While Centerpoint sits motionless, several smaller developments around Downtown Tempe are on normal pace. Three projects, all within a short walk to Mill Avenue are gradually changing the urban fabric of the city. Skyscrapers make city skylines look great and are efficient in squeezing people into small footprints, but for some, an urban townhouse might be more your style.
Check out these projects that are true infill developments and will contribute to the walkable, neighborhood feel that the land-locked City of Tempe is striving for.
Farmer Avenue Lofts:
Location: 3rd St. & Farmer Ave., Tempe
Units: 18
Square Footage: 2,440 – 2,610
Price: $745,235 – $768,600
Details: Each unit is three stories with a 2-car garage and either two or three bedrooms. Some units are zoned for live/work, perfect for attorneys, artists, architects, to name a few.
675 South
Location: Roosevelt & 6th St.,
Units: 12
Square Footage: 10 units at 1,573 SF & 2 Live Works Units at 1,641 SF
Price: Starting at $419,000, sales being Spring 2009
Details: Very contemporary design on inside and out, with European style kitchens. Units are clean, sleek and efficiently designed using sustainable materials and innovative features. Constructions is under way and sales are expected to start Spring 2009.
Spence Avenue Townhomes
Location: Rural Rd. just South of Apache Blvd., Tempe
Units: 22
Square Footage: 1000-1800
Price: “In the range of $249,000”
Details: A great location for ASU students or faculty, seven units have elevators. Developer plans to break ground by the end of the year and have the first units ready for the beginning of Fall Semester for ASU.
