NOT LISTED FOR SALE

10480 E Observatory Dr Vail, AZ 85641

Estimated Value: $287,246 - $327,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,320 Sq Ft
$232/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 30, 2020

Last sale price $195,000 $148 Per Sq Ft

Est. 57% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,797/month

83 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Garage
  • RV Parking in Community
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Sycamore Elementary School Rated A
  • Panoramic View
  • Southwestern Architecture

About This Home

As of January 2020

Custom Built Home Beautifully Remodeled. Beautiful Large Paver Patio Overlooking Desert and Mountains. Recently Painted Inside and New Bali Blinds. Slate Kitchen Appliances. 2017 Trane Two System Heating and Cooling. Third bedroom has large walk-in Closet and double doors leading into living room. Vaulted Ceilings. Central Vaccum. Prewired for Security System. Tile Floors recently professional cleaned and resealed. New lights and ceiling fans throughout. No HOA, so park boat, trailer, or RV by home. Owner/Agent. A Must See.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gerald Sander, Jr.

Sander Realty Listed on: 11/07/2019

Co-Listed By

Charlene Sander

Sander Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeffrey E Fuenning

Realty Executives Arizona Territory

Realty Executives Arizona Territory

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,691

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x104x65x102
  • North Facing Home
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Desert Landscape
  • Property is zoned Corona De Tuc - CR3

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Southwestern Architecture
  • Frame With Stucco
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,320 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Shelving
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Great Room
  • Dining Area
  • Prewired Security
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Pavers
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Schools

  • Sycamore Elementary School
  • Old Vail Middle School
  • Vail Dist Opt High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • North or South Exposure
  • 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

$1,691

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Southwestern
  • Technology: Cable TV, Satellite Dish
  • Accessibility Options: None
  • Legal Description: New Tucson Unit No. 4 Lot 16
  • Building Stories: One
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 159.02
  • Subdivision Restrict C C And Rs: Yes
  • Additional Bathroom Features: Shower & Tub
  • Exterior Features Front Faces: North
  • Income Property Current Use: Owner Occupied
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bay Window, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Dual Pane Windows, Plant Shelves, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: None
  • Fireplace Location: None
  • Window Coverings: Stay
  • Floor Covering: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bathroom Features: Shower & Tub
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Has Basement: No
  • Dining Areas: Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features Appliance Color: Other
  • Living Areas: Great Room
  • Laundry: Laundry Room
  • Extra Room: None
  • Combined Sq Ft: 1320.00
  • Interior Steps YN: N
  • Kitchen Features: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave
  • Main House Sq Ft: 1320.00
  • Source Of Sq Ft: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame - Stucco
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Driveway Paved: Concrete
  • F E M A Flood Zone: No
  • Fence: Block
  • Guest Facilities: None
  • Landscape Front: Desert Plantings
  • Landscape Rear: Natural Desert
  • Patio Deck: Covered, Paver
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Conventional: No
  • Road Maintenance: County
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: None
  • View: Mountains, Panoramic

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Carport Feat: Attached Garage/Carport, Electric Door Opener
  • Number Of Covered Prkng: 2.00
  • Number Of Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Rv Parking: Space Available

Utilities

  • Water: City
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Electric Electric Company: trico
  • Fire Protection: Included in Taxes
  • Gas Company: Natural
  • Main Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Main Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Security: Prewired, Wrought Iron Security Door
  • Sewer: Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Association/Amenities

  • Senior Community: No
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes

Schools

  • School District: Vail
  • Elementary School: Sycamore
  • Middle School: Old Vail
  • High School: Vail Dist Opt

Lot Info

  • Property Group ID: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Horse Facilities: No
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 75x104x65x102
  • Lot Features: North/South Exposure
  • Lot Size Price Sq Ft: 30.11
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6970.00
  • Lot Sz Sold Prc Sq Ft: 27.98
  • Municipality Zoning: Corona De Tuc - CR3
  • Municipal Flood Zone: No

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1995

Tax Info

  • Tax Code: 305-28-0160
  • Taxes: 1690.57
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Taxes For: Dwelling & Land

MLS Schools

  • Middle School: Old Vail
  • Elementary School: Sycamore
  • High School: Vail Dist Opt
  • School District: Vail

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2019
Closed on
Jan 16, 2020
Sold by
Maxwell Robert and Maxwell Jill
Bought by
Maxwell Jill and Maxwell Robert
Seller's Agent
Gerald Sander, Jr.
Sander Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey E Fuenning
Realty Executives Arizona Territory
List Price
$195,000
Sold Price
$195,000
Total Days on Market
83
Current Estimated Value
$306,812

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$111,812
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.86%
Original Mortgage
$152,000
Outstanding Balance
$135,967
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$170,845

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 1997
Sold by
Barry William D and Barry Melanie N
Bought by
Sander Gerald J and Sander Charlene A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 1994
Sold by
Hokanson Harlan A and Jean Bonita
Bought by
Sander Gerald J and Sander Charlene A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$13,000
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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
Maxwell Jill -- Signature Ttl Agcy Of Az Llc
Maxwell Jill $195,000 Signature Ttl Agcy Of Az Llc
Sander Gerald J $25,000 --
Sander Gerald J $15,000 Lawyers Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Maxwell Jill $152,000
Previous Owner Sander Gerald J $50,000
Previous Owner Sander Gerald J $25,000
Previous Owner Sander Gerald J $13,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/30/2020 01/30/20 Sold $195,000 0.0% $148 / Sq Ft
12/31/2019 12/31/19 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2019 11/07/19 For Sale $195,000 -- $148 / 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 $2,023 $14,096 -- --
2023 $2,023 $13,425 $0 $0
2022 $1,883 $12,786 $0 $0
2021 $1,906 $11,597 $0 $0
2020 $1,832 $11,597 $0 $0
2019 $1,807 $11,542 $0 $0
2018 $1,691 $10,270 $0 $0
2017 $1,694 $10,270 $0 $0
2016 $1,580 $9,823 $0 $0
2015 $1,538 $9,487 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gerald Sander, Jr.

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Gerald Sander, Jr.

    Sander Realty

    (520) 400-4171

    62 Total Sales

    Gerald Sander, Jr.
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Charlene Sander

    Sander Realty

    (520) 762-9332

    24 Total Sales

    Charlene Sander
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Jeffrey E Fuenning

    Realty Executives Arizona Territory

    6 in this area

    73 Total Sales

    Jeffrey E Fuenning
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Map

Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 21928863

MLS of Southern Arizona

APN: 305-28-0160

Arizona Pima County Vail 85641

10480 E Observatory Dr, Vail, AZ

This home is located at 10480 E Observatory Dr, Vail, AZ 85641 since 07 November 2019 and is currently estimated at $306,812, approximately $232 per square foot. This property was built in 1995. 10480 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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