Mountain views and stunning Arizona sunsets surround this private retreat on nearly 2 acres! This spacious brick home offers timeless curb appeal with low-maintenance durability and a peaceful setting perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen features custom hickory cabinets, tile countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in trash compactor, opening to a cozy family room with fireplace. Large-format tile flooring and ceiling fans throughout provide year-round comfort. Expansive Arizona room with swamp cooler adds flexible living space. Roof recently recoated with 2-year warranty. Oversized 2-car garage offers abundant storage/workspace plus RV parking and extra parking. Large patio, charming front porch, and spacious side yards complete this classic Arizona retreat!
Custom designed home with many upgrades, Extended block wall, extra large back patio, great mountain views, property completely fenced in. Skylights in three rooms (Kitchen, Family Room & Master Bedroom). Lot has RV Parking.
MLSSAZ #4111790
Apr 30, 2013
Listing Removed
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Apr 24, 2012
Listed
$32,500
$17/sq ft
MLSSAZ #4109719
Nov 24, 2010
Sold
$156,500
$84/sq ft
Oct 14, 2010
Listed
$156,500
$84/sq ft
MLSSAZ #4108776
Jul 26, 2010
Listing Removed
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Jan 25, 2010
Listed
$259,900
$139/sq ft
MLSSAZ #4102808
Feb 27, 2007
Sold
$8,000
$4/sq ft
Jan 15, 2007
Listed
$10,000
$5/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 13, 2004
Sold
$157,500
$84/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,576 (+6.5%)
$1,220 + $23,675
$24,895
2024
$2,420 (+3.2%)
$920 + $27,296
$28,216
2023
$2,344 (+2.3%)
$920 + $27,296
$28,216
2022
$2,291 (+0.4%)
$920 + $22,783
$23,703
2021
$2,282 (+73.7%)
$820 + $17,158
$17,978
2020
$1,314 (+17.3%)
$820 + $17,158
$17,978
2019
$1,120 (+5.4%)
$820 + $9,897
$10,717
2018
$1,063 (+5.5%)
$820 + $9,910
$10,730
2017
$1,007 (+3.9%)
$820 + $9,480
$10,300
2016
$969 (−21.0%)
$820 + $9,216
$10,036
2014
$1,226
$940 + $6,961
$7,901
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.81 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,874
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,874
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
11501079A
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 10, 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
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
8/10 Fire Factor
34% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 100° expected this year, 24 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Rio Rico, AZ • 85648
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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92
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87
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75
43
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41
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
7.2 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 438 Rio Rico Dr
$362,514
$12K under list price of $375K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $290K to $370K.