AMAZING DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY in highly desirable Tanque Verde Valley. There are 15 R-1 lots planned at a minimum of 50' x 110' see document attached with preliminary Development Plan, designed by The Planning Center. City of Tucson extended zoning until November 2028. Property could also be divided into 3 or 4 lots that are 1+ acres each. Excellent, Northeast location adjacent to the Lake at Castle Rock. Rare to find an INFILL OPPORTUNITY like this. Existing 1 BR 1 BA home with detached garage are habitable but are being offered AS-IS only.
Vacant landProperty Type
4.39 acresLot Size
$170,843Price/Acres
Listed by Roy ''Thrac'' Paulette• Cantera Real Estate, LLC
Bear Canyon, located between East Tanque Verde Road and East Speedway Boulevard, is a foothills and residential Tucson neighborhood with desert-wash greenbelts and Catalina Mountain views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Tanque Verde Road corridor near Udall Park, where trailheads, local cafés, and everyday errands share the same sunlit strip. Mid-century ranch homes and adobe-influenced builds sit on curving streets framed by saguaros and broad skies. The Bear Canyon Wash and nearby paths shape a walk-and-ride routine that feels tied to the landscape. Trail Dust Town and the Gaslight Theatre add a playful, old-Tucson cultural note close by. Tucson Botanical Gardens brings curated desert color and seasonal programming into the weekly calendar.
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Property details
Exterior
Finance
Exterior features
Block fencing
Barbed wire fencing
North/South exposure
Paved road access
City-maintained road
Sloped topography
On-site water
On-site phone service
On-site gas service
On-site electric service
Home design
Residential property
Zoned Tucson - R1
Property faces north/south
Security
Locked gate at entrance to land
Construction
No construction details provided
Utilities
Private well (registered) and public water available
Septic tank
Electric service via local electric company
HOA & community
No association amenities
Other
Parcel number 11455038A
Directions: From Tanque Verde Road and Catalina Highway, go east 2/3 of a mile to address. Property located on south side of Tanque Verde.
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GREAT DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL in highly desirable TANQUE VERDE VALLEY. 15, R-1, CONCEPT LOTS. 50' x 110' (minimum) per attached, Preliminary Development Plan, designed by The Planning Center and approved by the City of Tucson 2/1/19. Also see attached Drainage Report. Excellent, Northeast location adjacent to the Lake at Castle Rock. Rare to find an INFILL OPPORTUNITY like this. $550,000 or $36,667 per platted lot. Property is priced for land value only. Existing home is being sold as is, where is with no Seller warranties or reparis to be made (to be included in any offer). DO NOT DISTURB OWNER WHO LIVES ON PROPERTY.
Public Records
Jul 1, 1981
Sold
$40,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,802 (+18.4%)
2024
$2,366 (+6.7%)
2023
$2,218 (−0.8%)
2022
$2,235 (−0.3%)
2021
$2,243 (+4.2%)
2020
$2,153 (+3.0%)
2019
$2,091 (+4.8%)
2018
$1,994 (+4.8%)
2017
$1,903 (+2.6%)
2016
$1,855 (+4.2%)
2015
$1,781 (+6.5%)
2014
$1,673 (+5.7%)
$50 + $12,760
$12,810
2013
$1,582
$50 + $11,247
$11,297
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4.39 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,416
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,416
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pima County
APN
11455038A
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
SR
Suburban Ranch
This zone provides for very low density, large lot, single-family, residential development and suburban ranch uses. Uses that would adversely affect the open space, agricultural, or natural characteristics of this zone shall not be permitted.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Office
Educational / school
Golf related
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 20 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 • 85749
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 9500 E Tanque Verde Rd
$702,473
$48K under list price of $750K
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