Quality slump block construction reinforced by steel with a metal roof will provide years of minimal maintenance. Built in 2009, this territorial home sits on five fenced acres offering the Best of Country/Outdoor Living. Choose from three covered patios to enjoy privacy, mountain and desert views coupled with outstanding sunrises and sunsets. Your guests have the luxury of resting peacefully in a suite separated by a spacious great room from the owner's suite and two additional bedrooms. The guest suite opens to a den/TV room and patio enclosed by chain link fencing for your furry four-legged family member. Or, for your RV'er friends, pull into full hook-ups from a paved road. The historic town of Arivaca, Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge, Arivaca Lake and hiking trails are only minutes away. Tile floors throughout, a vaulted ceiling, spacious guest room and huge kitchen showcase the interior. An adjacent west parcel of five acres, included in this sale, assures privacy and opportunities for horse facilities, guest house or full-time residence. This parcel is partially fenced, easily accessible from Universal Ranch Rd and in close proximity to the well.
Sale and tax history for 16225 W Universal Ranch Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLSSAZ #22627369
Nov 11, 2026
Listed
$490,000
$215/sq ft
MLSSAZ #21631767
Feb 8, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Dec 4, 2016
Listed
$268,000
$118/sq ft
MLSSAZ #4117221
Dec 2, 2016
Listed
$268,000
$118/sq ft
MLSSAZ #21613821
Nov 13, 2016
Listing Removed
—
May 15, 2016
Listed
$285,000
$125/sq ft
MLSSAZ #4116681
May 13, 2016
Listed
$285,000
$125/sq ft
MLSSAZ #4115363
Apr 6, 2015
Listed
$279,500
$123/sq ft
MLSSAZ #4115364
Apr 6, 2015
Listed
$279,500
$123/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,780 (+7.5%)
2025
$3,516 (+7.0%)
2024
$3,287 (+4.1%)
2023
$3,157 (+0.2%)
2022
$3,150 (−4.8%)
2021
$3,308 (−1.6%)
2020
$3,363 (−0.5%)
2019
$3,378 (−1.5%)
2018
$3,428 (−6.7%)
2017
$3,675 (+8.8%)
2016
$3,377 (−8.4%)
2015
$3,685 (+1.2%)
2014
$3,641
$1,500 + $21,510
$23,010
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
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Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
2009
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,275
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,275
Year built
2009
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pima County
APN
30257002V
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 29, 2026.
RH
Rural Homestead Zone
This zone is intended to preserve the character and encourage the orderly growth of rural areas in the county. It is intended to encourage rural development in areas lacking facilities for urban development and to provide for commercial and industrial development only where appropriate and necessary to serve the needs of the rural area.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Religious facility
Day care facility
Healthcare
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Park & open space
Apr 24, 2026 • Active
Building
Perform alterations to a single-family home, including foundation repair.
Remodel
Feb 17, 2021 • Final
Electrical/mechanical
Install a residential solar system with an inverter and relocate equipment.
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
9/10 Fire Factor
55% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Arivaca, AZ • 85601
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 12.4 hours in
June and 7.5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
12.4 hrs
7.5 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 16225 W Universal Ranch Rd
$489,063
$938 under list price of $490K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $425K to $685K.