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820 S FARMER Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85281
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Active Under Contract
$1,975,000
$525 / Sqft
4
Beds
3
Baths
2
Garage
3,764
Sqft 0.57
Acres
MLS# 7093159
Cumulative Days on Market: 198
· Includes prior listings
· Currently listed since 10/13/26 · Data provided by the MLS.
Property Description
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 Georgian Revival design, symmetrical floor plan, grand central staircase, lime-plastered walls, and a distinctive hipped roof with ten flush dormers. Live and work in the same home with light commercial zoning. Once home to ASU's first principal, later to prominent rancher James C. Goodwin, this residence is deeply woven into Arizona history. Lovingly restored and thoughtfully revitalized, this property offers a rare opportunity to own a timeless piece of Tempe's heritage. Full of possibilities and flexible spaces, all on a half acre of land with a separate studio. All upstairs bedrooms are plumbed for ensuite bath
Property Highlights
Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Architectural Style
See Remarks
Bedrooms
4
Total Bathrooms
3
Acres
0.57
Year Built
1883
Cumulative Days on Market
198
Location
City/Township
Tempe
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City
Subdivision
FARMER GOODWIN
County
Maricopa
Property Details
Price
$1,975,000
Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Building
Stories
2
Total Area
3,764
Community
Local Schools
Elementary School
Holdeman Elementary School
Middle School
Mc Kemy Academy of International Studies
High School
Tempe High School
School District
Tempe Union High School District
Interior Features
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Total Bathrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Bedrooms
4
Other Rooms
Separate Workshop
Appliances
Appliances
Electric Oven
Interior Features
Interior Features
Double Vanity, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
Flooring
Wood
Laundry Features
Other
Fireplace Features
Wood Burning
Heating and Cooling
Heating Features
Heat Pump
Cooling Included
Yes
Has Fireplace
Yes
Fireplaces
2
Building Details
Construction
Architectural Style
See Remarks
Builder
Pierce C Shannon
Year Built
1883
Materials
Construction Materials
Stucco, Adobe
Roof
Metal
Terms
Terms
Ownership
Fee Simple
Disclosures
Seller Discl Avail
Special Conditions
N/A
Special Terms
VA Loan, Cash, Conventional, FHA
Cumulative Days on Market
198
Taxes
Tax
Tax (Annual)
$3,344
HOA
Association Fee Includes
No Fees
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Cooling Features
Central Air
Utilities
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water Source
Public
Lot
Acres
0.57
Lot Size
24,816
Lot Size Area Sq Ft
24,816
Lot Features
Nat Reg Historic Hms, Natural Desert Back, Dirt Back, Natural Desert Front
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
Covered Patio(s)
Patio And Porch Features
Covered Patio(s)
Fencing
Perimeter
Other Structures
Workshop
Other Structures SqFt
280
Parking
Garage Capacity
2
Covered Spaces
2
Parking Features
Detached Garage, Circular Driveway
Pool Features
Has Private Pool
Yes
Pool Features
Fenced, Lap
Spa Features
Private
Listed by My Home Group Real Estate, 480-685-2760
Listing Data last updated 10/24/2026 01:40 am
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Property information last updated
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Status Active. This is the most recent date the listing was placed on market.
Cumulative Days on Market: 198 days (includes prior listings)
· Currently listed since October 13, 2026. Data provided by the MLS.
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