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$515,000
1544 E Driftwood Drive
Tempe, AZ 85283
MLS# 7044994
Status: Closed
3 beds  |  2 baths


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Welcome Home Front Yard Privacy Gate Front Courtyard Front Courtyard Front Entrance Foyer Living Room open to Back Courtyard Living Room & Gas Fireplace Kitchen Kitchen & Side Courtyard Sliders Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen Dining Room Dining Room & Bay Window Bedroom or Office Bedroom or Office Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom En Suite Bathroom En Suite Bathroom Custom Tiles Shower Bedroom Bedroom Hall Bathroom Hall Bathroom Laundry Room 2 Car Garage 2 Car Garage Back Courtyard Back Courtyard Wood Burning Fireplace The Lakes The Lakes Community Center The Lakes Community Center Community Olympic Pool Community Center Pool Area Community Center Gym Community Center Sports Courts Community Center Game Rooms Community Center Playgrounds Community Center Gathering Spaces Community Center Gathering Spaces Community Center Spa

Property Description
Rare opportunity to own a meticulously maintained single-level home in The Lakes, one of South Tempe's most sought-after communities. Thoughtfully cared for with a new HVAC, new kitchen appliances, fresh interior paint ($24k value), and stunning teak hardwood flooring throughout. Multiple sliders create seamless indoor-outdoor living, opening to a private courtyard retreat with a wood-burning adobe fireplace, lush landscaping, and exceptional privacy. Picture the secret garden in the heart of Tempe. Enjoy a serviced gas fireplace, light-filled living spaces, and low-maintenance living. The Lakes offers boating, walking paths, a clubhouse, Olympic pool, pickleball, tennis, basketball, fitness center, and year-round community events.

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Contract Information
Sold Price: $515,000
Status: Closed
Current Price: $515,000
List Date: 2026-06-22
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No
Location, Tax & Legal
House Number: 1544
Compass: E
Street Name: Driftwood
St Suffix: Drive
City/Town Code: Tempe
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85283
Zip4: 2113
Country: US
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 301-02-575
Subdivision: LAKES TRACT R1
Tax Year: 2025
General Property Description
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles: Detached
Exterior Stories: 1
# of Interior Levels: 1
# Bedrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Total Bathrooms: 2
Approx SQFT: 1620
Price/SqFt: 317.9
Horses: N
Builder Name: unknown
Year Built: 1972
Lead Based Hazard Disclosure: Yes
Approx Lot SqFt: 5358
Approx Lot Acres: 0.123
Flood Zone: No
Community Pool Y/N: Yes
Private Pool Y/N: No
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Planned Comm Name: The Lakes
Marketing Name: The Lakes
Elementary School District: Tempe School District
High School District: Tempe Union High School District
Elementary School: Rover Elementary School
Jr. High School: Fees College Preparatory Middle School
High School: Marcos De Niza High School
Legal Info
Township: 1S
Range: 4E
Section: 2
Lot Number: 39
Showing Notification Methods
Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Basement
Basement Y/N: N
Parking Spaces
Garage Spaces: 2
Slab Parking Spaces: 2
Total Covered Spaces: 2
Items Updated
Ht/Cool Yr Updated: 2024
Ht/Cool Partial/Full: Full
Sold Info
Loan Type: Conventional
Closing Cost Split: Normal - N
Buyer Concession $/%: $
Seller Concession $/%: $
Remarks Misc
Cross Street: Baseline and McClintock
Directions: South on McClintock, West on South Shore Dr., Right/North on Eastshore Dr., West on Driftwood Dr.
Geo Lat: 33.372824
Geo Lon: -111.91298
Status Change Info
Off Market Date: 2026-06-30
Under Contract Date: 2026-06-30
Close of Escrow Date: 2026-08-10
Sold Price: $515,000
Property Features
Special Listing Cond: N/A
Add'l Property Use: None
Architecture: Ranch
Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Private Toilet Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning; Fireplace Family Rm; Gas Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace
Flooring: Tile; Wood
Window Features: Dual Pane
Community Pool Features: Fenced; Heated; Lap; Outdoor
Spa: Heated
Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Children's Playgrnd; Clubhouse/Rec Room; Comm Tennis Court(s); Community Spa; Community Spa Htd; Racquetball; Lake; Pickleball; Workout Facility
Dining Area: Breakfast Room
Kitchen Features: Electric Oven; Electric Range; Electric Cooktop; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Laminate Counters
Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; Inside
Foundation Details: Block
Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s); Patio; Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s)
Parking Features: Attached Garage; Garage Door Opener
Road Access Type: City Street
Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road
Construction: Block; Wood Frame
Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco
Roofing: Tile
Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s); Mini Split
Heating: Electric
Plumbing: Electric Hot Wtr Htr
Utilities: SRP; SW Gas
Water Source: City Water
Irrigation: Sprinkler
Sewer: Sewer - Public
Services: City Services
Fencing: Front Yard; Perimeter; Block
Property Description: North/South Exposure
Landscaping: Grass Front; Irrigation Front
Lockbox Type: Supra
Possession: Close of Escrow
Association Fee Incl: Common Area Maint
Existing 1st Loan: Conventional
New Financing: Cash; VA; FHA; Conventional; 1031 Exchange
Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
Supplements
Conveniently located near the I-10, US-60, Loop 101, dining, shopping, and Sky Harbor Airport. You'll love living in The Lakes!

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Listing Office: West USA Realty

Last Updated: August - 11 - 2026

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