Optimist Park NW, Tempe, CA
Optimist Park NW — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Optimist Park NW, 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 NW Neighborhood Overview
Optimist Park NW is a residential neighborhood in Tempe, Arizona, primarily within the 85283 ZIP code. The area presents a balanced mix of homeowners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 47.4% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 52.6%. This dynamic creates a diverse community where nearly half of residents own their homes, while the other half are part of the local rental market, which has a median gross rent of $1,492 per month.
The housing market in Optimist Park NW is active, with recent home loan data showing 959 total mortgage originations. The vast majority of these were conventional loans (831), indicating a strong presence of buyers with established credit. The market also saw 100 FHA loans and 27 VA loans, supporting a range of buyers. The median home value is $363,600, with the typical home offering about 1,275 square feet of living space. This positions the neighborhood within the "Main" market tier, appealing to a broad segment of the market. The median household income of $76,645 aligns with the area's housing costs.
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Optimist Park NW Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $364K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $77K |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 52.6% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.1% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Main |
| Primary ZIP Code | 85283 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 959 |
| VA Loan Originations | 27 |
| VA Loan Share | 2.8% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $395K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 831 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 100 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Optimist Park NW, Tempe
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Optimist Park NW
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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