Optimist Park SE, Tempe, CA
Optimist Park SE — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Optimist Park SE, 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 SE Neighborhood Overview
Optimist Park SE is a neighborhood in Tempe, Arizona, primarily within ZIP code 85202. The housing market here presents a mix of ownership and rental opportunities, with a median home value of $306,300. The average home size is approximately 1,150 square feet, indicating a stock of moderately sized residences. Recent mortgage data shows strong activity, with 621 total loan originations, the vast majority of which were conventional loans (511), followed by 79 FHA loans and 31 VA loans, classifying the area within the "Main" market tier.
The neighborhood has a nearly even split between owners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 48.2% and a renter-occupied rate of 51.8%. The median gross rent is $1,292 per month. The median household income in Optimist Park SE is $61,522, which aligns with the area's housing costs, suggesting a community where a range of housing options are accessible to residents at this income level.
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Optimist Park SE 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 SE, Tempe
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Optimist Park SE
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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