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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,147 sqft$163/sqft
16905 E Empire View Rd, Vail, AZ 85641
Single FamilyProperty Type
10.88 acresLot Size
2002Year Built
$163/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$13 / quarterHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Custom straw-bale home is sturdy, quiet, & energy efficient, with thick walls and deeply recessed windows. Quality materials and elegance throughout. Tumbled brick floors in huge great rm. Beamed ceiling in separate family rm. Gas stoves in family rm & master bedrm. Beautiful stained concrete front patio. Front and back porches are wired for sound. 2 separate seating areas in back with a fabulous mountain view that is right there! Borders State Land for easy riding. Horse facilities include two corrals,...Custom straw-bale home is sturdy, quiet, & energy efficient, with thick walls and deeply recessed windows. Quality materials and elegance throughout. Tumbled brick floors in huge great rm. Beamed ceiling in separate family rm. Gas stoves in family rm & master bedrm. Beautiful stained concrete front patio. Front and back porches are wired for sound. 2 separate seating areas in back with a fabulous mountain view that is right there! Borders State Land for easy riding. Horse facilities include two corrals, each with a roofed area for shade, plus hay barn, & tack room. Full RV hookup! Quiet, rural property with quick and easy access to shopping and I-10.
  • Listed by: Bryce R Reichardt 520.548.4281 TucsonBryce@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #LC640973006 • Realty Executives Arizona Territory
Listing closed: 07/11/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MLS of Southern Arizona, MLS#: 21710253

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Median sold price

$394,990

Avg days on market

136

Sale-to-list ratio

95.6%

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Location

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Sold By Tierra Antigua Realty

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Property Information for 16905 East Empire View Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,267 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Pima County
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Zoning: Pima County - RH
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Lot Size: 10.88 AC / 473,932 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: I-10 to Hwy 83, S to immediate left (Old Sonoita Hwy); approx 4.3 miles to Empire View Rd; left approx 1 mile (continue S at 90° corner); left at Empire View Pl. Home is at end of road.
  • FEMA Flood Zone: No
  • Landscape - Front: Natural Desert
  • Landscape - Rear: Natural Desert
  • Latitude: 31.94603
  • Longitude: -110.639293
  • MLS Area Major: Southeast
  • MLS Area Minor: Southeast
  • Senior Community: No
  • Township: 17
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $13.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Comparable Only Listing: No
  • Parcel Number: 306-15-0460
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,267
  • Tax Legal Description: N703.83' E643.30' & PTN W682.73' N81.28' 10.88 AC SEC 19-17-17
  • Tax Year: 2016
School Information
  • Elementary School: Acacia
  • High School: Vail Dist Opt
  • High School District: Vail
  • Middle Or Junior School: Old Vail
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: RV Access/Parking
  • RV Parking: Full Hookup
  • Attached Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 10.88
  • Lot Size Area: 10.88
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Price Per Sq Ft: $1
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 473932.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Public Survey Range: 17.0
  • Public Survey Section: 19
Farm Information
  • Horse Facilities: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Age Restrictions: No
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes
  • Building Area Total: 2147.0
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Disability Adapted: No
  • Living Area: 2147.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Split Level: No
  • Year Built: 2002
Building Features
  • Bathrooms Total: 3.0
  • Construction Materials: Straw
  • Levels: One
  • Main House Sq Ft: 2147.0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well Agreement
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Exhaust Fan, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air, Evaporative Cooling
  • Dining Areas: Breakfast Bar
  • Dining Room: Area
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Stone
  • Has Basement: No
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Interior Steps: N
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Split Bedroom Plan
  • Interior Features: Strawbale, Low Flow Faucets, Bath Exhaust Out
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Living Areas: Family Room, Great Room
  • Window Covering: Some
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Wire
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Pool - Conventional: No
  • Roof: Metal
Rental
Tenant Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 16905 East Empire View Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 11, 2017

Sold

MLS of Southern Arizona #21710253

$350,000
Jul 10, 2017

Pending

MLS of Southern Arizona #21710253

Jul 3, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #600746805

$350,500

+10.4% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/11/2017

Sold

MLS of Southern Arizona #21710253

$350,000
07/10/2017

Pending

MLS of Southern Arizona #21710253

07/03/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #600746805

$350,500

+10.4% / yr

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

Public Records for 16905 East Empire View Road

Taxable ValueLand$10,000Additions$33,071Total$43,071
Tax Record2025$3,031 ($253 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,147 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,147 SqFtStories1Lot Size473,933 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2002CountyPIMAAPN306-15-0460

Schools near 16905 East Empire View Road

This home is within Vail Unified District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Acacia Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Vail Academy & High School
PublicK to 12

Old Vail Middle School
Public6 to 8

Cienega 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 16905 East Empire View Road, Vail, AZ 85641
$350,000
3
2,147
473,932
$585,000
3
1,970
59,943
$305,475
2,688
$103,000

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