Optimist Park SW, Tempe, CA
Optimist Park SW — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Optimist Park SW, 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 SW Neighborhood Overview
Optimist Park SW is a residential neighborhood in Tempe, Arizona, primarily within the 85283 ZIP code. The local housing market presents a balanced mix of owners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 47.4% and a renter-occupied rate of 52.6%. The median home value stands at $363,600, with the average home size being 1,275 square feet, indicating a market of moderately sized homes. For renters, the median gross rent is $1,492 per month.
The neighborhood's financial activity is robust, with 959 total home loan originations in recent data. The vast majority of these were conventional loans (831), followed by 100 FHA loans and 27 VA loans. This lending profile, combined with a median household income of $76,645, suggests a stable, Main-tier market accessible to a range of buyers. The income level supports the current housing costs and indicates a solid economic foundation for residents.
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Optimist Park SW 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 SW, Tempe
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Optimist Park SW
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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