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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$530,000
2108 E CORNELL Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
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Open House (12/01/2023 - 12:00 pm)
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms: 1.75
Year Built: 1974
Subdivision: KNOELL TEMPE UNIT 6
Description: MUST SEE this 3 bedroom 1.75 bathroom home in Tempe with NO HOA! The bright...
Last Updated: November - 30 - 2023
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$515,000
3704 S TERRACE Road, Tempe, AZ 85282
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# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 1964
Subdivision: CYPRUS EAST
Description: Lo c a t i o n conveniently Rural/ Fwy 60,Tempe school, close to ASU and sh...
Last Updated: November - 29 - 2023
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$719,900
1827 E HERMOSA Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282
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# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 1983
Subdivision: MCCLINTOCK MANOR
Description: Welcome to this stunning home with no HOA and a pool that has been complete...
Last Updated: November - 29 - 2023
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$499,900
Open Floor Plan
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# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 1962
Subdivision: TEMPE GARDENS 1
Description: BRAND NEW AC! This single-level home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths in an...
Last Updated: November - 29 - 2023
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$699,000
1831 E LA JOLLA Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282
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Open House (12/01/2023 - 11:00 am)
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 1983
Subdivision: MCCLINTOCK MANOR
Description: Best value in Tempe! $150k upgrades in the past 2 years! A fully paid 13kW ...
Last Updated: November - 29 - 2023
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$475,000
5735 S Wilson Street, Tempe, AZ 85283
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Open House (12/02/2023 - 11:00 am)
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 1980
Subdivision: Pepperwood
Description: You're going to LOVE this home. Located right at the heart of everything, t...
Last Updated: November - 29 - 2023
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$660,000
Beautiful vaulted ceiling and desirable fireplace.
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# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bathrooms: 3
Year Built: 1951
Subdivision: TEMPE TERRACE
Description: Wonderful opportunity to own in sought after Tempe neighborhood. This 5 bed...
Last Updated: November - 29 - 2023
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$525,000
1675 E VERLEA Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282
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Open House (12/03/2023 - 11:00 am)
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 1968
Subdivision: HUGHES ACRES UNIT 7
Description: Amazing opportunity in the Heart of Tempe!!! This beautiful, spacious hom...
Last Updated: November - 29 - 2023
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$575,000
1874 E GENEVA Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282
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# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 1969
Subdivision: KNOELL TEMPE
Description: Tenants rights. Occupied/leased until 8/31/24. $3,000/month. Beautifully re...
Last Updated: November - 29 - 2023
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$425,000
6241 S PARKSIDE Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
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Open House (12/02/2023 - 9:00 am)
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 1983
Subdivision: WOOD PARK VILLAGE
Description: PRICED TO SELL! Take advantage of this incredible investment opportunity! E...
Last Updated: November - 29 - 2023
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