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Tempe, Arizona · ZIP 85281
El Adobe homes for sale
A community of about 48 homes in Tempe, built in 2002.
The short answer
El Adobe is a community of about 48 homes in Tempe, Arizona, mostly condominiums and townhomes, built in 2002. Typical homes are about 982 square feet.
Source: Maricopa County Assessor parcel records, accessed November 3, 2026, calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners.
El Adobe at a glance
From county records for the homes inside the community boundary.
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About El Adobe
Where it is, what the homes are like, and who serves it.
- Homes
- About 48
- Home types
- All condominiums and townhomes
- Year built
- 2002 (10th to 90th percentile), 2002 to 2002 overall
- Home size
- Typically 730 to 1,209 square feet, median 982
- Pools
- About 0% of homes have a pool
- ZIP code
- 85281
- School districts
- Tempe Elementary School District, Tempe Union High School District
- Boundaries
- Bounded by University Drive on the north, Apache Boulevard on the south, McClintock Drive on the east and Rural Road on the west.
Neighborhoods and recorded plats in El Adobe
The recorded subdivisions that make up the community, largest first.
- El Adobe Condominiums, about 48 homes
Related pages
Nearby communities, the ZIP code and city, and the countywide map.
El Adobe questions, answered
Where is El Adobe?
El Adobe is in Tempe, Arizona, ZIP 85281. Bounded by University Drive on the north, Apache Boulevard on the south, McClintock Drive on the east and Rural Road on the west.
How many homes are in El Adobe?
About 48 homes, according to Maricopa County Assessor records accessed November 3, 2026. All are condominiums or townhomes.
When were homes in El Adobe built?
Most homes were built in 2002. The oldest home on record was built in 2002 and the newest in 2002.
How big are homes in El Adobe?
Most homes are about 730 to 1,209 square feet, with a median of 982 square feet.
What school districts serve El Adobe?
Tempe Elementary School District and Tempe Union High School District. School boundaries can change, so confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the district.
How does this page define El Adobe?
The boundary and home figures follow the recorded subdivision plats that make up El Adobe: El Adobe Condominiums. The live search shows MLS listings whose subdivision name includes El Adobe, in ZIP 85281. Figures were calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners from Maricopa County Assessor parcel records accessed November 3, 2026.
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Sources
- Maricopa County Assessor parcel records for the single family homes, condominiums and townhomes inside the El Adobe boundary, accessed November 3, 2026: home counts, year built, sizes, lots, pools, ZIP codes and school districts. Ranges are the 10th to 90th percentile.
- Maricopa County recorded subdivision plats, used for the community boundary and the list of recorded plats.
- Maricopa County recorded sale prices since January 1, 2024, over $75,000, excluding deeds that moved three or more parcels at one price.
- ARMLS via Flexmls for the live listing search.
All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Listing information is provided by the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Community boundaries are approximate and follow recorded subdivision plats. Confirm the city, HOA, and assigned schools for a specific address. This page is for general information only and is not financial, lending, legal, or tax advice. Arizona Luxury Partners | Real Estate Group at RE/MAX Fine Properties, 21020 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Office 480.766.1515. Brokerage License LC629808000. Equal Housing Opportunity.