Maricopa Value

521 W 17th St, Tempe, AZ 85281

2 bathrooms, 1,851 sqft, built 1956, in University Homes 1 Full cash value for 2027: $461,500.

Maricopa County account 12464009

Full cash value
$461,500
Tax year 2027 · before exemptions; your tax bill is based on the limited property value
Living area
1,851 sqft
$249 per sqft
Year built
1956

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Appeal deadline

The appeal deadline for the 2027 Notice of Valuation was . 2028 Notices of Valuation usually arrive in February.

Deadline rule: Within 60 days after the Assessor mails your Notice of Valuation. Evidence is reviewed first by the Maricopa County Assessor's Office; a further appeal goes to the State Board of Equalization (SBOE). Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

These public MCAO records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe full cash value increased 3.7% from $445,200 in 2026 to $461,500 in 2027.
  • Full cash value per square footThe current public record shows about $137 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the University Homes 1 neighborhood and ZIP 85281.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 30 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average full cash value is about $152 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +3.3% on average.

Comparable assessments

Similar public appraisal records selected for this property's equity comparison.

  • 1701 S Farmer Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
    1,885 sqft | $227/sqft | built 1956 | Similar size (1,885 vs 1,851 sqft); Built same year (1956); Same story count (1)
    $427,100
  • 539 W 17th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    1,942 sqft | $248/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,942 vs 1,851 sqft); Similar age (1955 vs 1956); Same story count (1)
    $480,800
  • 513 W 17th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    1,946 sqft | $248/sqft | built 1956 | 5% larger (1,946 vs 1,851 sqft); Built same year (1956); Same story count (1)
    $482,200
  • 528 W 17th Pl, Tempe, AZ 85281
    1,744 sqft | $248/sqft | built 1959 | 6% smaller (1,744 vs 1,851 sqft); Similar age (1959 vs 1956); Same story count (1)
    $432,100
  • 529 W 17th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    1,960 sqft | $252/sqft | built 1956 | 6% larger (1,960 vs 1,851 sqft); Built same year (1956); Same story count (1)
    $494,700

Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property.

  • 803 W 18th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    August-31-2026 | 1,908 sqft | $275/sqft | built 1963 | Similar size (1,908 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold before the valuation date
    $525,000
  • 1031 W 12th Pl, Tempe, AZ 85281
    September-2-2026 | 1,720 sqft | $297/sqft | built 1963 | 7% size difference (1,720 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold before the valuation date
    $510,000
  • 518 W 19th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    August-21-2026 | 1,764 sqft | $309/sqft | built 1959 | Similar size (1,764 sqft); Similar age (1959); Sold before the valuation date
    $545,000
  • 1621 S Marilyn Ann Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
    August-17-2026 | 2,010 sqft | $259/sqft | built 1960 | 9% size difference (2,010 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold before the valuation date
    $520,000
  • 539 W 17th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    May-15-2026 | 1,942 sqft | $301/sqft | built 1955 | Similar size (1,942 sqft); Similar age (1955); Sold before the valuation date
    $585,000

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