Good morning, Tempe. An extreme heat warning runs Tuesday through Thursday, with afternoon highs of 105 to 109, so outdoor plans are better early or after sunset.
- 🏠 Tempe home prices are down 11%. The median sale price is $483,000, with homes taking 54 days to sell.
- 🎭 Mill Avenue has live music Monday, September 7, and Wednesday, September 9. Eihwar plays Monday, followed by Led Zeppelin 2 on Wednesday at Marquee Theatre.
- 📚 Tempe Public Library has free weekday programs. Farm Express, book club, storytime, and Maker Lab run Tuesday, September 8, and Wednesday, September 9.
- 🏫 Tempe schools have a theater show and SAT testing. Marcos de Niza stages “She Kills Monsters” Thursday, September 10, and Mountain Pointe hosts SAT testing Saturday, September 12.
- 🌆 A few Valley shows are worth the drive. Thievery Corporation, Shaboozey, and Johnny Blue Skies play Phoenix and Glendale Tuesday, September 8.
Tempe home prices are down 11%
Tempe’s median sale price is now $483,000, down 11% from a year ago, giving buyers and homeowners a clearer read on the city’s cooling housing market.
Key facts
- Median sale price: $483,000.
- Year-over-year change: Down 11%.
- New listings: 167.
- Homes sold: 138.
- Median time on market: 54 days.
- Data period: Through May 31, 2026.
New listings outnumbered completed sales, and the median time on market was 54 days.
The next Redfin update will show whether Tempe prices keep moving lower or begin to stabilize.
The week
🎵 Eihwar plays at Marquee Theatre Monday, September 7. The Nordic ritual folk group starts at 8 PM at 730 N. Mill Ave. Details.
🥕 Farm Express stops at Tempe Public Library Tuesday, September 8. The mobile produce market arrives at 1:30 PM and accepts cash, cards, and SNAP/EBT. Details.
📖 Friends of Dorothy meets Tuesday evening, September 8. The LGBTQIA+ book club starts at 6:30 PM in Desert Willow at Tempe Public Library. Details.
👶 Family Storytime runs Tuesday, September 8, at the library. Children and caregivers gather at 6:30 PM for stories, songs, and rhymes. Details.
🛠️ Maker Lab returns Wednesday, September 9. Teens can try hands-on technology and creative tools at Tempe Public Library starting at 4 PM. Details.
🎸 Led Zeppelin 2 plays Wednesday, September 9, on Mill Avenue. The tribute band starts at 6:30 PM at Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave. Details.
🏐 Sun Devil women’s volleyball hosts two matches. UC Davis visits Thursday, September 10, followed by Oregon Friday, September 11, at Desert Financial Arena. Thursday details. Friday details.
Around Tempe
🛍️ Valley Dollz is planning a fall opening in Tempe. The shared boutique will sell goods from women-owned local businesses and host workshops and events. Details.
🌳 Tempe is planning a park for people with dementia and their caregivers. The proposal is aimed at creating a place designed around cognitive disorders and caregiver needs. Details.
🏠 Tempe’s median sale price is $483,000, down 11% over the past year. Redfin recorded 167 new listings, 138 homes sold, and a 54-day median time on market. Details.
From the schools
🏫 Tempe schools and district offices are closed Monday, September 7, for Labor Day. Regular schedules resume after the holiday. Details.
🎭 Marcos de Niza stages “She Kills Monsters” Thursday, September 10. The school theater production starts at 6:30 PM. Details.
📝 Mountain Pointe hosts SAT testing Saturday, September 12. Testing begins at 7 AM. Details.
Around the Valley
A few picks worth leaving Tempe for this week:
🎶 Thievery Corporation plays Phoenix Tuesday, September 8. The electronic duo performs at The Van Buren. Tickets. A good downtown room for this kind of show.
🤠 Shaboozey plays Phoenix Tuesday, September 8. The “Outlaws Never Die” tour stops at Arizona Financial Theatre. Tickets. Country, hip-hop, and a nearby weeknight option.
🎤 Johnny Blue Skies plays Glendale Tuesday, September 8. The country show is at Desert Diamond Arena. Tickets. The farthest drive of the three, but the largest room.