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What Tempe, AZ listings say in May 2026?

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If you are watching new listings in Tempe, AZ, the first thing I would note is price. Last month, the typical new listing came in at $499,638, which is close enough to the active and pending numbers to matter.
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Fresh listings give me the first clue about price pressure.

If you are watching new listings in Tempe, AZ, the first thing I would note is price. Last month, the typical new listing came in at $499,638, which is close enough to the active and pending numbers to matter.
The typical new listing price was $499,638 last month, and there were 202 new listings. That tells me fresh inventory is arriving at a price point that deserves careful comparison. For a buyer, I would compare every new home to the sold number before making a move. For a seller, I would pay close attention to where the new competition is landing. Watch the new-listing price band. Compare it to the recent sold level. Decide early whether a home is positioned to compete or just to sit.
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Jeff Setlow's Guide to Upcoming Local Community Events in Tempe, AZ During May 2026

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Friday, May 8, 2026

Ballot Request Deadline

Today is the last day Tempe voters can request a replacement ballot by mail for the May 19 City Council runoff election. With two council seats still to be decided, this is an important deadline for anyone who needs a new ballot before Election Day. If your original ballot was lost, damaged or never arrived, it is worth taking care of that request right away.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Lunch Talk at Museum

Tempe History Museum hosts a free Tempe History Society Lunch Talk at 11:30 a.m. featuring The Valley's Victorian Jewel: The Evolving Story of Petersen House and Tempe. Museum manager Josh Roffler will share the story of the 1892 farmhouse and its place in the region's history. For neighbors who enjoy local heritage and the people and places that shaped Tempe, this is a thoughtful midday stop.

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Budget Meeting Ahead

Tempe City Council is scheduled to hold its Fiscal Year 2026-27 tentative operating budget adoption meeting at 6 p.m. tonight. The budget page says this is part of the city's public process for shaping next year's operating and capital plans before the new fiscal year begins on July 1. For residents who want a clearer view of how city priorities are taking shape, this is one of the most important public meetings of the month.

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Friday, May 15, 2026

Kinder Enrollment Deadline

Tempe Elementary Schools says families who enroll a child in kindergarten by today will receive a free kinder t-shirt. For households getting ready for a first school year, this is a useful local reminder to finish enrollment and lock in fall plans. The district continues to highlight a range of school models and specialty programs, so families still comparing options may want to make their final decision soon.

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