820 S FARMER Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281
New Listing
$2,150,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
3
Square Footage:
3,764
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
24,816
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$2,150,000
List Date:
2/25/2026
Last Modified:
2/25/2026
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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Saturday, March 07, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
More Information MLS# 6987800
Contract Information
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No
List Price: $2,150,000
Status: Active
Current Price: $2,150,000
List Date: 2026-02-20
Location, Tax & Legal
Assessor's Map #: 69
Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 11 FARMER GOODWIN TOWNHOMES MCR
Assessor's Parcel #: 155
Tax Municipality: Tempe
Taxes: 3344
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 TOWNHOMES
Tax Year: 2025
General Property Description
Dwelling Styles: Detached
# of Interior Levels: 2
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 0
Approx SQFT: 3764
Price/SqFt: 571.2
Approx Lot SqFt: 24816
Approx Lot Acres: 0.57
Guest House SqFt: 280
Horses: N
Builder Name: Pierce C Shannon
Lead Based Hazard Disclosure: Yes
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
Community Pool Y/N: No
Private Pool Y/N: Yes
Planned Comm Name: Wilson Art & Garden
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Marketing Name: The Farmer-Goodwin House
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Stories: 2
# Bedrooms: 4
Total Bathrooms: 3
Year Built: 1883
Legal Info
Range: 4E
Section: 21
Township: 1N
Lot Number: 11
Special Listing Cond
N/A: 1
Construction
Adobe: 1
Const - Finish
Stucco: 1
Roofing
Metal: 1
Association & Fees
HOA Y/N: N
PAD Fee Y/N: N
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 0
Showing Notification Methods
Showing Service: Aligned Showings
Text: 1
Phone Call: 1
Lockbox Type
Supra: 1
Architecture
See Remarks: 1
Master Bathroom
Full Bth Master Bdrm: 1
Separate Shwr & Tub: 1
Double Vanity: 1
Fireplace Features
Wood Burning: 1
Flooring
Wood: 1
Private Pool Features
Fenced: 1
Lap: 1
Dining Area
Formal: 1
Heating
Heat Pump: 1
View
City: 1
Kitchen Features
Electric Oven: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Laundry
Other: 1
Basement
Basement Y/N: N
Other Rooms
Separate Workshop: 1
Separate Den/Office
Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y
Fencing
Perimeter: 1
Water Source
City Water: 1
Exterior Features
Covered Patio(s): 1
Spa
Private: 1
Sewer
Sewer - Public: 1
Parking Spaces
Slab Parking Spaces: 11
Total Covered Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features
Detached Garage: 1
Circular Driveway: 1
New Financing
Cash: 1
VA: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
Utilities
APS: 1
SW Gas: 1
Existing 1st Loan
Conventional: 1
Property Description
Nat Reg Historic Hms: 1
Landscaping
Dirt Back: 1
Natural Desert Front: 1
Natural Desert Back: 1
Other Structures
Workshop: 1
Disclosures
Seller Discl Avail: 1
Possession
Close of Escrow: 1
Association Fee Incl
No Fees: 1
Assoc Rules/Info
None: 1
Remarks Misc
Cross Street: University & Farmer
Directions: South on Farmer to home on right
Geo Lat: 33.421166
Geo Lon: -111.944696
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: February - 25 - 2026
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