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About 1865, after the building of Fort McDowell, families settled and farmed around Tempe Butte, later founding the town of San Pablo. West of the butte, a businessman built a settlement that became known as Hayden’s Ferry. The two fledgling colonies quickly grew together, and the town, which had become known as Tempe, became the business and shipping center for the area. Continuing to grow until reaching its current boundaries in 1974, that small agricultural community has developed into the exciting, active, and multi-faceted “intellectual property capital of the state”: the contemporary, cosmopolitan City of Tempe, Arizona.

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Today, with a young, highly-educated population over 160,00 and a vigorous downtown, Tempe real estate offers uniquely convenient surroundings “in the center of it all” in the heart of metropolitan Phoenix. As home to Arizona State University and the Fiesta Bowl; Sun Devil Stadium and the Arizona Cardinals; over 200 retail, commercial, industrial, business and office parks; many fine museums, theaters, galleries and extensive entertainment facilities; two mile long Tempe Town Lake and Park with a complete schedule of concerts, tournaments, festivals, derbies and regattas; Tempe thrives on an economic base that includes education, aerospace, biotechnology, high-technology, research, electronics manufacturing, tourism, and commerce. Moreover, Tempe real estate is a bright industry unto itself. Just check out the Tempe MLS listings.

Honored by receiving the “100 Best Communities for Young People” award in 2005, as well as being recognized as an “All America City” twice, Tempe real estate offers a stimulating environment and lifestyle and unparalleled opportunities to residents and businesses, young and old, singles and families alike.

 

Tempe - Things To Do:

 

  • Kiwanis Recreation Center: Indoor heated wave pool and water slide, lighted cushioned tennis courts, dual court multi-use wood floor, batting range, lighted outdoor sand volleyball courts.
  • Phoenix Rock Gym: Arizona's largest indoor climbing center with 30 foot walls. No experience needed.
  • Fiddlesticks Tempe: Go-karts, Bumper Boats, Driving Range, Batting Cages, Video Arcade, Mini-Golf
  • Fighter Combat International: You Fly! No experience required. Aerobatics, Air-toAir Combat in Real Planes with Military Fighter Pilots.
  • Canal Park: Scenic desert oasis. One of the best urban fishing habitats in the valley. Trail surrounding the lake for walkers and runners. Glimpse the Big Horn Sheep that roam the butte, or the Herons and King Fisher birds that visit the lake.
  • Hayden Butte Preserve/ Leonard Monti Trail:
    A valuable natural resource that includes Sonoran desert vegetation, wildlife, rock outcrops, and archaeological, paleontological and historical resources.
  • Papago Park: A park dedicated to the opportunity for the city dweller to get away from the noise and rush of his urban environment and enjoy contact with nature.
  • Tempe Beach Park: Park and swimming pool. The park connects to 5 miles of paths for bicycling, jogging or in-line skating that circle Town Lake. Baseball/softball, lake/lagoon, picnic tables/grills, restrooms.
  • Tempe Sports Complex: Baseball/softball fields, off-leash activity area, restrooms, skate park, soccer fields.

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