$264,900
SOLD OCT 29, 2025

5234 E Desert Straw Ln Tucson, AZ 85756

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,256 Sq Ft
3,485 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$211 Per Sq Ft

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Walk-In Tub
  • Community Basketball Court
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Great Room
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of October 2025

Your Family will make memories in this beautiful modern home with Open Floorplan, tons of natural light & an ideal lot with total privacy in the backyard (no neighbors)! You'll love to entertain in this move-in ready 3 bed, 2 bath house which features: big covered patio, open floor plan, upgraded appliances, big master bedroom with walking in closet & tub, great neighborhood with good parks, and large covered patio with total privacy in the backyard. Come make this wonderful house your home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Nichols

Tierra Antigua Realty License #SA586181000 Listed on: 08/19/2025

Tierra Antigua Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Tyler Lopez

Long Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,867

Year Built

  • Built in 2011

Lot Details

  • 3,485 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x90x40x90
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Native Plants
  • Property is zoned Tucson - R2

HOA Fees

  • $50 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Covered Space
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Frame With Stucco
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,256 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Great Room
  • Dining Area
  • Mountain Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-In Tub
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Craycroft Elementary School
  • Lauffer Middle School
  • Desert View High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • North or South Exposure
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Community Details

Overview

  • Maintained Community
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions, deed restrictions

Recreation

  • Community Basketball Court
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,867

Year Built

Built in 2011

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$50 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size: 40x90x40x90
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 2866
  • Subdivision Name: Rancho Valencia (1-583)
  • General Property Information: List Price/SqFt: 210.91
  • General Property Information: Lot Size Price/SqFt: 76.01
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Air Quality
  • Kitchen Features Appliance Color: White
  • Kitchen Features Microwave: Yes
  • Interior Steps YN: N
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Native Plants
  • Pool Conventional: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Insurance Claims History Report, Seller Prop Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Frame - Stucco
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Electric Electric Company: TEP
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, Laundry Room
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Senior Community: No
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Park

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Sunnyside
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lauffer

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: North/South Exposure
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3485.0
  • Zoning: Tucson - R2

Green Features

  • Green Features Air Quality: Yes

Building Info

  • Year Built: 2011

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1866.9

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Craycroft
  • High School: Desert View

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 19, 2025
Closed on
Oct 23, 2025
Sold by
Groff Family Trust and Groff Christopher
Bought by
Lamere Amy Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Brian Nichols
Tierra Antigua Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tyler Lopez
Long Realty
List Price
$265,900
Sold Price
$264,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,000
-0.38%
Views
29

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.81%
Original Mortgage
$251,655
Outstanding Balance
$251,417
Interest Rate
6.26%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$11,533

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2020
Closed on
Jul 23, 2020
Sold by
Tidjani Shaid B
Bought by
Groff Christopher and Groff Marcela
Seller's Agent
Raquel Ali
Long Realty
Buyer's Agent
Charlie Spaulding III
Long Realty
List Price
$175,500
Sold Price
$175,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2010
Sold by
First American Title Insurance Company
Bought by
Kb Home Tucson Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2010
Sold by
Kb Home Sales Tucson Inc
Bought by
Tidjani Shaid B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,335
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 $264,900 Agave Title Agency
Warranty Deed $175,500 Fidelity Natl Ttl Agcy Inc
Warranty Deed $175,500 Fidelity Natl Ttl Agcy Inc
Warranty Deed -- Tfati
Warranty Deed -- Tfati
Warranty Deed $115,876 Tfati
Warranty Deed -- Tfati
Warranty Deed $115,876 Tfati
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $251,655 New Conventional
Previous Owner $114,335 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/29/2025 10/29/25 Sold $264,900 0.0% $211 / Sq Ft
10/28/2025 10/28/25 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2025 09/22/25 Price Changed $264,900 -0.4% $211 / Sq Ft
08/19/2025 08/19/25 For Sale $265,900 +51.5% $212 / Sq Ft
07/24/2020 07/24/20 Sold $175,500 0.0% $140 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/26/2020 06/26/20 For Sale $175,500 -- $140 / 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 $1,962 $13,765 -- --
2024 $1,492 $13,109 -- --
2023 $1,492 $12,485 $0 $0
2022 $1,465 $11,890 $0 $0
2021 $1,294 $10,785 $0 $0
2020 $1,305 $10,785 $0 $0
2019 $1,286 $10,271 $0 $0
2018 $1,192 $9,876 $0 $0
2017 $1,173 $9,876 $0 $0
2016 $1,085 $9,406 $0 $0
2015 $1,021 $9,373 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 22521701

MLS of Southern Arizona

APN: 140-56-5490