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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 0.33 Acres
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 1 day ago
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Welcome to The Lakes, one of Tempe's most distinctive waterfront communities! This beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom home features updated flooring, a stunning new kitchen, updated bathrooms, and spacious living areas designed for everyday comfort. The expansive great room offers plenty of room to relax, gather, and entertain. Step outside to a charming front courtyard with travertine pavers, low-maintenance artificial turf in the front yard, and a backyard with lush real grass. A private pathway leads directly to your own dock, allowing you to enjoy the waterfront lifestyle right from home! Residents of The Lakes enjoy an incredible collection of community amenities, including the Beach and Tennis Club, swimming pools, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball, volleyball, boating, fishing, and community activities. Conveniently located near Kiwanis Park, Arizona Mills, waterfront dining at The Lakes, and Tempe's shopping and entertainment destinations, with easy access to US 60 and Loop 101. The home also features a built-in play space in the great room that can be professionally removed, with the area fully restored, if the buyer prefers. Complete with a 2-car garage, this home offers modern updates, generous living space, and waterfront living in the heart of Tempe!

Full Property Details for 978 E Driftwood Dr

General

  • Price: $899,900
  • HOA FEE: $135/month
  • HOA FEE FREQ.: Quarterly
  • Taxes: $4,706 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: ARMLS_Arizona_MLS_Phoenix_Area
  • MLS ID: 7094847
  • Updated: 10/18/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Quartz Countertops, High Speed Internet, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, No Interior Steps, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Electric Oven
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Inside

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Private Yard

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access, Attch'd Gar Cabinets

Location

  • County: Maricopa
  • Township: 1S
  • Subdivision: LAKES TRACT D3
  • Cross Streets: Rural & Southshore

Community

  • Association: Yes
  • Assoc. Name: The Lakes
  • Assoc. Fees Include: Other (See Remarks)

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Heating Type: Electric

Utilities

  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Ranch,
  • Exterior Const.: Stucco, Painted, Block
  • Roof: Tile
  • Windows: Dual Pane
  • Year Built: 1976

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.33
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 14,501
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Waterfront Lot, Grass Back, Synthetic Grass Frnt

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes

Financial Considerations

  • Association Fee: $405
  • Assoc Fee Freq.: Quarterly
  • Tax Amount: $4,706
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: VA Loan, Cash, Conventional, FHA

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Legal Description: LOT 148 LAKES TRACT D3 MCR 015215
  • Property ID: 301-02-681
  • Range: 4E
  • Section: 2
  • Lot Number: 148

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Schools serving 978 E Driftwood Dr

School Districts:Tempe School District, Tempe Union High School District
NameGradesDistance
Rover Elementary School
1300 East Watson Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
K-50.5 mi
Fees College Preparatory Middle School
1600 East Watson Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
6-80.6 mi
Marcos De Niza High School
6000 South Lakeshore Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
9-120.5 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

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Price
Change
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10/18/2026
Listed
$899,900
1.34%
MLS
9/15/2023
Sold
$888,000
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Tax History for 978 E Driftwood Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,706
—
$44,269
-31%
2025
$4,706
9%
$64,610
1%
2023
$4,299
5%
$64,150
14%
2022
$4,099
—
$56,150
37%
2022
$4,099
-1%
$41,060
6%
2021
$4,132
4%
$38,770
3%
2020
$3,988
2%
$37,610
-2%
2019
$3,910
3%
$38,310
6%
2018
$3,805
3%
$36,300
-2%
2017
$3,687
—
$36,930
-3%
2016
$3,669
3%
$38,100
9%
2015
$3,548
-4%
$35,070
14%
2014
$3,715
17%
$30,720
31%
2013
$3,173
—
$23,530
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978 E Driftwood Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283 (MLS# 7094847) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 978 E Driftwood Drive is currently listed for $899,900 and was received on October 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 978 E Driftwood Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Tempe? You can browse all Tempe real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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