Tempe, home to world famous Arizona State University, is more than a college town.

It is a vibrant, energetic, active community for both students and families alike.

Tempe has everything from sailing, fishing, picnicking, to great shopping and exciting night life. Throughout most of its history, Tempe was a small farming community. Tempe was the site of Hayden’s Ferry which carried people and goods across the Salt River, located on the north end of the city. One of the oldest cities in the Valley, Tempe was incorporated as a town in 1894. Nine years earlier, The Arizona Legislature selected Tempe as the site for the Territorial Normal School; a school to train Arizona teachers. That school ultimately became the Arizona State University we know today.

Tempe was officially named in 1879 after Vale De Tempe in Greece. In 1884 The Maricopa and Phoenix railroad linked Tempe to the nation’s growing transportation system.

Tempe’s rapid growth came after World War II when veterans and others flocked to the city with blue skies and a great climate. By 1974 Tempe had grown into a modern city.

About Tempe Arizona

The Hohokam People were the first to arrive in the area that is known as Mesa, Arizona over 2000 years ago. They built the original canals that moved the water through the valley. A variation of these canals provides the water to valley residents today.

In July 1878, Mesa was registered as a town site. The next year, the first school was built, Mesa was incorporated in 1878 with a population of 300. With the widening of the canals in 1885, there was enough water flow to build a power plant. In 1917 the city of Mesa purchased the power plant from its founders. The revenue from this plant has financed capital expenditures for the city of Mesa until the 1960’s.

In the 1940’s with the growth of Falcon Field, and Williams Field, there was tremendous growth with military personnel relocating to Mesa.

  • Population: 166,000
  • Location: Borders Scottsdale on the North Side, Mesa and Chandler on the East side and Phoenix on the West side
  • Elevation: 1148 feet above sea level
  • Area: 39.93 Square Miles
  • Average Rainfall: 8.7”
  • Arizona State University
  • Kyrene School District
  • Tempe Elementary School District
  • Tempe Union High School District
  • Festival of Light & Boat Parade
  • July 4th Fireworks Show
  • Tempe Festival of the Arts
  • Tempe Music Festival
  • Tempe Oktoberfest
  • Broadway in Arizona @ Gammage Auditorium
  • Mill Avenue
  • Tempe Beach Park
  • Tempe Town Lake

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$623,500
9224 S TERRY Lane, Tempe, AZ 85284
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# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bathrooms: 3
Year Built: 2008
Subdivision: TEMPE VILLAGE
Description: Wow what a find, very nicely appointed home in Tempe gated community built ...
Last Updated: March - 24 - 2023
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$525,000
Sparkling pool
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Open House (03/24/2023 - 2:00 pm)
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bathrooms: 3
Year Built: 1977
Subdivision: HUGHES ACRES UNIT 9
Description: This beautiful custom 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom custom home in Tempe, AZ is a m...
Last Updated: March - 24 - 2023
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$550,000
6738 S LA ROSA Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
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Open House (03/24/2023 - 10:00 am)
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 1973
Subdivision: TEMPE GARDENS 15 LOTS 1593 THRU 1702
Description: This adorable Tempe home has so much to offer. It's close to freeways, walk...
Last Updated: March - 24 - 2023
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$510,000
108 W BALBOA Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282
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Open House (03/24/2023 - 9:00 am)
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 1960
Subdivision: NU-VISTA 5 LOTS 259-328, 392-405, TR B & C
Description: Come see this charming 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home now on the market! Enjoy ...
Last Updated: March - 24 - 2023
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$425,000
319 W SANTA CRUZ Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282
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Open House (03/24/2023 - 9:00 am)
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 1971
Subdivision: KNOELL TEMPE 3
Description: This charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 car garage home is now on the market...
Last Updated: March - 24 - 2023
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$580,000
1530 E EDGEWATER Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
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Open House (03/24/2023 - 9:00 am)
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bathrooms: 2.5
Year Built: 1978
Subdivision: LAKES TRACT C3
Description: 4 bedroom, 2 full and 1 half bathroom stunner in Tempe! Enjoy preparing mea...
Last Updated: March - 24 - 2023
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$680,000
1978 E VINEDO Lane, Tempe, AZ 85284
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Open House (03/24/2023 - 10:00 am)
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 1981
Subdivision: TEMPE ROYAL PALMS UNIT 18 AMD
Description: Super, Super nice remodel. New Windows, New raised ceiling, New Kitchen, N...
Last Updated: March - 24 - 2023
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$779,999
9730 S LA ROSA Drive, Tempe, AZ 85284
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# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bathrooms: 3.5
Year Built: 1996
Subdivision: WARNER RANCH MEADOWS
Description: South Tempe's Warner Ranch community is the setting for this serene retreat...
Last Updated: March - 23 - 2023
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$600,000
Centrally located close to everything terrific about Tempe.
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# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 1975
Subdivision: TEMPE ROYAL PALMS 11
Description: Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to own a stunning home situated ...
Last Updated: March - 23 - 2023
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$850,000
Front
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Status: UCB (Under Contract-Backups)
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 1981
Subdivision: PHEASANT RIDGE
Description: Fabulous home located in greatly sought after South Tempe subdivision of Ph...
Last Updated: March - 23 - 2023
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