About this home

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

Facts and features

Schools

• Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 0.7 mi

  2

• Tempe High School

  high · 9-12 · 0.8 mi

  5

• Holdeman Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 1.2 mi

  4

• Tempe Adventist Christian School

  elementary · K-8 · 0.8 mi

• Scales Technology Academy

  elementary · K-5 · 0.7 mi

  4

• Evit - Tempe High School

  high · 9-12 · 0.9 mi

Price history

• Oct 13, 2026 · Listed$1,975,000
• Sep 1, 2026 · Listing Removed—
• Mar 4, 2026 · Price Changed$1,975,000
• Feb 25, 2026 · Listed$2,150,000
• Feb 16, 2007 · Sold$660,000
• Mar 31, 2005 · Sold$570,000
• Feb 12, 1993 · Sold$149,900

Tax history

• 2025$3,344 tax · $39,985 assessed
• 2024$3,125 tax · $39,985 assessed
• 2023$3,087 tax · $46,515 assessed
• 2022$2,961 tax · $35,450 assessed
• 2020$2,891 tax · $32,390 assessed
• 2019$2,836 tax · $29,710 assessed
• 2018$2,766 tax · $29,660 assessed
• 2017$2,684 tax · $26,950 assessed

Home value

$3,480,000

• Collateral Analytics$3,480,000
• Cotality$1,859,700
• Quantarium$1,304,907

Where it is