5th Street West
1300 W 5th Street in Tempe
Year Built: 2010
Architecture: two- and three-story row homes
Bedrooms: 2-3
Parking: attached garages
HOA Name: Bbl Management
HOA Contact: 480 630-9402
HOA dues: $208 monthly
Additional Features: pool
5th Street West offers thirteen two and three-story homes that have a contemporary loft style. The exterior features of this community include solid block walls between units, private gardens in some of the units, foam roofs, two-car garages, contrasting building materials (brick, metal, wood, glass, and stucco), cantilevered rooftops, and decks.
These homes have either 2 or 3 bedrooms, ranging in size from 1309 square feet (1 bd + den/2 ba or 2 bd/2 ba configuration) to 1891 square feet (3 bd/3 ba). The interior features of these homes include floor-to-ceiling glass window walls, dual glass low E windows, either granite or quartz kitchen countertops, metal stair rails, extra-efficient insulation, bamboo flooring, fire-rated safes, sky lights, and even exposed wood ceilings in some units.
The community at 5th Street West receives a Walk Score of 66, as some errands can be accomplished on foot. These homes are somewhat removed from the hustle and bustle of Tempe; however, keep in mind that University Drive is less than half a mile away. This provides a number of options for eating out, such as The Perfect Pear Bistro, Oregano’s, and The Loving Hut. There are many places to shop, and even more places to get a good cup of coffee within a mile as well. Additionally, ASU and Tempe Beach Park are located less than two miles away from 5th Street West. This area is considered very bikeable, as there are many biking paths that aren’t too challenging for everyday riding.
The contemporary homes at 5th Street West offer a great “in-between”, as they are a bit removed from the main streets of Tempe, but are still extremely close in proximity. The architecture is breathtaking, as are the interior of the homes, and the opportunities that the surrounding area provides. This is definitely a quality option for someone looking for an awesome urban experience.
Walkability Rating: 68% Somewhat walkable