$1,180,000
SOLD MAY 8, 2025

5560 N Via Elena Tucson, AZ 85718

3 Beds
3 Baths
3,220 Sq Ft
1.04 Acres

Recently Sold

$366 Per Sq Ft

18% Above List Price

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horse Property
  • Private Pool
  • Waterfall on Lot
  • Manzanita School Rated A
  • 3 Car Garage
  • 1.04 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of May 2025

Rare opportunity to own a beautifully designed Tyson Murphy home on a private 1.04-acre lot in sought-after Catalina Foothills Estates. Stunning floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Catalina Mountains, creating a seamless connection between contemporary architecture and the surrounding desert landscape. The home is bathed in natural light and features timeless Saltillo tile floors, granite and Travertine stone countertops, and a thoughtfully designed, flexible layout. Unwind in the backyard spa while taking in sweeping vistas of the Catalina Foothills--your private desert sanctuary awaits.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amanda Clark

Keller Williams Southern Arizona Listed on: 04/10/2025

Keller Williams Southern Arizona

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew James

Long Realty

Long Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,799

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 1.04 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Desert Landscape
  • Native Plants
  • Shrub
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Hillside Location
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned Pima County - CR1

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Frame With Stucco
  • Built-Up Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,220 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room
  • Carpet
  • Mountain Views
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Jettted Tub and Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Horse Property
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Waterfall on Lot

Schools

  • Manzanita Elementary School
  • Orange Grove Middle School
  • Catalina Fthls High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Catalina Foothills Association
  • Visit Association Website
  • Catalina Foothills Estates No. 3 Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,799

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Technology: None
  • Accessibility Options: None
  • Legal Description: Catalina Foothills Estates #3 Nly 60.53' & Ptn Wly 155.79' Nly 150.15' Lot 318Opener
  • Building Stories: One
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 310.56
  • Subdivision Restrict C C And Rs: Yes
  • Additional Bathroom Features: Exhaust Fan, Shower & Tub
  • Exterior Features Front Faces: South
  • Income Property Current Use: Owner Occupied
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Exposed Beams, Vaulted Ceilings, Water Softener
  • Fireplace: Gas
  • Fireplace Location: Great Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Floor Covering Other: Saltillo Tile
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2.00
  • Window Coverings: None
  • Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Exhaust Fan, Jetted Tub, Separate Shower(s)
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Has Basement: No
  • Dining Areas: Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features Appliance Color: Stainless
  • Kitchen Features Countertops: Tile
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Cabinet
  • Living Areas: Great Room
  • Laundry: Dryer, Sink, Storage, Washer
  • Extra Room: Bonus Room, Office, Storage
  • Combined Sq Ft: 3220.00
  • Interior Steps YN: Y
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Island, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Main House Sq Ft: 3220.00
  • Source Of Sq Ft: Other
  • Spa Other: Heated

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame - Stucco
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Driveway Paved: Concrete
  • ExteriorFeatures: Native Plants, Waterfall/Pond
  • F E M A Flood Zone: No
  • Fence: Block, Wrought Iron
  • Guest Facilities: None
  • Landscape Front: Low Care, Natural Desert, Trees
  • Landscape Rear: Desert Plantings, Low Care, Shrubs, Trees
  • Patio Deck: Covered, Patio
  • Patio Deck Other: Saltillo Tile
  • Pool: Spool
  • Pool Conventional: Yes
  • Road Maintenance: City
  • Roof: Built-Up
  • Spa: Conventional
  • View: Mountains, Sunset

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Carport Feat: Attached Garage/Carport, Electric Door Opener
  • Number Of Covered Prkng: 3.00
  • Number Of Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Rv Parking: None

Utilities

  • Water: City
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Electric Electric Company: TEP
  • Fire Protection: Subscription
  • Gas Company: Natural
  • Main Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Main Heating: Forced Air
  • Security: Alarm Installed, Prewired, Wrought Iron Security Door
  • Security Other: Back Up Generator
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: None
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Name: Catalina Foothills
  • Community: None
  • Neighborhood Feature: Paved Street
  • HOA Website: cfatucson.org

Association/Amenities

  • Senior Community: No
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes

Schools

  • School District: Catalina Foothills
  • Elementary School: Manzanita
  • Middle School: Orange Grove
  • High School: Catalina Fthls

Lot Info

  • Property Group ID: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Horse Facilities: No
  • Horse Property: Yes - By Zoning
  • Lot Acres: 1.04
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Features: Hillside Lot, North/South Exposure
  • Lot Size Price Sq Ft: 22.07
  • Lot Sq Ft: 45302.00
  • Lot Sz Sold Prc Sq Ft: 26.05
  • Municipality Zoning: Pima County - CR1
  • Municipal Flood Zone: No

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1996

Tax Info

  • Tax Code: 108-14-022D
  • Taxes: 6798.78
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Taxes For: Dwelling & Land

MLS Schools

  • Middle School: Orange Grove
  • Elementary School: Manzanita
  • High School: Catalina Fthls
  • School District: Catalina Foothills

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2025
Closed on
May 5, 2025
Sold by
Peterson Living Trust and Peterson Michael R
Bought by
Dahl Linda M and Dahl Gerald E
Seller's Agent
Amanda Clark
Keller Williams Southern Arizona
Buyer's Agent
Matthew James
Long Realty
List Price
$1,000,000
Sold Price
$1,180,000
Premium/Discount to List
$180,000
18%
Views
78

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
51.27%
Original Mortgage
$530,000
Outstanding Balance
$530,000
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$710,089

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2012
Sold by
Peterson James K and Peterson Mary Ellen
Bought by
Peterson James K and Peterson Mary Ellen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 1996
Sold by
Los Altos Corp
Bought by
Peterson James K and Peterson Mary Ellen
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,180,000 Pta (Premier Title)
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Cash Sale Deed $405,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $530,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/08/2025 05/08/25 Sold $1,180,000 +18.0% $366 / Sq Ft
04/10/2025 04/10/25 For Sale $1,000,000 -- $311 / 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 $6,799 $65,246 -- --
2023 $6,574 $62,139 $0 $0
2022 $6,289 $59,180 $0 $0
2021 $6,351 $53,721 $0 $0
2020 $6,335 $53,721 $0 $0
2019 $5,856 $51,163 $0 $0
2018 $6,097 $50,291 $0 $0
2017 $6,318 $50,291 $0 $0
2016 $6,303 $49,526 $0 $0
2015 $5,544 $47,168 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 22510210

MLS of Southern Arizona

APN: 108-14-022D