1861 E KRISTA Way, Tempe, AZ 85284

$475,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,738 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,925 Status: Active
Current Price: $475,000 Last Modified: 3/25/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this must-see townhome in the heart of Tempe's most desirable zip code, offering thoughtful updates, timeless design, and an unbeatable location. Refreshed with intention and style to pay homage to its mid-century roots, this home features new flooring, fixtures, and hardware throughout. The showstopper is the dramatic, oversized flex space open to the living room below with towering windows. This bright space with a walkout is perfect for a home office, a craft studio, a music or media lounge (the acoustics are wonderful!), or can easily be enclosed as an additional bedroom. Location seals the deal, situated near Arizona St, ASU Research Park, Banner Desert Hospital, and major freeways. excellent schools nearby. Community amenities include pool, tennis, pickleball, and more.

Listing Details MLS# 6979201

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number
1861
Compass
E
Street Name
KRISTA
St Suffix
Way
City/Town Code
Tempe
State/Province
AZ
Zip Code
85284
Zip4
1766
County Code
Maricopa
Assessor Number
301-50-619
Subdivision
TEMPE ROYAL PALMS VILLAGE
Tax Year
2024
Assessor's Map #
50
Legal Description (Abbrev)
LOT 38 TEMPE ROYAL PALMS VILLAGE MCR 023330
Assessor's Parcel #
619
Tax Municipality
Tempe
Taxes
2307

Contract Information

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

General Property Description

Dwelling Type
Townhouse
Dwelling Styles
Attached
Exterior Stories
2
# of Interior Levels
2
# Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Total Bathrooms
2
Approx SQFT
1738
Price/SqFt
273.3
Horses
N
Builder Name
US HOME CORP
Year Built
1982
Approx Lot SqFt
3925
Approx Lot Acres
0.09
Community Pool Y/N
Yes
Private Pool Y/N
No
Fireplace YN
Yes
Fireplaces Total
Yes
Elementary School District
Kyrene Elementary District
High School District
Tempe Union High School District
Elementary School
C I Waggoner School
Jr. High School
Kyrene Middle School
High School
Corona Del Sol High School
Half Bathrooms
0

Remarks Misc

Cross Street
McClintock & Elliot
Directions
South to Louis Way, East to Taylor Dr, North to Krista, West to Home.

Legal Info

Township
1S
Range
4E
Section
13
Lot Number
38

Basement

Basement Y/N
N

More Information

Items Updated

Floor Yr Updated
2025
Floor Partial/Full
Full
Bath(s) Yr Updated
2025
Bath(s) Partial/Full
Partial

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces
2
Slab Parking Spaces
2
Total Covered Spaces
2

Showing Notification Methods

Showing Service
Aligned Showings
Text
Yes
Phone Call
Yes

Special Listing Cond

N/A
Yes

Construction

Block
Yes
Wood Frame
Yes

Const - Finish

Stucco
Yes

Roofing

Built-Up
Yes
Foam
Yes

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N
Y
HOA Disclosure/Addendum Affirmation
Yes
HOA Transfer Fee
0
HOA Fee
286
HOA Paid Frequency
Monthly
HOA Name
Villas las Palmas
HOA Telephone
480-759-4945
Special Assessment HOA
No
HOA 2 Y/N
N
PAD Fee Y/N
N
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee
0
Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%
$
Prepaid Association Fees HOA
512
Disclosure Fees HOA
400
Other Fees HOA
0
Land Lease Fee Y/N
N
Rec Center Fee Y/N
N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv
286

Lockbox Type

Supra
Yes

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm
Yes
Double Vanity
Yes

Community Features

Biking/Walking Path
Yes
Comm Tennis Court(s)
Yes
Pickleball
Yes

Dining Area

Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Breakfast Nook
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Central Air
Yes

Laundry

Washer Included
Yes
Dryer Included
Yes

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N
N

Fencing

Back Yard
Yes
Block
Yes

Water Source

City Water
Yes

Community Pool Features

Heated
Yes
Outdoor
Yes

Exterior Features

Patio
Yes
Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s)
Yes

Spa

None
Yes

Sewer

Sewer - Public
Yes

New Financing

Cash
Yes
VA
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes

Utilities

SRP
Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Treat as Free&Clear
Yes

Property Description

Borders Common Area
Yes

Landscaping

Grass Front
Yes

Disclosures

Agency Discl Req
Yes

Possession

Close of Escrow
Yes

Association Fee Incl

Front Yard Maint
Yes
Common Area Maint
Yes

Assoc Rules/Info

Pets OK (See Rmrks)
Yes
No Visible Truck Trailer RV Boat
Yes
Prof Managed
Yes

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Double Vanity Community Pool Features: Heated; Outdoor Spa: None Community Features: Biking/Walking Path; Comm Tennis Court(s); Pickleball Dining Area: Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Nook Kitchen Features: Dishwasher; Refrigerator Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included Exterior Features: Patio; Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s) Construction: Block; Wood Frame Const - Finish: Stucco Roofing: Built-Up; Foam Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Forced Air Utilities: SRP Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public Fencing: Back Yard; Block Property Description: Borders Common Area Landscaping: Grass Front Showing Notification Methods: Text; Phone Call Lockbox Type: Supra Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: Front Yard Maint; Common Area Maint Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear New Financing: Cash; VA; FHA; Conventional Disclosures: Agency Discl Req
Listing Office: Realty ONE Group
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Last Updated: March - 25 - 2026
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