Maple-Ash in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe's most charming historic pocket with tree-canopied streets, 1930s bungalows, and a walkable path to Mill Avenue.
Maple-Ash is a neighborhood in Tempe, Arizona with a median home price of $520K and a walk score of 75. Maple-Ash is Tempe's most charming historic neighborhood, a tree-canopied pocket of streets just north of downtown where 1930s and 1940s bungalows sit on quiet lots shaded by massive ash and elm trees.
The Definitive Guide to Maple-Ash
Maple-Ash is Tempe's most charming historic neighborhood, a tree-canopied pocket of streets just north of downtown where 1930s and 1940s bungalows sit on quiet lots shaded by massive ash and elm trees. The neighborhood is small and walkable, with an intimate scale that makes it feel more like a Midwestern college town than a Sunbelt suburb. Residents walk to Mill Avenue restaurants, bike to ASU events, and gather at neighborhood potlucks that have been a tradition for decades. The homes are modest in size but rich in character, with wood floors, original casement windows, and covered front porches. Tempe's light rail stops are within walking distance, and the neighborhood's central location puts everything in the Valley within easy reach. Maple-Ash is for people who value authenticity over square footage.
The residential character of Maple-Ash is defined by its historic bungalow, ranch, craftsman, cottage inventory. With a current median of $520K, the neighborhood sits above the Tempe average and attracts buyers who prioritize location, school quality, and community amenities. Homes typically range from 1,800 to 3,200 square feet, with many featuring upgraded kitchens, covered patios, and community pool access. The walk score of 75 reflects the genuinely walkable nature of the area, with shops, restaurants, and services within a comfortable stroll.
Families in Maple-Ash are served by nearby schools including Tempe High School, Connolly Middle School, Holdeman Elementary. School assignment boundaries should be verified directly with the district, as they can shift with enrollment changes, but the overall educational infrastructure in this area is considered strong, with schools that regularly perform above state averages. Parents frequently cite the quality of the local schools as a primary reason for choosing Maple-Ash over competing neighborhoods in the area.
Maple-Ash tends to attract established families, dual-income professionals, and relocating buyers from higher-cost markets who recognize the value proposition. The buyer profile skews toward those who have done their homework on school quality, commute times, and resale potential before making their move. What seals the deal for most buyers is the proximity to Historic bungalow architecture and Walkable to Mill Avenue, which add daily-life value that is difficult to replicate elsewhere.
Real Estate Market in Maple-Ash
Maple-Ash's $520K median represents a 7% premium over the broader Tempe market ($488K). That premium tells you exactly what this location commands - buyers are paying for walkability, historic bungalow architecture, and the historic bungalow/ranch inventory that defines the area. Neighborhood-level pace data is not published at this granularity, so treat the city and county figures as the reliable baseline and current comparable sales as the ground truth.
A pattern Incyte Realty's experience across Tempe's 3 neighborhoods keeps surfacing, and one that raw median numbers miss: neighborhoods like Maple-Ash hold resale value because they offer what competing areas often lack - a combination of school access, community amenities, and location that families will pay to secure. The listings that draw the deepest interest are typically the well-maintained, move-in-ready properties priced near the neighborhood median.
Home Types in Maple-Ash
Schools Near Maple-Ash
- Tempe High School
- Connolly Middle SchoolTempe Elementary School District District
- Holdeman ElementaryTempe Elementary School District District
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Market analysis prepared by Incyte Realty, a Phoenix-area brokerage founded by Frank Vazquez. Pricing figures come from published market data (see the update date on this page). Questions about Maple-Ash? Incyte Realty offers straightforward market guidance with no pressure or obligation.
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