tamara Market Analytics Engine
Dataset: Deterministic Absorption Index
Period: August 2026
Methodology: 410 active listings / 135 monthly closed sales = 3.0 months.
Source: Maricopa County Housing Inventory Audit
Dataset: Tempe Active Supply
Period: August 2026
Methodology: Active single-family listings at month-end.
Source: Maricopa County Recorder Public Deeds
Dataset: Tempe Closed Deeds
Period: August 2026
Methodology: Arms-length residential sales recorded in August 2026.
Source: East Valley Listing Velocity Audit
Dataset: Days to Contract
Period: August 2026
Methodology: Median days to contract.
South Tempe's 85284 continues to trade at a premium comparable to North Chandler and Gilbert, favored by executives who demand larger lot footprints without long freeway commutes.
Verified from recorded deed transfers in Tempe through August 2026. Refreshed monthly.
Median: $440,000 • Supply: 2.8 months
Median: $475,000 • Supply: 2.9 months
Median: $495,000 • Supply: 3.2 months
Median: $750,000 • Supply: 3.5 months
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