NOT LISTED FOR SALE

10450 E Observatory Dr Vail, AZ 85641

Estimated Value: $312,465 - $349,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,725 Sq Ft
$192/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 11, 2019

Last sale price $185,500 $108 Per Sq Ft

Est. 78% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,937/month

156 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Garage
  • RV Gated
  • EnerPHit Refurbished Home
  • Sycamore Elementary School Rated A
  • RV Parking in Community
  • Mountain View

About This Home

As of January 2019

Beautifully Remodeled Modern Home with circular driveway and portico. Spacious open floor plan, two way fireplace, contemporary palette. soaring ceilings, skylight, ceiling fans, French doors to patio, and beautiful tile floor throughout. Gorgeous new kitchen features granite counters, SS appliances, and white wood cabinetry with stylish hardware. Perfect Home for entertaining. Generous size bedrooms, ample closets, 2 upscale baths w/granite counters, designer tile, and lighting. Spacious laundry room offers storage cabinets. Private gated yard. covered patio, storage shed, greenhouse windows, and room for a pool! This incredible Home is a must see on your list!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dick Nichols

Realty Executives Arizona Territory Listed on: 07/09/2018

Realty Executives Arizona Territory

Last Buyer's Agent

Richard Nichols

Keller Williams Southern Arizona

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,782

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot includes common area
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned Corona De Tuc - CR3

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Modern Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,725 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • See Through Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Shower Only

Home Security

  • Window Bars
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Driveway
  • RV Gated

Eco-Friendly Details

  • EnerPHit Refurbished Home
  • North or South Exposure

Schools

  • Acacia Elementary School
  • Old Vail Middle School
  • Santa Rita High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Evaporated cooling system
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Covered patio or porch

Community Details

  • New Tucson Unit No. 4 Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions
  • RV Parking in Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,782

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Modern, Ranch
  • Technology: Cable TV, High Speed Internet
  • Accessibility Options: None
  • Legal Description: /New Tucson Unit No 4 Lot 13
  • Misc Deletes Microwave: Built-In
  • Building Stories: One
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 106.78
  • Additional Bathroom Features: Countertops/Hall, Shower & Tub
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Split Bedroom Plan, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: See Through, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1.00
  • Window Coverings: None
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Shower Only
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Has Basement: No
  • Breakfast Other: Area
  • Dining Areas: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Area
  • Kitchen Features Appliance Color: Stainless
  • Kitchen Features Countertops: Granite
  • Living Areas: Great Room
  • Laundry: Laundry Room, Storage
  • Extra Room: None
  • Combined Sq Ft: 1725.00
  • Interior Steps YN: N
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Double Sink, Electric Range, Garbage Disposal
  • Main House Sq Ft: 1725.00
  • Source Of Sq Ft: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Siding, Slump Block
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Driveway Paved: Concrete
  • ExteriorFeatures: Shed
  • F E M A Flood Zone: No
  • Fence: Block
  • Guest Facilities: None
  • Landscape Front: Low Care
  • Landscape Rear: Low Care
  • Patio Deck: Covered
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Conventional: No
  • Road Maintenance: City
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: None
  • View: Mountains, Residential, Sunrise

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Carport Feat: Attached Garage/Carport
  • Number Of Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Number Of Covered Prkng: 1.00
  • Rv Parking: Gate, Space Available

Utilities

  • Water: City
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Electric Electric Company: TEP
  • Fire Protection: Included in Taxes
  • Gas Company: Natural
  • Main Cooling: Central Air, Evaporative Cooling
  • Main Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s), Window Bars
  • Sewer: Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Community: None
  • Neighborhood Feature: Paved Street

Association/Amenities

  • Senior Community: No
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes

Schools

  • School District: Vail
  • Elementary School: Acacia
  • Middle School: Old Vail
  • High School: Santa Rita

Lot Info

  • Property Group ID: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Horse Facilities: No
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: Unknown
  • Lot Features: Borders Common Area, North/South Exposure, Subdivided
  • Lot Size Price Sq Ft: 26.43
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6970.00
  • Lot Sz Sold Prc Sq Ft: 26.61
  • Municipality Zoning: Corona De Tuc - CR3
  • Municipal Flood Zone: No

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1984

Tax Info

  • Tax Code: 305-28-0130
  • Taxes: 1782.16
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Taxes For: Dwelling & Land

MLS Schools

  • Middle School: Old Vail
  • Elementary School: Acacia
  • High School: Santa Rita
  • School District: Vail

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2018
Closed on
Dec 20, 2018
Sold by
Shufelberger Alan and Shufelberger Sherry
Bought by
Dooner Mary K
Seller's Agent
Dick Nichols
Realty Executives Arizona Territory
Buyer's Agent
Dick Nichols
Realty Executives Arizona Territory
List Price
$185,500
Sold Price
$185,500
Total Days on Market
156
Current Estimated Value
$330,616

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$145,116
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.47%
Original Mortgage
$18,550
Interest Rate
4.7%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2003
Sold by
Hilderbrand Thelma Grace
Bought by
Shufelberger Alan and Shufelberger Sherry
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Dooner Mary K $185,500 Stewart Title & Trust Of Tuc
Shufelberger Alan $123,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Dooner Mark K $18,550
Open Dooner Mary K $166,950
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/11/2019 01/11/19 Sold $185,500 0.0% $108 / Sq Ft
12/12/2018 12/12/18 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2018 07/09/18 For Sale $185,500 -- $108 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,182 $15,204 -- --
2023 $2,182 $14,480 $0 $0
2022 $2,031 $13,791 $0 $0
2021 $2,056 $12,509 $0 $0
2020 $1,977 $12,509 $0 $0
2019 $1,949 $13,269 $0 $0
2018 $1,824 $10,805 $0 $0
2017 $1,782 $10,805 $0 $0
2016 $1,656 $10,291 $0 $0
2015 $1,589 $9,801 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dick Nichols

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Dick Nichols

    Realty Executives Arizona Territory

    (520) 306-1599

    1 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Dick Nichols
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Richard Nichols

    Keller Williams Southern Arizona

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Map

Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 21819146

MLS of Southern Arizona

APN: 305-28-0130

Arizona Pima County Vail 85641

10450 E Observatory Dr, Vail, AZ

This home is located at 10450 E Observatory Dr, Vail, AZ 85641 since 09 July 2018 and is currently estimated at $330,616, approximately $191 per square foot. This property was built in 1984. 10450 E Observatory Dr is a home located in Pima County with nearby schools including Sycamore Elementary School, Vail Academy and High School, and Corona Foothills Middle School.

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