NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8859 S Desert Valley Way Tucson, AZ 85747

Rita Ranch Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $305,000 - $327,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,386 Sq Ft
$228/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 13, 2021

Last sale price $271,000 $196 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,916/month

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Cottonwood Elementary School Rated A
  • Solar Power System
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of July 2021

Located in the desirable Southeast community of Rita Ranch! Walking into this popular 3br/2ba floor plan you meet ceramic tile throughout the main living spaces, vaulted ceilings & fans.The kitchen features an island, newer black appliances, & a closet pantry. Bedrooms have walk in closets & upgraded laminate wood flooring (1 room has carpet). There is a large laundry room with a washer/dryer plus lots of storage. Enjoy time in your spacious backyard and cooling off in your refreshing pool! There is a screened in porch for your comfort and a dog run on the side yard.The house has a solar system with a lease to own program. Conveniently located in the Vail School District, near the UA Tech park, Davis Monthan Air Force Base and just minutes to Houghton Town Center!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maria Lawrence

Tierra Antigua Realty Listed on: 05/27/2021

Tierra Antigua Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Angela Kuzma

Keller Williams Southern Arizona

Keller Williams Southern Arizona

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,012

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot includes common area
  • South Facing Home
  • Dog Run
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned Tucson - R2

HOA Fees

  • $12 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,386 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Pad
  • Driveway

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by a third party

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Arizona Room

Schools

  • Cotton Wood Elementary School
  • Desert Sky Middle School
  • Cienega High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area 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

$2,012

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$12 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Technology: High Speed Internet
  • Accessibility Options: None
  • Legal Description: Desert Crossing @ Rita Ranch lot 239
  • Building Stories: One
  • Unit Level: 1
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 180.38
  • Subdivision Restrict C C And Rs: Yes
  • Additional Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub
  • Electric Solar P V Ownership: Leased
  • Exterior Features Front Faces: South
  • Income Property Current Use: Owner Occupied
  • Kitchen Features Number Of Ovens: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceilings, Walk In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: None
  • Fireplace Location: None
  • Window Coverings: Stay
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Has Basement: No
  • Dining Areas: Breakfast Nook
  • Kitchen Features Appliance Color: Black
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Closet
  • Living Areas: Family Room
  • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Extra Room: Arizona Room
  • Combined Sq Ft: 1386.00
  • Interior Steps YN: N
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Garbage Disposal, Island, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Main House Sq Ft: 1386.00
  • Source Of Sq Ft: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame - Stucco, Stucco Finish
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Driveway Paved: Concrete
  • ExteriorFeatures: Dog Run
  • F E M A Flood Zone: No
  • Fence: Block
  • Guest Facilities: None
  • Landscape Front: Low Care
  • Landscape Rear: Decorative Gravel, Low Care
  • Patio Deck: Covered, Enclosed, Patio
  • Pool Conventional: Yes
  • Road Maintenance: HOA
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: None
  • View: Residential

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Car(s) Pad
  • Garage Carport Feat: Attached Garage/Carport
  • Number Of Covered Prkng: 2.00
  • Number Of Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Rv Parking: None

Utilities

  • Water: City, Water Company
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Fire Protection: Included in Taxes
  • Gas Company: Natural
  • Main Cooling: Central Air
  • Main Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: None
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Maint
  • HOA: Yes
  • Monthly HOA Fee: 12.00
  • 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: Cienega

Green Features

  • Green Features: Solar

Lot Info

  • Property Group ID: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Horse Facilities: No
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Features: Borders Common Area
  • Lot Size Price Sq Ft: 44.15
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5663.00
  • Lot Sz Sold Prc Sq Ft: 47.85
  • Municipality Zoning: Tucson - R2
  • Municipal Flood Zone: No

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1999

Tax Info

  • Tax Code: 141-18-4980
  • Taxes: 2011.85
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Taxes For: Dwelling & Land

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2021
Closed on
Jul 13, 2021
Sold by
Perez Angel Jim
Bought by
Perez Angel Jim and Perez Blanca
Seller's Agent
Maria Lawrence
Tierra Antigua Realty
Buyer's Agent
Angela Kuzma
Keller Williams Southern Arizona
List Price
$271,000
Sold Price
$271,000
Current Estimated Value
$316,489

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$45,489
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.85%
Original Mortgage
$261,182
Outstanding Balance
$237,495
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$78,994

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2021
Closed on
Jul 12, 2021
Sold by
Miler Larry G
Bought by
Perez Angel Jim
Seller's Agent
Maria Lawrence
Tierra Antigua Realty
Buyer's Agent
Angela Kuzma
Keller Williams Southern Arizona
List Price
$271,000
Sold Price
$271,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$261,182
Outstanding Balance
$237,495
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$78,994

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2015
Closed on
Mar 24, 2015
Sold by
Herrera Victor Lawrence and Herrera Jennifer Nicole
Bought by
Miller Larry G
Seller's Agent
Shawn Polston
Keller Williams Southern Arizona
Buyer's Agent
Maria Lawrence
Tierra Antigua Realty
List Price
$154,000
Sold Price
$154,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.39%
Original Mortgage
$157,696
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2013
Sold by
Herrera Victor L and Herrera Jennifer N
Bought by
Herrera Victor Lawrence and Herrera Jennifer Nicole

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2007
Sold by
Herrera Jennifer N and Padilla Jennifer N
Bought by
Herrera Victor L and Herrera Jennifer N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2005
Sold by
Wade Russell D and Wade Eleanor C
Bought by
Padilla Jennifer N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$143,900
Interest Rate
5.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1999
Sold by
Insight Investment Company Inc
Bought by
Sun Sight Communities Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$79,050
Interest Rate
7.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 1999
Sold by
Insight Investment Company Inc
Bought by
First American Title Insurance Company

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$79,050
Interest Rate
7.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Perez Angel Jim -- Pioneer Title Agency Inc
Perez Angel Jim $271,000 Pioneer Title Agency Inc
Miller Larry G $154,000 Stewart Title & Trust
Miller Larry G $154,000 Stewart Title & Trust
Herrera Victor Lawrence -- None Available
Herrera Victor Lawrence -- None Available
Herrera Victor L -- First American Title
Padilla Jennifer N $179,900 Long Title Agency
Sun Sight Communities Inc -- --
Insight Investment Co Inc -- --
Wade Russell D $98,845 --
First American Title Insurance Company -- --
Insight Investment Company Inc -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Perez Angel Jim $10,881
Closed Perez Angel Jim $12,114
Closed Perez Angel Jim $8,784
Open Perez Angel Jim $261,182
Closed Perez Angel Jim $15,671
Previous Owner Miller Larry G $182,766
Previous Owner Miller Larry G $185,940
Previous Owner Miller Larry G $160,347
Previous Owner Miller Larry G $159,250
Previous Owner Miller Larry G $157,696
Previous Owner Herrera Victor L $185,000
Previous Owner Padilla Jennifer N $143,900
Previous Owner Wade Russell D $89,650
Previous Owner Wade Russell D $79,050
Previous Owner Insight Investment Company Inc $75,800
Closed Padilla Jennifer N $27,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/13/2021 07/13/21 Sold $271,000 0.0% $196 / Sq Ft
06/13/2021 06/13/21 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2021 05/27/21 For Sale $271,000 +76.0% $196 / Sq Ft
03/27/2015 03/27/15 Sold $154,000 0.0% $111 / Sq Ft
02/25/2015 02/25/15 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2015 02/02/15 For Sale $154,000 -- $111 / 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 $2,150 $18,200 -- --
2024 $2,150 $17,334 -- --
2023 $2,061 $16,508 $0 $0
2022 $2,061 $15,722 $0 $0
2021 $2,084 $14,260 $0 $0
2020 $2,012 $14,260 $0 $0
2019 $1,995 $16,247 $0 $0
2018 $1,876 $12,319 $0 $0
2017 $1,833 $12,319 $0 $0
2016 $1,717 $11,732 $0 $0
2015 $1,648 $11,173 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Maria Lawrence

    Tierra Antigua Realty

    (520) 907-0997

    1 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Maria Lawrence
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  • Angela Kuzma

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Angela Kuzma

    Keller Williams Southern Arizona

    (520) 225-0020

    30 in this area

    1,088 Total Sales

    Angela Kuzma
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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Ashley Barnhart

    Keller Williams Southern Arizona

  • Shawn Polston

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Shawn Polston

    Keller Williams Southern Arizona

    (520) 404-7710

    5 in this area

    380 Total Sales

    Shawn Polston
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Map

Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 22113760

MLS of Southern Arizona

APN: 141-18-4980

Arizona Pima County Tucson 85747 Rita Ranch

8859 S Desert Valley Way, Tucson, AZ

This home is located at 8859 S Desert Valley Way, Tucson, AZ 85747 since 27 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $316,489, approximately $228 per square foot. This property was built in 1999. 8859 S Desert Valley Way is a home located in Pima County with nearby schools including Cottonwood Elementary School, Vail Academy and High School, and Desert Sky Middle School.

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