#6862683, Bruce Swift, Listing office: Windermere Real Estate & Property Management

421 W 5th St Tempe, AZ 85281
Property details
About 421 W 5th St
Calling all investors and builders/developers!! This is a VERY RARE opportunity to own a property just a few blocks away from Mill Ave!! Located on one of the best streets - 5th St! Great R3 zoning! Large 8,300+ sf lot! New construction abounds! Urban infill at its best! - there is a new 50m+ upscale mid-rise project directly across the street that is just being completed! And less than 100 yards to the east is Farmer Ave, where hundreds of millions have been spent on a variety of commercial, multifamily, and mixed used developments, including the new Westin Vib hotel! Only a block to the Tempe Streetcar, which connects to the Light Rail, which is less than 2 min away! Walk to ASU, Mill Ave, Tempe Town Lake and more! This is a GREAT AREA R-3 ZONING, large/deep lot!! Perfect location for new condos/townhomes to build and sell. This is also a Great location to build luxury townhome rentals for students! There are models with 4 bed/5 bath that builders are constructing with huge cash flow and they are much further away from ASU and Mill Ave etc. Zoning should allow for 3 units but check with city as owner/agent makes no guarantees. Imagine the views from the 3rd floor rooftop balconies of the West 5 towers and the Tempe skyline, plus the mountain views!! At 900k that's just 300k per unit land cost (if you build 3 units)! The home on this property was updated in 2021 when the current buyer purchased it, and it's currently rented for 2,250/mo, it's a mo to mo lease, tenants have been there for since current owner purchased the home. Drive by only, do not disturb the tenants! Thank you!! 5 min to 202 Freeway, 10 min to Sky Harbor Airport, 15 min to downtown Phoenix, and much more!
Highlights
Summary
- Flooring Type: Tile
- Interior: Eat-in Kitchen, No Interior Steps
- Fireplace: None
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $795,000
- Price/SqFt: $795
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,330
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: From Mill Ave, take 5th St, go 3 blocks west and the property is the 3rd property on your left past Farmer Ave.
- Year Built: 1954
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,000 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.19 Acres
- MLS Number: 6862698
- MLS Name: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service 2
- Office Name: Windermere Real Estate & Property Management
- Office Phone: (602) 319-5363
- Office Email: edverdi@edverdi.com
- Listing Agent: Bruce Swift
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Dec 08, 2021 | Home Sold | $470,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $36,580 | $1,330 |
2023 | $32,850 | $1,276 |
2022 | $26,960 | $1,285 |
2020 | $20,480 | $1,246 |
2019 | $15,830 | $1,192 |
2017 | $11,530 | $1,156 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Scales Technology Academy
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•1115 W 5th St
2
Holdeman Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•1326 W 18th St
6
Broadmor Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.5 mi
•311 E Aepli Dr
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $25,263. Residents of Tempe, AZ typically earn less than $<35k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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Frequently asked questions
About 421 W 5th St
The listing price of 421 W 5th St property is $795,000.
The property 421 W 5th St is a house located in Tempe, Arizona, 85281.
Active Listing: 421 W 5th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 421 W 5th St are: Scales Technology Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Holdeman Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Broadmor Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Gililland Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), McKemy Academy of International Studies (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Laird Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Tempe High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Asu Preparatory Academy Digital (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Ombudsman - Charter Northeast (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,330 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 8, 2021 for $470,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 421 W 5th St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 421 W 5th St is 1,000 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 421 W 5th St is 1954.
This home is located at 421 W 5th St in Tempe, AZ and zip code 85281 in the Riverside neighborhood. This 1,000 square foot home, which was built in 1954, sits on a 0.19 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 8, 2025 and is currently priced at $795,000.
While more than 7 listings in Tempe, AZ in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 26 listings sold at asking price, and more than 89 were sold below. The number of listings in Tempe, AZ increased by 0.3% between May and June 2025. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 70 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $485,000.