$200,000
SOLD FEB 15, 2018

10485 E Observatory Dr Vail, AZ 85641

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,210 Sq Ft
7,015 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$90 Per Sq Ft

58 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Garage
  • RV Gated
  • Mountain View
  • Sycamore Elementary School Rated A
  • RV Parking in Community
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of March 2021

Well-maintained slump block 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,210 sqft Ranch-Style Home in the award-winning Vail School District. Warm kitchen boasts beautiful granite counters with breakfast bar, plenty of storage and opens to living room. Family room has a cozy kiva fireplace, exposed wood beams and many windows with view of backyard. Granite counters in both bathrooms with double sink vanity in Master Bath! Bedrooms have carpet, tile everywhere else. Plus a laundry room, skylights, ceiling fans and window coverings. Enjoy the covered patio in the fenced backyard with open area behind. Cute side patio off living room. Attached, extended 2 car garage. North/South exposure. Breathtaking mountain views! Hurry - this one won't last long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Anderson

Long Realty Brokerage Phone: 520-271-8399 Listed on: 12/04/2017

Long Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Brent McMillan

Realty Executives Arizona Territory

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,139

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 7,015 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 61 x 115
  • Lot includes common area
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned Pima County - CR3

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,210 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Dining Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Extra Deep Garage
  • Driveway
  • RV Gated

Schools

  • Sycamore Elementary School
  • Corona Foothills Middle School
  • Vail Dist Opt High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Doors with lever handles
  • 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

$2,139

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Ranch
  • Technology: Cable TV, High Speed Internet, Telephone
  • Accessibility Options: Door Levers
  • Legal Description: New Tucson Unit No 4 Lot 45
  • Misc Deletes Microwave: White
  • Misc Deletes Oven: White
  • Building Stories: One
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 90.45
  • Subdivision Restrict C C And Rs: No
  • Additional Bathroom Features: Countertops/Hall, Shower & Tub
  • Attribution Contact: 520-271-8399
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Pane Windows, Skylights, Walk In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Bee Hive, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1.00
  • Window Coverings: Stay
  • Floor Covering: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Shower Only
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Has Basement: No
  • Dining Areas: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook
  • Dining Room: Area
  • Kitchen Features Appliance Color: White
  • Kitchen Features Countertops: Granite
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Cabinet
  • Living Areas: Family Room, Great Room
  • Laundry: Laundry Room
  • Extra Room: None
  • Combined Sq Ft: 2210.00
  • Interior Steps YN: Y
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Double Sink, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range, Lazy Susan, Refrigerator
  • Main House Sq Ft: 2210.00
  • Source Of Sq Ft: Assessor

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Carport Feat: Attached Garage/Carport, Extended Length
  • Number Of Covered Prkng: 2.00
  • Number Of Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Rv Parking: Gate, 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: Heat Pump
  • Security: None, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Association/Amenities

  • Senior Community: No
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes

Schools

  • School District: Vail
  • Elementary School: Sycamore
  • Middle School: Corona Foothills
  • High School: Vail Dist Opt

Lot Info

  • Property Group ID: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Horse Facilities: No
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 61 x 115
  • Lot Features: Borders Common Area, North/South Exposure, Subdivided
  • Lot Size Price Sq Ft: 28.50
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7015.00
  • Lot Sz Sold Prc Sq Ft: 28.51
  • Municipality Zoning: Pima County - CR3
  • Municipal Flood Zone: No

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1984

Tax Info

  • Tax Code: 305-28-0450
  • Taxes: 2139.11
  • Tax Year: 2017

MLS Schools

  • Middle School: Corona Foothills
  • Elementary School: Sycamore
  • High School: Vail Dist Opt
  • School District: Vail

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2020
Closed on
Mar 23, 2021
Sold by
Dumas Tara
Bought by
Duckett Keith E
Seller's Agent
Johanna Rhodes
Keller Williams Southern Arizona
Buyer's Agent
Alexis Chavez
Realty Executives Arizona Territory
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Total Days on Market
58
Current Estimated Value
$362,250

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$77,250
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.92%
Original Mortgage
$275,217
Outstanding Balance
$250,427
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$111,823

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2020
Sold by
Dumas Tara and Gustafson James
Bought by
Dumas Tara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$149,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 4, 2017
Closed on
Feb 14, 2018
Sold by
Bartalone Douglas R and Bartalone Melissa Vail
Bought by
Dumas Tara and Gustafson James
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Anderson
Long Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brent McMillan
Realty Executives Arizona Territory
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$200,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.49%
Original Mortgage
$186,202
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2013
Closed on
Aug 12, 2013
Sold by
Bartalone Melissa Vail
Bought by
Bartalone Douglas R
Seller's Agent
Marge Peck
ProSmart Realty
Buyer's Agent
Non-MLS Agent
Non-MLS Office
List Price
$160,000
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-9.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.39%
Original Mortgage
$137,750
Interest Rate
4.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2013
Closed on
Aug 8, 2013
Sold by
Thompson Bruce and Thompson Maureen
Bought by
Bartalone Melissa Vail
Seller's Agent
Marge Peck
ProSmart Realty
Buyer's Agent
Non-MLS Agent
Non-MLS Office
List Price
$160,000
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-9.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,750
Interest Rate
4.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2013
Closed on
Jul 18, 2013
Sold by
Stone Mountain Investments Llc
Bought by
Thompson Bruce and Thompson Maureen
Seller's Agent
Marge Peck
ProSmart Realty
Buyer's Agent
Non-MLS Agent
Non-MLS Office
List Price
$160,000
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-9.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,750
Interest Rate
4.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2006
Sold by
Thompson Bruce D and Thompson Maureen J
Bought by
Stone Mountain Investments Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$205,100
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2006
Sold by
Stone Mountain Investments Llc
Bought by
Thompson Bruce D and Thompson Maureen J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$205,100
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2006
Sold by
Williams Jack
Bought by
Stonemountain

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2003
Sold by
Williams Janie Lynette
Bought by
Williams Jack

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$134,400
Interest Rate
7.9%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2003
Sold by
Gruss Raymond J and Gruss Ray
Bought by
Williams Jack

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$134,400
Interest Rate
7.9%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2000
Sold by
Miles Donald and Miles Lavora
Bought by
Gruss Ray

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 1998
Sold by
Kopfle Robert M and Kopfle Sue A
Bought by
Miles Donald and Miles Lavora

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$91,000
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $285,000 Pioneer Title Agency Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Solidifi Title
Deed $200,000 Signature Title Agency Of Ar
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Agen
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Agen
Warranty Deed $145,000 Fidelity National Title Agen
Warranty Deed -- Fidelity National Title Agen
Warranty Deed -- Fidelity National Title Agen
Warranty Deed -- Tlati
Warranty Deed -- Tlati
Trustee Deed $179,550 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $168,000 --
Trustee Deed $94,000 --
Joint Tenancy Deed $135,000 Lawyers Title Of Arizona Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $275,217 VA
Previous Owner $149,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $186,202 FHA
Previous Owner $136,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $137,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $205,100 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $134,400 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $91,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2021 03/31/21 Sold $285,000 0.0% $129 / Sq Ft
03/01/2021 03/01/21 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2020 10/27/20 For Sale $285,000 +42.5% $129 / Sq Ft
02/15/2018 02/15/18 Sold $200,000 0.0% $90 / Sq Ft
01/16/2018 01/16/18 Pending -- -- --
12/04/2017 12/04/17 For Sale $200,000 +37.9% $90 / Sq Ft
08/15/2013 08/15/13 Sold $145,000 -9.4% $66 / Sq Ft
04/24/2013 04/24/13 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2013 04/12/13 For Sale $160,000 -- $72 / 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 $2,619 $18,249 -- --
2023 $2,619 $17,380 $0 $0
2022 $2,438 $16,552 $0 $0
2021 $2,468 $15,013 $0 $0
2020 $2,372 $15,013 $0 $0
2019 $2,339 $15,846 $0 $0
2018 $2,189 $12,969 $0 $0
2017 $2,139 $12,969 $0 $0
2016 $1,987 $12,352 $0 $0
2015 $1,907 $11,763 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Johanna Rhodes

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Johanna Rhodes

    Keller Williams Southern Arizona

    (520) 471-2114

    5 in this area

    149 Total Sales

    Johanna Rhodes
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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Alexis Chavez

    Realty Executives Arizona Territory

  • Jennifer Anderson

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jennifer Anderson

    Long Realty

    (520) 271-8399

    32 in this area

    267 Total Sales

    Jennifer Anderson
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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Brent McMillan

    Realty Executives Arizona Territory

  • Marge Peck

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Marge Peck

    ProSmart Realty

    (602) 989-8326

    36 Total Sales

    Marge Peck
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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Non-MLS Agent

    Non-MLS Office

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Map

Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 21730986

MLS of Southern Arizona

APN: 305-28-0450

Arizona Pima County Vail 85641

10485 E Observatory Dr, Vail, AZ

This home is located at 10485 E Observatory Dr, Vail, AZ 85641 and is currently priced at $200,000, approximately $90 per square foot. This property was built in 1984. 10485 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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