Originally built in the 1950s by Merle Norman, the cosmetic queen, as guest quarters for her ranch, this unique property was restored, renovated, and reimagined in 2010 as the Arroyo House bed and breakfast. Today, it offers versatile usage options: you can utilize it as a short-term rental, long-term rental, or as a bed and breakfast. Located in the gated community of Rancho Merlita, the Arroyo House sits on a 0.60-acre of manicured desert landscaping and passive water harvesting. The main house consists of 4 bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom. A shared common kitchen, dining room, and laundry room. Connected by a long covered sitting porch, All rooms have polished concrete floors dual, pane windows, high-efficiency mini split heating and cooling, and
Sold for $485,000
$485,000
1937 N Corte El Rancho Merlita, Tucson, AZ 85715
4beds
4baths
1,826sqft
Quadruplex
Built in 1953
-- sqft lot
$471,500 Zestimate®
$266/sqft
$1,348 Estimated rent
Home value
$471,500
$429,000 - $514,000
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Manicured desert landscapingDining roomCovered sitting porchEnsuite bathroomCommon kitchenLaundry room
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Listed by:
Tim R Hagyard 520-241-3123,
Long Realty
Bought with:
Lauren Phillips, SA681613000
Tierra Antigua Realty
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona,MLS#: 22503504
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Heat Pump, Zoned
Cooling
- Zoned, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Disposal, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Dryer Included, Washer Included
Features
- Bath Exhaust Out, Low Flow Showerheads, Rainwater Harvesting
- Flooring: Concrete
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,826
- Total interior livable area: 1,826 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Covered
- Exterior features: None
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Block,Split Rail
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Sunrise, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.60 Acres
- Features: Decorative Gravel, Shrubs, Sprinklers In Front, Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Parcel number: 133073390
- Zoning: Tucson - RX2
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Quadruplex
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Phone Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: None, Fire Sprinkler System
Community
- Community features: Gated, Walking Trail
Location
- Region: Tucson
- Subdivision: El Rancho Merlita (1-16)
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $150 monthly
- Amenities included: None
- Association name: Rancho Merlita HOA
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/15/2025 | Sold | $485,000-2.8%$266/sqft |
Source:  MLS of Southern Arizona #22503504 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2025 | Pending sale | $499,000$273/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22503504 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2025 | Contingent | $499,000$273/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22503504 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,000$273/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22503504 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2025 | Listing removed | $499,000$273/sqft |
Source:  Long Realty Company #22416962 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2025 | Contingent | $499,000$273/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22416962 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,000$273/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22416962 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2024 | Contingent | $499,000$273/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22416962 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $499,000$273/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22416962 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2024 | Contingent | $499,000$273/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22416962 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2024 | Listed for sale | $499,000$273/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22416962 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,120 +6% | $32,396 +14.9% |
| 2024 | $2,000 -0.5% | $28,187 +29.4% |
| 2023 | $2,010 +0.6% | $21,782 +29.5% |
| 2022 | $1,998 +3.1% | $16,820 +5.9% |
| 2021 | $1,938 +1.3% | $15,878 +2.9% |
| 2020 | $1,912 | $15,424 +0.4% |
| 2019 | $1,912 +2.2% | $15,360 +35.8% |
| 2018 | $1,870 +0.6% | $11,307 |
| 2017 | $1,860 -1.4% | $11,307 -13.1% |
| 2016 | $1,885 -8.4% | $13,017 +4.1% |
| 2015 | $2,057 | $12,510 |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2013 | -- | $145,455 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 85715
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Bloom Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Magee Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Sabino High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 3.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bloom
- Middle: Magee
- High: Sabino
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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