NOT LISTED FOR SALE

10510 E Observatory Dr Vail, AZ 85641

Estimated Value: $310,283 - $349,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,865 Sq Ft
$180/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 31, 2017

Last sale price $192,000 $103 Per Sq Ft

Est. 74% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,063/month

55 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • RV Parking in Community
  • Ranch Style House
  • Sycamore Elementary School Rated A
  • Mountain View
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of March 2017

Exposed brick and open floor plan give this immaculately taken care of home in the Vail School District lots of charm and character.Unobstructed mountain views and vacant land behind the property provide privacy and stunning sunrise/sunset views.The home has two large bedrooms with an extra room that can be used as a guest room,den,office,or hobby area. Large Arizona room is also included and great for entertaining with separate private area that has a jacuzzi and large skylights. PV Solar panels installed and owned (not leased) supply 100% of home use making the monthly utility bills on this home extremely low.Please see attached docs for list of upgraded features, TOO MANY UPGRADES TO LIST!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christopher Cobb

Cobb Realty, LLC Listed on: 01/28/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Dina Hogg

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,880

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 68 x 105
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Native Plants
  • Front Yard
  • Property is zoned Vail - CR3

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Built-Up Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,865 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Great Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Flush Toilets

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Gray Water System
  • Rain Water Catchment

Schools

  • Sycamore Elementary School
  • Desert Sky Middle School
  • Vail Dist Opt High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Slab Porch or Patio

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

$1,880

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Ranch
  • Technology: Cable TV
  • Legal Description: New Tucson Unit 4 Lot 19
  • Misc Deletes Disability Adapted: No
  • Building Stories: One
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 104.02
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Low Emissivity Windows
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1.00
  • Window Coverings: Stay
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Has Basement: No
  • Breakfast Other: Area
  • Dining Room: Area
  • Living Areas: Great Room
  • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Extra Room: Den
  • Combined Sq Ft: 1865.00
  • Interior Steps YN: N
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Main House Sq Ft: 1865.00
  • Source Of Sq Ft: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Slump Block
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • ExteriorFeatures: Gray Water System, Native Plants
  • F E M A Flood Zone: No
  • Fence: Block
  • Guest Facilities: None
  • Landscape Front: Low Care
  • Landscape Rear Other: Combo
  • Patio Deck: Slab
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Conventional: No
  • Roof: Built-Up
  • Spa: Conventional
  • View: Mountains

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Carport Feat: Electric Door Opener
  • Number Of Covered Prkng: 1.00
  • Number Of Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Rv Parking: Space Available

Utilities

  • Water: City
  • Electric: Solar PV System
  • Fire Protection: Included in Taxes
  • Main Cooling: Central Air
  • Main Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Security: None
  • Sewer: Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: None
  • Neighborhood Feature: None

Association/Amenities

  • Senior Community: No
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes

Schools

  • School District: Vail
  • Elementary School: Sycamore
  • Middle School: Desert Sky
  • High School: Vail Dist Opt

Green Features

  • Green Features: Dual-Flush Toilets, Enrgy Star Appliance, Rainwater Harvesting

Lot Info

  • Property Group ID: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Horse Facilities: No
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 68 x 105
  • Lot Features: Subdivided
  • Lot Size Price Sq Ft: 29.69
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6534.00
  • Lot Sz Sold Prc Sq Ft: 29.38
  • Municipality Zoning: Vail - CR3
  • Municipal Flood Zone: No

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1973

Tax Info

  • Tax Code: 305-28-0190
  • Taxes: 1879.51
  • Tax Year: 2016

MLS Schools

  • Middle School: Desert Sky
  • Elementary School: Sycamore
  • High School: Vail Dist Opt
  • School District: Vail

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2017
Closed on
Mar 21, 2017
Sold by
Macdonald Arthur J and Sherman Sally V
Bought by
Nelson Wendy J and Nelson Adam S
Seller's Agent
Christopher Cobb
Cobb Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Dina Hogg
eXp Realty
List Price
$192,000
Sold Price
$192,000
Total Days on Market
55
Current Estimated Value
$334,821

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$142,821
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.03%
Original Mortgage
$163,200
Outstanding Balance
$137,189
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$197,632

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2009
Sold by
Nicks Blair L and Nicks Patti F
Bought by
Macdonald Arthur J and Sherman Sally

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2002
Sold by
Rose Martin R and Rose Debra S
Bought by
Nicks Blair L and Nicks Patti F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$59,900
Interest Rate
6.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Nelson Wendy J $192,000 Catalina Title Agency
Macdonald Arthur J $159,000 Catalina Title Agency
Nicks Blair L $124,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Nelson Wendy J $163,200
Previous Owner Nicks Blair L $59,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2017 03/31/17 Sold $192,000 0.0% $103 / Sq Ft
03/01/2017 03/01/17 Pending -- -- --
01/28/2017 01/28/17 For Sale $192,000 -- $103 / 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 $2,208 $15,383 -- --
2023 $2,208 $14,651 $0 $0
2022 $2,055 $13,953 $0 $0
2021 $2,080 $12,656 $0 $0
2020 $2,000 $12,656 $0 $0
2019 $1,972 $12,676 $0 $0
2018 $1,845 $10,933 $0 $0
2017 $2,012 $10,933 $0 $0
2016 $1,880 $10,412 $0 $0
2015 $1,795 $9,916 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Christopher Cobb

    Cobb Realty, LLC

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Dina Hogg

    eXp Realty

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Map

Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 21702692

MLS of Southern Arizona

APN: 305-28-0190

Arizona Pima County Vail 85641

10510 E Observatory Dr, Vail, AZ

This home is located at 10510 E Observatory Dr, Vail, AZ 85641 since 28 January 2017 and is currently estimated at $334,821, approximately $179 per square foot. This property was built in 1973. 10510 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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