2138 E YALE Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283

$545,000

Located in the heat of Tempe - Optimist Park

features under cabinet lighting & newer appliances & GAS stove

w/ additional electrical outlets & wine storage

custom designed ceiling w/ exposed rafters also in the primary

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,572 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,344 Status: Active

Current Price: $545,000 Last Modified: 9/18/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this one-of-a-kind home in the heart of Tempe steps from Optimist Park, a 9 acre playground and lighted walking path. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,572 sq. ft. home features an inviting open-concept floor plan w/ thoughtful updates & unique character throughout. The beautifully updated kitchen offers newer appliances (2025) including GAS stove, 42'' soft-close cabinetry, pot drawers, pull-out pantry & spice racks, quartz countertops, glass tile backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, & a spacious island w/ electrical outlet & wine storage. A custom raised ceiling w/ exposed rafters extends from the kitchen into the family room, adding architectural character to the open living space. Both bathrooms have been partially updated, complementing the home's refreshed interior**

Supplements: Step outside to a private backyard retreat featuring a sparkling swimming pool and putting green--perfect for entertaining relaxing and perfecting your short game! Additional features include a 7k interior and exterior sound system, hardwired and networked protected, 18" tile flooring, ceiling fans throughout, epoxy garage flooring, newer interior ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7081448

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number: 2138
Compass: E
Street Name: YALE
St Suffix: Drive
City/Town Code: Tempe
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85283
Zip4: 2440
Country: US
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 305-01-239
Subdivision: KNOELL TEMPE UNIT 6
Tax Year: 2025
Assessor's Map #: 1
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 1287 KNOELL TEMPE UNIT 6 MCR 015744
Assessor's Parcel #: 239
Tax Municipality: Tempe
Taxes: 2172

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No

General Property Description

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Dwelling Styles: Detached
Exterior Stories: Yes
# of Interior Levels: Yes
# Bedrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Total Bathrooms: 2
Approx SQFT: 1572
Price/SqFt: 346.69
Horses: N
Builder Name: Knoell
Year Built: 1974
Lead Based Hazard Disclosure: Yes
Approx Lot SqFt: 7344
Approx Lot Acres: 0.169
Flood Zone: No
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Fireplace YN: No
Elementary School District: Tempe School District
High School District: Tempe Union High School District
Elementary School: Fuller Elementary School
Jr. High School: Fees College Preparatory Middle School
High School: Marcos De Niza High School
Half Bathrooms: 0

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: McClintock & Guadalupe
Directions: East on Guadalupe, North on Country Club, Right on Watson and then east on Yale.

Legal Info

Township: 1S
Range: 4E
Section: Yes
Lot Number: 1287

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

More Information

Items Updated

Roof Yr Updated: 2014
Roof Partial/Full: Full
Kitchen Yr Updated: 2020
Kitchen Partial/Full: Full
Bath(s) Yr Updated: 2023
Bath(s) Partial/Full: Partial
Pool Yr Updated: 2018
Pool Partial/Full: Full

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces: 2
Slab Parking Spaces: 2
Total Covered Spaces: 2

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Text: Yes
Email: Yes
Phone Call: Yes

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

Special Listing Cond

N/A: Yes

Construction

Block: Yes

Const - Finish

Painted: Yes

Roofing

Composition: Yes

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 0

Lockbox Type

Supra: Yes

Master Bathroom

3/4 Bath Master Bdrm: Yes

Master Bedroom

Not Split: Yes

Additional Bedroom

Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet: Yes

Flooring

Tile: Yes

Window Features

Screens: Yes
ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows: Yes

Private Pool Features

Diving Pool: Yes

Community Features

Biking/Walking Path: Yes

Dining Area

Eat-in Kitchen: Yes

Heating

Natural Gas: Yes

Kitchen Features

Disposal: Yes
Gas Oven: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Gas Stub for Range: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Built-in Microwave: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Granite Counters: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes

Interior Features

Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
Water Purifier: Yes

Laundry

Washer Included: Yes
Dryer Included: Yes
In Garage: Yes

Other Rooms

Family Room: Yes

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: N

Road Access Type

Alley: Yes
City Street: Yes

Road Surface Type

Asphalt: Yes

Road Responsibility

City Maintained Road: Yes

Technology

Pre-Wire Srnd Snd: Yes
Cable TV Avail: Yes
High Speed Internet: Yes

Fencing

Back Yard: Yes
Block: Yes

Water Source

City Water: Yes

Exterior Features

Covered Patio(s): Yes

Spa

None: Yes

Sewer

Sewer - Public: Yes
Sewer-In & Connected: Yes

Parking Features

Direct Access: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes

Foundation Details

Block: Yes

New Financing

Cash: Yes
VA: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes

Plumbing

Gas Hot Water Heater: Yes

Utilities

SRP: Yes
SW Gas: Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Conventional: Yes

Existing 1st Loan Terms

Non Assumable: Yes

Property Description

North/South Exposure: Yes
Alley: Yes

Landscaping

Desert Front: Yes
Synthetic Grass Back: Yes
Yrd Wtring Sys Front: Yes
Yrd Wtring Sys Back: Yes
Auto Timer H2O Front: Yes
Auto Timer H2O Back: Yes

Services

City Services: Yes

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: Yes
Agency Discl Req: Yes

Possession

Close of Escrow: Yes

Association Fee Incl

No Fees: Yes

Assoc Rules/Info

None: Yes

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Master Bathroom: 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm Master Bedroom: Not Split Additional Bedroom: Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet Flooring: Tile Window Features: Screens; ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows Private Pool Features: Diving Pool Spa: None Community Features: Biking/Walking Path Dining Area: Eat-in Kitchen Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Gas Stub for Range; Disposal; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Pantry; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; In Garage Foundation Details: Block Other Rooms: Family Room Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s); Water Purifier Technology: Pre-Wire Srnd Snd; Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s) Parking Features: Direct Access; Garage Door Opener Road Access Type: Alley; City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Road Responsibility: City Maintained Road Construction: Block Const - Finish: Painted Roofing: Composition Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Natural Gas Plumbing: Gas Hot Water Heater Utilities: SRP; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public; Sewer-In & Connected Services: City Services Fencing: Back Yard; Block Property Description: North/South Exposure; Alley Landscaping: Desert Front; Synthetic Grass Back; Yrd Wtring Sys Front; Yrd Wtring Sys Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email; Phone Call Lockbox Type: Supra Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Conventional Existing 1st Loan Terms: Non Assumable New Financing: Cash; VA; FHA; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req

Listing Office: Desert Properties Realty

Last Updated: September - 18 - 2026