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:
4/01/2026
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.
More Information MLS# 6987800
Contract Information
List Price: $1,975,000
Status: Active
Current Price: $1,975,000
List Date: 2026-02-20
Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple
Co-Ownership (Fractional) Agreement YN: No
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
Tax Year: 2025
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
Remarks Misc
Cross Street: University & Farmer
Directions: South on Farmer to home on right
Geo Lat: 33.421166
Geo Lon: -111.944696
Legal Info
Township: 1N
Range: 4E
Section: 21
Lot Number: 11
Basement
Basement Y/N: N
Parking Spaces
Garage Spaces: 2
Slab Parking Spaces: 11
Total Covered Spaces: 2
Showing Notification Methods
Showing Service: Aligned Showings
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: April - 01 - 2026
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