Tempe is landlocked and almost fully built out. Most of its housing is single family homes from the 1950s through the 1980s, with newer infill, townhomes, and condominiums concentrated near downtown and Tempe Town Lake. Censeo Valuation Consultants provides independent residential appraisals in Tempe for homeowners, cash buyers, agents, attorneys, CPAs, and fiduciaries. Andrew Ament, Arizona Certified Residential Appraiser #21472, has completed more than 8,500 assignments since 2005 and handles every assignment personally.
In Tempe, the question is never just what a house is worth. It is which market the house is in, who is actually buying there, and what they are paying for.
What makes Tempe homes harder to appraise
Proximity to ASU. Homes near the university often sell to investors for rental use, while homes a mile away sell mostly to owner occupants. The buyer pool changes block by block, so comparable sales have to come from the same demand, not just the same zip code.
Wide condition range in older neighborhoods. In the same 1960s subdivision, an original home and a fully renovated one can sell far apart. Condition, updates, and effective age drive more of the value difference here than square footage.
Additions and conversions. Arizona rooms, garage conversions, and added bedrooms are common in Tempe’s older housing stock, especially in rental areas. Space that is unpermitted or not finished and conditioned like the rest of the house may not count as living area, and that can change the value conclusion materially.
Lake lots and location influences. Waterfront lots in The Lakes, homes backing to arterial roads or the freeway, and homes near commercial corridors each call for adjustments supported by paired sales.
Mid century and historic neighborhoods. Neighborhoods near downtown include mid century homes and designated historic districts. Architectural character contributes to value only where sales show buyers paying for it.
Estate work in older housing. Estate settlement in Tempe often involves older homes where condition at the date of death drives the conclusion. Establishing that condition after the home has been cleaned out or repaired is part of the assignment.
South Tempe and condominiums. Larger 1980s and 1990s homes in south Tempe compete in a different market from north Tempe ranch homes. Condominiums and townhomes near Town Lake and downtown add HOA fees, special assessments, and project level factors to the analysis.
Appraisal services in Tempe
Cash purchase and private sale appraisals for buyers and agents who need an independent value before closing
Estate and date of death appraisals for executors, trustees, and their advisors
Divorce and marital dissolution appraisals, including retrospective dates
IRS qualified appraisals for charitable contributions, including building component donations
Litigation support appraisals and appraisal review
Appraisals for financial planners, CPAs, and trustees
Pre-listing appraisals for sellers setting a price
About the appraiser
Andrew Ament, Arizona Certified Residential Appraiser #21472, has appraised residential property across Maricopa and Pinal Counties since 2005 and has completed more than 8,500 assignments. His background spans roughly 30 years in real estate, including sales, investment, REO, relocation, development, and property management. He holds a BBA in Finance with a Commercial Real Estate specialization from the University of Toledo, the Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) designation, and an active Arizona real estate license. On purchase appraisals, that background means the analysis comes from someone who has worked on the buying, selling, and lending sides of residential transactions. Learn more about Andrew Ament’s qualifications.
Request a Tempe appraisal
Call 480.540.5151 or email andrew@censeovc.com with the property address, the purpose of the appraisal, and any deadline. You can also send a request through the contact page.
Censeo Valuation Consultants serves Tempe and the greater Maricopa and Pinal County areas, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, and Gilbert.