5075 N Calle La Vela Tucson, AZ 85718
3
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,710
Sq Ft
9.1
Acres
Highlights
- Private Pool
- 2 Car Garage
- Mountain View
- Manzanita School Rated A
- 9.1 Acre Lot
- Maid or Guest Quarters
About This Home
As of January 2025The residence, a seminal work by Josias Joesler, is a study in material honesty and spatial clarity, responding directly to its desert context. The massing is deliberate, with thick adobe walls providing thermal mass, mitigating diurnal temperature shifts, while deep portals and loggias serve as transitional spaces, modulating light and shadow with precision. The architecture is composed of simple, monolithic volumes arranged with deliberate asymmetry, punctuated by recessed fenestrations that frame strategic desert vistas. The material palette is inherently local, emphasizing earthen walls, exposed timber vigas, and concrete floors, each chosen for its intrinsic ability to patina gracefully over time.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Jameson Gray
Gray St. Onge Listed on: 01/31/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $25,918
Year Built
- Built in 1935
Lot Details
- 9.1 Acre Lot
- Dirt Road
- South Facing Home
- Gated Home
- Masonry wall
- Desert Landscape
- Landscaped with Trees
- Garden
- Grass Covered Lot
- Property is zoned Pima County - CR1
HOA Fees
- $5 Monthly HOA Fees
Home Design
- Tile Roof
- Adobe
Interior Spaces
- 4,710 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 6 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Storage
- Concrete Flooring
- Mountain Views
- Alarm System
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Range
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen Island
- Quartz Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Split Bedroom Floorplan
- Walk-In Closet
- Powder Room
- Maid or Guest Quarters
- Pedestal Sink
- Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
- Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
- Soaking Tub
- Shower Only in Secondary Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- 1 Carport Space
- Gravel Driveway
Outdoor Features
- Private Pool
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Fireplace in Patio
- Arizona Room
- Built-In Barbecue
Schools
- Manzanita Elementary School
- Orange Grove Middle School
- Catalina Fthls High School
Utilities
- Zoned Heating and Cooling
- Private Company Owned Well
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Septic System
Community Details
- Catalina Foothills Estates Subdivision
- The community has rules related to deed restrictions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 31, 2025
Closed on
Jan 16, 2025
Sold by
Lapolice Christopher J and Mark A Mendelson 2012 Revocable Trust
Bought by
Compton-Wentworth Revocable Trust and Wentworth
Seller's Agent
Jameson Gray
Gray St. Onge
Buyer's Agent
Patty Howard
Long Realty
List Price
$4,500,000
Sold Price
$4,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$300,000
6.67%
Views
2
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,495,763
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-17.52%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 13, 2012
Sold by
Lapolice Christopher and Mendelson Mark
Bought by
The Mark A Mendelson 2012 Revocable Trus
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 5, 2009
Sold by
Dormition Of The Theotokos Greek Orthodo
Bought by
Lapolice Christopher and Mendelson Mark
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 5, 2004
Sold by
La Quinta Building Co Inc
Bought by
Dormition Of The Theotokos Greek Orthodo
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 19, 2002
Sold by
Hunt K Rebecca
Bought by
La Quinta Building Co
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
5.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 2, 2002
Sold by
Brinkmeyer Sharon Sue
Bought by
La Quinta Building Co Inc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,500,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 17, 1995
Sold by
Genes Capital Management Company
Bought by
Brinkmeyer Marc A and Brinkmeyer S
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
8.77%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $4,800,000 | Agave Title | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Cash Sale Deed | $1,800,000 | Longt | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,200,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,200,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $240,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $240,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,775,000 | -- | |
| Joint Tenancy Deed | $385,000 | Fidelity Natl Title Agency I |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $960,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $240,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $2,500,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/31/2025 01/31/25 | Sold | $4,800,000 | +6.7% | $1,019 / Sq Ft |
| 01/31/2025 01/31/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/31/2025 01/31/25 | For Sale | $4,500,000 | -- | $955 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $10,526 | $97,461 | -- | -- |
| 2024 | $10,526 | $92,820 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | $10,205 | $88,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $9,801 | $84,190 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $10,844 | $88,001 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $11,360 | $88,001 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $11,306 | $89,601 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $11,770 | $89,601 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $12,326 | $89,601 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $12,489 | $89,601 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $11,656 | $89,481 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
J
Seller's Agent in 2025
Jameson Gray
Gray St. Onge
-
Mckenna St. Onge
M
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Mckenna St. Onge
Gray St. Onge
(520) 638-8730
111 in this area
234 Total Sales
-
Patty Howard
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Patty Howard
Long Realty
(520) 403-8471
69 in this area
161 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona
MLS Number: 22503072
APN: 108-15-048H
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