$460,000

Estimated payment $2,845/month

Total Views 1,923
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,905 Sq Ft
$241 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Mountain View
  • 2nd Bath Tub/Shower Combo
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Modern Architecture
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

Welcome to 5521 E Kelso Street -- a beautifully updated Central Tucson home offering comfort, versatility, and an inviting connection to the outdoors. This spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 1,905 square feet of thoughtfully updated living space, with a consistent flooring design throughout that creates a seamless flow from room to room. The updated kitchen features modern cabinetry, granite countertops, a center island, and updated stainless-steel appliances, making it both stylish and functional. The versatile third bedroom offers flexibility to suit your lifestyle and could easily serve as a home office, den, hobby room, or additional living space. Outside, the property truly shines with a large, private backyard that feels both quaint and inviting--perfect for relaxing, entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying Tucson's beautiful outdoor lifestyle. A welcoming courtyard adds another charming outdoor space, while the circular driveway and sliding vehicle gate provide convenient access and additional parking options. Ideally located near Tucson Medical Center, Pima Medical Institute, Fort Lowell Park, shopping, dining, and the many amenities Central Tucson has to offer, this home combines an updated interior with the outdoor space and flexibility today's buyers are looking for. A wonderful opportunity for anyone wanting a move-in-ready home in a convenient Central Tucson location.

Listing Agent

Mark Gathmann

Long Realty Brokerage Phone: (520) 240-7684 Listed on: 09/12/2026

Long Realty

Co-Listing Agent

Cindie Wolfe

Long Realty Brokerage Phone: (520) 240-7684 License #SA536261000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,977

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 9,845 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 83 x 78 x 39 x 85 x 118
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • South Facing Home
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Artificial Turf
  • Native Plants
  • Shrub
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Property is zoned Tucson - R1

Parking

  • Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Modern Architecture
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction
  • Lead Paint Disclosure

Interior Spaces

  • 1,905 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Mountain Views
  • Alarm System
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • 2nd Bath Tub/Shower Combo
  • Primary Bathroom includes a Walk-In Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Courtyard
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Schools

  • Whitmore Elementary School
  • Dodge Traditional Magnet Middle School
  • Catalina High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • North or South Exposure

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions, deed restrictions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,977

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

9,845 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Exterior Features Front Faces: South
  • Attribution Contact: (520) 240-7684
  • Horses: No
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.23
  • Lot Size: 83 x 78 x 39 x 85 x 118
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 16717
  • Co List Office Phone: 520-918-6500
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 16717
  • Subdivision Name: Carlos Terrace
  • Location Tax Legal: Tax Year: 2025
  • Location Tax Legal: Community: None
  • Location Tax Legal: Municipality/Zoning: Tucson - R1
  • Location Tax Legal: Fema Flood Zone: No
  • Location Tax Legal: Municipal Flood Zone: No
  • General Property Information: Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information: Construction Status: Existing
  • General Property Information: Lot Dimensions: 83 x 78 x 39 x 85 x 118
  • General Property Information: Horse Property: No
  • General Property Information: # of Covered Prkng: 3.0
  • General Property Information: Basement: No
  • General Property Information: # of Fireplaces: 1.0
  • General Property Information: Elementary School: Whitmore
  • General Property Information: Middle School: Dodge Traditional Magnet
  • General Property Information: High School: Catalina
  • General Property Information: Horse Facilities: No
  • General Property Information: List Price/SqFt: 241.47
  • General Property Information: Lot Size Price/SqFt: 46.72
  • Stories: One: Yes
  • Sewer: Connected: Yes
  • Fence: Block: Yes
  • Main Cooling: Central Air: Yes
  • Main Heating: Forced Air: Yes
  • Main Heating: Natural Gas: Yes
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas: Yes
  • Association Fees: HOA: No
  • Security: Alarm Installed: Yes
  • Landscape - Rear: Shrubs: Yes
  • Landscape - Rear: Trees: Yes
  • PatioDeck: Covered: Yes
  • Driveway: Paved: Gravel
  • Subdivision Restrict: CC&Rs: Yes
  • Home Protection: Offered: No
  • Style: Modern: Yes
  • Living Areas: Great Room: Yes
  • View: Mountains: Yes
  • Lot Features: North/South Exposure: Yes
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning: Yes
  • Submit With Offer: Lead Based Paint Disclosure: Yes
  • Landscape - Front: Desert Plantings: Yes
  • Landscape - Front: Natural Desert: Yes
  • Landscape - Rear: Desert Plantings: Yes
  • Construction: Concrete Block: Yes
  • Landscape - Front: Artificial Turf: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Entrance Foyer
  • Kitchen Features Appliance Color: Black
  • Kitchen Features Countertops: Quartz
  • Interior Steps YN: N
  • Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Other, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features: Disposal: Yes
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Shower Only: Yes
  • Additional Bathroom Features: Shower & Tub: Yes
  • Interior Features: High Ceilings: Yes
  • Window Covering: Stay: Yes
  • Kitchen Features: Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Kitchen Features: Electric Range: Yes
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings: Yes
  • Floor Covering: Laminate: Yes
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features: Skylight(s): Yes
  • Dining Areas: Formal Dining Room: Yes

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Native Plants, Courtyard
  • Pool Conventional: No
  • Roof: Built-Up - Reflect
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Seller Prop Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Concrete Block
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Exterior Features: Courtyard: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Shed(s): Yes
  • Roof: Built-Up - Reflect: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Native Plants: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Electric Door Opener, Attached Garage Cabinets
  • General Property Information: # of Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • GarageCarport Feat: Electric Door Opener: Yes
  • Laundry: In Garage: Yes
  • RV Parking: Space Available: Yes
  • GarageCarport Feat: Attached Garage Cabinets: Yes

Utilities

  • Electric Electric Company: TEP
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Gas: Natural: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Senior Community: No
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: None

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: TUSD
  • Middle Or Junior School: Dodge Traditional Magnet

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Adjacent to Wash, Subdivided, Decorative Gravel, North/South Exposure
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9845.0
  • Zoning: Tucson - R1

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1959

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2976.53

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Whitmore
  • High School: Catalina

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Tax History

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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
2026 $2,977 $23,627
2025 $2,977 $22,502
2024 $2,855 $21,431
2023 $2,356 $20,410 $0 $0
2022 $2,374 $19,438 $0 $0
2021 $2,426 $17,953 $0 $0
2020 $2,329 $17,953 $0 $0
2019 $2,262 $18,254 $0 $0
2018 $2,565 $15,508 $0 $0
2017 $2,551 $15,508 $0 $0
2016 $2,501 $15,000 $0 $0
2015 $2,424 $14,286 $0 $0
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/28/2026 08/28/26 For Sale $460,000 +6.7% $241 / Sq Ft
12/21/2022 12/21/22 Sold $431,000 -1.1% $226 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/12/2022 12/12/22 Pending -- -- --
11/12/2022 11/12/22 For Sale $436,000 0.0% $229 / Sq Ft
10/02/2014 10/02/14 Rented $1,050 0.0% --
10/02/2014 10/02/14 For Rent $1,050 -- --
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $431,000 Title Security Agency
Warranty Deed $431,000 Title Security Agency
Warranty Deed $431,000 Title Security Agency
Warranty Deed $295,000 Title Security Agency
Warranty Deed $192,000 Title Security Agency Llc
Warranty Deed $206,500 Tfati
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $387,900 New Conventional
Closed $387,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $295,000 Construction
Previous Owner $187,988 FHA
Previous Owner $194,342 FHA
Previous Owner $31,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 22620892

MLS of Southern Arizona

APN: 110-15-064A

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