MLS# 6900666 - 1261 E Riviera Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282

$729,000
Beds: 4
Baths: 3
Sqft: 1,890
Sqft lot: 8,220
Acre lot: 0.19
Est. $2,684 / mo.*
16 Days On Market

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Status: Active
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1965
Neighborhood: Cyprus East Unit 2
Days On Website: 16

Property Details for 1261 E Riviera Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282

Step into a reimagined 1965 classic treasure at 1261 E Riviera Dr, where vintage charm meets 2025 sophistication in a flawless upscale renovation. This single-story sanctuary boasts a clever split floor plan with a true master suite—ideal for families, multi-gen living, investors, or savvy ASU student house-hackers. Whisper ''wow'' at every turn: Gleaming luxury flooring flows underfoot, while all-new appliances—including a chef's gas range and RO lines to the sink and fridge—spark joy in the gourmet kitchen. Custom cabinets glow with accent lighting, framing granite islands perfect for midnight feasts or morning brews. Fresh AC hums quietly, dual-pane windows and doors seal in serenity, and outside, redesigned front-and-back landscaping thrives via auto-irrigation, creating a low-maintenance desert oasis. Gearheads rejoice: The attached 2-car garage shines with epoxy flooring and an EV charger station. Minutes from US 60 and 101, this move-in-ready marvel isn't just a home; it's a smart investment with high-demand location allure in Tempe's buzzing market. Don't let this rare gem slip away!

Bathrooms

  • 3 total decimal bathrooms
  • 3 total bathrooms

Bedrooms

  • 4 total bedrooms

Building

  • Built in 1965
  • Architectural style: "Ranch"
  • Living area: 1890
  • Construction materials: "Stucco", "Painted", "Block"

Cooling

  • "Central Air"
  • "Ceiling Fan(s)"

Fence

  • "Block"

Fireplaces

  • "None"

Floors

  • "Vinyl"

Garage

  • 2 spaces

Heating

  • "Electric"
  • "Natural Gas"

Home Owner's Association

  • Association fee includes: "No Fees"

Interior Features

  • "Granite Counters"
  • "Eat-in Kitchen"
  • "Kitchen Island"
  • "3/4 Bath Master Bdrm"

Listing

  • Listing ID: 6900666
  • Standard status: Active
  • 17 days on market

Location

  • Subdivision name: CYPRUS EAST UNIT 2

Lot

  • 0.19 acres
  • 8,220 sqft
  • "Sprinklers In Rear"
  • "Sprinklers In Front"
  • "Alley"
  • "Desert Front"
  • "Grass Back"
  • "Synthetic Grass Frnt"
  • "Auto Timer H2O Front"
  • "Auto Timer H2O Back"
  • "Irrigation Front"
  • "Irrigation Back"

Parking

  • "Garage Door Opener"
  • "Attch'd Gar Cabinets"
  • "Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)"

Possession

  • "Close Of Escrow"

Roof

  • "Composition"

Additional Rooms

  • 1 total room

Schools

  • Elementary school: Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School
  • High school: McClintock High School
  • High school district: Tempe Union High School District

Sewer

  • "Public Sewer"

Taxes

  • Annual amount: $1,888
  • Lot: 443

Windows

  • "Dual Pane"
  • "Vinyl Frame"

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$729,000 - 1261 E Riviera Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282

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1261 E Riviera Drive
Tempe, AZ 85282
Subdivision name: CYPRUS EAST UNIT 2

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