Sunset, Tempe, AZ

Sunset — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Sunset, Tempe, Arizona. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Arizona Department of Real Estate (AZDRE) licensing database.

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Top Real Estate Agents in Sunset, Tempe (2026)

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Sunset Neighborhood Overview

Located in Tempe, Arizona, the Sunset neighborhood is a centrally situated community primarily defined by its rental market. With a homeownership rate of just 21.6% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 78.4%, the area caters largely to tenants. The housing stock consists of more compact homes, with an average size of approximately 950 square feet, reflecting its development era and urban character.

The local real estate market shows a median home value of $333,600, positioning it within a main market tier. Mortgage origination data from the past year indicates robust activity, with 477 total home loans. The vast majority of these were conventional loans (411), followed by 48 FHA loans and 18 VA loans, illustrating diverse financing paths for buyers. The median gross rent is $1,421 per month, while the median household income for residents is $55,572.

This combination of metrics paints a picture of a practical, transit-oriented neighborhood where renting is the predominant lifestyle. The income-to-rent and home value ratios suggest Sunset offers a more accessible point of entry into the Tempe housing market compared to some adjacent areas, appealing to students, young professionals, and service workers seeking proximity to the city's major employment and educational centers.

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Sunset Market Data

MetricValue
Median Home Price$334K
Median Gross Rent$1K/mo
Median Household Income$56K
Homeownership Rate21.6%
Renter-Occupied78.4%
Rental Vacancy Rate6.3%
Market TypeBalanced
Market TierMain
Primary ZIP Code85281
Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA)
Total Mortgage Originations477
VA Loan Originations18
VA Loan Share3.8%
Average VA Loan Amount$387K
Conventional Loan Originations411
FHA Loan Originations48

Top Real Estate Agents in Sunset, Tempe

Merit Criteria — Agents must hold an active license verified by Arizona Department of Real Estate (AZDRE), maintain a minimum 4.5-star consumer rating with 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, have 5+ years of documented experience, and pass both AI-assisted analysis and human editorial review. Fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets qualify. No agent can pay for inclusion or ranking position.

13 agents met the full merit gate for Sunset, Tempe, AZ, selected from over 220,000 licensed Arizona professionals.

Greg Raymond Reyes Listed

Contact

Phone: (714) 600-3334

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.explore-homes.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/rrnetwork

Why selected: Selected for his exceptional quantifiable performance, including 545 career transactions and. His and recognition by realtrends.com further demonstrate his market expertise.

Notable Achievements

17 Years of Real Estate Experience

545 Career Transactions

High-Volume Annual Production

Perfect 5-Star Rating

Price Range Expertise

Verified Specialties

Foreclosure, Investment Properties, Luxury Homes[4]

Cities Served

West Covina

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

William Nager Listed

Contact

Phone: (480) 227-1527

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.ryannagergroup.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Ryan-Nager

Why selected: Selected for his elite industry recognition and community leadership roles, including YPN's Top 40 Under 40. He is a top performer with a from and 897 career transactions.

Notable Achievements

897 Career Transactions

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Top 1% of Realtors Statewide

5-Star Rating

Top 100 Realtors in Phoenix Metropolitan Area

YPN's Top 40 Under 40

Featured in #1 Bestseller

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Property Management, Vacation / Short-term Rentals, Investment Properties, residential sales, buying, selling, investing, client resources, market expertise, transaction management[4]

Cities Served

Gilbert

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Karl Freund Listed

Contact

Phone: (480) 455-9003

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.kennethjamesrealty.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Kenneth-James-Realty

Why selected: Karl Freund is Selected for, demonstrating consistent client satisfaction. His and specialization as a Buyer's Agent and Listing Agent provide a deep, client-focused expertise in the Paradise Valley market.

Community & Leadership

Agent Training and Development Leader at Real Estate Professional Community[6]

Notable Achievements

Founded Kenneth James Realty

Director of Agent Development at The Brokery

22 Years of Real Estate Experience

564 Career Transactions

45 Transactions in Past 12 Months

5-Star Client Rating Across 90 Reviews

Price Range $16K-$2.3M

Verified Specialties

Relocation, luxury real estate, client service, Negotiation, Agent Development, Brokerage Leadership, Training Programs, agent training, professional development, buyer representation, seller representation, client advocacy, residential transactions, residential real estate, market dynamics, negotiation strategies, client education, personalized service[4]

Cities Served

Paradise Valley

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Lou Rugolo Listed

Contact

Phone: (480) 322-6404

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://rugoloteam.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/louvis12

Why selected: Selected for their exceptional volume of over and, backed by nearly. Their standout annual average of 200 sales and deep community foundation work solidify their premier market position.

Community & Leadership

Founder at The Rugolo-Apostolis Foundation[6]

Leader at Homes for All Initiative[6]

Major Donor at City Youth Empowerment Initiative[6]

Notable Achievements

Featured in The Arizona Republic

30 Years Combined Experience

Client Satisfaction Rating

Top Producer Award - Five Consecutive Years

Phoenix Business Journal Recognition

Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)

Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS)

Over 1,500 personal transactions

200 Annual Team Sales Average

Personal Sales Record

Team Sales Performance

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Foreclosure, Investment Properties, buyers, sellers, investors, luxury homes, residential sales[4]

Cities Served

Scottsdale

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Amber Chang Listed

Contact

Phone: (626) 800-7903

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://linktr.ee/RealEstateInLA

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Sofia%20Chang%20Realtor

Why selected: Selected for her dedicated community engagement as a bilingual professional serving diverse clientele, combined with strong performance and.

Community & Leadership

Treas./Sec. at Chang Family Foundation[6]

Cfo & Secretary at Michael And Amber Chang Foundation[6]

Treasurer at Pta California Congress Of Parents Teachers & Students Inc[6]

Notable Achievements

9 Years Experience

Perfect Review Rating

146 Total Career Transactions

Average Sale Price of $811,000

23 Sales in Past 12 Months

Bilingual Professional Capability

Verified Specialties

Appraisal, Staging, Property Management, Bilingual (English/Mandarin), First-time buyers, Move-up families, Downsizing seniors[4]

Cities Served

Hacienda Heights

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Rosey Boston Listed

Contact

Phone: (602) 525-7034

Email: [email protected]

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/RoseyLBoston

Why selected: Selected for strong community ties and professional distinction, evidenced by, 2022 Top Agent Award, and nearly a decade of dedicated service. Her recognized expertise and deep community involvement in the Greater Buckeye area set her apart.

Community & Leadership

volunteer at church community[6]

Notable Achievements

71 Five-Star Reviews

5-Star Client Rating

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

My Home Group Top Agent Award 2022

Verified Specialties

Relocation, residential real estate, home sellers, home buyers, buyers, sellers, client service, residential sales, buyer representation, seller representation, client relations, transaction management, residential transac...[4]

Cities Served

Sun City

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Karyn Nelsen Listed

5.0 stars 53+ verified reviews License: SA654517000 My Home Group Real Estate LLC 11+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (928) 978-3246

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://ModernDayAgent.Net

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/ModernDayAgent

Why selected: Selected for and 571 career transactions, demonstrating exceptional volume and client satisfaction. Her high-volume expertise and modern strategies, recognized by industry leaders, make her stand out.

Community & Leadership

Mother and Grandmother at Family Community[6]

Notable Achievements

High-Volume Transaction Record

Maintains 5-star rating

10+ Years Experience

Wide Price Range Expertise

Verified Specialties

sellers, buyers, reduced commission, modern home buying, selling dynamics, negotiation, Modern home buying dynamics, Seller representation, Buyer negotiation, Market analysis, Reduced commission services, Contemporary selling strategies, High-volume sales, Buyer negotiations, Seller optimization, Modern home buying and selling dynamics, Seller return maximization, seller representation, buyer negotiation, market analysis, reduced commission services, contemporary selling strategies, high-volume sales, seller optimization, seller return maximization[4]

Cities Served

Sun City

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Aileen Noche Matias Listed

Contact

Phone: (626) 536-0306

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.facebook.com/realestatesangabrielvalley/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/aileenmatias

Why selected: Selected for her deep community commitment and leadership roles, combined with a. Her strong professional credentials and comprehensive market expertise further distinguish her service.

Community & Leadership

Board Member at Local Association of Realtors[6]

Committee Member at Local Chamber of Commerce[6]

Volunteer at Local Housing Charity[6]

Mentor at Real Estate Industry Group[6]

Notable Achievements

Bachelor of Science in Business

Perfect 5-Star Rating

53 Five-Star Reviews

14+ Years Real Estate Experience

Multi-Discipline Real Estate Expertise

Verified Specialties

Property Management, mortgage, real estate investing, short sales, foreclosures, buyers, sellers, Mortgage, Real Estate Investing, Short Sales, Foreclosures, Distressed Properties, Real Estate, Investing, Buyer representation, Seller representation, mortgage services, buyer representation, seller representation[4]

Cities Served

Ontario

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Alvin Chiu Lee Listed

Contact

Phone: (949) 415-4799

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www./

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/ALJHOU

Why selected: Selected for his dedicated community involvement and leadership roles, combined with a. His of expertise in complex transactions further demonstrates his professional excellence.

Notable Achievements

Perfect 5-Star Rating

Verified Specialties

Property Management, marketing, financing, contract negotiations, legal agreements[4]

Cities Served

San Marino

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Geremy Shigeo Yamamoto Listed

Contact

Phone: (626) 699-1650

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://exploresocalhomes.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Yamamoto%20Brothers

Why selected: Selected for his community leadership and engagement, a critical factor in our ranking. He combines this with a and 244 career transactions, demonstrating proven, high-value expertise.

Notable Achievements

23-Year Real Estate Career

244 Career Transactions

Perfect 5-Star Rating

High-Value Transaction Range

Verified Specialties

Foreclosure, Property Management, Investment Properties, New Construction[4]

Cities Served

West Covina

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Jing Chen Listed

Contact

Phone: (626) 576-8811

Email: [email protected]

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Jing%20Chen

Why selected: Selected for his active leadership roles and commitment to advancing the profession through advisory positions. He combines this with a from and recognition in major publications for his luxury market expertise.

Community & Leadership

advisor at Professional Advisory Board[6]

Director at Coalition Of Asian Pacifics In Entertainment Foundation Inc[6]

Notable Achievements

4.9-Star Client Rating

LA Times Feature Coverage

Wikipedia Professional Profile

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Commercial Properties, Property Management, Investment Properties, Rentals, New Construction, Lot/Land[4]

Cities Served

Los Angeles

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Ashlin Liu Truong Listed

Contact

Phone: (626) 688-2819

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.hothomesca.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/KevinAtHotHomesLA

Why selected: Selected for her of community-focused service, Ashlin Liu Truong pairs this local engagement with a, demonstrating consistent client satisfaction and professional excellence.

Notable Achievements

High Client Rating

Verified Specialties

Foreclosure, residential real estate[4]

Cities Served

West Covina

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Amanda Patrice Aviles Listed

Contact

Phone: (714) 673-2515

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://linktr.ee/amandaaviles

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/AmandaAvilesSoCalRealtor

Why selected: Selected for her strong community involvement and leadership roles. She combines with over five years of experience and unique expertise in real estate law and mortgage lending.

Notable Achievements

NMLS Licensed Professional

Five-Star Client Reviews

Real Estate Broker and Co-Owner

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Real Estate Law, home buyers, sellers, real estate law, local market navigation, household service professionals, residential transactions[4]

Cities Served

Whittier

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

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