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$630,000

Sold
961 E Lamplighter Ln, Tempe, AZ 85283
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,468 Square Feet
0.16 Acres Lot
Built in 1975
Sold
Units n/a
Checked: 14 hours ago
Updated: Oct 03, 2025 at 10:18AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$986
Cap Rate
3.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-8.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.67
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-3.9%

Property Description


0.16 Acres Lot
Built in 1975
Sold
Units n/a

MOTIVATED Seller. Home is in a desirable area of Tempe, The Lakes Community! Just steps outside your front door & you're sitting on the dock next to the lake or enjoying a picnic as the house sits on a cul de sac next to the lake! UPDATES- Roof & Insulation 2024, Flooring 2024, Exterior & Interior paint 2024, Front & Back irrigation 2024, Backyard Balcony including the exterior steps 2024, AC 2018. The home's layout & location is ideal for everyday living and/or entertaining. Features include a Formal dining, living room & family room which can serve as a retreat with natural light filling the space. There is one bedroom located on the 1st floor & two bedrooms upstairs share a Jack & Jill Bathroom. From the front Balcony there are lake views.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Open, Covered, Garage
  • Details: Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Spaces Total: 3

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 5

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Total): 3.0

Interior Features

  • # of Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood
  • Roof Material: Tile
  • Pool Community: Yes

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • Association: The Lakes Community
  • HOA Fee: $386/quarterly

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 30102714
  • Lot Size: 6861 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1975

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $3,491

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)

Location

  • County: Maricopa

Listing Details


Listed by:
James Wheeler
Rubicon Realty
(602) 657-2390

Source:
Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)
MLS#: 6891180
Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$986
Cap Rate
3.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-8.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.67
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-3.9%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$630,000
Amount financed:
-$504,000
Down payment:
$126,000
Closing costs:
$18,900
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$144,900
Square feet:
2,468
Cost per square foot:
$255
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.42

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$504,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$2,981
Property tax:
$291
Insurance:
$245
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$3,517

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$3,500 $42,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$210 -$2,520
Operating income:
$3,290 $39,480

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (8%)
8%-$291-$3,491
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$245-$2,940
Property management: (8%)
8%-$280-$3,360
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$175-$2,100
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$175-$2,100
HOA fees: (4%)
4%-$129-$1,548
Total operating expenses: (37%)
37%-$1,295-$15,539

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,995 $23,940
Mortgage payments:
-$2,981 -$35,772
Cash flow:
-$986 -$11,832