Elegance and style exude throughout this beautiful home in Rio Rico. This home sits on a large corner lot with gorgeous mountain views and plenty of space for all of your toys! A studio or mother-in-law suite makes this home an excellent option for generational living. It has its own private entrance to the home with a bonus room for living space and a full bathroom ensuite. You are going to love all of the updates that have been done! Stylish, functional, and elegant large plank luxury vinyl flooring in a light oak color greets you at the door and is carried through the entire home! The split bedroom floorplan is very open with a huge Great Room framed with arched windows and tons of natural light! Custom shelving adds charm. The kitchen has a beautiful white quartz island, floating shelves, backsplash that carries all the way to the ceiling, pendant lighting, and a unique hood vent. The primary suite is your own private sanctuary! The impressive bathroom boasts a large soaking tub, gorgeous tile flooring and tile backsplash, custom tiled bench in the shower enclosure, new fixtures and double vanity. So many stylish updates have been lovingly added to this home! If you are dreaming of a move in ready home with outdoor space, mountain views, and a bonus guest suite you are not going to want to miss this one! (metal shipping/ storage container does not convey and will be removed by closing)
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
0.55 acresLot Size
$160Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Rachel Millik• Realty One Group Integrity
Bought with Francisco Ruiz• Coldwell Banker Realty
Home on a corner lot with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, extra room with bath, den, all-electric, fireplace, double garage, and double carport.
MLSSAZ #4111299
May 10, 2012
Sold
$69,300
$37/sq ft
Nov 30, 2011
Listed
$69,300
$37/sq ft
+75
PRICED REDUCED!!!! HUD Home. FHA Case #022~179457. 3 BR/3BA with an extra room that can be a 4th/guest BR or office. Backyard fenced, front bordered w/oleanders, mature landscaping. Sold ''AS IS'' by elec bid only. Prop avail 03-06-2012. Bids due daily by 11:59 PM CST until sold. Insured w/Escrow Rpr. $825. Eligible for FHA 203K. Sq.ft. 2,103 per FHA Appraiser. IMPORTANT: See attached addendum for Disclosures, Repairs & Misc. IMPORTANT!!!! DISCLOSURES: Property uses a septic system. It is deemed non-functional. Recommend a 24 hour water test to see if the tank is water tight. Remove the large boulder that is in the tank. It probably fell in during construction or while it was being pumped sometime in the past. [] [] REPAIRS: Repair damaged exterior stucco. Replace missing 6 smoke detectors. MISC: Selling Broker up to 3% of purchase price.
Public Records
Apr 28, 2004
Sold
$118,000
$63/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 18, 1996
Sold
$101,272
$54/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,554 (+6.5%)
$780 + $14,367
$15,147
2024
$1,460 (+3.2%)
$870 + $14,792
$15,662
2023
$1,415 (+2.3%)
$870 + $14,792
$15,662
2022
$1,382 (+0.4%)
$800 + $12,484
$13,284
2021
$1,377 (−10.2%)
$750 + $9,621
$10,371
2020
$1,534 (+15.2%)
$750 + $9,621
$10,371
2019
$1,331 (+2.8%)
$750 + $9,621
$10,371
2018
$1,295 (−2.7%)
$700 + $9,817
$10,517
2017
$1,331 (+8.6%)
$700 + $9,125
$9,825
2016
$1,225 (−9.3%)
$700 + $8,845
$9,545
2014
$1,351
$980 + $7,968
$8,948
Tax history for 741 Via Vanilla
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,554 (+6.5%)
$780 + $14,367
$15,147
2024
$1,460 (+3.2%)
$870 + $14,792
$15,662
2023
$1,415 (+2.3%)
$870 + $14,792
$15,662
2022
$1,382 (+0.4%)
$800 + $12,484
$13,284
2021
$1,377 (−10.2%)
$750 + $9,621
$10,371
2020
$1,534 (+15.2%)
$750 + $9,621
$10,371
2019
$1,331 (+2.8%)
$750 + $9,621
$10,371
2018
$1,295 (−2.7%)
$700 + $9,817
$10,517
2017
$1,331 (+8.6%)
$700 + $9,125
$9,825
2016
$1,225 (−9.3%)
$700 + $8,845
$9,545
2014
$1,351
$980 + $7,968
$8,948
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.55 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,884
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
11611036
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage: Yes
Carport Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 4
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings
High School District: Santa Cruz Valley United School District #35
Location Information
Directions: I-19, Exit 22 Peck Canyon Road, turn onto north onto W. Frontage Road. Take the first turn onto Peck Canyon Road, turn right onto Circulo Sombrero, turn right onto Via Vanilla to address.
UnparsedAddress: 741 Via Vanilla, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
Community Information
Community Features: Paved Street
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,884
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: —
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 11611036
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Schools
Mountain View School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
5/10
Coatimundi Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
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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
50% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 101° expected this year, 18 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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