NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8979 E La Palma Dr Tucson, AZ 85747

Rita Ranch Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $408,000 - $451,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,054 Sq Ft
$208/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 24, 2020

Last sale price $305,000 $148 Per Sq Ft

Est. 42% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,639/month

114 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 3 Car Garage
  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Mesquite Elementary School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops

About This Home

As of July 2020

Beautiful Pride of Ownership. You will appreciate the floorplan of this open, light and bright home with kitchen/family room complimented with a fireplace enjoyed also in the living room and dining room as well. Home completed painted inside and out. New frig., range & oven, carpet, sink, back splash in kitchen area. Newer roof! You will love the large wrap-around covered patio which is complimented with irrigated potted plants all around; citrus trees and total privacy in this large backyard. You will appreciate the carefree landscaping; all plants are auto-irrigated and there is room for a pool on this .35 acre lot. A great area and school district with shopping close by and a great neighborhood to live in. Newer air condition unit, too. Total pride of ownership!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peggy Fuenning

Realty Executives Arizona Territory Listed on: 03/21/2020

Realty Executives Arizona Territory

Co-Listed By

Jeffrey E Fuenning

Realty Executives Arizona Territory

Last Buyer's Agent

Timothy Looney

Realty Executives Arizona Territory

Realty Executives Arizona Territory

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,810

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • East or West Exposure
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Shrub
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned Tucson - R1

HOA Fees

  • $20 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Frame With Stucco
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,054 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Entertainment System
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • See Through Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Schools

  • Mesquite 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
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Community Details

Overview

  • Cadden Management Association
  • Rita Ranch Community
  • The West At Rita Ranch Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions, no recreational vehicles or boats

Recreation

  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,810

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$20 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Technology: Alarm System, Cable TV, High Speed Internet, Telephone
  • Accessibility Options: None
  • Legal Description: West At Rita Ranch (The) Lot 317
  • Building Stories: One
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 163.10
  • Subdivision Restrict C C And Rs: Yes
  • Additional Bathroom Features: Countertops/Hall, Double Vanity, Shower & Tub
  • Exterior Features Front Faces: South
  • Income Property Current Use: Owner Occupied
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Entertainment Center Built-In, High Ceilings 9+, Skylights, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: See Through
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1.00
  • Window Coverings: Some
  • Floor Covering: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bathroom Features: Separate Shower(s), Soaking Tub
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Has Basement: No
  • Dining Areas: Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features Appliance Color: Black
  • Kitchen Features Countertops: Laminate
  • Living Areas: Family Room, Living Room, Off Kitchen
  • Laundry: Laundry Room, Storage
  • Extra Room: None
  • Combined Sq Ft: 2054.00
  • Interior Steps YN: N
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave
  • Main House Sq Ft: 2054.00
  • Source Of Sq Ft: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame - Stucco
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Driveway Paved: Concrete
  • F E M A Flood Zone: No
  • Fence: Block, Shared Fence
  • Guest Facilities: None
  • Landscape Front: Decorative Gravel, Flower Beds, Shrubs, Trees
  • Landscape Rear: Decorative Gravel, Flower Beds, Shrubs, Trees
  • Patio Deck: Covered
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Conventional: No
  • Road Maintenance: City
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: None
  • View: Residential, Sunrise

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Carport Feat: Attached Garage/Carport
  • Number Of Covered Prkng: 3.00
  • Number Of Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Rv Parking: Not Allowed

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: Yes
  • Monthly HOA Fee: 20.00
  • HOA Name: Cadden Management
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Semi-Annually
  • Community: Rita Ranch
  • Neighborhood Feature: Jogging/Bike Path, Paved Street, Sidewalks

Association/Amenities

  • Senior Community: No
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Property Group ID: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Horse Facilities: No
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Features: East/West Exposure, Subdivided
  • Lot Size Price Sq Ft: 21.97
  • Lot Sq Ft: 15246.00
  • Lot Sz Sold Prc Sq Ft: 20.01
  • Municipality Zoning: Tucson - R1
  • Municipal Flood Zone: No

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1997

Tax Info

  • Tax Code: 141-13-8030
  • Taxes: 2809.53
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2020
Closed on
Jul 6, 2020
Sold by
Artz Carole Sue and Artz Carole Sue
Bought by
Rogers Rhett Rhiannon and Rogers Sherry Ladonna
Seller's Agent
Peggy Fuenning
Realty Executives Arizona Territory
Buyer's Agent
Timothy Looney
Realty Executives Arizona Territory
List Price
$305,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Current Estimated Value
$432,392

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$127,392
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.14%
Original Mortgage
$8,984
Outstanding Balance
$8,072
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Estimated Equity
$423,991

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2013
Sold by
Artz Carole Sue
Bought by
Artz Carole Sue

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 1997
Sold by
Title Security Agency Of Arizona
Bought by
Artz Carole Sue
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
Rogers Rhett Rhiannon $305,000 Signature Ttl Agcy Of Az Llc
Artz Carole Sue -- None Available
Artz Carole Sue -- None Available
Artz Carole Sue $143,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rogers Rhett Rhiannon $8,984
Open Rogers Rhett Rhiannon $299,475
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/24/2020 07/24/20 Sold $305,000 0.0% $148 / Sq Ft
06/24/2020 06/24/20 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2020 03/21/20 For Sale $305,000 -- $148 / 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 $3,027 $24,407 -- --
2023 $2,901 $23,245 $0 $0
2022 $2,901 $22,138 $0 $0
2021 $2,934 $20,080 $0 $0
2020 $2,833 $20,080 $0 $0
2019 $2,810 $20,317 $0 $0
2018 $2,642 $17,345 $0 $0
2017 $2,581 $17,345 $0 $0
2016 $2,418 $16,519 $0 $0
2015 $2,321 $15,733 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Peggy Fuenning

    Realty Executives Arizona Territory

    (520) 877-4940

    8 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Jeffrey E Fuenning

    Realty Executives Arizona Territory

    (520) 780-1374

    5 in this area

    72 Total Sales

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  • Timothy Looney

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Timothy Looney

    Realty Executives Arizona Territory

    (520) 906-6251

    34 in this area

    212 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 22007918

MLS of Southern Arizona

APN: 141-13-8030

Arizona Pima County Tucson 85747 Rita Ranch

8979 E La Palma Dr, Tucson, AZ

This home is located at 8979 E La Palma Dr, Tucson, AZ 85747 since 21 March 2020 and is currently estimated at $427,264, approximately $208 per square foot. This property was built in 1997. 8979 E La Palma Dr is a home located in Pima County with nearby schools including Mesquite Elementary School, Vail Academy and High School, and Desert Sky Middle School.

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