820 S FARMER Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281

$1,975,000

You will not find a staircase as gorgeous as this

Vaulted ceilings throughout, wood burning fireplace and lots of light

Flexible space to be used as a secondary living room, family room, or formal dining

Incredible wood flooring throughout the home

Upstairs seating area, great for entertaining and views

Welcome to the Farmer-Goodwin House. Grass has been digitally enhanced

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,764 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 24,816 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,975,000 List Date: 2/25/2026 Last Modified: 4/01/2026

Overview

Description

The historic Farmer-Goodwin House is one of Tempe's true architectural treasures. Built in 1883 as ''The grandest house in the Valley'', this rare two-story adobe estate showcases striking Georgian Revival design, a symmetrical floor plan, grand central staircase, lime-plastered walls, and a distinctive hipped roof with ten flush dormers. Once home to ASU's first principal and later to prominent rancher James C. Goodwin, this residence is deeply woven into Arizona history. Lovingly restored and thoughtfully revitalized, this landmark property offers a rare opportunity to own a timeless piece of Tempe's heritage. This home is full of possibilities and flexible spaces, all on a half acre of land with a separate studio. All 4 bedrooms upstairs have plumbing for ensuite baths.

Listing Details MLS# 6987800

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number: 820
Compass: S
Street Name: FARMER
St Suffix: Avenue
City/Town Code: Tempe
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85281
Zip4: 5537
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 124-69-155
Subdivision: FARMER GOODWIN
Tax Year: 2025
Assessor's Map #: 69
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 11 FARMER GOODWIN TOWNHOMES MCR
Assessor's Parcel #: 155
Tax Municipality: Tempe
Taxes: 3344

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: 2
# of Interior Levels: 2
# Bedrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: 3
Approx SQFT: 3764
Price/SqFt: 524.71
Guest House SqFt: 280
Horses: N
Builder Name: Pierce C Shannon
Year Built: 1883
Lead Based Hazard Disclosure: Yes
Approx Lot SqFt: 24816
Approx Lot Acres: 0.57
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Planned Comm Name: Wilson Art & Garden
Marketing Name: The Farmer-Goodwin House
Elementary School District: Tempe School District
High School District: Tempe Union High School District
Elementary School: Holdeman Elementary School
Jr. High School: McKemy Academy of International Studies
High School: Tempe High School
Half Bathrooms: 0

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: University & Farmer
Directions: South on Farmer to home on right

Legal Info

Township: 1N
Range: 4E
Section: 21
Lot Number: 11

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

More Information

Parking Spaces

Garage Spaces: 2
Slab Parking Spaces: 11
Total Covered Spaces: 2

Showing Notification Methods

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

Special Listing Cond

N/A: Yes

Construction

Adobe: Yes

Const - Finish

Stucco: Yes

Roofing

Metal: 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

Architecture

See Remarks: Yes

Master Bathroom

Full Bth Master Bdrm: Yes
Separate Shwr & Tub: Yes
Double Vanity: Yes

Fireplace Features

Wood Burning: Yes

Flooring

Wood: Yes

Private Pool Features

Fenced: Yes
Lap: Yes

Dining Area

Formal: Yes

Heating

Heat Pump: Yes

View

City: Yes

Kitchen Features

Electric Oven: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Laundry

Other: Yes

Other Rooms

Separate Workshop: Yes

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y

Fencing

Perimeter: Yes

Water Source

City Water: Yes

Exterior Features

Covered Patio(s): Yes

Spa

Private: Yes

Sewer

Sewer - Public: Yes

Parking Features

Detached Garage: Yes
Circular Driveway: Yes

New Financing

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

Utilities

APS: Yes
SW Gas: Yes

Existing 1st Loan

Conventional: Yes

Property Description

Nat Reg Historic Hms: Yes

Landscaping

Dirt Back: Yes
Natural Desert Front: Yes
Natural Desert Back: Yes

Other Structures

Workshop: Yes

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: Yes

Possession

Close of Escrow: Yes

Association Fee Incl

No Fees: Yes

Assoc Rules/Info

None: Yes

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Architecture: See Remarks Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Vanity Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Flooring: Wood Private Pool Features: Fenced; Lap Spa: Private Dining Area: Formal Kitchen Features: Electric Oven Laundry: Other Other Rooms: Separate Workshop Exterior Features: Covered Patio(s) Other Structures: Workshop Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Detached Garage Construction: Adobe Const - Finish: Stucco Roofing: Metal Cooling: Central Air Heating: Heat Pump Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Sewer: Sewer - Public Fencing: Perimeter Property Description: Nat Reg Historic Hms Landscaping: Dirt Back; Natural Desert Front; Natural Desert Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Phone Call Lockbox Type: Supra Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Conventional New Financing: Cash; VA; FHA; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail

Listing Office: My Home Group Real Estate

Last Updated: April - 01 - 2026