1251 Avenida Gandara, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
What's special
Contingent sale? No problem. Seller is willing to lease the property for the right price while buyer sells their property. Call for details. Stunning Hilltop Home with Panoramic Mountain & River Views. Built in 2023, this extraordinary home offers modern touches that are truly rare for the area. Nestled atop a hill, it boasts breathtaking, panoramic views of the Tumacacori Mountain ranges and the Santa Cruz River Valley below. The corner lot ensures you enjoy sweeping vistas, with sunsets casting beautiful light over the mountains every evening. Step inside to a dramatic entry with soaring cathedral ceilings and gorgeous wood plank flooring. The Great Room features exposed wood beams on the ceiling, adding warmth and character to the open space. The kitchen featuring a huge white and grey quartz island, stainless steel appliancesincluding a propane gas stove, dishwasher, and a refrigerator. There are plenty of solid wood cabinets for all your storage needs. The kitchen opens seamlessly into the living area, creating a central hub for entertaining and daily life. Designed for comfort, this home offers 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, providing ample space for a larger family. The primary suite is a true retreat, with a spacious bedroom leading to a modern en-suite bathroom. Pamper yourself in the oversized soaking tub, separate shower, dual Quartz countertop vanities with sinks and enjoy the convenience of a massive walk-in closet. A cozy family room with a fireplace adds an inviting touch to the home, while the back walk in laundry closet conveniently located away from the main living areas include a newer washer and dryer. The 2-car garage is extended in length, offering ample space for both your vehicles and a workshop. The outdoor space features a clean, paver walkway leading to the oversized metal front door, and plenty of room to add animal enclosures, gardens, a workshop or shed if desired. While the yard is currently unfenced, the large lot size provides endless possibilities for customization. This is truly a one-of-a-kind property with rare views, space, and modern amenitiesall for a price that's hard to beat. Don't miss the chance to call this hilltop gem your home!
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Kitchen
Living Room
Primary Bedroom
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Christina Esala 520-400-0904,
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Heat Pump, Zoned, Electric, Propane
Cooling
- Zoned, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Exhaust Fan, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Microwave
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Washer, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert, Gas, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,402
- Total interior livable area: 2,402 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Over Height Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Level
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: None
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Sunset, Panoramic, Rural, Sunrise
Lot
- Size: 1.29 Acres
- Features: Decorative Gravel, Subdivided, Corner Lot, Hillside Lot, Elevated Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 11501317
- Zoning: SCC - R-2
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Ranch,Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Security Lights
- Subdivision: Rio Rico Estates 3
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Rio Rico
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $175/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $258,584
- Annual tax amount: $2,265
- Date on market: 6/29/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 258 days
- Listing terms: FHA,VA Loan,Conventional,Cash,Submit,For Rent,USDA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | Contingent | $419,900$175/sqft |
Source:  MLS of Southern Arizona #22517485 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2025 | Price change | $419,900-3.5%$175/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22517485 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2025 | Price change | $435,000-5.4%$181/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22517485 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Price change | $460,000-3.2%$192/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22517485 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $475,000+14.5%$198/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22517485 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2023 | Sold | $415,000+1704.3%$173/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2022 | Sold | $23,000+35.3%$10/sqft |
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| 10/16/2020 | Sold | $17,000+21.4%$7/sqft |
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| 1/19/2006 | Sold | $14,000$6/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,392 +5.6% | $25,858 +16.9% |
| 2024 | $2,266 +1150.2% | $22,112 +2303.5% |
| 2023 | $181 +2.3% | $920 -25.2% |
| 2022 | $177 -3.6% | $1,230 |
| 2021 | $184 +10.3% | $1,230 |
| 2019 | $167 | $1,230 |
| 2018 | $167 -54.7% | $1,230 +5.1% |
| 2017 | $368 +82.6% | $1,170 -17% |
| 2016 | $201 -8% | $1,410 -6.3% |
| 2015 | $219 | $1,504 |
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| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | $218 | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $278 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$413,000
$392,000 - $434,000
$2,501/mo
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