Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,279 sqft$105/sqft
1835 Círculo Tortuga, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
Single FamilyProperty Type
4.85 acresLot Size
2000Year Built
$105/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Opportunity to buy a highly efficient straw bale construction home with radiant heat in the floor and central A/C. Exterior walls are 22 inches thick. Solar assisted hot water. This unique custom home is on 4.85 acres with awesome views of the mountains and Santa Cruz Valley. Casita has a bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette and living room and is all steel construction with metal roof. Too many features to list here.Opportunity to buy a highly efficient straw bale construction home with radiant heat in the floor and central A/C. Exterior walls are 22 inches thick. Solar assisted hot water. This unique custom home is on 4.85 acres with awesome views of the mountains and Santa Cruz Valley. Casita has a bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette and living room and is all steel construction with metal roof. Too many features to list here.
  • Listed by: Lori A Adamson 520.841.1849 connectcooper@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #CO627182000 • Connect Realty
Listing closed: 09/04/2015 12:00 AM • Source: MLS of Southern Arizona, MLS#: 4115497

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$254,000

Avg days on market

66

Sale-to-list ratio

93.8%

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Location

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Property Information for 1835 Círculo Tortuga

Property Details
  • Taxes: $955 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Southwestern
  • Subdivision Name: Rio Rico Ranchettes 18
  • View: Mountain(s), City, Sunset, Panoramic, Sunrise
  • Zoning: SCC - R-1
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Lot Size: 4.85 AC / 211,265 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Pendleton to Camino Mar, Right on Playa left on Via San Cayetano then stay Right onto Tortuga to address
  • FEMA Flood Zone: No
  • Green Valley Recreation: Unavailable
  • Landscape - Front: Natural Desert
  • Landscape - Rear: Natural Desert
  • Latitude: 31.57126
  • Longitude: -110.975152
  • MLS Area Major: SCC-Rio Rico East
  • MLS Area Minor: SCC-Rio Rico East
  • Municipal Flood Zone: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Township: 27
Taxes and HOA
  • Community: Rio Rico Ranchettes East
  • Parcel Number: 132-06234
  • Tax Annual Amount: $955
  • Tax Legal Description: Ranchettes 18 Block 546 Lots 30, 31,32,33
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Taxes For: Dwelling & Land
School Information
  • Elementary School: Mountain View 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
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Driveway: Circular
  • Driveway - Paved: Asphalt
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway
  • RV Parking: Space Available
  • Attached Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • CCRs: No
  • Lot Features: Dividable Lot, East/West Exposure
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.85
  • Lot Size Area: 4.85
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0x0x0x0
  • Lot Size Price Per Sq Ft: $1
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 211266.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Public Survey Range: 13.0
  • Public Survey Section: 10
  • Road Surface Type: Paved, Gravel, Dirt
Farm Information
  • Horse Facilities: No
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Property and Assessments
  • Age Restrictions: No
  • Deed Restrictions: No
  • Builder Warranty: No
  • Building Area Total: 2279.0
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Disability Adapted: No
  • Living Area: 2279.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Miscellaneous Deletes: Breakfast Bar-KF
  • Misc Deletes - Microwave: Hood
  • Misc Deletes - Oven: Single
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Split Level: No
  • Year Built: 2000
Building Features
  • Accessibility Features: Door Levers
  • Bathrooms Total: 2.0
  • Construction Materials: Natural Material, Straw, Stucco
  • Guest House Sq Ft: 635.0
  • Levels: One
  • Main House Sq Ft: 1644.0
Utilities
  • Electric: Solar
  • Electric Company: Unisource
  • Gas: Propane
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Technology: Satellite Dish, High Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Water Company
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Additional Bathroom Features: Shower & Tub, Countertops/Hall
  • Appliance Color: Stainless
  • Appliances: Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Lazy Susan
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Breakfast - Other: Area
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Dining Areas: Breakfast Bar
  • Dining Room: Area
  • Extra Room: Storage
  • Extra Room - Other: Guest Quarters
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Guest Facilities: Quarters
  • Guest Facilities - Other: Casita
  • Has Basement: No
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Interior Steps: N
  • Heating: Radiant, Solar, Propane
  • Interior Features: Columns, Entrance Foyer, Plant Shelves, Solar Tube(s)
  • Interior Features: Strawbale, Enrgy Star Appliance, Solar Hot Water Sys, Bath Exhaust Out, Entrance Foyer
  • Kitchen Features - Countertops: Corian
  • Kitchen Features - Pantry: Cabinet
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Washer, Dryer
  • Living Areas: Great Room
  • Water Heater: Propane, Recirculating Pump
  • Window Covering: Stay
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Pool, Golf, Rec Center, Historic, Horse Facilities, Walking Trail
  • Exterior Features: Gray Water System
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Roof: Metal
Rental
Tenant Information
  • Occupant Name: Jan in Casita
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 1835 Círculo Tortuga

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 4, 2015

Sold

MLS of Southern Arizona #21513786

$240,000
Sep 4, 2015

Sold

MLS of Southern Arizona #3056178

$240,000
Aug 31, 2015

Sold

MLS of Southern Arizona #4115497

$240,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/04/2015

Sold

MLS of Southern Arizona #21513786

$240,000
09/04/2015

Sold

MLS of Southern Arizona #3056178

$240,000
08/31/2015

Sold

MLS of Southern Arizona #4115497

$240,000

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

Public Records for 1835 Círculo Tortuga

Taxable ValueLand$1,060Additions$23,518Total$24,578
Tax Record2025$1,662 ($139 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,649 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,649 SqFtStories1Lot Size211,266 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2000CountySANTA CRUZAPN132-06-234

Schools near 1835 Círculo Tortuga

This home is within Patagonia Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1835 Círculo Tortuga, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
$240,000
3
2,279
211,265
$17,500
94,090
22,216
23,958
$903,056
3,167
94,090
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