NOT LISTED FOR SALE

357 Franklin Ave Patagonia, AZ 85624

Estimated Value: $654,283 - $804,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,507 Sq Ft
$211/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 14, 2015

Last sale price $440,000 $125 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,396/month

151 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Spa
  • Mountain View
  • Patagonia Union High School Rated 10
  • RV Parking in Community
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of August 2015

Sublime, ultra-private strawbale retreat in a wooded, almost hidden hilltop setting just w/in Patagonia's SW boundary. Designed by noted architect Bill Cook & built by Paul Finley, this poetic home has a passive-solar (& big-view) orientation. Garden walls & details give seductive form & an evolved sense of place to the home & lifestyle opportunities. 1,875sf Main house w/2Be/2Ba + fab Family/Sun Room off the Grtrm. A gracious open-plan w/high ceilings t/o; Master Ste w/in-outdoor showers & romantic patio w/soaking tub. Details, proportions, views, design, comfort -all a delight. Separate 1,320sf Guest House w/2Be/1Ba + huge Studio-Living-Work area, ea w/zoned heat/air. Patagonia village is just a few steps down the hill while adventuring & gorgeous natural habitat surround. Very special!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathleen James

La Frontera Realty Listed on: 03/12/2015

Co-Listed By

Gary Retherford

La Frontera Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jean Miller

Long Realty Sonoita/Patagonia

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,165

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 2.52 Acre Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Subdivision Possible
  • Property is zoned Other - CALL

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Natural Building

Interior Spaces

  • 3,507 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Pavers Flooring
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Office or Studio

Additional Homes

  • Guest House
  • Fireplace in Guest House

Schools

  • Patagonia Elementary School
  • Patagonia Union High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Evaporated cooling system
  • Water Softener
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Out Of Pima County Subdivision
  • RV Parking in Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,165

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Legal Description: Sub Patagonia Townsite A Portion Of Blk U
  • Misc Deletes Disability Adapted: No
  • Building Stories: One
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 129.74
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Low Emissivity Windows, Non formaldehyde Cabinets, Split Bedroom Plan, Water Softener
  • Fireplace Location: Guest Quarters, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Floor Covering Other: Floor Covering: Sustainable
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 3.00
  • Window Coverings: Stay
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Has Basement: No
  • Breakfast: None
  • Dining Room: Area
  • Living Areas: Family Room, Great Room, Off Kitchen
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • Extra Room: Storage, Studio
  • Combined Sq Ft: 3507.00
  • Interior Steps YN: N
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator
  • Main House Sq Ft: 2691.00
  • Source Of Sq Ft: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Natural Material, Straw Bale
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • F E M A Flood Zone: No
  • Fence Other: Combo
  • Guest Facilities: House
  • Guest House Sq Ft: 816.0000
  • Landscape Front: Low Care
  • Landscape Rear: Low Care
  • Patio Deck: Paver
  • Pool: None
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: Hot Tub
  • View: Mountains

Garage/Parking

  • Rv Parking: Space Available

Utilities

  • Fire Protection: Included in Taxes
  • Main Cooling: Central Air, Evaporative Cooling
  • Security: None
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Other: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: None
  • Neighborhood Feature: None

Association/Amenities

  • Senior Community: No
  • Deed Restrictions: No

Schools

  • School District: Patagonia Public Schools
  • Elementary School: Patagonia Elementary School
  • Middle School: Patagonia Elementary School
  • High School: Patagonia Union High School

Green Features

  • Green Features: Bath Exhaust Out, Dual-Flush Toilets, Strawbale

Lot Info

  • Property Group ID: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Horse Facilities: No
  • Lot Acres: 2.52
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular; please refer to Plat.
  • Lot Features: Dividable Lot
  • Lot Size Price Sq Ft: 4.14
  • Lot Sq Ft: 109771.20
  • Lot Sz Sold Prc Sq Ft: 4.01
  • Municipality Zoning: Other - CALL
  • Municipal Flood Zone: No

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1995

Tax Info

  • Tax Code: 106-38-051B
  • Taxes: 2165.16
  • Tax Year: 2014

MLS Schools

  • Middle School: Patagonia Elementary School
  • Elementary School: Patagonia Elementary School
  • High School: Patagonia Union High School
  • School District: Patagonia Public Schools

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2024
Sold by
Schmitt Ralph H
Bought by
Ralph H Schmitt Living Trust and Schmitt
Current Estimated Value
$741,094

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2015
Closed on
Aug 12, 2015
Sold by
Bernays Elizabeth A
Bought by
Schmitt Ralph H
Seller's Agent
Kathleen James
La Frontera Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jean Miller
Long Realty Sonoita/Patagonia
List Price
$440,000
Sold Price
$440,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.33%
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
Ralph H Schmitt Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Schmitt Ralph H $440,000 Lawyers Title Of Arizona Inc
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/14/2015 08/14/15 Sold $440,000 0.0% $125 / Sq Ft
07/15/2015 07/15/15 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2015 03/12/15 For Sale $440,000 -- $125 / 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 $4,293 $57,103 $1,750 $55,353
2024 $4,293 $55,776 $1,750 $54,026
2023 $4,031 $45,334 $1,750 $43,584
2022 $3,867 $39,363 $1,750 $37,613
2021 $3,908 $36,918 $1,750 $35,168
2020 $3,761 $36,934 $1,750 $35,184
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Kathleen James

    La Frontera Realty

    (520) 604-6762

    125 Total Sales

    Kathleen James
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Gary Retherford

    La Frontera Realty

  • Jean Miller

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Jean Miller

    Long Realty Sonoita/Patagonia

    87 Total Sales

    Jean Miller
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Map

Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 21507786

MLS of Southern Arizona

APN: 106-38-051D

Arizona Santa Cruz County Patagonia 85624

357 Franklin Ave, Patagonia, AZ

This home is located at 357 Franklin Ave, Patagonia, AZ 85624 since 12 March 2015 and is currently estimated at $741,094, approximately $211 per square foot. This property was built in 1995. 357 Franklin Ave is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Patagonia Elementary School, Patagonia Union High School, and Patagonia Montessori School.

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