NOT LISTED FOR SALE

147 S Avenida de Palmas Tucson, AZ 85716

Colonia Solana Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,258,000 - $2,435,558

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,927 Sq Ft
$356/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 28, 2016

Last sale price $1,400,000 $284 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,967/month

99 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • RV Parking in Community
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Private Pool
  • Mountain View
  • Terracotta or Satillo Flooring

About This Home

As of January 2016

The 1929 Tucson residence owned by Linda Ronstadt, a private walled and gated estate located in historically designated Colonia Solana in the heart of Tucson, close to thriving downtown, corporate centers and the University of Arizona, has been lovingly cared for and remodeled to match its historic design. Featured in Architectural Digest, the estate is a magical 1.27 acres of lawns, gardens, patios, old growth and citrus trees and the Mediterranean style residence designed by renowned Tucson architect Roy Place, designer of Tucson's domed courthouse and Benedictine Monastery. See full Amenity List in attached Documents.

Last Listed By

Russell Long

Long Realty Listed on: 10/01/2015

Long Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,444

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 1.27 Acre Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Property is zoned Tucson - RX1

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 4,927 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Great Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Alarm System
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Pavers
  • Terracotta
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Arizona Room

Schools

  • Robison Elementary School
  • Mansfeld Middle School
  • Tucson High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Air Conditioning
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Gray Water System
  • Guest House

Community Details

  • Colonia Solana Subdivision
  • RV Parking in Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,444

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Spanish Mission
  • Technology: Alarm System, Cable TV
  • Legal Description: Colonia Solana L 18 & 10' Adj On the W
  • Misc Deletes Disability Adapted: No
  • Building Stories: Two
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 262.84
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Split Bedroom Plan
  • Fireplace Location: Den, Primary Bedroom
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 4.00
  • Window Coverings: Stay
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Mexican Tile, Wood
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Breakfast Other: Area
  • Dining Areas: Formal Dining Room
  • Living Areas: Great Room
  • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Extra Room: Arizona Room, Storage, Workshop
  • Combined Sq Ft: 4927.00
  • Interior Steps YN: Y
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Main House Sq Ft: 4268.00
  • Source Of Sq Ft: Floor Plan

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Masonry Stucco
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • ExteriorFeatures: Gray Water System
  • F E M A Flood Zone: No
  • Fence: Stucco Finish
  • Guest Facilities: House
  • Guest House Sq Ft: 659.0000
  • Landscape Front: Grass
  • Landscape Rear: Grass
  • Patio Deck: Paver
  • Pool Conventional: Yes
  • Roof Other: Combo
  • Spa: Conventional
  • View: Mountains

Garage/Parking

  • Rv Parking: Space Available

Utilities

  • Fire Protection: Included in Taxes
  • Main Cooling: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Zoned
  • Main Heating: Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Security: Alarm Installed
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Water Other: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: None
  • Neighborhood Feature: None

Association/Amenities

  • Senior Community: No
  • Deed Restrictions: No

Schools

  • School District: TUSD
  • Elementary School: Robison
  • Middle School: Mansfeld
  • High School: Tucson

Lot Info

  • Property Group ID: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Horse Facilities: No
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: 1.27
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Features: Subdivided
  • Lot Size Price Sq Ft: 23.41
  • Lot Sq Ft: 55321.00
  • Lot Sz Sold Prc Sq Ft: 25.31
  • Municipality Zoning: Tucson - RX1
  • Municipal Flood Zone: No

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1929

Tax Info

  • Tax Code: 126-21-0180
  • Taxes: 11444.00
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • Middle School: Mansfeld
  • Elementary School: Robison
  • High School: Tucson
  • School District: TUSD

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2015
Closed on
Jan 13, 2016
Sold by
Ollweiler Susan J and Ronstadt Maria Linda
Bought by
Cv Mgf Inmobiliaria S De Rl De
Seller's Agent
Russell Long
Long Realty
Buyer's Agent
Russell Long
Long Realty merged to 2418
List Price
$1,400,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Total Days on Market
99
Current Estimated Value
$1,754,853

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$354,853
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.45%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 1994
Sold by
Goodwin Virginia B
Bought by
Franson Wallace D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$373,450
Interest Rate
8.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Range of Values:

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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
Cv Mgf Inmobiliaria S De Rl De $1,000,000 Long Title Agency Inc
Cv Mgf Inmobiliaria S De Rl De $1,000,000 Long Title Agency Inc
Franson Wallace D $466,823 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Franson Wallace D $373,450
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/28/2016 01/28/16 Sold $1,400,000 0.0% $284 / Sq Ft
12/29/2015 12/29/15 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2015 10/01/15 For Sale $1,400,000 -- $284 / 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 $13,744 $109,330 -- --
2023 $13,744 $104,124 $0 $0
2022 $13,812 $99,166 $0 $0
2021 $13,732 $89,946 $0 $0
2020 $13,314 $89,946 $0 $0
2019 $13,139 $100,191 $0 $0
2018 $10,946 $68,235 $0 $0
2017 $11,222 $68,235 $0 $0
2016 $11,809 $70,828 $0 $0
2015 $11,444 $67,455 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Russell Long

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Russell Long

    Long Realty

    (520) 977-6771

    1 in this area

    222 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 21526941

MLS of Southern Arizona

APN: 126-21-0180

Arizona Pima County Tucson 85716 Colonia Solana

147 S Avenida de Palmas, Tucson, AZ

Homes for Sale in Tucson, AZ

This home is located at 147 S Avenida de Palmas, Tucson, AZ 85716 since 01 October 2015 and is currently estimated at $1,754,853, approximately $356 per square foot. This property was built in 1929. 147 S Avenida de Palmas is a home located in Pima County with nearby schools including Robison Elementary School, Mansfeld Middle School, and Tucson High Magnet School.

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