An outstanding 40 acre ranch located just south of Arivaca and only a couple miles from Arivaca Lake. This property is an outdoor lovers paradise. This well cared for ranch property includes a very nice main home with a full basement, pool, guest house and horse facility. In addition to current use as a horse property, it could also be used as a hunting lodge, bed and breakfast, or base of operations for birding activities. The property sits at over 3600 feet of elevation offering milder temperatures in the summer and a diversity of habitat that attracts a wide variety of wildlife including whitetail deer and mule deer. Thousands of acres of public lands are accessible nearby on The Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge and Coronado National Forest with excellent fishing at Arivaca Lak
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
40 acresLot Size
$147Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Peggy Fuenning• Keller Williams Southern Arizona
Listed by Korley Sears• Keller Williams Southern Arizona
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Market trends in Arivaca, AZ
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
92.6%
0.4% MoM
Median sale price
$340K
$168K MoM
Avg. days on market
164d
107 days MoM
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1 MoM
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Sale history for 38725 S Ruby Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLSSAZ #21726454
Dec 22, 2017
Sold
$375,000
$80/sq ft
Nov 15, 2017
Pending
—
Nov 1, 2017
Contingent
—
Oct 10, 2017
Listed
$375,000
$80/sq ft
MLSSAZ #21720881
Oct 10, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Oct 4, 2017
Relisted
—
Sep 23, 2017
Pending
—
Aug 21, 2017
Contingent
—
Aug 8, 2017
Listed
$398,500
$85/sq ft
ARMLS #5456240
Jun 12, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Dec 12, 2016
Price Changed
$450,000
$96/sq ft
Jun 11, 2016
Listed
$650,000
$138/sq ft
ARMLS #5351936
May 13, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Mar 23, 2016
Price Changed
$650,000
$138/sq ft
Oct 21, 2015
Listed
$695,000
$148/sq ft
MLSSAZ #21329969
Nov 1, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Nov 7, 2013
Listed
$749,000
$159/sq ft
MLSSAZ #2020919
Apr 30, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Nov 13, 2000
Listed
$372,340
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 23, 1994
Sold
$100,000
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,356 (+6.6%)
2024
$4,086 (+3.1%)
2023
$3,961 (+4.8%)
2022
$3,779 (+0.7%)
2021
$3,751 (+3.1%)
2020
$3,639 (−1.7%)
2019
$3,702 (+8.1%)
2018
$3,426 (−5.0%)
2017
$3,607 (+10.1%)
2016
$3,277 (−4.2%)
2015
$3,419 (+0.8%)
2014
$3,392 (+15.7%)
$4,540 + $16,552
$21,092
2013
$2,933
$4,550 + $15,186
$19,736
Tax history for 38725 S Ruby Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,356 (+6.6%)
2024
$4,086 (+3.1%)
2023
$3,961 (+4.8%)
2022
$3,779 (+0.7%)
2021
$3,751 (+3.1%)
2020
$3,639 (−1.7%)
2019
$3,702 (+8.1%)
2018
$3,426 (−5.0%)
2017
$3,607 (+10.1%)
2016
$3,277 (−4.2%)
2015
$3,419 (+0.8%)
2014
$3,392 (+15.7%)
$4,540 + $16,552
$21,092
2013
$2,933
$4,550 + $15,186
$19,736
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,742,400
Year renovated
1979
Sq. Ft.
4,700
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pima County
APN
30245004E
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
Yes
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Views, Green, Pool
Last updated by owner on Oct 13, 2018.
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
Dec 26, 2023 • Active
Floodplain use
Install a roof-mounted solar system.
Electrical
Solar
Jul 23, 2015 • Final
Historical
Install a new pool and fence.
Pool and hot tub
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.
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Family Room, Guest Quarters, Living Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 4,700
Construction Materials: Rammed Earth
Exterior Features
Roof: Membrane
Pool Information
Spa Features: Conventional
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Levels: One
Living Area: 4,700
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 1,742,400
Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
Lot Features: Dividable Lot
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Zoning: Pima County - RH
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,277.47
Tax Year: 2016
Parcel Number: 302-45-004E
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wall Furnace
Has Cooling
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Sopori
Middle Or Junior School: Sahuarita
High School: Sahuarita
High School District: Sahuarita
Location Information
Directions: Go south on I19 to exit 48. Go west 26 miles to Arivaca, just past the post office turn left on paved Ruby Rd. and go 3.2 miles. Turn left at Stewart sign and stay on graded dirt rd. for two miles. Rd. dead ends at Stewart Ranch.
UnparsedAddress: 38725 S Ruby Road, Arivaca, AZ 85601
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,700
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 40 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Pima County
APN: 30245004E
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views, Green, Pool
Home facts updated by owner on Oct 13, 2018
Around this home
Schools
Sopori Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 17.8mi
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Sahuarita Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 33.7mi
4/10
Sahuarita High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 33.7mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
8/10 Fire Factor
43% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 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.
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7.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$657,000 – $795,000
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