Explore Tempe AZ Homes for Sale and Lifestyle
If you are currently looking to buy a home in a progressive community in South East Valley with easy access to urban amenities, be sure to explore Tempe AZ homes for sale. Centrally located, the dynamic city of Tempe borders Phoenix and Guadalupe on the west, Scottsdale on the north, Chandler on the south, and Mesa on the east. Tempe is considered to be a center for innovation, finance, technology, and higher education, and is home to the main campus of Arizona State University, one of the largest public universities in the country. An urban oasis in the valley, Tempe offers a pleasantly-dry climate with more than 330 days of warm weather and sunshine per year. Residents enjoy a diverse and plentiful job market, a vibrant downtown, great shopping and restaurants, exciting arts and culture, and easy access to outdoor recreation and activities. Tempe AZ real estate includes a wide range of residential choices from urban condos and townhomes situated in the heart of the city to cozy villas on the golf course to single-family homes in family-oriented subdivisions to sprawling luxury estates with numerous upscale amenities. In order to find the right home ideally suited to your lifestyle and needs, buyers will need to work with a qualified agent who can help them navigate the city's diverse market. Cathy Carter is a luxury homes specialist and top REALTOR® in Tempe with over two decades of local experience serving buyers and sellers. Uniquely qualified, Cathy can provide all the information you need on the different neighborhoods and communities, the types of homes and features offered, top local builders, HOAs, nearby schools, area amenities and so much more. Get the home search process started today by requesting customized search results that are a match to your specific home criteria delivered directly to your email or give Cathy a call! 480-459-8488
Learn more about Tempe AZ real estate and lifestyle, and browse the MLS for the most up-to-date listings on Tempe AZ homes for sale below:
Tempe AZ Homes For Sale
Tempe Homes For Sale
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- $900,000 - $1,000,000
- Over $1,000,000
If you like to schedule a private showing or would like more information about any of the above listings for Tempe AZ homes for sale, please contact Cathy Carter, a top REALTOR® in Tempe - specializing in newer homes an luxury real estate. Cathy would love to speak with you to discuss the type of home you are looking for and answer any questions you may have about living in the dynamic city of Tempe. Direct cell: 480-459-8488
More About Tempe AZ Real Estate
With Tempe home values and home prices steadily on the rise, now is the right time to invest in Tempe AZ real estate and take advantage of still-affordable prices. Just in the last year, Tempe home values increased by 8.1%. The median price of currently listed Tempe AZ homes for sale is $309,000. An experienced REALTOR® in Tempe, Cathy Carter has her finger on the pulse of the local market at all times and is the first to know when new inventory becomes available - ensuring that you have access to the most up-to-date listings of the best homes and securing an offer. Get the process started today by giving Cathy a call at 480-459-8488 or send her an email to schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience.
The Benefits of Living in Tempe AZ
Tempe’s thriving economy, excellent educational facilities, and outstanding amenities and services are the foundation for a comfortable lifestyle. The city is home to several corporate headquarters such as Insight Enterprises, Limelight Networks, LifeLock, First Solar, the Salt River Project, Circle K, Fulton Homes, and Mobile Mini. Top employers in town include Arizona State University, State Farm, Wells Fargo, US Airways, SRP, ABM Industries, JP Morgan Chase, and the City of Tempe, just to name a few.
For families with school-age children, most of Tempe is served by the highly-regarded Tempe Elementary School District and Tempe Union High School District with portions of the community served by the award-winning Kyrene School District (K–8), Scottsdale Unified School District (K–12), and Mesa Public Schools (K–12). Tempe is also home to Arizona State University (ASU), a “top-tier” recruiting and hiring institution by more than 50 of the country’s top corporations. ASU is organized into 17 colleges, featuring more than 170 cross-discipline centers and institutes. The university offers 350 degree-options for undergraduates students as well as more than 400 graduate degree and certificate programs.
Tempe has a lively downtown featuring endless entertainment and recreation destinations day and night. The eclectic Mill Avenue District offers great shopping and numerous dining options. Also located downtown is the striking ASU Gammage Center designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, which offers year-round concerts, theater, dance performances, and comedy shows. Located on the banks of Tempe Town Lake is the Tempe Center for the Arts, an 88,000 square foot performing and visual arts center. In addition to Mill Avenue District shopping, you can also explore Tempe Marketplace, a high-energy, open-air mall featuring a variety of stores, restaurants, and entertainment. Arizona Mills is an indoor shopping mall in Tempe featuring over 175 outlets, specialty retailers, and eateries.
Residents enjoy multiple options for outdoor recreation in Tempe. A designated “Bicycle Friendly Community,” Tempe has over 215 miles of bikeways ranging from city streets to desert paths. The Salt River runs west through the northern part of the city, creating Tempe Town Lake, which is a center of activity all year long. You can jog or walk along the art-lined paths surrounding the lake or rent a kayak, pedal boat or go paddle boarding and enjoy Tempe’s warm, sunny weather. The lake is also home to several national and international events including Ironman Arizona and the Rock n Roll Marathon, just to name a few. The 25-acre Hayden Butte Preserve is one of the city’s most popular outdoor areas and offers wonderful views of Tempe and the surrounding cities, Papago Mountains, Camelback Mountain, Salt River and more. The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community considers Hayden Butte to be a sacred place and a link to its ancestors.
Sports fans can enjoy spring training baseball for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and night games of the Arizona League Tempe Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium. For golfers, Tempe has several top-rated golf courses to pick from including Shalimar Golf Club, ASU Karsten Golf Course, Rolling Hills Golf Course Tempe, Rio Salado Golf Course, Pepperwood Public Golf Course, and Ken McDonald Golf Course, with dozens more within easy driving distance. Tempe offers easy access to several major routes: 101 and 202 freeways, Highway 60, and I-10, and public transportation includes light rail, buses, and shuttles -- connecting residential areas with popular local destinations. The closest major airport to Tempe is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, which is located about 9 miles from the center of town.
Work With The Best REALTOR® in Tempe AZ - Cathy Carter
Serving the local community since 1994, Cathy Carter is a top REALTOR® in Tempe and luxury home specialist. Along with her professional and friendly real estate team, Cathy provides the kind of knowledge, skills, commitment, and personalized service you need and deserve when buying or selling a home. For sellers, your agent should know how to act swiftly and decisively to get you the highest price on your property. Cathy utilizes the most cutting-edge approaches for marketing your property and will get your home SOLD – getting you the best market price in the least amount of time possible.
For buyers, Cathy will help you find and get into the right home at the right price. She will be there to protect your interests, advocate for you, and will skillfully handle the complexities of the real estate transaction. For out-of-town buyers, Cathy is also a relocation specialist and will make sure the details of your home purchase and move to Tempe are handled professionally and with care. Please give Cathy Carter a call today at 480-459-8488, or fill out the online contact form and she will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have!
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