$730,000
SOLD JAN 12, 2026

15672 E Colossal Cave Rd Vail, AZ 85641

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,838 Sq Ft
5.16 Acres

Recently Sold

$257 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horse Property
  • Private Pool
  • Solar Power System
  • Acacia Elementary School Rated A
  • RV Access or Parking
  • 5.16 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of January 2026

Experience peaceful desert living on 5.16 acres in scenic Vail! This spacious home with a versatile bonus room blends comfort, character, and Arizona charm. Enjoy a sparkling pool with waterfall and fire pit, an above-ground spa for starlit nights, and a garden area for homegrown blooms. Inside, the open layout offers a cozy family room perfect for movie nights. Paid-off solar and a private well provide true self-sufficiency, while the partially completed guest home adds multi-gen or income potential. Includes a chicken coop, dog/catio area, mountain views, and no HOA!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maxima Christopherson

Realty Executives Arizona Territory License #SA670118000 Listed on: 11/19/2025

Realty Executives Arizona Territory

Last Buyer's Agent

Lauren Norris

Long Realty

Long Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,767

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 5.16 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front of the property
  • Dirt Road
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Native Plants
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Hillside Location
  • Property is zoned Vail - RH

Parking

  • 2 Covered Spaces
  • Driveway
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Frame Construction
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Frame With Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,838 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom includes a Walk-In Shower

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Hallway
  • No Interior Steps

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Horse Property
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School
  • Old Vail Middle School
  • Vail Dist Opt High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions, deed restrictions

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,767

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Electric Solar P V Ownership: Financed
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size: Irregular
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 498312
  • Subdivision Name: N/A
  • Green Power: Solar
  • General Property Information: List Price/SqFt: 264.24
  • General Property Information: Lot Size Price/SqFt: 3.34
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Features Appliance Color: Stainless
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Cabinet
  • Kitchen Features Microwave: Yes
  • Interior Steps YN: N
  • Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Native Plants
  • Pool Conventional: Yes
  • Roof: Built-Up
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Seller Prop Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Frame - Stucco, Stucco Finish
  • Patio And Porch Features: Paver, Covered, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Electric Electric Company: TEP
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Sewer Septic: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Senior Community: No
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: None

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Vail
  • Middle Or Junior School: Old Vail

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Hillside Lot, Decorative Gravel
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 224769.0
  • Zoning: Vail - RH

Building Info

  • Year Built: 2003

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4767.05

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Ocotillo Ridge
  • High School: Vail Dist Opt

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 19, 2025
Closed on
Jan 12, 2026
Sold by
Maerker Jason T and Maerker Elizabeth L
Bought by
Luro Michael and Luro Teresa
Seller's Agent
Maxima Christopherson
Realty Executives Arizona Territory
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Norris
Long Realty
List Price
$749,900
Sold Price
$730,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-2.65%
Views
72

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-37.99%
Original Mortgage
$547,500
Outstanding Balance
$547,500
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$161,869

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2018
Closed on
Mar 7, 2019
Sold by
Dendel Philip James
Bought by
Maerker Jason T and Maerker Elizabeth L
Seller's Agent
Waco Starr
Long Realty
Buyer's Agent
Deborah Wilkerson
Realty Executives Southern AZ
List Price
$455,000
Sold Price
$455,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.15%
Original Mortgage
$409,500
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2016
Closed on
Aug 29, 2016
Sold by
Mack Joe E and Mack Sky A
Bought by
Dendel Philip James
Seller's Agent
Kyle Mokhtarian
Realty Executives Arizona Territory
Buyer's Agent
Cindy Pimber
Realty Executives Southern AZ
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$375,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2008
Sold by
Mack Joe E and Mack Sky A
Bought by
Mack Joe E and Mack Sky A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2008
Sold by
Mack Joe E
Bought by
Mack Joe E and Mack Sky A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2004
Sold by
Mack
Bought by
Mack

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2002
Sold by
Simpson James F and Simpson Donna F
Bought by
Mack and Mack Skyanne
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $735,000 Fidelity National Title Agency
Warranty Deed $455,000 Fidelity National Title Agen
Cash Sale Deed $375,000 Signature Title Agency Az Ll
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Tfnti
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Tfnti
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $50,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $547,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $409,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/12/2026 01/12/26 Sold $730,000 -2.7% $257 / Sq Ft
12/01/2025 12/01/25 Pending -- -- --
11/19/2025 11/19/25 For Sale $749,900 +64.8% $264 / Sq Ft
03/08/2019 03/08/19 Sold $455,000 0.0% $159 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/06/2019 02/06/19 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2018 11/07/18 For Sale $455,000 +21.3% $159 / Sq Ft
09/01/2016 09/01/16 Sold $375,000 0.0% $134 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/02/2016 08/02/16 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2016 06/23/16 For Sale $375,000 -- $134 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

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
2026 $4,767 $43,432 -- --
2025 $4,767 $41,364 -- --
2024 $4,506 $39,394 -- --
2023 $4,437 $37,518 $0 $0
2022 $4,184 $35,731 $0 $0
2021 $4,289 $32,409 $0 $0
2020 $4,132 $32,409 $0 $0
2019 $4,109 $34,033 $0 $0
2018 $3,828 $26,842 $0 $0
2017 $3,609 $26,842 $0 $0
2016 $3,499 $26,835 $0 $0
2015 $3,363 $25,557 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 22529192

MLS of Southern Arizona

APN: 305-88-007E