NOT LISTED FOR SALE

701 N Ruston Ave Tucson, AZ 85711

Thunderbird-Wilmot Desert Estates Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $359,617 - $433,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,805 Sq Ft
$220/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 31, 2013

Last sale price $199,500 $111 Per Sq Ft

Est. 99% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,408/month

64 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Parking in Community
  • Ranch Style House
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Mountain View
  • Den
  • Family Room Off Kitchen

About This Home

As of October 2013

Wow! Gorgeous home in super well maintained central/East subdivision. This home shouts perfection inside and out. The backyard is an entertainers dream with large patio, built in barbeque and grass. The kitchen is a chefs paradise with all new cabinets, concrete counter tops,concrete floors and all new SS appliances. Huge family room, formal living room and a huge oversized two car garage. You will absolutely love this home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Calvin Case

Tierra Antigua Realty Listed on: 08/28/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Christina Murphy

Long Realty Company

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,894

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Front Yard
  • Property is zoned Tucson - R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Built-Up Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,805 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Window Bars

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Sewell Elementary 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
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions
  • RV Parking in Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,894

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Ranch
  • Technology: Cable TV
  • Legal Description: Thunderbird Heights Lot 6
  • Misc Deletes Disability Adapted: No
  • Building Stories: One
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 116.29
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Location: None
  • Window Coverings: Stay
  • Floor Covering: Carpet, Concrete
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Has Basement: No
  • Breakfast Other: Area
  • Dining Room: Area
  • Living Areas: Off Kitchen
  • Laundry: Laundry Room
  • Extra Room: Den, Storage
  • Combined Sq Ft: 1805.00
  • Interior Steps YN: N
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal
  • Main House Sq Ft: 1805.00
  • Source Of Sq Ft: Assessor

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Number Of Covered Prkng: 2.00
  • Number Of Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Rv Parking: Space Available

Utilities

  • Water: City
  • Fire Protection: Included in Taxes
  • Main Cooling: Central Air
  • Main Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Security: Window Bars
  • Sewer: Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: None
  • Neighborhood Feature: None

Association/Amenities

  • Senior Community: No
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes

Schools

  • School District: TUSD
  • Elementary School: Sewell
  • High School: Rincon

Lot Info

  • Property Group ID: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Horse Facilities: No
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: Unknown
  • Lot Features: Subdivided
  • Lot Size Price Sq Ft: 22.94
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9148.00
  • Lot Sz Sold Prc Sq Ft: 21.81
  • Municipality Zoning: Tucson - R1

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1958

Tax Info

  • Tax Code: 127-10-0060
  • Taxes: 1894.00
  • Tax Year: 2012

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Sewell
  • High School: Rincon
  • School District: TUSD

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2015
Sold by
Murphy Annie P
Bought by
Murphy Thomas M and Murphy Christina G
Total Days on Market
64
Current Estimated Value
$397,904

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2013
Closed on
Oct 28, 2013
Sold by
Robins Nest Properties Llc
Bought by
Murphy Thomas M and Murphy Christina G
Seller's Agent
Calvin Case
Tierra Antigua Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christina Murphy
Long Realty Company
List Price
$199,500
Sold Price
$199,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.13%
Original Mortgage
$195,886
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2013
Closed on
Jul 10, 2013
Sold by
Bank Of America National Association
Bought by
Robins Nest Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Alexandra Berger
Keller Williams Southern Arizona
Buyer's Agent
Calvin Case
Tierra Antigua Realty
List Price
$135,000
Sold Price
$135,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
267.59%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2013
Sold by
Schmidt Harry and Schmidt Velma L
Bought by
Bank Of America National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2005
Sold by
Schmidt Harry and Schmidt Velma L
Bought by
Schmidt Harry and Schmidt Velma L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 1997
Sold by
Messina Benedict V and Messina Genevieve A
Bought by
Messina Benedict and Messina Genevieve A
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Murphy Thomas M -- None Available
Murphy Thomas M $199,500 Stewart Title & Trust Of Tuc
Murphy Thomas M $199,500 Stewart Title & Trust Of Tuc
Robins Nest Properties Llc $135,000 Servicelink
Bank Of America National Association $155,000 None Available
Schmidt Harry -- --
Schmidt Harry $230,000 --
Messina Benedict -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Murphy Thomas M $178,000
Closed Murphy Thomas M $195,886
Previous Owner Schmidt Harry $359,775
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/31/2013 10/31/13 Sold $199,500 0.0% $111 / Sq Ft
10/01/2013 10/01/13 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2013 08/28/13 For Sale $199,500 +47.8% $111 / Sq Ft
07/15/2013 07/15/13 Sold $135,000 0.0% $75 / Sq Ft
06/15/2013 06/15/13 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2013 05/29/13 For Sale $135,000 -- $75 / 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 $2,190 $19,918 -- --
2023 $2,207 $18,970 $0 $0
2022 $2,207 $18,066 $0 $0
2021 $2,214 $16,387 $0 $0
2020 $2,125 $16,387 $0 $0
2019 $2,064 $17,053 $0 $0
2018 $1,969 $14,156 $0 $0
2017 $1,879 $14,156 $0 $0
2016 $1,832 $13,481 $0 $0
2015 $1,753 $12,839 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Alexandra Berger

    Keller Williams Southern Arizona

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Calvin Case

    Tierra Antigua Realty

  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Christina Murphy

    Long Realty Company

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Map

Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 21323083

MLS of Southern Arizona

APN: 127-10-0060

Arizona Pima County Tucson 85711 Thunderbird-Wilmot Desert Estates

701 N Ruston Ave, Tucson, AZ

This home is located at 701 N Ruston Ave, Tucson, AZ 85711 since 28 August 2013 and is currently estimated at $397,904, approximately $220 per square foot. This property was built in 1958. 701 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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