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!
For sale
Price cut: $105K (6/6)
$795,000
421 W 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
3beds
1baths
1,000sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
8,375 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$795/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 38 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 06, 2025 at 03:28pm
Listed by:
Bruce Swift 480-766-6695,
Windermere Real Estate & Property Management
Source: ARMLS,MLS#: 6862698

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Wshr/Dry HookUp Only
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, No Interior Steps
- Flooring: Tile
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,000
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Carport, Open
- Carport spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Block,Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 8,375 Square Feet
- Features: Alley, Dirt Front, Dirt Back, Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back
Details
- Parcel number: 12433006
- Special conditions: FIRPTA may apply
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Painted, Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Transportation Svcs, Near Light Rail Stop, Near Bus Stop, Playground, Biking/Walking Path
- Subdivision: ORTH SUBDIVISION
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: No Fees
Location
- Region: Tempe
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $795/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $365,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,347
- Date on market: 5/8/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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