MLS# 6987800 – 820 S Farmer Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281

$1,975,000 - 4Br/Ba - for Sale in Farmer Goodwin, Tempe
Price: $1,975,000
Beds: 4
Living Area SqFt: 3,764
Status: Active
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Size Acres: 0.57
Lot Size SqFt: 24,816
Year Built: 1883
Neighborhood: Farmer Goodwin
Days on Website: 56

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Property 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.

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Property Details and Features

  • Appliances & Equipment
  • “Electric Oven”
  • Bathrooms
  • 3 total bathrooms
  • Bedrooms
  • 4 total bedrooms
  • Building
  • Built in 1883
  • Architectural style: “See Remarks”
  • Living area: 3764
  • Construction materials: “Stucco”, “Adobe”
  • Other structures: “Workshop”
  • Cooling
  • “Central Air”
  • Fence
  • “Perimeter”
  • Fireplaces
  • “Wood Burning”
  • Floors
  • “Wood”
  • Garage
  • 2 spaces
  • Heating
  • “Heat Pump”
  • Home Owner’s Association
  • Association fee includes: “No Fees”
  • Interior Features
  • “Double Vanity”
  • “Full Bth Master Bdrm”
  • “Separate Shwr & Tub”
  • Listing
  • Listing ID: 6987800
  • Standard status: Active
  • 56 days on market
  • Location
  • Subdivision name: FARMER GOODWIN
  • Lot
  • 0.57 acres
  • 24,816 sqft
  • “Nat Reg Historic Hms”
  • “Natural Desert Back”
  • “Dirt Back”
  • “Natural Desert Front”
  • Parking
  • “Detached Garage”
  • “Circular Driveway”
  • Pool
  • “Fenced”
  • “Lap”
  • Possession
  • “Close Of Escrow”
  • Property
  • View: “City”
  • Roof
  • “Metal”
  • Schools
  • Elementary school: Holdeman Elementary School
  • High school: Tempe High School
  • High school district: Tempe Union High School District
  • Sewer
  • “Public Sewer”
  • Taxes
  • Annual amount: $3,344
  • Lot: 11

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$1,975,000 – 820 S Farmer Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281

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