VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS AND PRIVACY! Complete with a newly drilled & installed WATER WELL! Nestled in the foothills of the Rincon Mountains, this 10-acre parcel of property captures breathtaking mountain, city and sunset views, surrounded by natural desert landscape and bordered by State Land!! The Arizona trail is nearby for the hiking and mountain biker enthusiasts! Enjoy the wide-open spaces from the paver patio Ramada, ideal for entertaining, stargazing, or simply soaking in the peaceful desert surroundings. OFF GRID, Straw bale house in Pueblo/Territorial style. OWNED SOLAR with 200 AH Lithium backup battery! Per owner, fully permitted Secondary Building site on property suitable for main house or casita, slope and grading permits exist, 10-acre parcel cannot be divided. A welcoming front porch invites you inside to discover warm interiors featuring Saltillo tile floors, CUSTOM hand-painted wood-beamed ceilings, custom paint, & recessed lighting throughout. The open & inviting gathering areas are centered around a cozy propane gas fireplace for relaxing! The kitchen has CUSTOM handmade wood cabinetry, granite counter tops, Antique Farm Sink, stainless steel appliances, & a pantry. Primary spacious bedroom with Antique teak barn doors from India that separate main bedroom for gathering area. Second bedroom has antique mesquite doors from Mexico, while the bathroom features a stylish vessel sink and walk in shower! Separate garage with shelving adds convenience! Make this endless space yours!
Single-familyProperty Type
2022Year Built
10 acresLot Size
$569Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Karen Clark• Realty Executives Arizona Territory
THIS PROPERTY BOASTS KING-OF-THE MOUNTAIN VIEWS. LET THE SWEEPING VISTAS AND HUGE SUNSETS OVERWHELM YOU. HIGH ABOVE THE RINCON VALLEY, THIS UNIQUE 10 ACRE PROPERTY NESTLES AGAINST STATE LAND PROPOSED FOR COLOSSAL CAVE PARK EXPANSION. DEED RESTRICTED TO ONE HOMESITE PER 10 ACRES. EXCLUSIVE CUSTOM HOME AREA. SUBJECT TO HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT ZONE-TOPO AVAILABLE. CALL LISTING AGENT FOR INFORMATION AND PACKAGE. SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT-EASY AVAILABILITY.
MLSSAZ #9919224
Jan 7, 2000
Sold
$80,000
$66/sq ft
Oct 29, 1999
Listed
$92,500
$76/sq ft
A Beautiful 10+ Acre Parcel In The Foothills Of The Rincon Mountains, With State Land On The South Boundary. A Rare Parcel Ready For Building!
Public Records
May 20, 1997
Sold
$50,000
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,226 (+109.1%)
2025
$1,065 (+5.1%)
2024
$1,013 (+1.4%)
2023
$999 (+5.3%)
2022
$949 (−1.5%)
2021
$964 (−1.5%)
2020
$978 (−13.7%)
2019
$1,133 (+1.5%)
2018
$1,116 (−3.1%)
2017
$1,152 (−14.7%)
2016
$1,350 (−6.5%)
2015
$1,444 (−0.3%)
$9,600
2014
$1,449 (+5.6%)
$9,600
2013
$1,373
$9,600
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,221
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,221
Year built
2022
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pima County
APN
20576038B
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 13, 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
May 19, 2022 • Final
Building
Work on a barn and house.
New construction
Apr 15, 2016 • Final
Building
Construct a livery stable barn with grading. Work includes straw bale construction and an area increase.
ADU
Grading
New construction
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.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
8/10 Fire Factor
31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 99° expected this year, 13 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
Vail, AZ • 85641
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 8491 S Pistol Hill Rd
$663,814
$31K under list price of $695K
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