13520 W Universal Ranch Rd

1,664 Sq. Ft.
$204 / Sq. Ft.
1,664
Sq. Ft.
$204
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Recently APPRAISED ABOVE ASKING price! A Southwest lovers dream! This unique, custom built home sits atop a hill with expansive views on 5 acres of high Sonoran desert. The property is easily accessed by a 3 mile, privately maintained dirt road and sits across the street from thousands of acres of the Coronado National Park, ensuring your ultimate privacy and unlimited views. While feeling remote, you are just a 5 minute drive to the town of Arivaca and the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge....Recently APPRAISED ABOVE ASKING price! A Southwest lovers dream! This unique, custom built home sits atop a hill with expansive views on 5 acres of high Sonoran desert. The property is easily accessed by a 3 mile, privately maintained dirt road and sits across the street from thousands of acres of the Coronado National Park, ensuring your ultimate privacy and unlimited views. While feeling remote, you are just a 5 minute drive to the town of Arivaca and the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge. This uniquely Southwestern home features saltillo tile floors, Mexican tile counters and accents, custom kitchen cabinets with punched metal inserts and four custom stain-glassed windows featuring birds of the area. Enjoy your views from the spacious living area with ample windows or from the large covered patio. Slip away to the privacy of your primary suite with its own fireplace and en suite. A 629 foot outbuilding/casita, recently upgraded with a new roof, windows and paint, can be used as an office, gym, artist's studio, etc. The main house has a new HVAC unit and new washer/dryer units that stay with the property. Welcome home to your desert oasis!
  1. Listed by Constance Paula Paris • Brokerage DRE #CO627182000 • Connect Realty
    P: (520)-988-0994 C: (520)-988-0994 cparis25@hotmail.com

Property Details for 13520 West Universal Ranch Road

Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
Arivaca
View
Mountain(s), Sunset, Panoramic, Sunrise
Zoning
Arivaca - RH
LISTING UPDATED: 06/02/2026 09:24 AM

Property Details for 13520 West Universal Ranch Road

StatusActive
MLS #22601674
Days on Market74
Taxes$2,183 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1986
Lot Size5.00 AC / 217,799 SF
CountyPima County

Location

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Building Information for 13520 West Universal Ranch Road

Stories-Year Built1986Building Size-Lot Size5.00 AC / 217,799 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,871 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,689

Property Taxes

$182

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 13520 West Universal Ranch Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Arivaca Rd to Universal Ranch Rd to address. Home is approx 3.5 miles from end of pavement on privately maintained dirt road.
  • FEMA Flood Zone: No
  • Fire Protection: Included in Taxes
  • Landscape - Front: Natural Desert
  • Landscape - Rear: Natural Desert
  • Latitude: 31.595208
  • Longitude: -111.252458
  • MLS Area Major: Pima Southwest
  • MLS Area Minor: Pima Southwest
  • Municipal Flood Zone: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Township: 21
Taxes and HOA
  • Comparable Only Listing: No
  • Parcel Number: 302-31-012R
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,183
  • Tax Legal Description: From Parcel:30231012L /S631.30' E345' W2 Lot 22 Arivaca Est Rs 2/67 Aka E345' S631.30' W2 Se4 Se4 5 Ac Sec 18-21-11
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: Sopori
  • High School: Sahuarita
  • High School District: Sahuarita
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sahuarita
Parking
  • Driveway - Paved: Gravel
  • RV Parking: Space Available
  • Attached Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • CCRs: No
  • Lot Features: East/West Exposure, North/South Exposure
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0
  • Lot Size Area: 5.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 342 x 613 x 337 x 620
  • Lot Size Price Per Sq Ft: $2
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 217799.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Public Survey Range: 2.0
  • Public Survey Section: 18
  • Road Responsibility: Road Maintenance Agreement
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt
Farm Information
  • Horse Facilities: No
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Property and Assessments
  • Age Restrictions: No
  • Deed Restrictions: No
  • Building Area Total: 1664.0
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Living Area: 1664.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1986
Building Features
  • Bathrooms Total: 2.0
  • Construction Materials: Block, Slump Block
  • Levels: One
  • Main House Sq Ft: 1664.0
Utilities
  • Electric Company: TEP
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Technology: Alarm System, Satellite Dish
  • Water Source: Well Agreement, Shared Well, Domestic Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Additional Bathroom Features: Shower Only
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Electric Oven
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Dining Areas: Dining Area
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove, Primary Bedroom, Great Room
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Has Basement: No
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Interior Steps: N
  • Heating: Forced Air, Electric
  • Interior Features: Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Features - Countertops: tile
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Washer, Dryer
  • Living Areas: Great Room
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Shower Only
  • Primary Bathroom Features - Countertops: Mexican tile
  • Security Features: Alarm Installed
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Window Covering: Some
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Native Plants
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
  • Pool - Conventional: No
  • Roof: Tile, Rolled/Hot Mop
Rental
Rent Information
  • Current Use: Owner Occupied
Tenant Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 13520 West Universal Ranch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS of Southern Arizona #22601674

$339,000—
Jul 7, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1494825473

$249,000

+42.4% / yr

Mar 1, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1484707276

$220,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/01/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS of Southern Arizona #22601674

$339,000
07/07/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1494825473

$249,000

+42.4% / yr

03/01/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1484707276

$220,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 13520 West Universal Ranch Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$2,183 ($182 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,664 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,664 SqFtStories1Lot Size217,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986CountyPIMAAPN302-31-012R

Schools near 13520 West Universal Ranch Road

This home is within Sahuarita Unified District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Sopori Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Sahuarita Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sahuarita High School
Public9 to 12

Wrightson Ridge K-8 School
PublicK to 8

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13520 West Universal Ranch Road is a single family home for sale in Arivaca, AZ 85601. This property was listed for sale on June 1, 2026 by Connect Realty, it's currently listed at $339,000. It has been on the market for a total of 74 days and was last sold on July 7, 2022. This listing's school district is Sahuarita Unified District. Nearby schools include Sopori Elementary School, Sahuarita Middle School and Sahuarita High School. 13520 West Universal Ranch Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,664 sqft single family home built in 1986.

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