How about a $0 per month electric bill? This solar owned system provides huge savings in electric, & the combination of propane/electric heat is an additional savings. One of the many features of this upgraded home in Rio Rico with easy access to the freeway. Since purchasing owners have installed a 247 SF den w/wood burning stove, plus new roof, 10x20 workshop w/ power & A/C, 10x20 carport canape, ceramic tile plank floors, covered back patio & new fans. Lot has outstanding views to enjoy the outdoors. Appliances are Bosch including a gas cooktop & plenty of cabinet space, plus a wine cooler. Garage is insulated, heated, cooled, & has built-in cabinets. 1.07-acre parcel with plenty of room for additional parking, a green house or pool. See supplement for complete list of features. Because of the solar system, sellers currently have a $182 credit with Unisource. Whole house vent fan. Instant hot water under kitchen sink. Propane heat kicks in when temperature drops below 40 degrees. Wood for the fireplace is included. Built-in wine rack, pull out shelves in pantry cabinet. Lots of storage and there is a hook up for a hot tub. New water softener, heated and cooled ''finished'' garage, ceiling storage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
1.07 acresLot Size
$175Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Shirley Moore• HomeSmart Pros Real Estate
A truly spectacular property !!! This custom built Avatar home has many, many upgrades and amenities !! The panoramic views are breathtaking, in addition to having an elaborate solar system (electric bill averages $15/mo), spa, pond, fire pit, heated and cooled ''finished'' garage, dual fuel stove, Bosch appliances, ceiling storage, power outlet for electric car, newly fenced back yard.....and much, much more !!...
Public Records
Jan 30, 1998
Sold
$102,991
$59/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1987
Sold
$17,495
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,366 (+6.5%)
$1,050 + $22,575
$23,625
2024
$2,223 (+3.2%)
$900 + $22,846
$23,746
2023
$2,153 (+99.9%)
$900 + $22,846
$23,746
2022
$1,077 (+0.4%)
$550 + $12,129
$12,679
2021
$1,073 (+6.2%)
$550 + $7,844
$8,394
2020
$1,010 (+17.3%)
$550 + $7,844
$8,394
2019
$862 (+5.4%)
$550 + $7,844
$8,394
2018
$817 (+5.5%)
$620 + $8,004
$8,624
2017
$775 (+4.7%)
$620 + $7,513
$8,133
2016
$740 (−10.5%)
$620 + $6,556
$7,176
2014
$827
$560 + $5,978
$6,538
Tax history for 293 Valley View Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,366 (+6.5%)
$1,050 + $22,575
$23,625
2024
$2,223 (+3.2%)
$900 + $22,846
$23,746
2023
$2,153 (+99.9%)
$900 + $22,846
$23,746
2022
$1,077 (+0.4%)
$550 + $12,129
$12,679
2021
$1,073 (+6.2%)
$550 + $7,844
$8,394
2020
$1,010 (+17.3%)
$550 + $7,844
$8,394
2019
$862 (+5.4%)
$550 + $7,844
$8,394
2018
$817 (+5.5%)
$620 + $8,004
$8,624
2017
$775 (+4.7%)
$620 + $7,513
$8,133
2016
$740 (−10.5%)
$620 + $6,556
$7,176
2014
$827
$560 + $5,978
$6,538
*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
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.07 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,706
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
11601047
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
R2
Residential District
The R-2 district is designed to accommodate a single-family residence on a minimum lot size of 18,000 sq ft lots.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Dec 27, 2021 • Final
Building
Addition
Remodel
Jul 17, 2013 • Final
Building
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage Cabinets
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings
Appliances: Exhaust Fan, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Wine Cooler
Flooring: Carpet
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Washer, Dryer
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove, Family Room