NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8281 N Firethorn Ave Tucson, AZ 85741

Estimated Value: $324,000 - $343,811

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,350 Sq Ft
$245/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 07, 2012

Last sale price $138,000 $102 Per Sq Ft

Est. 140% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,956/month

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • No Interior Steps

About This Home

As of December 2012

Completely remodeled home in established Northwest neighborhood. New carpet in bedrooms and 20'' diagonal tile in living areas. New paint throughout. Large, open kitchen with breakfast bar has newly refinished cabinets and new tile countertops with tile backsplash. New light fixtures and plumbing fixtures throughout. Both bathrooms have new vanities with tile countertops. Huge professionaly landscaped yard with sparkling pool and spa! Dont miss out on this incredible home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim Rehrmann

Tierra Antigua Realty Listed on: 09/28/2012

Co-Listed By

David Dynes

Tierra Antigua Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephany Bullington

Ochoa Realty & Property Management

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,555

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x100
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned Pima County - CR4

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,350 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Window Bars
  • Alarm System

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

  • Thornydale Elementary School
  • Tortolita Middle School
  • Mountain View High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Orangewood North Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,555

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Technology: Cable TV
  • Construction Other: Combo
  • Legal Description: Orangewood North Lot 245
  • Misc Deletes Disability Adapted: No
  • Building Stories: One
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 105.85
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1.00
  • Window Coverings: Stay
  • Floor Covering: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Has Basement: No
  • Dining Areas: Breakfast Bar
  • Dining Room: Area
  • Living Areas: Off Kitchen
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
  • Extra Room: Storage
  • Combined Sq Ft: 1350.00
  • Interior Steps YN: N
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher
  • Main House Sq Ft: 1350.00
  • Source Of Sq Ft: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction Status: Existing
  • F E M A Flood Zone: No
  • Fence Other: Combo
  • Guest Facilities: None
  • Landscape Front: Low Care
  • Landscape Rear: Low Care
  • Patio Deck: Covered
  • Pool Conventional: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: Conventional

Garage/Parking

  • Number Of Covered Prkng: 2.00
  • Number Of Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Rv Parking: None

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: None
  • Neighborhood Feature: None

Association/Amenities

  • Senior Community: No
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes

Schools

  • School District: Marana
  • Elementary School: Thornydale
  • Middle School: Tortolita
  • High School: Mountain View

Lot Info

  • Property Group ID: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Horse Facilities: No
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 75x100
  • Lot Features: Subdivided
  • Lot Size Price Sq Ft: 19.30
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7405.00
  • Lot Sz Sold Prc Sq Ft: 18.64
  • Municipality Zoning: Pima County - CR4
  • Municipal Flood Zone: No

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1980

Tax Info

  • Tax Code: 225-34-3130
  • Taxes: 1555.22
  • Tax Year: 2011

MLS Schools

  • Middle School: Tortolita
  • Elementary School: Thornydale
  • High School: Mountain View
  • School District: Marana

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 28, 2012
Closed on
Nov 6, 2012
Sold by
Southwest Nonprofit Housing Corporation
Bought by
Watkins Ii Matthew Garland and Watkins Michelle Lynne
Seller's Agent
Tim Rehrmann
Tierra Antigua Realty
Buyer's Agent
Stephany Bullington
Ochoa Realty & Property Management
List Price
$138,000
Sold Price
$138,000
Total Days on Market
70
Current Estimated Value
$330,953

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$192,953
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.24%
Original Mortgage
$131,100
Outstanding Balance
$26,673
Interest Rate
3.36%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$304,280

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2012
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Southwest Nonprofit Housing Corporation

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,350
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2012
Sold by
Buckel Lynne M
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,350
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 2007
Sold by
Buckel Lynne M
Bought by
Buckel Lynne M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$167,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2005
Sold by
Buckel Lynne M
Bought by
Buckel Lynne M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2003
Sold by
Buckel Lynne M
Bought by
Buckel Lynne M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2003
Sold by
Buckel James E and Buckel Lynne M
Bought by
Buckel James Eric and Buckel Lynne M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,700
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Watkins Ii Matthew Garland $138,000 First American Title Ins Co
Watkins Ii Matthew Garland $138,000 First American Title Ins Co
Southwest Nonprofit Housing Corporation $89,900 Tfati
Southwest Nonprofit Housing Corporation $89,900 Tfati
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation $109,250 Tfnti
Buckel Lynne M -- Tfati
Buckel Lynne M -- Tfati
Buckel Lynne M -- Tfati
Buckel Lynne M -- --
Buckel Lynne M -- --
Buckel Lynne M -- --
Buckel Lynne M -- --
Buckel James Eric -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Watkins Ii Matthew Garland $131,100
Closed Watkins Ii Matthew Garland $131,100
Previous Owner Southwest Nonprofit Housing Corporation $66,350
Previous Owner Buckel Lynne M $167,000
Previous Owner Buckel Lynne M $25,000
Previous Owner Buckel Lynne M $136,000
Previous Owner Buckel James E $128,700
Closed Buckel Lynne M $17,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/07/2012 12/07/12 Sold $138,000 0.0% $102 / Sq Ft
11/07/2012 11/07/12 Pending -- -- --
09/28/2012 09/28/12 For Sale $138,000 -- $102 / 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 $2,388 $18,156 -- --
2023 $2,224 $17,291 $0 $0
2022 $2,224 $16,468 $0 $0
2021 $2,267 $14,937 $0 $0
2020 $2,143 $14,937 $0 $0
2019 $2,092 $16,359 $0 $0
2018 $2,031 $12,903 $0 $0
2017 $1,998 $12,903 $0 $0
2016 $1,888 $12,289 $0 $0
2015 $1,801 $11,703 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Tim Rehrmann

    Tierra Antigua Realty

  • D

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    David Dynes

    Tierra Antigua Realty

  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Stephany Bullington

    Ochoa Realty & Property Management

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Map

Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 21223714

MLS of Southern Arizona

APN: 225-34-3130

Arizona Pima County Tucson 85741

8281 N Firethorn Ave, Tucson, AZ

This home is located at 8281 N Firethorn Ave, Tucson, AZ 85741 since 28 September 2012 and is currently estimated at $330,953, approximately $245 per square foot. This property was built in 1980. 8281 N Firethorn Ave is a home located in Pima County with nearby schools including Tortolita Middle School, Mountain View High School, and Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson.

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