1163 Morning Star Drive

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Den
Guest Room 1
Powder Room
Guest Room 2
Guest Room 2
Guest Bathroom
Guest Room 3
Guest Room 3
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Active
$950,000
4 beds2,699 sqft
1163 Morning Star Dr, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
Est: $5,550/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
38.72 acresLot Size
1997Year Built
$352/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 1163 Morning Star Drive, an amazing, secluded & peaceful property within the Morning Star Ranch community. Paved roads bring you to the property line of the home, set on 38.12 acres with panoramic mountain views, birding, hiking & e-biking from your home. This beautiful 2,699 sq. ft. home has view windows & doors throughout, with a balance of privacy, comfort & space, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and many updates throughout the home. Since Morning Star is a ranch, you are only taxed on 5 of...Welcome to 1163 Morning Star Drive, an amazing, secluded & peaceful property within the Morning Star Ranch community. Paved roads bring you to the property line of the home, set on 38.12 acres with panoramic mountain views, birding, hiking & e-biking from your home. This beautiful 2,699 sq. ft. home has view windows & doors throughout, with a balance of privacy, comfort & space, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and many updates throughout the home. Since Morning Star is a ranch, you are only taxed on 5 of your 38.12 acres, with grazing rights for cattle 1/3 of the year. An auxiliary 30' x 40' steel building with roll-up & walk-in doors at each end, plus a 10' x 40' lean-to, provides endless flexibility as a workshop, extra storage, RV parking and/or hay storage/tack room--all with great views. The property also boasts a riparian area with cottonwoods, dramatic rocks, and most often surface water, making it a bird & wildlife magnet. Morning Star Ranch is on Liberty Water Co., plus 3 community back-up wells.
43 days on Market
  • Listed by: Gary P Brasher 520.260.4048 gary.brasher@russlyon.com Brokerage DRE #LC646682017 • Russ Lyon Sotheby's International
Last updated: 08/13/2026 03:15 PM • Source: MLS of Southern Arizona, MLS#: 22619737

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Property Information for 1163 Morning Star Drive

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,744 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Santa Cruz County
  • Architectural Style: Southwestern
  • Subdivision Name: Morning Star Ranch
  • View: Mountain(s), Sunset, Panoramic, Sunrise
  • Zoning: SCC - GR
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Lot Size: 38.72 AC / 1,686,643 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: I-19 south of Tubac to Palo Parado Exit 25. East to Pendleton Drive then north 2 miles to Camino Josefina. East on Camino Josefina for 5 miles to Morning Star Drive then south 3 miles to the locked gate, property on the Left.
  • FEMA Flood Zone: No
  • Fire Protection: Included in Taxes
  • Landscape - Front: Natural Desert, Decorative Gravel, Shrubs, Trees
  • Landscape - Rear: Natural Desert, Desert Plantings, Decorative Gravel, Shrubs, Trees
  • Latitude: 31.566779
  • Longitude: -110.942628
  • MLS Area Major: SCC-Rio Rico East
  • MLS Area Minor: SCC-Rio Rico East
  • Municipal Flood Zone: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Township: 21
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Gated Community, Street Maint
  • Comparable Only Listing: No
  • Parcel Number: 112-39-075
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,744
  • Tax Legal Description: Sub Morning Star Ranch Lot 75
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Taxes For: Dwelling & Land
School Information
  • Elementary School: San Cayetano Elementary
  • High School: Rio Rico High School
  • High School District: Santa Cruz Valley United School District #35
  • Middle Or Junior School: Coatimundi Middle School
Parking
  • Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Driveway - Paved: Gravel
  • Garage Carport Features 2: Electric Door Opener, Attached Garage/Carport, Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage
  • RV Parking: Space Available
  • Attached Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • CCRs: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Lot Features: Decorative Gravel, Shrubs, Subdivided, North/South Exposure
  • Lot Size Acres: 38.72
  • Lot Size Area: 38.72
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Price Per Sq Ft: $1
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1686643.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Public Survey Range: 14.0
  • Public Survey Section: 29
  • Road Responsibility: HOA
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Farm Information
  • Horse Facilities: No
Property and Assessments
  • Age Restrictions: No
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes
  • Building Area Total: 2699.0
  • Construction Status: New Construction
  • Current Use: Owner Occupied
  • Living Area: 2699.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1997
Building Features
  • Bathrooms Total: 2.5
  • Construction Materials: Frame - Stucco
  • Levels: One
  • Main House Sq Ft: 2699.0
Utilities
  • Electric Company: Unisource
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Water Company
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Additional Bathroom Features: Shower Only, Exhaust Fan
  • Appliance Color: Stainless
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans
  • Dining Areas: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook
  • Extra Room: Den
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Pellet Stove, Great Room
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Has Basement: No
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Interior Steps: N
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Columns, Beamed Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings
  • Kitchen Features - Countertops: gran
  • Kitchen Features - Pantry: Closet
  • Laundry Features: Sink, Storage, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Living Areas: Great Room
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Shower Only, Exhaust Fan
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Window Covering: Stay
  • Entry Location: 1
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Gated, Paved Street
  • Exterior Features: Courtyard
  • Fencing: Wrought Iron
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Built-Up
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • Unit Level: 1
Rental
Rent Information
  • Current Use: Owner Occupied
Tenant Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 1163 Morning Star Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 13, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS of Southern Arizona #22619737

$950,000—
Jun 2, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1463888512

$650,000

+0.5% / yr

Jun 2, 2021

Sold

MLS of Southern Arizona #22105999

$650,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/13/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS of Southern Arizona #22619737

$950,000
06/02/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1463888512

$650,000

+0.5% / yr

06/02/2021

Sold

MLS of Southern Arizona #22105999

$650,000

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Public Records for 1163 Morning Star Drive

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$5,744 ($479 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,461 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,461 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,686,643 SqFtStyleFarmsYear Built1997Year Renovated1997CountySANTA CRUZAPN112-39-075

Schools near 1163 Morning Star Drive

This home is within Patagonia Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Patagonia Elementary School
Public - PK to 8
Patagonia Union High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Patagonia Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Patagonia Union High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1163 Morning Star Drive, Rio Rico, AZ 85648

1163 Morning Star Drive is a single family home for sale in Rio Rico, AZ 85648. This property was listed for sale on August 13, 2026 by Russ Lyon Sotheby's International, it's currently listed at $950,000. It has been on the market for a total of 43 days and was last sold on June 2, 2021. This listing's school districts are Patagonia Union High School District, Patagonia Elementary District. Nearby schools include Patagonia Elementary School and Patagonia Union High School. 1163 Morning Star Drive is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,699 sqft single family home built in 1997.

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