Tempe Town Lake, ASU Main Campus & Downtown Mill Ave
ZIP code 85281 represents an important micro-market in Tempe, featuring a median price of $440,000 with 2.8 months of inventory. Reporting Period: August 2026 • Classification: Moderate Seller's Advantage.
Source: Maricopa County Recorder Public Deeds
Dataset: ZIP 85281 Recorded Residential Deeds
Period: August 2026
Methodology: Median transaction price of all recorded single-family detached sales in ZIP 85281.
Source: Maricopa County Assessor Records
Dataset: ZIP 85281 Building SqFt Ratios
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: 110 active / 40 sales = 2.8 months.
Source: Maricopa County Housing Inventory Audit
Dataset: ZIP 85281 Resale Inventory
Period: August 2026
Methodology: Active single-family resale listings at month-end.
Source: Maricopa County Recorder Public Deeds
Dataset: ZIP 85281 Closed Sales
Period: August 2026
Methodology: Arms-length residential sales recorded in August 2026.
Source: Maricopa Listing Velocity Tracking
Dataset: Days to Contract
Period: August 2026
Methodology: Median days to contract.
In 85281, micro-location matters tremendously: street positioning, lot premiums, and HOA amenities create substantial value variances within identical floor plans.
Derived from recorded deed filings in ZIP 85281 during August 2026. Refreshed monthly.
Raw data verified from public records, analyzed through deterministic models, and synthesized with local East & West Valley insights. No spam, no sales calls.