NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3144 E Lester St Tucson, AZ 85716

Palo Verde Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $374,608 - $470,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,501 Sq Ft
$280/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 28, 2015

Last sale price $240,000 $160 Per Sq Ft

Est. 75% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,386/month

49 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Parking in Community
  • Ranch Style House
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Mountain View
  • Wood Flooring
  • No Interior Steps

About This Home

As of July 2015

A Mid-Century Modern marvel in central area convenient to U/A and downtown. This home has been lovingly remodeled by artist-owner. Freshly painted throughout. New high-quality wood-lam floors in much of the house. New stainless steel kitchen appliances. Living room has gorgeous beam & plank ceilings, brick fireplace; wall of windows looks out to large covered patio with painted concrete floor & new lighted fans. Lush brick-walled rear yard with shade & separate area with BBQ. Freestanding 2-car garage has new opener. 45 additional photos to be added 6/4. Open House this Sunday, June 7, 11:30-2:00.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christopher Gillmor

Coldwell Banker Realty Listed on: 06/03/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Tea Honkanen

Long Realty Company

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,262

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70 x 120 x 70 x 120
  • Back Yard
  • Property is zoned Tucson - R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,501 Sq Ft Home
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Dishwasher
  • Laundry in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Community Details

  • Palo Verde Add Resub Of Blk 2 Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions
  • RV Parking in Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,262

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Ranch
  • Technology: Cable TV
  • Legal Description: Palo Verde Resub of lots 13 14 15 16 & Pt of 12 Blk 2 Amended Lot 48
  • Misc Deletes Disability Adapted: No
  • Building Stories: One
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 163.22
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1.00
  • Window Coverings: Stay
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Has Basement: No
  • Breakfast Other: Area
  • Dining Room: Area
  • Living Areas: Family Room
  • Laundry: In Kitchen
  • Extra Room: None
  • Combined Sq Ft: 1501.00
  • Interior Steps YN: N
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Main House Sq Ft: 1501.00
  • Source Of Sq Ft: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • F E M A Flood Zone: No
  • Fence Other: Brick
  • Guest Facilities: None
  • Landscape Front: Low Care
  • Landscape Rear: Low Care
  • Patio Deck: Covered
  • Pool: None
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: None
  • View: Mountains

Garage/Parking

  • Number Of Covered Prkng: 2.00
  • Number Of Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Rv Parking: Space Available

Utilities

  • Water: City
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Property Group ID: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Horse Facilities: No
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 70 x 120 x 70 x 120
  • Lot Features: Subdivided
  • Lot Size Price Sq Ft: 29.60
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8276.00
  • Lot Sz Sold Prc Sq Ft: 29.00
  • Municipality Zoning: Tucson - R1
  • Municipal Flood Zone: No

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1947

Tax Info

  • Tax Code: 122-15-1140
  • Taxes: 2261.88
  • Tax Year: 2014

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 3, 2015
Closed on
Jul 21, 2015
Sold by
Mustain Valerie Andree
Bought by
Smith Garrett Ryan and Smith Julia Grace
Seller's Agent
Christopher Gillmor
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tea Honkanen
Long Realty Company
List Price
$240,000
Sold Price
$240,000
Current Estimated Value
$419,902

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$179,902
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.48%
Original Mortgage
$228,937
Outstanding Balance
$179,882
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$240,020

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2011
Sold by
Iris Simmons Trust
Bought by
Mustain Valerie Andree

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 1999
Sold by
Simmons Iris
Bought by
Simmons Iris

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 1998
Sold by
Simmons Iris
Bought by
Simmons Iris

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$62,500
Interest Rate
7.01%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1996
Sold by
Simmons Iris
Bought by
Iris Simmons Revocable Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1995
Sold by
Roisum Thomas Brian and Roisum Moira Joan
Bought by
Simmons Iris

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,500
Interest Rate
8.46%
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
Smith Garrett Ryan $240,000 Long Title Agency Inc
Smith Garrett Ryan $240,000 Long Title Agency Inc
Mustain Valerie Andree -- None Available
Simmons Iris -- --
Simmons Iris -- --
Simmons Iris -- --
Iris Simmons Revocable Living Trust -- --
Simmons Iris $108,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smith Garrett Ryan $228,937
Closed Smith Garrett Ryan $228,937
Previous Owner Simmons Iris $62,500
Previous Owner Simmons Iris $60,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/28/2015 07/28/15 Sold $240,000 0.0% $160 / Sq Ft
06/28/2015 06/28/15 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2015 06/03/15 For Sale $240,000 -- $160 / 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
2025 $2,477 $21,234 -- --
2024 $2,372 $20,223 -- --
2023 $2,224 $19,260 $0 $0
2022 $2,241 $18,343 $0 $0
2021 $2,248 $16,638 $0 $0
2020 $2,158 $16,638 $0 $0
2019 $2,096 $16,713 $0 $0
2018 $1,999 $15,091 $0 $0
2017 $2,004 $15,091 $0 $0
2016 $2,021 $14,873 $0 $0
2015 $2,403 $14,165 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Christopher Gillmor

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • T

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Tea Honkanen

    Long Realty Company

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Map

Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 21515978

MLS of Southern Arizona

APN: 122-15-1140

Arizona Pima County Tucson 85716 Palo Verde

3144 E Lester St, Tucson, AZ

Not Listed for Sale

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