$288,000
SOLD NOV 21, 2025

8778 S Desert Valley Way Tucson, AZ 85747

Rita Ranch Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,318 Sq Ft
4,966 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$219 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

89 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Cottonwood Elementary School Rated A
  • Great Room
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of November 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Thomas Krieger

Keller Williams Southern Arizona License #SA556918000 Listed on: 08/22/2025

Keller Williams Southern Arizona

Last Buyer's Agent

Alyssa Endykiewicz

Tierra Antigua Realty

Tierra Antigua Realty

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
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Northeast Facing Home
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Property is zoned Tucson - R2

HOA Fees

  • $21 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Frame With Stucco
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,318 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Great Room
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed

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

Community Details

  • Rita Ranch Community
  • Maintained Community
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions, 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

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Exterior Features Front Faces: Northeast
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size: 45 x 110
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 52933
  • Co List Office Phone: 520-825-0523
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 52933
  • Subdivision Name: Desert Crossings at Rita Ranch (1-255)
  • General Property Information: List Price/SqFt: 218.51
  • General Property Information: Lot Size Price/SqFt: 57.99
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Kitchen Features Appliance Color: Stainless
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Closet
  • Kitchen Features Microwave: Yes
  • Interior Steps YN: N
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None

Exterior Features

  • Pool Conventional: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Residential
  • Disclosures: Insurance Claims History Report, Seller Prop Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Frame - Stucco
  • Direction Faces: Northeast
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Electric Door Opener

Utilities

  • Electric Electric Company: TEP
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, Laundry Room
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Senior Community: No
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: None

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Vail
  • Middle Or Junior School: Desert Sky

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Decorative Gravel, North/South Exposure
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4966.0
  • Zoning: Tucson - R2

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1998

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1869.98

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Cotton Wood
  • High School: Vail Dist Opt

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2023
Closed on
May 17, 2023
Sold by
Ellison Travis and Ellison Johnnie
Bought by
Miranda Adam
Seller's Agent
Thomas Krieger
Keller Williams Southern Arizona
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Krieger
RE/MAX Premier Realty
Sold Price
$1,850
Views
10

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.47%
Original Mortgage
$232,000
Outstanding Balance
$225,050
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$61,604

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 18, 2020
Closed on
Jan 25, 2021
Sold by
Brunner Eleonore and Estate Of Douglas Elwood Brunn
Bought by
Ellison Travis and Ellison Johnnie
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Botkin
Morado Canyon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Witzke
Long Realty Company
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$220,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.94%
Original Mortgage
$225,060
Interest Rate
2.65%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2008
Sold by
Calcote Lynn G and Calcote Sandy K
Bought by
Brunner Douglas E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2005
Sold by
Ortega Daniel P
Bought by
Calcote Lynn G and Calcote Sandy K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$164,800
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2003
Sold by
Richmond American Homes Of Delaware Inc
Bought by
Ortega Daniel P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,223
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 1998
Sold by
Fidelity National Title Agency Inc
Bought by
Marsalisi Joseph and Marsalisi Angela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$22,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $290,000 Pioneer Title
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 $232,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $225,060 VA
Previous Owner $115,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $164,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $113,223 FHA
Previous Owner $22,000 New Conventional
Closed $10,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/21/2025 11/21/25 Sold $288,000 +15097.9% $219 / Sq Ft
11/14/2025 11/14/25 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2025 11/01/25 For Rent $1,895 0.0% --
10/20/2025 10/20/25 Price Changed $288,000 -1.7% $219 / Sq Ft
10/07/2025 10/07/25 Price Changed $293,000 -1.7% $222 / Sq Ft
09/25/2025 09/25/25 Price Changed $298,000 -3.2% $226 / Sq Ft
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 View Prior Sale
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 View Prior Sale
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

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
2025 $2,212 $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

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Map

Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 22520012

MLS of Southern Arizona

APN: 141-18-3320