84/48 LUXURY · NEIGHBORHOODS
LUXURY · HORSE PROPERTYSunburst Farms
Horse property on the better part of an acre with no HOA, and guest houses on two out of three lots.
No HOA
OWNERSHIP
88
Homes in
Neighborhood
85284
Zip Code
South Tempe
Kyrene
Elementary
School District
The character.
The homes in Sunburst Farms went up in one tight window, 1977 to 1979, on 0.79 acre lots, and run around 5,000 square feet through the middle of the range. This is horse property, and that is not a footnote. It is the reason people buy here and the reason they do not leave. Almost everything is single level. Pools are standard here, not an upgrade. Guest houses show up often enough to be worth asking about.
Why it works.
Why Locals Love It
You can keep horses, park the trailer, and not file paperwork to do either. Nobody is zoning new neighborhoods like this inside the city, which is exactly why these hold.
Good to Know
There is no HOA. No design review, and also no shared reserve. That cuts both ways and you should know which side you are on. Homes run from about 3,057 to 5,963 square feet, so two listings on the same street can be completely different houses. Schools are C. I. Waggoner, Kyrene Middle and Corona del Sol.
Pro Tip
Horse privileges are recorded, not assumed, and the setup varies house to house. Check the zoning, the irrigation, and what the neighbors actually run before you fall for a barn.
THE HONEST TRADEOFF
These are established homes. Grown-in trees and lots you cannot buy new, and also roofs, systems, and finishes that will want attention. Budget for it and the trade is a good one.
Who this fits.
“$218K income backing a $1.06M home. That’s the data point that stops buyers cold. The people who live here could afford far more — they chose this neighborhood because of what it is, not what it signals.”
The specs.
Zip85284
CityTempe
Build era1977–1979
Median home5,000 sq ft
Home range3,057–5,963 sq ft
Median lot0.79 acres
Single level83%
Pool100%
Basement33%
HorsesPermitted throughout
HOANone
SchoolsC. I. Waggoner, Kyrene Middle, Corona del Sol
Where it sits.
Southeastern 85284, adjacent to Calle de Caballos, Warner Estates, and Buena Vista Ranchos. Kyrene Elementary, Corona del Sol High School.
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