OFF MARKET

Off market apr 2024 for $675K

$622,420

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,528/mo

•

1,711

sq ft

838 S Rubio Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

About this home

Seamless blend of the old & the new! 1914 adobe was expanded upon in 2015, to create this stunning Barrio Santa Rosa beauty. Spacious 1711 sq ft, with cozy living spaces, three spacious bedrooms, two full baths. Experience the joys of outdoor living: lush patios, privacy walls, and a home that will amaze buyers looking for authenticity and creativity in a downtown setting. Murals by local artists, gorgeous woodwork, custom tile, truly you must see this in person. Enjoy the 3-D matterport tour!

Single-familyProperty Type

2015Year Built

5,009 sq ftLot Size

$364Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Susan Denis • Tierra Antigua Realty

Bought with Susan Denis • Tierra Antigua Realty

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•Source:MLSSAZ #22406111

Redfin Estimate

$622,420

$53K since sold in April 2024$5,000 since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 22.8% higher than the average sale price ($507K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 6, 2026
$355,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,493 sq ft
845 W Placita Estrella Azul, Tucson, AZ 85713
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$448,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,659 sq ft
844 S Fremont Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719
SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$670,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,544 sq ft
671 S Main Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$249,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,368 sq ft
1315 S Osborne Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$730,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,977 sq ft
662 S Mordasini Pl, Tucson, AZ 85701
SOLD OCT 6, 2026
$590,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,793 sq ft
802 S 5th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

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Market trends in 85701, AZ

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.2%

+1.6% MoM

Median sale price

$451K

$132 MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

12 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

$299,990
2 beds1 bath1,080 sq ft
428 W Rosales St, Tucson, AZ 85701
3D WALKTHROUGH
$340,000
2 beds1 bath882 sq ft
704 W 18th St, Tucson, AZ 85745
$550,000
2 beds1 bath1,072 sq ft
306 S 3rd Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
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Sale history for 838 S Rubio Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLSSAZ #22406111

Apr 18, 2024

Sold

$675,000

$395/sq ft

Apr 2, 2024

Pending

—

Mar 18, 2024

Contingent

—

Mar 8, 2024

Listed

$675,000

$395/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 26, 2015

Sold

$375,000

$219/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 10, 2015

Sold

$60,000

$35/sq ft

MLSSAZ #20810001

Sep 7, 2008

Sold

$151,000

$88/sq ft

Mar 7, 2008

Listed

$164,821

$96/sq ft

MLSSAZ #20742893

Jan 9, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Oct 23, 2007

Listed

$150,900

$88/sq ft

MLSSAZ #20732965

Oct 16, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Aug 13, 2007

Listed

$174,900

$102/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 21, 2006

Sold

$290,000

$169/sq ft

Tax history for 838 S Rubio Ave

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,999 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,711

Year built

1997

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Pima County

APN

11708122B

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.

R-3

Residence

This zone provides for high density, residential development and compatible uses. Civic, educational, recreation, religious uses, and select other uses, such as day care and urban agriculture, are also permitted that provide reasonable compatibility with adjoining residential uses.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Office
Fire house
Police station
Agriculture-Cropland
Cemetery
Park & open space

Aug 11, 2025 • Final

Residential solar app

Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic solar system with a battery storage system and a backup switch for whole home backup. The project includes a battery expansion pack and electrical service upgrades with a new bus and main circuit breaker.

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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

Interior

Virtual Tour Information

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2

Interior Features
Interior Features: High Ceilings
Appliances: Exhaust Fan, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Gas Oven
Flooring: Concrete, Ceramic Tile
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Patio

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,711
Construction Materials: Adobe, Masonry Stucco

Exterior Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Paver, Patio
Fencing: Wrought Iron, Masonry
Roof: Built-Up, Metal

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Levels: One
Living Area: 1,711

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5,009
Lot Size Dimensions: 81x70x81x70
Lot Features: Shrubs, Sprinklers In Front, Adjacent to Alley, Corner Lot, North/South Exposure
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: City
Zoning: Tucson - R3

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,454.97
Tax Year: 2023
Parcel Number: 117-08-122B

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Sewer Connected

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Drachman
Middle Or Junior School: Drachman
High School: Tucson
High School District: TUSD

Location Information
Direction Faces: South
Directions: from Stone/17th west on 17th to Meyer, south to 19th, east to address (front of home faces 19th)
UnparsedAddress: 838 S Rubio Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,711
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,999 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Pima County
APN: 11708122B

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Drachman Primary Magnet School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

6/10

Tucson Magnet High School

Public 8-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

8/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 106° 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 • 85701

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

102

103

Jan

Feb

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Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

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Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 13.1 hours in June and 7.7 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

13.1 hrs

7.7 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$592,000 – $716,000

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Home values near 838 S Rubio Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
821 South Rubio Ave, Tucson, AZ 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1286 Sq. Ft.	$389,393
825 South 8th Ave, Tucson, AZ 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 767 Sq. Ft.	$267,034

Address	Redfin Estimate
826 South Rubio Ave, Tucson, AZ - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 689 Sq. Ft.	$248,110
128 West Armijo St, Tucson, AZ 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1391 Sq. Ft.	$454,862

Address	Redfin Estimate
837 South 8th Ave, Tucson, AZ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3286 Sq. Ft.	—
130 West Armijo St, Tucson, AZ - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1470 Sq. Ft.	$369,510

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