Is buying a home near ASU a good idea if I plan to live in it?

Homes near Arizona State University in Tempe sit close to campus events, restaurants, transit and light rail, and the housing ranges from condos to single family homes. Whether that works for you as an owner occupant depends on what you want day to day, so judge it firsthand. Visit the block at different times of day, on weekends and on event days to check noise, traffic and parking. Ask whether nearby homes are rentals, review any HOA rental rules, and look at city parking permit requirements for the street. I cannot characterize the area for you, but Jon can help you compare specific homes and the property details that matter for your plans.