Maricopa Value

521 W Howe St, Tempe, AZ 85281

1 bathrooms, 792 sqft, built 1947 Full cash value for 2027: $340,800.

Maricopa County account 12470128

Full cash value
$340,800
Tax year 2027 · before exemptions; your tax bill is based on the limited property value
Living area
792 sqft
$430 per sqft
Year built
1947

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 85281 and MCAO Appraisal Area 005-02-4010 assessment pages.

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 decreased 3.6% from $353,600 in 2026 to $340,800 in 2027.
  • Full cash value per square footThe current public record shows about $195 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 85281.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 41 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average full cash value is about $197 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -4.7% on average.

Comparable assessments

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

  • 517 W Howe St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    799 sqft | $415/sqft | built 1947 | Similar size (799 vs 792 sqft); Built same year (1947); Same story count (1)
    $331,200
  • 621 W Howe St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    720 sqft | $445/sqft | built 1950 | 9% smaller (720 vs 792 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1947); Same story count (1)
    $320,100
  • 610 W 12th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    899 sqft | $398/sqft | built 1950 | 14% larger (899 vs 792 sqft); Similar age (1950 vs 1947); Same story count (1)
    $358,000
  • 618 W 12th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    875 sqft | $401/sqft | built 1957 | 10% larger (875 vs 792 sqft); Same story count (1); Similar lot size (6,408 vs 6,412 sqft)
    $351,000
  • 615 W Howe St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    690 sqft | $463/sqft | built 1955 | 13% smaller (690 vs 792 sqft); Same story count (1); Similar lot size (6,412 vs 6,412 sqft)
    $319,500

Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property.

  • 1116 S Holbrook Ln, Tempe, AZ 85281
    September-2-2026 | 798 sqft | $407/sqft | built 1953 | Similar size (798 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold before the valuation date
    $325,000
  • 2021 E Howe Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
    July-10-2026 | 896 sqft | $385/sqft | built 1954 | 13% size difference (896 sqft); Moderate age difference (7 years newer); Sold before the valuation date
    $345,000
  • 610 W 12th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    June-4-2026 | 899 sqft | $350/sqft | built 1950 | 14% size difference (899 sqft); Similar age (1950); Sold before the valuation date
    $315,000
  • 720 W 12th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    June-10-2026 | 858 sqft | $390/sqft | built 1951 | 8% size difference (858 sqft); Moderate age difference (4 years newer); Sold before the valuation date
    $335,000
  • 126 E 15th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    August-28-2026 | 951 sqft | $450/sqft | built 1950 | Similar age (1950); Sold before the valuation date; Sold 4 months before valuation date (good timing)
    $428,375

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