Thursday, December 28, 2023

Amazing Urban Compound

300 North Sierra Vista Drive in the coveted Catalina Vista neighborhood near Grant Road and Campbell Avenue in Central Tucson. 



Stunningly beautiful, Joesler-style home near the historic Arizona Inn. Quintessential Mid-Century Tucson: sophisticated and high-quality, yet comfortable and inviting. Soaring beamed ceilings, vintage built-ins, decorative concrete tile floors. 


Western red cedar kitchen cabinet fronts with soapstone counters. Two ovens, including working vintage Thermodor. 


Wood-burning fireplaces in the dining room, living room and patio. 


Lovely pool and spa with water feature. 


Poolside ramada and bar with sink, refrigerator and corrugated roof.  


Almost half an acre of urban privacy and bliss. 



Extraordinary upgraded guesthouse has been a thriving Airbnb for years. Heated and cooled workshop/workout room adjacent to guesthouse. Contributing property to Catalina Vista National Historic District. Significant property tax reduction for owner-occupant.


Three bedrooms, two baths, living room, dining room, kitchen and laundry room in the 2,371 square foot main house. Basement storage room. One bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom and laundry room in the 1,073 square foot guest house. 

Sold for $1,090,323 on April 4, 2024. Seller paid for a new roof. 

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Stunning Home In Dunbar Spring


Exquisite, well-maintained home on a lovely street in historic Dunbar Spring. Extensive repairs after a 2004 fire resulted in many upgraded systems. 


Charming mature desert landscaping. Relaxing porches face east and west. 


Two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Primary bedroom has two closets and a beautiful bathroom with glass-walled corner shower. 



Bonus room with adjacent full bath between the bedrooms could be den, office or dining room. 


Concrete counter tops in the gorgeous kitchen. Laundry room and storage adjacent to the kitchen. 


Attached carport with storage room. House is 1,071 square feet and lot is 5,280 square feet.  A mile to University of Arizona, downtown and I-10. Outstanding!


Offered at $410,000. We had three offers and sold for $420,000 on November 28, 2023.

Friday, September 2, 2022

Amazing Value in Northwest Tucson


3512 N Thundercloud Loop. Delightful home with fresh paint and new wood-look flooring throughout. 1,103 square feet. Two bedrooms. Both bathrooms have tubs. 


Gas fireplace. Vaulted ceilings in great room and primary bedroom. Walk-in closet. Two-inch Venetian blinds. 


Paneled doors. Sliding doors from dining area and primary bedroom to your spacious back yard hideaway with mature trees. Lot is 5,040 square feet, or 0.12 acre. 


Generous storage cabinets and laundry sink in your two car garage. 


Perfect location across the street from common area, pool, spa, tennis courts and playground. 


HOA also provides security patrol, recreation center with kitchen, volleyball and basketball courts, for the amazingly low price of $45 per month! 


Close to trails at Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary, birds at Audubon Nature Center, golf courses, Basha's and I-10. 


Sold on 9/30/22 with multiple offers for $301,000, which was $11,000 above list price. 

Friday, July 15, 2022

Affordable Home with District 16 Schools


4820 N Territory Loop. Beautiful masonry townhome in desirable Sunrise Ridge. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, 1,485 square feet. Lovely neighborhood with little traffic. 


Amazing views of the Santa Rita and Catalina Mountains from the landscaped front yard and back patio. 


Sliding doors from the master bedroom and living room to the spacious covered back porch. Retractable canvas awning for extra shading. Beehive gas fireplace in the living room. 


Granite counters in the colorful kitchen. Skylights in the kitchen, living room and both bathrooms. 


Murphy bed in the second bedroom. Laminate floors throughout. 

Two car garage. Two outside storage rooms. District 16 schools. 


Across the street from the refreshing community pool, spa and tennis court where you will enjoy a close up view of the gorgeous mountains. HOA fee is $141 per month.


Sold for $400,000 on August 24, 2022.

Sweet Casita in Great Westside Location


1620 W Delaware Street. Adorable Barrio Hollywood home, freshly painted inside & out. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, 1,248 square feet. 


Shady fenced/walled yard w/ mature trees and bushes. 
Two sheds. Large masonry shed has electricity & a nice covered patio for outdoor relaxation. 


New vanities, mirrors, lights, copper plumbing & shower fixtures in both bathrooms. Ceramic tile counters & lots of storage in kitchen. Ceiling fans & tile floors. 


Decorative fireplace. 


Vehicle access from the alley to back yard through rolling, locking gate. Roof replaced in 2021. 


Desirable location near The Loop river path, downtown, modern street car, A Mountain fireworks & Tumamoc Hill. Amenities at El Rio Center include golf, library, basketball, playground, weight room, classes & activities for youth, adults & seniors. 

I have owned this sweet rental since 2013. I'm sad to see it go, but I am trading it for a house in Silver City, New Mexico. 

Sold for $260,000 on August 31, 2022. 

Sunday, May 1, 2022

Urban Seclusion Near the Arizona Inn


Stunningly beautiful, Joesler-style home near the historic Arizona Inn. 

Quintessential Mid-Century Tucson: sophisticated and high-quality, yet comfortable and inviting. Soaring beamed ceilings, vintage built-ins, decorative concrete tile floors. 

Western red cedar kitchen cabinet fronts with soapstone counters, two ovens, including a working vintage Thermodor. 

Wood-burning fireplaces in the dining room, living room and patio. 
The "encaustic" tile floors are in perfect condition and just fascinating. 

Lovely pool and spa with water feature. 

Poolside ramada and bar with sink, refrigerator and corrugated roof. 

Almost half an acre of urban privacy and bliss. Whispering palm trees and fruity citrus trees. 

Extraordinary upgraded guesthouse has been a thriving Airbnb, easily generating $15,000 per year. Potential for more. Heated and cooled workshop/workout room adjacent to guesthouse. The floor plan is here.

Catalina Vista National Historic District. Significant property tax reduction possible for owner-occupant.

Here is the virtual tour:

https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=duc2KzEg99u
This property is currently off the market. When it will return to the market is unknown at this time. Seller requests no contact from buyers and agents. 

Thursday, April 14, 2022

A Private Central Tucson Oasis


Solid red brick home near Hoffman Park. Gorgeous updated kitchen and two bathrooms. 


Vintage built-in cabinets in dining room. Three bedrooms with concrete floors.  Laminate floors in the living room, family room, dining area and kitchen. No carpet! 


Double pane windows installed throughout in 2020. Laundry room with sink, washer and dryer. ''Solar dryer'', out in the yard, too! 


AC/gas furnace dated 2017. Shingle roof ''in perfect condition'' when roofer inspected in 2019. Huge yard with high block wall creates your private oasis. 


Ramada and large, north-facing covered patio. Some artificial turf for a touch of green. Two storage sheds. Listed at $325,000.The floorplan is here


Sold in a bidding war for $345,000 on April 29, 2022.