HUGE PRICE REDUCTION, motiv sellers! This is the perfect horseman's or weekend getaway at 5200' elevation southeast of Sonoita, where nights are cool & daytime temps run 25 degrees cooler than Phx. For you, a stunning, EASY-CARE 'Old West' Presidio-style, double-adobe THERMAL MASS home! Newer chef's kitchen, 2 beehive FPs, saguaro rib ceilings, hand-crafted doors & windows, wrap-around porch, lovely patio, orchard & garden. Furniture included at list price! 160 sqf guest qtrs/ofc/studio has 2nd BA, not on assessor's records. For your horses, 12-stall barn, round pen, hay barn and plenty of pasture. Shared well with recorded Agreement. Up to 2 adjacent 4+ acre parcels available for add'l $50k each; owner may finance land! Listing agent has ownership interest. CCRs expired; GR zoning applies
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
6.1 acresLot Size
$301Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Rachel Hendrickson• Dreamcatcher Properties
HUGE price reduction by motivated owners! Stunning 'Old West' Territorial double-adobe thermal mass home! Gourmet kitchen, 2 beehive FPs, saguaro rib ceilings, hand-crafted doors & windows, wrap-around porch, lovely patio, clawfoot tub. Furniture incl at list price! 160 sqf guest qtrs/ofc/studio has 2nd BA, not on assessor's records. Workshop, horse facilities (12-stall barn, round pen, hay barn) all as-is, no known issues. Well Agmt. Up to 2 adjacent 4+ acre parcels available for add'l $50k each. Listing agent has ownership interest. CCRs expired; GR zoning applies.
MLSSAZ #4111909
Nov 25, 2013
Listing Removed
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Jun 14, 2012
Listed
$199,900
$204/sq ft
MLSSAZ #21041884
Nov 4, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Dec 28, 2010
Listed
$275,000
$281/sq ft
MLSSAZ #4109925
Nov 4, 2011
Listing Removed
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Dec 27, 2010
Listed
$275,000
$281/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 31, 2006
Sold
$257,125
$262/sq ft
MLSSAZ #2118269
May 31, 2002
Sold
$207,000
$211/sq ft
Sep 17, 2001
Listed
$219,000
$223/sq ft
MLSSAZ #2022759
May 13, 2001
Listing Removed
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Dec 18, 2000
Listed
$285,000
$291/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,759 (+2.2%)
$5,045 + $13,530
$18,575
2024
$1,722 (+6.2%)
$5,045 + $13,606
$18,651
2023
$1,622 (+1.9%)
$5,045 + $13,606
$18,651
2022
$1,593 (+4.3%)
$5,045 + $10,855
$15,900
2021
$1,527 (−1.5%)
$5,045 + $5,953
$10,998
2020
$1,550 (−3.4%)
$5,045 + $5,953
$10,998
2019
$1,605 (+0.5%)
$5,045 + $5,953
$10,998
2018
$1,597 (+0.8%)
$5,045 + $5,930
$10,975
2017
$1,584 (+5.9%)
$5,045 + $6,313
$11,358
2016
$1,496 (+15.3%)
$5,045 + $6,168
$11,213
2014
$1,297
$8,637 + $3,649
$12,286
Tax history for 47 Thunder Mountain Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,759 (+2.2%)
$5,045 + $13,530
$18,575
2024
$1,722 (+6.2%)
$5,045 + $13,606
$18,651
2023
$1,622 (+1.9%)
$5,045 + $13,606
$18,651
2022
$1,593 (+4.3%)
$5,045 + $10,855
$15,900
2021
$1,527 (−1.5%)
$5,045 + $5,953
$10,998
2020
$1,550 (−3.4%)
$5,045 + $5,953
$10,998
2019
$1,605 (+0.5%)
$5,045 + $5,953
$10,998
2018
$1,597 (+0.8%)
$5,045 + $5,930
$10,975
2017
$1,584 (+5.9%)
$5,045 + $6,313
$11,358
2016
$1,496 (+15.3%)
$5,045 + $6,168
$11,213
2014
$1,297
$8,637 + $3,649
$12,286
*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
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.09 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
961
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10858011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
GR
General Rural District
The purpose of the General Rural zoning district is to accommodate a residences on 180,000 sq ft. A lifestyle of a rural nature with accommodations for animals and agriculture is the intent of this district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: RV Access/Parking, Detached
Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 1
Interior
Kitchen Information
Built-in Microwave: Yes
Non-laminate Counter: Yes
Range Oven Electric: Yes
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Total Decimal): 2
Bathrooms (Total Integer): 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Possible): 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Other, See Remarks
Has Cooling
Heating: Other, See Remarks, Floor Furnace, Wall Furnace
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet, 9+ Flat Ceilings, Furnished(See Rmrks), No Interior Steps
Window Features: Wood Frames
Green Energy Efficient: Other (See Remarks)
Green Water Conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
Fireplace Features: 2 Fireplace, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Tile
Room Information
Rooms Total: 4
Basement: None
Room Type: Great Room
Room Length: 18.00
Room Width: 17.50
Exterior
Exterior Features
Construction Materials: Painted, Adobe
Horses Allowed
Horse Amenities: Other, See Remarks, Barn, Tack Room
Exterior Features: Storage
Fencing: See Remarks, Wire
Roof: Metal, Rolled/Hot Mop
Property Information
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 265,653
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Grass Back, Natural Desert Front
Building Information
HomeWarrantyYN: Yes
Building Area Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,178.30
Tax Year: 2013
Financial Information
Non Assumable
Utilities
Utilities
Propane
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Includes: No Fees
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: Out of Maricopa Cnty
High School: Out of Maricopa Cnty
Elementary School: Out of Maricopa Cnty
Location Information
Directions: From Sonoita, go S on Hwy 83. Between MP 13 & 12, turn L on Lyle Canyon Rd & go to bottom of hill. Proceed straight on Brushy Canyon Rd to L fork at Thunder Mtn Rd. Go E to address at 'Gaines' gate.
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic in & Cnctd, Septic Tank
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 961
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6.09 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: —
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10858011
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Around this home
Schools
Elgin Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 9.9mi
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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
9/10 Fire Factor
61% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 93° expected this year, 16 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
Elgin, AZ • 85611
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 12.2 hours in
June and 7.1 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
12.2 hrs
7.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$281,000 – $340,000
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