Experience the Best of Desert Living — Timeless Charm Meets Modern Freedom Nestled in the heart of the Sonoran Desert just minutes from Saguaro National Park West and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, this custom 3-bedroom, 3-bath ranch home blends southwest character with space and serenity. Spanning 2,810 sq ft, this retreat offers unobstructed Tucson Mountain views, hand-laid Saltillo tile floors, and a cozy fireplace for those cool desert evenings. Step into a lifestyle tailor-made for hikers, birders, wildlife lovers, stargazers, cyclists, and runners. The covered porch and private courtyard are perfect for unwinding under star-filled skies. The owned well ensures self-sufficient water access, and a large 2-car garage pairs with an air-conditioned workshop ideal for makers, tinkerers, or creatives seeking dedicated space. A charming fruit cellar adds functional character, while two resident desert tortoises (yes, they come with the home!) make for the most unique neighbors in the neighborhood. Whether you're craving a basecamp for outdoor adventures or a peaceful desert escape, this home delivers modern comfort and ecological harmony with room to grow, explore, and connect to the land. Move into your desert dream a home that feels like a destination.
Custom Ranch style home on 9.99 Acres of lush natural desert. Fabulous Tucson Mountain, sunset and sunrise views! Nature lovers paradise! This 2810 sq. ft. home features 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms, Saltillo tile floors, custom built ins, Wells fireplace, large rooms, oversized 2 car garage, new heat pumps with whole house air purifiers and new water heater. Exterior has Courtyard, covered porch, enclosed Veg. garden, and owned water well. Near Saguaro National Park West and the Sonoran Desert Museum. This is a great location for hiking, birding, wildlife viewing, stargazing, biking, and running.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,327 (+2.6%)
2024
$3,244 (+7.6%)
2023
$3,015 (+7.9%)
2022
$2,794 (−1.4%)
2021
$2,833 (+5.3%)
2020
$2,689 (+2.4%)
2019
$2,627 (+3.0%)
2018
$2,551 (+1.9%)
2017
$2,504 (+4.8%)
2016
$2,389 (+5.0%)
2015
$2,275 (+6.6%)
2014
$2,135 (+4.8%)
$50 + $13,163
$13,213
2013
$2,037
$50 + $13,210
$13,260
Tax history for 12820 W Fort Lowell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,327 (+2.6%)
2024
$3,244 (+7.6%)
2023
$3,015 (+7.9%)
2022
$2,794 (−1.4%)
2021
$2,833 (+5.3%)
2020
$2,689 (+2.4%)
2019
$2,627 (+3.0%)
2018
$2,551 (+1.9%)
2017
$2,504 (+4.8%)
2016
$2,389 (+5.0%)
2015
$2,275 (+6.6%)
2014
$2,135 (+4.8%)
$50 + $13,163
$13,213
2013
$2,037
$50 + $13,210
$13,260
*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
9.99 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,810
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pima County
APN
21330043C
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 3
Attached Garage: Yes
Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Storage, Tandem
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Room Information
Has Basement
Interior Features
Interior Features: Building Materials, Kitchen Island
Appliances: Exhaust Fan, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Microwave
Flooring: Tile
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Washer, Dryer
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Family Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 2,810
Construction Materials: Burnt Adobe
Exterior Features
Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
Fencing: Barbed Wire, Masonry
Roof: Tile
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Levels: One
Accessibility Features: Wide Hallways
Living Area: 2,810
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 435,163
Lot Size Dimensions: 1326x268x1286xx320
Lot Features: Decorative Gravel, Dividable Lot, East/West Exposure
Road Surface Type: Dirt
Road Responsibility: County
Zoning: Pima County - RH
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,244.44
Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $36,702
Tax Year: 2024
Parcel Number: 213-30-043C
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Pvt Well (Not Registered)
Sewer: Septic Tank
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Heat Pump
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Desert Winds
Middle Or Junior School: Marana
High School: Marana
High School District: Marana
Location Information
Direction Faces: East
Directions: Sandario Rd. to West Fort Lowell. Ft. Lowell is a dirt road, follow until the road makes a hard right turn at the mailboxes. It is the second home on the left.
UnparsedAddress: 12820 W Fort Lowell Road, Tucson, AZ 85743
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,810
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9.99 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: —
County: Pima County
APN: 21330043C
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Desert Winds Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 3.3mi
4/10
Marana Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 13.2mi
3/10
Marana High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.3mi
6/10
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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
6/10 Fire Factor
10% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 19 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
Tucson, AZ • 85743
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 13.1 hours in
June and 7.8 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$604,000 – $731,000
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