A Southwest lovers dream! This unique, custom built home sits atop a hill with expansive views on 5 acres of high Sonoran desert. Across the street lie thousands of acres of the Coronado National Park, ensuring your privacy and unlimited views. While feeling remote, you are just a 5 minute drive to the town of Arivaca and the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge. This uniquely Southwestern home features saltillo tile floors, Mexican tile counters and accents, custom kitchen cabinets with punched metal inserts and four custom stain-glassed windows featuring birds of the area. Enjoy your views from the spacious living area with ample windows or from the large covered patio. Slip away to the privacy of your primary suite with it's own fireplace and en suite. A 629 foot outbuilding,/ casita, recently upgraded with a new roof, windows and paint, can be used as an office, gym, artist's studio, etc. The main house has a new HVAC unit and new washer/dryer units that stay with the property. Welcome home to your desert oasis!
For sale
$349,000
13520 W Universal Ranch Rd, Arivaca, AZ 85601
3beds
1,664sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
5 Acres Lot
$338,200 Zestimate®
$210/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large covered patioSaltillo tile floors
- 34 days |
- 2,054 |
- 121 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 14, 2026 at 03:39am
Listed by:
Constance Paula Paris 520-988-0994,
Connect Realty.com
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona,MLS#: 22601674
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: None
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shower Only
Dining room
- Features: Dining Area
Kitchen
- Description: Countertops: Tile
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Water Heater: Electric
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Great Room
- Flooring: Mexican Tile
- Windows: Window Covering: Some
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove, Great Room, Primary Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,664
- Total interior livable area: 1,664 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: RV Access/Parking, No Garage, Gravel
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: RV Parking: Space Available
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Block
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Panoramic, Sunrise, Sunset
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Dimensions: 342 x 613 x 337 x 620
- Features: East/West Exposure, North/South Exposure, Landscape - Front: Natural Desert, Landscape - Rear: Natural Desert
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 30231012R
- Zoning: RH
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Satellite Dish
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete Block, Slump Block
- Roof: Rolled,Tile
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Tep
- Gas: None
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Domestic Well, Shared Well, Well Agreement
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Alarm Installed, Alarm System
- Subdivision: Arivaca
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Arivaca
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $210/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $177,314
- Annual tax amount: $2,182
- Date on market: 1/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 34 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Submit
- Ownership: Fee (Simple)
- Ownership type: Sole Proprietor
- Road surface type: Dirt
Estimated market value
$338,200
$321,000 - $355,000
$1,924/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $349,000+40.2%$210/sqft |
Source:  MLS of Southern Arizona #22601674 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2022 | Sold | $249,000$150/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22214082 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2022 | Pending sale | $249,000$150/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22214082 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2022 | Contingent | $249,000$150/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22214082 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2022 | Price change | $249,000-13.2%$150/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22214082 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2022 | Price change | $287,000+30.5%$172/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22214082 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2022 | Pending sale | $220,000$132/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22203881 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2022 | Sold | $220,000$132/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22203881 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2022 | Contingent | $220,000$132/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22203881 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2022 | Listed for sale | $220,000+124.5%$132/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22203881 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2003 | Sold | $98,000-2%$59/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/1998 | Sold | $100,000$60/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,040 -6.5% | $17,731 -3.3% |
| 2024 | $2,182 -0.2% | $18,333 +36.2% |
| 2023 | $2,186 -4.1% | $13,459 |
| 2022 | $2,278 -0.5% | $13,459 |
| 2021 | $2,290 +0.6% | $13,459 |
| 2020 | $2,276 | $13,459 +6.4% |
| 2019 | $2,276 -3.5% | $12,647 -11.7% |
| 2018 | $2,357 -16.2% | $14,323 |
| 2017 | $2,812 +7.2% | $14,323 -2.7% |
| 2016 | $2,622 +14.5% | $14,717 +1.7% |
| 2015 | $2,290 | $14,469 |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2013 | -- | $132,587 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | $910 +7.4% | -- |
| 2000 | $848 | -- |
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Est. payment
$1,853/mo
Principal & interest
$1658
Property taxes
$195
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 85601
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Sopori Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 14.2 mi
- 5/10Sahuarita Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 29.9 mi
- 5/10Sahuarita High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 29.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sopori
- Middle: Sahuarita
- High: Sahuarita
- District: Sahuarita
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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