Want to live off the grid? Then this is the home for you. 3.3 acres of beautiful desert with the most beautiful sunsets ever! Views galore! Mountain and city! One of a kind hilltop geodesic home. Powered by solar panels with battery backup. Water is hauled and there are water tanks. Utilities are at Sunset Rd. if you wanted to hook up. Very private and peaceful. Enjoy the wildlife. There are 2 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths. The upstairs master bath can easily be a full bath. Shower is installed but not finished. The downstairs tub is a Jacuzzi tub. Heating is by a wood stove. Panoramic views from your open great room plan. Kitchen has a nice breakfast bar. Enjoy your morning coffee with your mountain and desert views. Water heater and kitchen stove are propane. Property is As Is. All items in the house are being sold with the home. Seller will not remove..
Wow! Perhaps the most unique property in the Tucson Area. Geodesic Dome, set high atop over 3 acres. Truly breathtaking city and mountain views. Really something to see. Availability of water and electricity appear to be approximately 1/4 mile at Sunset, but here's you chance to go super green and live ''off the grid''. Access drive is rough, 4 x 4 and/or hiking boots suggested. Go-check it out. Seller never resided at subject and has no information on conditions. No SPDS, no CLUE, special addenda required. Offered as-is. Cash offers only.
MLSSAZ #21023885
Dec 13, 2010
Listing Removed
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Jun 14, 2010
Listed
$185,000
$170/sq ft
MLSSAZ #21009449
Sep 20, 2010
Listing Removed
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Mar 21, 2010
Listed
$199,000
$183/sq ft
MLSSAZ #2330126
Oct 27, 2004
Sold
$174,600
$161/sq ft
Dec 30, 2003
Listed
$180,000
$166/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,993 (+1.2%)
2024
$1,971 (−0.8%)
2023
$1,986 (+5.0%)
2022
$1,892 (−1.9%)
2021
$1,928 (+0.5%)
2020
$1,919 (−16.6%)
2019
$2,302 (−8.4%)
2018
$2,512 (−0.6%)
2017
$2,526
2016
$2,524 (+0.9%)
2015
$2,502 (+7.0%)
2014
$2,337 (+4.6%)
$50 + $13,739
$13,789
2013
$2,233
$50 + $13,774
$13,824
Tax history for 6485 W Sunset Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,993 (+1.2%)
2024
$1,971 (−0.8%)
2023
$1,986 (+5.0%)
2022
$1,892 (−1.9%)
2021
$1,928 (+0.5%)
2020
$1,919 (−16.6%)
2019
$2,302 (−8.4%)
2018
$2,512 (−0.6%)
2017
$2,526
2016
$2,524 (+0.9%)
2015
$2,502 (+7.0%)
2014
$2,337 (+4.6%)
$50 + $13,739
$13,789
2013
$2,233
$50 + $13,774
$13,824
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.33 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,083
Year built
1995
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pima County
APN
21437022
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
SR
Suburban Ranch Zone
Suburban ranch is intended as a low density zone principally for single-family residences and associated conditional uses on large lots. A wide range of agricultural and ranch uses are permitted. The large minimum lot size requirement of this zone insures a considerable reservation of open space.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Double Sink, Gas Range
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Flooring: Concrete, Ceramic Tile
Window Features: Skylights, Double Pane Windows
Laundry Features: In Bathroom, Washer
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove, Great Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,086
Construction Materials: Frame
Exterior Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck
Roof: Built-Up
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Levels: Two
Living Area: 1,086
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 145,055
Lot Size Dimensions: 220x659x220x659
Lot Features: Hillside Lot
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Road Responsibility: County
Zoning: Tucson - SR
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,524.41
Tax Year: 2016
Parcel Number: 214-37-0220
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Solar PV System, Solar
Sewer: Septic Tank
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Propane
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Evaporative Cooling
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Coyote Trail
Middle Or Junior School: Marana
High School: Marana
High School District: Marana
Location Information
Directions: Silverbell/ Sunset Rd W about 3 miles to address on left. Driveway is about .2 of a mile to home
UnparsedAddress: 6485 W Sunset Road, Tucson, AZ 85743
Community Information
Community Features: Horses Allowed
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,083
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: —
County: Pima County
APN: 21437022
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Coyote Trail Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 4.0mi
8/10
Marana Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 12.4mi
3/10
Marana High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.5mi
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
7/10 Fire Factor
17% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° 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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
13.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$280,000 – $339,000
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