$145,000
SOLD OCT 13, 2017

5252 E Desert Straw Ln Tucson, AZ 85756

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

Recently Sold

$115 Per Sq Ft

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Community Basketball Court
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Jogging Path

About This Home

As of October 2017

Pride of ownership. Move in ready. Cute, contemporary home, neat as a pin. Three bedrooms, 2 full baths. Great starter home, retirement home, second home! Open floor plan, cutouts to eat-in kitchen and hallways enhance living space. Generous sized laundry room. Covered patio with pavers, private area behind. Enjoy community parks, close proximity to I-10.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cara Mancuso

Long Realty Listed on: 08/29/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Adam Baldauf

Realty Executives Arizona Territory

Realty Executives Arizona Territory

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,163

Year Built

  • Built in 2010

Lot Details

  • 3,485 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 90 x 40 x 90
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front Yard
  • Property is zoned Pima County - CR4

HOA Fees

  • $37 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Frame With Stucco
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,256 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Carpet
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Formica Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Pad

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • North or South Exposure
  • Covered patio or porch

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, street maintenance
  • Rancho Valencia HOA, Phone Number (520) 623-2324
  • Rancho Valencia Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions, no recreational vehicles or boats

Recreation

  • Community Basketball Court
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,163

Year Built

Built in 2010

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$37 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Technology: Cable TV
  • Accessibility Options: None
  • Legal Description: Rancho Valencia Lot 546
  • Building Stories: One
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 121.42
  • Subdivision Restrict C C And Rs: Yes
  • Additional Bathroom Features: Shower & Tub
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Pane Windows, Split Bedroom Plan
  • Fireplace: None
  • Fireplace Location: None
  • Window Coverings: Stay
  • Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bathroom Features: Shower & Tub
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Has Basement: No
  • Breakfast: Eat-In
  • Dining Room: None
  • Kitchen Features Appliance Color: Stainless
  • Kitchen Features Countertops: Formica
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Closet
  • Living Areas: Off Kitchen
  • Laundry: Laundry Room
  • Extra Room: None
  • Combined Sq Ft: 1256.00
  • Interior Steps YN: N
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Double Sink, Electric Range, Garbage Disposal
  • Main House Sq Ft: 1256.00
  • Source Of Sq Ft: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame - Stucco
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • ExteriorFeatures: None
  • F E M A Flood Zone: No
  • Fence: Block
  • Guest Facilities: None
  • Landscape Front: Low Care
  • Landscape Rear: None
  • Patio Deck: Covered
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Conventional: No
  • Road Maintenance: City
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: None
  • View: None

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Car(s) Pad
  • Garage Carport Feat: Attached Garage/Carport
  • Number Of Covered Prkng: 1.00
  • Number Of Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Rv Parking: Not Allowed

Utilities

  • Water: City
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Electric Electric Company: TEP
  • Fire Protection: Included in Taxes
  • Gas Company: None
  • Main Cooling: Central Air
  • Main Heating: Electric, Forced Air
  • Security: None, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Park
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Maint, Street Maint
  • HOA: Yes
  • Monthly HOA Fee: 37.00
  • HOA Name: Rancho Valencia HOA
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Quarterly
  • HOA Telephone: 520-623-2324
  • Community: None
  • Neighborhood Feature: Basketball Court, Jogging/Bike Path, Sidewalks

Association/Amenities

  • Senior Community: No
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes

Schools

  • School District: Sunnyside
  • Elementary School: Craycroft
  • Middle School: Lauffer
  • High School: Desert View

Lot Info

  • Property Group ID: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Horse Facilities: No
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 x 90 x 40 x 90
  • Lot Features: North/South Exposure, Subdivided
  • Lot Size Price Sq Ft: 43.76
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3485.00
  • Lot Sz Sold Prc Sq Ft: 41.61
  • Municipality Zoning: Pima County - CR4
  • Municipal Flood Zone: No

Building Info

  • Year Built: 2010

Tax Info

  • Tax Code: 140-56-5460
  • Taxes: 1162.53
  • Tax Year: 2017

MLS Schools

  • Middle School: Lauffer
  • Elementary School: Craycroft
  • High School: Desert View
  • School District: Sunnyside

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2020
Sold by
Gutierrez Robert R
Bought by
Rogers Erica L and Escobar Anthony M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,150
Outstanding Balance
$150,906
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$119,006

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2017
Closed on
Oct 10, 2017
Sold by
Boyle Thomas
Bought by
Gutierrez Robert R
Seller's Agent
Cara Mancuso
Long Realty
Buyer's Agent
Adam Baldauf
Realty Executives Arizona Territory
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$145,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.30%
Original Mortgage
$140,160
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2015
Closed on
Nov 17, 2015
Sold by
American Capital Assets Llc
Bought by
Boyle Thomas
Seller's Agent
Michael Rhodes
Realty Executives Arizona Territory
Buyer's Agent
Marsee Wilhems
eXp Realty
List Price
$133,500
Sold Price
$133,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.45%
Original Mortgage
$126,825
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2015
Sold by
Shosie Christina M and De La Pena Damian A
Bought by
American Capital Assets Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2010
Sold by
Kb Home Sales Tucson Inc
Bought by
Shosie Christina M and Delapena Damian A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,983
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $177,000 Stewart Title & Tr Of Tucson
Warranty Deed $145,000 Signature Title Agency Az Ll
Warranty Deed $145,000 Signature Title Agency Az Ll
Warranty Deed $133,500 Stewart Title & Tr Of Tucson
Warranty Deed $133,500 Stewart Title & Tr Of Tucson
Trustee Deed $96,900 Great American Title Agency
Warranty Deed $116,532 Tfati
Warranty Deed -- Tfati
Warranty Deed -- Tfati
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $168,150 New Conventional
Previous Owner $141,291 FHA
Previous Owner $141,042 FHA
Previous Owner $140,160 FHA
Previous Owner $126,825 New Conventional
Previous Owner $114,983 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/13/2025 06/13/25 For Sale $272,000 +87.6% $217 / Sq Ft
10/13/2017 10/13/17 Sold $145,000 0.0% $115 / Sq Ft
09/13/2017 09/13/17 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2017 08/29/17 For Sale $145,000 +8.6% $115 / Sq Ft
11/20/2015 11/20/15 Sold $133,500 0.0% $106 / Sq Ft
10/21/2015 10/21/15 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2015 10/02/15 For Sale $133,500 -- $106 / 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 $1,646 $13,017 -- --
2023 $1,252 $12,398 $0 $0
2022 $1,252 $11,807 $0 $0
2021 $1,285 $10,709 $0 $0
2020 $1,295 $10,709 $0 $0
2019 $1,277 $10,199 $0 $0
2018 $1,183 $9,784 $0 $0
2017 $1,163 $9,784 $0 $0
2016 $1,075 $9,318 $0 $0
2015 $1,004 $9,218 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Kaukaha Watanabe

    eXp Realty

  • N

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Nicole Alvarez

    eXp Realty

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Cara Mancuso

    Long Realty

  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Adam Baldauf

    Realty Executives Arizona Territory

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Michael Rhodes

    Realty Executives Arizona Territory

  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Marsee Wilhems

    eXp Realty

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Map

Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 21722686

MLS of Southern Arizona

APN: 140-56-5460

Arizona Pima County Tucson 85756

5252 E Desert Straw Ln, Tucson, AZ

This home is located at 5252 E Desert Straw Ln, Tucson, AZ 85756 and is currently priced at $145,000, approximately $115 per square foot. This property was built in 2010. 5252 E Desert Straw Ln is a home located in Pima County with nearby schools including Craycroft Elementary School, Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School, and Desert View High School.

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