NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2538 N Sparkman Blvd Tucson, AZ 85716

Doolen-Fruitvale Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $348,344 - $399,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,856 Sq Ft
$204/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 26, 2018

Last sale price $228,000 $123 Per Sq Ft

Est. 66% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,283/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Mountain View
  • Terracotta or Satillo Flooring
  • EnerPHit Refurbished Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops

About This Home

As of July 2018

The cutest most desirable 2 bedroom 2 bath Bungalow in Central Tucson. It even has a full Casita! This property that fully landscaped with mature trees and desert plantings, shows the true Tucson spirit as if in the botanical gardens. The well cared for main home boasts brick floors, Tall ceilings, Dual Cooling, Tiffany lights, Wood Beam Ceilings, Dutch Door, Antique Gas Stove. History abounds in this 1940's beauty as the home even has a fixture from the El Conquistador Hotel & was once owned & renovated by renowned local artist, Kevin Osborne! A Loft overlooks the Great room w/ a fireplace. The Galley Kitchen is complete w/ mexican tile countertops. There are updated dual paned windows throughout, Custom Iron Gates in the fully fenced yard, a 1 bed/1 bath guest casita w/ full kitchen.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christina Esala

Tierra Antigua Realty Listed on: 06/05/2018

Tierra Antigua Realty

Co-Listed By

Luther Esala

Tierra Antigua Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

William Mordka

Harvey Mordka Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,559

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80 x 120
  • East or West Exposure
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Shrub
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned Tucson - R2

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Adobe

Interior Spaces

  • 1,856 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Shelving
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Located Outside
  • Mountain Views
  • Finished Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Pavers
  • Terracotta
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
  • Pedestal Sink
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Shower Only

Home Security

  • Window Bars
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Courtyard
  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

  • Blenman Elementary School
  • Doolen Middle School
  • Catalina High School

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Evaporated cooling system
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available

Additional Features

  • EnerPHit Refurbished Home
  • Guest House

Community Details

  • Fruitvale Addition Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,559

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Technology: High Speed Internet, Telephone
  • Accessibility Options: None
  • Legal Description: Fruitvale 580' Of Lot 6 Blk 4
  • Misc Deletes Oven: Old 1950 Almond
  • Building Stories: One
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 121.23
  • Subdivision Restrict C C And Rs: Yes
  • Additional Bathroom Features: Countertops/Hall, Shower & Tub
  • Income Property Current Use: Owner Occupied
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Pane Windows, Furnished, Plant Shelves, Storage, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Great Room
  • Floor Covering Other: BRICK
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1.00
  • Window Coverings: Stay
  • Floor Covering: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Mexican Tile
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bathroom Features: Pedestal Sink(s), Shower Only
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Has Basement: No
  • Dining Areas: Breakfast Bar, Great Room
  • Dining Room: Area
  • Kitchen Features Appliance Color: Almond
  • Kitchen Features Countertops: Tile & Laminate
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Cabinet
  • Living Areas: Great Room, Living Room
  • Laundry: Outside
  • Extra Room: Loft, Storage
  • Combined Sq Ft: 1856.00
  • Interior Steps YN: Y
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Double Sink, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Main House Sq Ft: 1401.00
  • Source Of Sq Ft: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Mud Adobe
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Driveway Paved: Gravel
  • ExteriorFeatures: Courtyard, Shed
  • F E M A Flood Zone: No
  • Fence: Block, Chain Link, Wrought Iron
  • Guest Facilities: House
  • Guest House Sq Ft: 455.0000
  • Landscape Front: Decorative Gravel, Low Care, Shrubs, Trees
  • Landscape Rear: Decorative Gravel, Low Care, Shrubs, Trees
  • Patio Deck: Covered, Patio, Paver
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Conventional: No
  • Road Maintenance: City
  • Roof: Built-Up
  • Spa: None
  • View: Mountains, Residential, Sunset

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: To Property Line
  • Garage Carport Feat: Detached, Separate Storage Area
  • Number Of Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Number Of Covered Prkng: 1.00
  • Rv Parking: None

Utilities

  • Water: City
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Electric Electric Company: TEP
  • Fire Protection: Included in Taxes
  • Gas Company: Natural
  • Main Cooling: Central Air, Dual, Evaporative Cooling, Wall Unit(s)
  • Main Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s), Window Bars
  • Sewer: Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Association/Amenities

  • Senior Community: No
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes

Schools

  • School District: TUSD
  • Elementary School: Blenman
  • Middle School: Doolen
  • High School: Catalina

Lot Info

  • Property Group ID: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Horse Facilities: No
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: 80 X 120
  • Lot Features: East/West Exposure, Subdivided
  • Lot Size Price Sq Ft: 23.48
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9583.00
  • Lot Sz Sold Prc Sq Ft: 23.79
  • Municipality Zoning: Tucson - R2
  • Municipal Flood Zone: No

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1960

Tax Info

  • Tax Code: 111-07-0730
  • Taxes: 1559.31
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Taxes For: Dwelling & Land

MLS Schools

  • Middle School: Doolen
  • Elementary School: Blenman
  • High School: Catalina
  • School District: TUSD

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2018
Closed on
Jul 19, 2018
Sold by
Emery John T and Emery Charlotte A
Bought by
Reese Laura and Reese Travis
Seller's Agent
Christina Esala
Tierra Antigua Realty
Buyer's Agent
William Mordka
Harvey Mordka Realty
List Price
$228,000
Sold Price
$228,000
Total Days on Market
35
Current Estimated Value
$377,836

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$149,836
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.64%
Original Mortgage
$182,400
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2000
Sold by
Osborn Kevin
Bought by
Emery John T and Emery Charlotte A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
8.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 1996
Sold by
Stewart Jim and Stewart Mary Ann
Bought by
Osborn Kevin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
6.98%
Source: Public Records

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
Reese Laura $228,000 Fidelity National Title Agen
Reese Laura $228,000 Fidelity National Title Agen
Emery John T $157,000 --
Osborn Kevin -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Reese Laura $50,001
Open Reese Laura $196,500
Closed Reese Laura $178,400
Closed Reese Laura $182,400
Previous Owner Emery John T $47,900
Previous Owner Emery John T $101,250
Previous Owner Emery John T $161,000
Previous Owner Emery John T $65,101
Previous Owner Emery John T $110,000
Previous Owner Osborn Kevin $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/26/2018 07/26/18 Sold $228,000 0.0% $123 / Sq Ft
06/26/2018 06/26/18 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2018 06/05/18 For Sale $228,000 -- $123 / 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 $1,939 $16,526 -- --
2023 $1,817 $15,739 $0 $0
2022 $1,831 $14,990 $0 $0
2021 $1,837 $13,596 $0 $0
2020 $1,764 $13,596 $0 $0
2019 $1,713 $14,718 $0 $0
2018 $1,634 $11,745 $0 $0
2017 $1,559 $11,745 $0 $0
2016 $1,520 $11,185 $0 $0
2015 $1,454 $10,653 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Christina Esala

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Christina Esala

    Tierra Antigua Realty

    (520) 400-0904

    534 Total Sales

    Christina Esala
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Luther Esala

    Tierra Antigua Realty

  • William Mordka

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    William Mordka

    Harvey Mordka Realty

    (520) 820-1720

    154 Total Sales

    William Mordka
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Map

Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 21815940

MLS of Southern Arizona

APN: 111-07-0730

Arizona Pima County Tucson 85716 Doolen-Fruitvale

2538 N Sparkman Blvd, Tucson, AZ

This home is located at 2538 N Sparkman Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716 since 05 June 2018 and is currently estimated at $377,836, approximately $203 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 2538 N Sparkman Blvd is a home located in Pima County with nearby schools including Blenman Elementary School, Doolen Middle School, and Catalina High School.

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