$165,000
SOLD OCT 2, 2015

612 N Ruston Ave Tucson, AZ 85711

Thunderbird-Wilmot Desert Estates Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,802 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$92 Per Sq Ft

63 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Parking in Community
  • Ranch Style House
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Terracotta or Satillo Flooring
  • Great Room
  • Workshop

About This Home

As of February 2021

Absolutely charming home in great location. Home features; adobe construction, saltillo tiled floors, except bedroom (new carpet). Large great room, galley kitchen which opens to either family gathering area w/fireplace or dining room. Split bedroom plan, large master w/updated bath. Covered patio with wonderful back yard w/mature landscaping. Workshop and newer heating & cooling.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Breckenridge

Long Realty Listed on: 07/28/2015

Long Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Keith Cubberley

HomeSmart Advantage Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,573

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • Block Wall Fence
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned Tucson - R1

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Adobe

Interior Spaces

  • 1,802 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Laundry closet

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Terracotta
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Sewell Elementary School
  • Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet Middle School
  • Rincon High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Covered patio or porch

Community Details

  • Thunderbird Heights Subdivision
  • RV Parking in Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,573

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Ranch
  • Technology: Cable TV
  • Legal Description: Thunderbird Heights Lot 37
  • Misc Deletes Disability Adapted: No
  • Building Stories: One
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 94.28
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Split Bedroom Plan
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1.00
  • Window Coverings: Stay
  • Floor Covering: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Mexican Tile
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Has Basement: No
  • Breakfast Other: Area
  • Dining Room: Area
  • Living Areas: Great Room, Off Kitchen
  • Laundry: Laundry Closet
  • Extra Room: Workshop
  • Combined Sq Ft: 1802.00
  • Interior Steps YN: N
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal
  • Main House Sq Ft: 1802.00
  • Source Of Sq Ft: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Burnt Adobe
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • F E M A Flood Zone: No
  • Fence: Block
  • Guest Facilities: None
  • Landscape Front: Low Care
  • Landscape Rear: Low Care
  • Patio Deck: Covered
  • Pool: None
  • Roof: Built-Up - Reflect
  • Spa: None
  • View: None

Garage/Parking

  • Number Of Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Number Of Covered Prkng: 1.00
  • Rv Parking: Space Available

Utilities

  • Water: City
  • Fire Protection: Included in Taxes
  • Main Cooling: Central Air
  • Main Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Security: None
  • Sewer: Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: None
  • Neighborhood Feature: None

Association/Amenities

  • Senior Community: No
  • Deed Restrictions: No

Schools

  • School District: TUSD
  • Elementary School: Sewell
  • Middle School: Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet
  • High School: Rincon

Lot Info

  • Property Group ID: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Horse Facilities: No
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Features: Subdivided
  • Municipality Zoning: Tucson - R1
  • Municipal Flood Zone: No

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1959

Tax Info

  • Tax Code: 127-10-0370
  • Taxes: 1572.70
  • Tax Year: 2014

MLS Schools

  • Middle School: Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet
  • Elementary School: Sewell
  • High School: Rincon
  • School District: TUSD

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 14, 2020
Closed on
Jan 7, 2021
Sold by
Watson Tyrus and Watson Melissa
Bought by
Buelna William J and Buelna Arlene E
Seller's Agent
Todd Thompson
Tierra Antigua Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey E Fuenning
Realty Executives Arizona Territory
List Price
$268,500
Sold Price
$268,500
Total Days on Market
63
Current Estimated Value
$385,089

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$116,589
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.75%
Original Mortgage
$263,636
Interest Rate
2.65%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 28, 2015
Closed on
Sep 28, 2015
Sold by
Taggart Christie Ann
Bought by
Watson Tyrus and Watson Melissa
Seller's Agent
Linda Breckenridge
Long Realty
Buyer's Agent
Keith Cubberley
HomeSmart Advantage Group
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$165,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.44%
Original Mortgage
$156,750
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 1997
Sold by
Taggart Owen H
Bought by
Taggart Owen H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 1996
Sold by
Taggart Owen H and Taggart Linda Joan
Bought by
Taggart Owen H and Taggart Linda Joan
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 $268,500 Signature Ttl Agcy Of Az Llc
Warranty Deed $165,000 Mta
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $263,636 FHA
Previous Owner $156,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/22/2021 02/22/21 Sold $268,500 0.0% $149 / Sq Ft
01/23/2021 01/23/21 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2020 08/14/20 For Sale $268,500 +62.7% $149 / Sq Ft
10/02/2015 10/02/15 Sold $165,000 0.0% $92 / Sq Ft
09/02/2015 09/02/15 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2015 07/28/15 For Sale $165,000 -- $92 / 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 $2,166 $19,703 -- --
2023 $2,422 $18,261 $0 $0
2022 $2,422 $17,391 $0 $0
2021 $2,408 $15,774 $0 $0
2020 $2,335 $15,774 $0 $0
2019 $2,304 $16,035 $0 $0
2018 $2,254 $13,626 $0 $0
2017 $2,241 $13,626 $0 $0
2016 $1,764 $12,977 $0 $0
2015 $1,687 $12,359 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Todd Thompson

    Tierra Antigua Realty

    (520) 245-0250

    1 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    Todd Thompson
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jeffrey E Fuenning

    Realty Executives Arizona Territory

    1 in this area

    73 Total Sales

    Jeffrey E Fuenning
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  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Linda Breckenridge

    Long Realty

    (520) 918-2400

    16 Total Sales

    Linda Breckenridge
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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Keith Cubberley

    HomeSmart Advantage Group

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Map

Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 21520870

MLS of Southern Arizona

APN: 127-10-0370

Arizona Pima County Tucson 85711 Thunderbird-Wilmot Desert Estates

612 N Ruston Ave, Tucson, AZ

This home is located at 612 N Ruston Ave, Tucson, AZ 85711 and is currently priced at $165,000, approximately $91 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 612 N Ruston Ave is a home located in Pima County with nearby schools including W. Arthur Sewell Elementary School, Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School, and Rincon High School.

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