820 S FARMER Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281
$1,975,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
3
Square Footage:
3,764
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
24,816
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$1,975,000
List Date:
2/25/2026
Last Modified:
3/04/2026
Overview
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.
Listing Details MLS# 6987800
Location, Tax & Legal
- 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
- Assessor's Map #
- 69
- Legal Description (Abbrev)
- LOT 11 FARMER GOODWIN TOWNHOMES MCR
- Assessor's Parcel #
- 155
- Tax Municipality
- Tempe
- Taxes
- 3344
Contract Information
- Type
- Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN
- No
General Property Description
- Dwelling Type
- Single Family Residence
- Dwelling Styles
- Detached
- Exterior Stories
- 2
- # of Interior Levels
- 2
- # Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Bathrooms
- 3
- Total Bathrooms
- 3
- Approx SQFT
- 3764
- Price/SqFt
- 524.71
- Guest House SqFt
- 280
- Horses
- N
- Builder Name
- Pierce C Shannon
- Year Built
- 1883
- Lead Based Hazard Disclosure
- Yes
- Approx Lot SqFt
- 24816
- Approx Lot Acres
- 0.57
- Community Pool Y/N
- No
- Private Pool Y/N
- Yes
- Fireplace YN
- Yes
- Fireplaces Total
- 2
- Planned Comm Name
- Wilson Art & Garden
- Marketing Name
- The Farmer-Goodwin House
- 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
- Half Bathrooms
- 0
Remarks Misc
- Cross Street
- University & Farmer
- Directions
- South on Farmer to home on right
Legal Info
- Township
- 1N
- Range
- 4E
- Section
- 21
- Lot Number
- 11
Basement
- Basement Y/N
- N
More Information
Parking Spaces
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Slab Parking Spaces
- 11
- Total Covered Spaces
- 2
Showing Notification Methods
- Showing Service
- Aligned Showings
- Text
- Yes
- Phone Call
- Yes
Special Listing Cond
- N/A
- Yes
Construction
- Adobe
- Yes
Const - Finish
- Stucco
- Yes
Roofing
- Metal
- Yes
Association & Fees
- HOA Y/N
- N
- PAD Fee Y/N
- N
- Land Lease Fee Y/N
- N
- Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv
- 0
Lockbox Type
- Supra
- Yes
Architecture
- See Remarks
- Yes
Master Bathroom
- Full Bth Master Bdrm
- Yes
- Separate Shwr & Tub
- Yes
- Double Vanity
- Yes
Fireplace Features
- Wood Burning
- Yes
Flooring
- Wood
- Yes
Private Pool Features
- Fenced
- Yes
- Lap
- Yes
Dining Area
- Formal
- Yes
Heating
- Heat Pump
- Yes
View
- City
- Yes
Kitchen Features
- Electric Oven
- Yes
Cooling
- Central Air
- Yes
Laundry
- Other
- Yes
Other Rooms
- Separate Workshop
- Yes
Separate Den/Office
- Sep Den/Office Y/N
- Y
Fencing
- Perimeter
- Yes
Water Source
- City Water
- Yes
Exterior Features
- Covered Patio(s)
- Yes
Spa
- Private
- Yes
Sewer
- Sewer - Public
- Yes
Parking Features
- Detached Garage
- Yes
- Circular Driveway
- Yes
New Financing
- Cash
- Yes
- VA
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
- FHA
- Yes
Utilities
- APS
- Yes
- SW Gas
- Yes
Existing 1st Loan
- Conventional
- Yes
Property Description
- Nat Reg Historic Hms
- Yes
Landscaping
- Dirt Back
- Yes
- Natural Desert Front
- Yes
- Natural Desert Back
- Yes
Other Structures
- Workshop
- Yes
Disclosures
- Seller Discl Avail
- Yes
Possession
- Close of Escrow
- Yes
Association Fee Incl
- No Fees
- Yes
Assoc Rules/Info
- None
- Yes
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: March - 04 - 2026
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