$308,000

8778 S Desert Valley Way Tucson, AZ 85747

Rita Ranch Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,855/month

Total Views 488
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,318 Sq Ft
$234 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Great Room
  • Cottonwood Elementary School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features a spacious living room with laminate flooring and a dedicated kitchen and dining space with garage access. The large primary bedroom provides flexibility, while the backyard offers privacy, a covered patio, and built-in corner grill--perfect for gatherings. Located just minutes from Houghton Town Center's food and shopping and Purple Heart Park, with an easy drive to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, this home is comfortable and convenient in one of Tucson's most time tested neighborhoods.

Listing Agent

Thomas Krieger

Keller Williams Southern Arizona Listed on: 08/01/2025

Keller Williams Southern Arizona

Co-Listing Agent

Jill Paddock

Keller Williams Southern Arizona

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,870

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 4,966 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 45 x 110
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Desert Landscape
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned Tucson - R2

HOA Fees

  • $21 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Frame With Stucco
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,318 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Great Room
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Schools

  • Cotton Wood Elementary School
  • Desert Sky Middle School
  • Vail Dist Opt High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • North or South Exposure
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, street maintenance
  • Rita Ranch Community
  • Desert Crossings At Rita Ranch Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,870

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$21 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Technology: Cable TV, High Speed Internet
  • Accessibility Options: None
  • Legal Description: Desert Crossings At Rita Ranch Lot 73
  • Building Stories: One
  • Unit Level: 1
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 233.69
  • Subdivision Restrict C C And Rs: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: None
  • Fireplace Location: None
  • Window Coverings: Stay
  • Floor Covering: Carpet, Laminate
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bathroom Features: Exhaust Fan, Shower & Tub
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Has Basement: No
  • Dining Areas: Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features Appliance Color: Stainless
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Closet
  • Living Areas: Great Room
  • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Extra Room: None
  • Combined Sq Ft: 1318.00
  • Interior Steps YN: N
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave
  • Main House Sq Ft: 1318.00
  • Source Of Sq Ft: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame - Stucco
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Driveway Paved: Concrete
  • ExteriorFeatures: Shed(s)
  • F E M A Flood Zone: No
  • Fence: Block
  • Guest Facilities: None
  • Landscape Front: Decorative Gravel, Desert Plantings, Low Care
  • Landscape Rear: Decorative Gravel, Desert Plantings, Low Care, Trees
  • Patio Deck: Covered, Patio
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Conventional: No
  • Road Maintenance: HOA
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: None
  • View: Residential

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Carport Feat: Attached Garage/Carport, Electric Door Opener
  • Number Of Covered Prkng: 2.00
  • Number Of Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Rv Parking: None

Utilities

  • Water: Public
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Electric Electric Company: TEP
  • Fire Protection: Included in Taxes
  • Gas Company: Natural
  • Main Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Main Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Security: None
  • Sewer: Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: None
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Maint, Street Maint
  • HOA: Yes
  • Monthly HOA Fee: 21.00
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Quarterly
  • Community: Rita Ranch
  • Neighborhood Feature: Sidewalks

Association/Amenities

  • Senior Community: No
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes

Schools

  • School District: Vail
  • Elementary School: Cotton Wood
  • Middle School: Desert Sky
  • High School: Vail Dist Opt

Lot Info

  • Horse Facilities: No
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 45 x 110
  • Lot Features: North/South Exposure
  • Lot Size Price Sq Ft: 62.02
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4966.00
  • Municipality Zoning: Tucson - R2
  • Municipal Flood Zone: No

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1998

Tax Info

  • Tax Code: 141-18-3320
  • Taxes: 1869.98
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Middle School: Desert Sky
  • Elementary School: Cotton Wood
  • High School: Vail Dist Opt
  • School District: Vail

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Range of Values:

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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
2025 $1,870 $15,830 -- --
2024 $1,870 $15,076 -- --
2023 $1,792 $14,359 $0 $0
2022 $1,792 $13,675 $0 $0
2021 $1,812 $12,403 $0 $0
2020 $1,750 $12,403 $0 $0
2019 $1,736 $13,246 $0 $0
2018 $1,632 $10,715 $0 $0
2017 $1,594 $10,715 $0 $0
2016 $1,494 $10,204 $0 $0
2015 $1,434 $9,719 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2025 08/01/25 For Sale $308,000 0.0% $234 / Sq Ft
09/03/2024 09/03/24 Rented $1,895 0.0% --
08/06/2024 08/06/24 For Rent $1,895 +2.4% --
07/01/2023 07/01/23 Rented $1,850 0.0% --
06/19/2023 06/19/23 Under Contract -- -- --
06/15/2023 06/15/23 Price Changed $1,850 -7.5% $1 / Sq Ft
06/12/2023 06/12/23 For Rent $2,000 0.0% --
06/02/2023 06/02/23 Sold $290,000 0.0% $220 / Sq Ft
03/29/2023 03/29/23 For Sale $290,000 +31.8% $220 / Sq Ft
02/25/2021 02/25/21 Sold $220,000 0.0% $167 / Sq Ft
01/26/2021 01/26/21 Pending -- -- --
12/18/2020 12/18/20 For Sale $220,000 -- $167 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $220,000 Signature Ttl Agcy Of Az Llc
Warranty Deed $175,000 Ttise
Warranty Deed $206,000 --
Warranty Deed $115,000 --
Warranty Deed $115,000 --
Warranty Deed $94,001 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $225,060 VA
Previous Owner $90,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $115,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $164,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $116,400 Unknown
Previous Owner $113,223 FHA
Previous Owner $22,000 New Conventional
Closed $10,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Thomas Krieger

Keller Williams Southern Arizona

(520) 341-2321

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Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 22520012

MLS of Southern Arizona

APN: 141-18-3320