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$1,975,000

820 S FARMER Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281

FARMER GOODWIN · Maricopa County

4 beds 3 baths 3,764 sqft 0.57 acres Built 1883 $525 /sqft No HOA

101 days on market

What's special

City views
Fireplace
2-car garage
No HOA

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 baths

Property details

Interior

Bedrooms

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 3

Interior Features

Full Bth Master Bdrm
Separate Shwr & Tub
Double Vanity
Flooring: Wood

Appliances

Electric Oven
Laundry Features: Other

Heating and Cooling

Cooling Features: Central Air
Heating Features: Heat Pump
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Other Interior

Stories: 2

Exterior

Exterior and Lot Features

Patio and Porch Features: Covered Patio(s)
Fencing: Perimeter

Land Info

Nat Reg Historic Hms
Dirt Back
Natural Desert Front
Natural Desert Back
Lot Size Acres: 0.57
Lot Size Square Feet: 24,816

Garage and Parking

Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage: No
Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Detached Garage

Home Features

View: City

Community

Homeowners Association

Association: No
Association Fee Includes: No Fees

Neighborhood

Subdivision: FARMER GOODWIN

Listing

Other Property Info

Annual Tax Amount: $3,344
Source Listing Status: Active
County: Maricopa
Directions: South on Farmer to home on right
Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
Parcel Number: 124-69-155
Postal City: Tempe
Listing Date: 2/20/2026
On Market Date: 2/25/2026
MLS#: 6987800

Features

Building and Construction

Total Square Feet Living: 3,764
Year Built: 1883
Property Age: 143
Architectural Style: See Remarks
Construction Materials: Adobe, Stucco
Roof: Metal
Stories: 2
Living Area Source: Assessor

Utilities

Water Source: Public

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Listed by Hilary C Sutter& Cassie Rhodes My Home Group Real Estate

Listing updated: April 24, 2026

MLS#: 6987800

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