$435,000

1251 Avenida Gandara Rio Rico, AZ 85648

Estimated payment $2,559/month

Total Views 6,572
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,402 Sq Ft
$181 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Horse Property
  • Panoramic View
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • RV Parking in Community
  • Hilltop Location
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Stunning Hilltop Home with Panoramic Mountain & River Views. Built in 2023, this extraordinary home offers modern touches that are truly rare for the area. Nestled atop a hill, it boasts breathtaking, panoramic views of the Tumacacori Mountain ranges and the Santa Cruz River Valley below. The corner lot ensures you enjoy sweeping vistas, with sunsets casting beautiful light over the mountains every evening.Step inside to a dramatic entry with soaring cathedral ceilings and gorgeous wood plank flooring. The Great Room features exposed wood beams on the ceiling, adding warmth and character to the open space. The spacious kitchen is perfect for family gatherings

Listing Agent

Christina Esala

Real Broker Listed on: 06/29/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,266

Year Built

  • Built in 2023

Lot Details

  • 1.29 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Hilltop Location
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned SCC - R-2

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain
  • Rural

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Ranch Style House
  • Modern Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,402 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security Lights
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Pad
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Extra Deep Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Paver Block

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps
  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Outdoor Features

  • Horse Property
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Mountain View Elementary School
  • Coatimundi Middle School
  • Rio Rico High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Propane
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • Rio Rico Estates East Community
  • Rio Rico Estates 3 Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions
  • RV Parking in Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,266

Year Built

Built in 2023

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Contemporary, Modern, Ranch
  • Technology: High Speed Internet
  • Accessibility Options: Level
  • Legal Description: Sub Rio Rico Estates Unit No.3 Lot 76 Of Blk 4 Except Portion Dee Ded To Lot 77
  • Building Stories: One
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 181.10
  • Subdivision Restrict C C And Rs: Yes
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Non formaldehyde Cabinets, Split Bedroom Plan, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Gas, Insert
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1.00
  • Window Coverings: Stay
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Exhaust Fan, Separate Shower(s), Soaking Tub
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Has Basement: No
  • Dining Areas: Breakfast Bar, Great Room
  • Kitchen Features Appliance Color: Stainless
  • Kitchen Features Countertops: Quartz
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Closet
  • Living Areas: Family Room, Great Room
  • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Washer
  • Extra Room: None
  • Combined Sq Ft: 2402.00
  • Interior Steps YN: N
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Main House Sq Ft: 2402.00
  • Source Of Sq Ft: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame, Siding
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Driveway Paved: Pavers
  • ExteriorFeatures: None
  • F E M A Flood Zone: No
  • Fence: None
  • Guest Facilities: None
  • Landscape Front: Decorative Gravel, Low Care, Trees
  • Landscape Rear: Decorative Gravel, Low Care, None
  • Patio Deck: Covered, Patio
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Conventional: No
  • Road Maintenance: County
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: None
  • View: Mountains, Panoramic, Rural, Sunrise, Sunset

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Car(s) Pad
  • Garage Carport Feat: Electric Door Opener, Extended Length, Over Height Garage
  • Number Of Covered Prkng: 2.00
  • Number Of Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Rv Parking: Space Available

Utilities

  • Water: Public
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Electric Electric Company: Unisource
  • Fire Protection: Included in Taxes
  • Gas Company: Propane
  • Main Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Zoned
  • Main Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Security: Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Community: Rio Rico Estates East
  • Neighborhood Feature: None

Association/Amenities

  • Senior Community: No
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz Valley United School District #35
  • Elementary School: Mountain View Elementary
  • Middle School: Coatimundi Middle School
  • High School: Rio Rico High School

Lot Info

  • Horse Facilities: No
  • Horse Property: Yes - By Zoning
  • Lot Acres: 1.29
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Elevated Lot, Hillside Lot, Subdivided
  • Lot Size Price Sq Ft: 7.74
  • Lot Sq Ft: 56192.00
  • Municipality Zoning: SCC - R-2
  • Municipal Flood Zone: No

Building Info

  • Year Built: 2023

Tax Info

  • Tax Code: 115-01-317
  • Taxes: 2265.92
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Taxes For: Dwelling & Land

MLS Schools

  • Middle School: Coatimundi Middle School
  • Elementary School: Mountain View Elementary
  • High School: Rio Rico High School
  • School District: Santa Cruz Valley United School District #35

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Source: Public Records

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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
2025 $2,266 $25,858 $1,220 $24,638
2024 $2,266 $22,112 $920 $21,192
2023 $181 $1,380 $1,380 $0
2022 $177 $1,230 $1,230 $0
2021 $184 $1,230 $1,230 $0
2020 $183 $1,230 $1,230 $0
2019 $167 $1,230 $1,230 $0
2018 $167 $1,230 $1,230 $0
2017 $159 $1,170 $1,170 $0
2016 $184 $1,410 $1,410 $0
2015 $201 $1,504 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Price Changed $435,000 -5.4% $181 / Sq Ft
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Price Changed $460,000 -3.2% $192 / Sq Ft
06/29/2025 06/29/25 For Sale $475,000 -- $198 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $415,000 Wfg National Title Insurance C
Warranty Deed $415,000 Wfg National Title Insurance C
Warranty Deed -- Wfg National Title Insurance C
Warranty Deed $23,000 Stewart Title & Trust Of Phoen
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $17,000 Stewart Ttl & Tr Of Phoenix
Quit Claim Deed -- Stewart Ttl & Tr Of Phoenix
Warranty Deed $14,000 Stewart Ttl & Tr Of Phenix I
Cash Sale Deed $14,000 Lawyers Title Of Arizona
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $407,483 FHA
Closed $407,483 FHA
Previous Owner $310,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $23,300 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Christina Esala

Real Broker

(520) 564-4788

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Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 22517485

MLS of Southern Arizona

APN: 115-01-317