Optimist Park NE, Tempe, CA
Optimist Park NE — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Optimist Park NE, Tempe, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Optimist Park NE Neighborhood Overview
Optimist Park NE is a residential neighborhood in Tempe, Arizona, primarily within the 85202 ZIP code. The area presents a balanced mix of homeowners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 48.2% and a renter-occupied rate of 51.8%. This creates a diverse community dynamic within the city's urban fabric.
The local housing market is active, with a median home value of $306,300 for typically sized homes averaging 1,150 square feet. The rental market shows a median gross rent of $1,292 per month. Recent mortgage data indicates robust activity, with 621 total loan originations in the latest period. Financing is predominantly conventional, with 511 such loans, alongside 79 FHA loans and 31 VA loans, suggesting a market accessible to a range of buyers. The median household income in the neighborhood is $61,522.
As a Main market tier neighborhood, Optimist Park NE offers established, mid-sized housing stock. The significant volume of conventional mortgage originations points to a stable and traditional real estate environment, while the near-even split between owners and renters contributes to its varied character.
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Optimist Park NE Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $306K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $62K |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 51.8% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 5.1% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Main |
| Primary ZIP Code | 85202 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 621 |
| VA Loan Originations | 31 |
| VA Loan Share | 5.0% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $392K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 511 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 79 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Optimist Park NE, Tempe
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-27