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Tempe, Arizona · ZIP 85283
The Lakes homes for sale
Founded in 1971 south of Baseline Road and east of Rural Road, The Lakes wraps a man made lake with about five miles of shoreline, private docks and a tennis club.
The short answer
The Lakes is a community of about 1,141 homes in Tempe, Arizona, a mix of single family homes, condominiums and townhomes, built mostly from 1971 to 1980. Typical homes are about 1,800 square feet on lots of about 6,500 square feet. The median recorded sale since January 2024 was $639,000, across 23 sales.
Source: Maricopa County Assessor parcel records, accessed November 3, 2026, calculated by Arizona Luxury Partners.
The Lakes at a glance
From county records for the homes inside the community boundary.
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About The Lakes
Where it is, what the homes are like, and who serves it.
- Homes
- About 1,141
- Home types
- 66% single family, 34% condominiums and townhomes
- Year built
- 1971 to 1980 (10th to 90th percentile), 1971 to 2026 overall
- Home size
- Typically 1,200 to 2,742 square feet, median 1,800
- Lot size
- Typically 5,200 square feet to 9,700 square feet, median 6,500 square feet
- Pools
- About 33% of homes have a pool
- ZIP code
- 85283
- School districts
- Tempe Elementary School District, Tempe Union High School District
- Boundaries
- Bounded by Baseline Road on the north, Guadalupe Road on the south, McClintock Drive on the east and Rural Road on the west.
- Recorded sales since January 2024
- 23 sales, median $639,000, typical range $302,000 to $1.06 million
Neighborhoods and recorded plats in The Lakes
The recorded subdivisions that make up the community, largest first.
- Lakes Tract A, about 106 homes
- Lakes Condominium Tract G3, about 76 homes
- Lakes Tract B, about 70 homes
- Lakes Tract G-4 Condominium Units A1-4 Through Q1-4, about 68 homes
- Lakes Tract E, about 63 homes
- Lakes Tract C2, about 61 homes
- Lakes Tract C1, about 58 homes
- Lakes Tract D3, about 50 homes
- Runaway Point Amd, about 50 homes
- Lakes Tract F3, about 49 homes
- Lakes Tract D1, about 48 homes
- Lakes Tract D2 Amd, about 47 homes
- Lakes Tract R1, about 45 homes
- Sand Castle, about 44 homes
- Lakes Tract F2, about 42 homes
- Harbour Village 1, about 40 homes
- Harbour Village 2 Unit 41-80, about 40 homes
- Lakes Tract F-1, about 40 homes
- Lakes Tract G1, about 38 homes
- Lakes Tract R2, about 35 homes
- Village Landing At The Lakes, about 33 homes
- Lakes Tract C3, about 31 homes
- Lakes Tract D2, about 7 homes
Related pages
Nearby communities, the ZIP code and city, and the countywide map.
The Lakes questions, answered
Where is The Lakes?
The Lakes is in Tempe, Arizona, ZIP 85283. Bounded by Baseline Road on the north, Guadalupe Road on the south, McClintock Drive on the east and Rural Road on the west.
How many homes are in The Lakes?
About 1,141 homes, according to Maricopa County Assessor records accessed November 3, 2026. About 34% are condominiums or townhomes.
When were homes in The Lakes built?
Most homes were built mostly from 1971 to 1980. The oldest home on record was built in 1971 and the newest in 2026.
How big are homes in The Lakes?
Most homes are about 1,200 to 2,742 square feet, with a median of 1,800 square feet on lots of about 6,500 square feet.
What school districts serve The Lakes?
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.
What do homes in The Lakes sell for?
The median recorded sale price since January 2024 was $639,000, across 23 sales, with most sales between $302,000 and $1.06 million, according to Maricopa County records. Bulk sales of three or more homes at once are excluded. Ask us for current MLS prices on the homes you are considering.
How does this page define The Lakes?
The boundary and home figures follow the recorded subdivision plats that make up The Lakes: Lakes Tract A, Lakes Condominium Tract G3, Lakes Tract B, Lakes Tract G-4 Condominium Units A1-4 Through Q1-4, Lakes Tract E and Lakes Tract C2 and others. The live search shows MLS listings whose subdivision name includes Lakes and Harbour Village, in ZIP 85283. 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 The Lakes 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.
