Exceptional Central Tucson Opportunity Thoughtfully Remodeled Home with Detached Guest House
Thoughtfully remodeled to preserve its original character while introducing a warm, timeless transitional design, this exceptional Central Tucson home beautifully blends historic charm with modern comfort.
Ideally located just minutes from Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, the University of Arizona, the Arizona Inn, downtown Tucson, and the area's premier dining, shopping, and cultural attractions, this property offers an unbeatable central location.
The approximately 3,490 sq. ft. residence features 5 bedrooms, including two private primary suites, offering exceptional flexibility for multigenerational living, guests, or work-from-home needs A detached guest house with its own private backyard entrance provides endless possibilities as a guest retreat, home office, creative studio, or potential rental opportunity.
The spacious, pool-sized backyard offers exceptional privacy and plenty of room to create your ideal outdoor oasis.
A rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated home in one of Tucson's most established and desirable neighborhoods, where classic Tucson character meets timeless transitional design.
For sale
$1,299,000
1940 E Elm St, Tucson, AZ 85719
6beds
3,490sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
0.32 Acres Lot
$1,231,600 Zestimate®
$372/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Warm timeless transitional designBeautifully updated homeSpacious pool-sized backyardExceptional privacy
- 36 days
- 1,830
- 75
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Hedy H Ramani,
Engel & Volkers Tucson
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona,MLS#: 22618505
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas Pac, Natural Gas, Zoned, Electric
Cooling
- Zoned, Central Air, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Exhaust Fan, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Convection Oven, Electric Oven, Microwave, Wine Cooler
- Laundry: Sink, Laundry Room, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert, See Remarks, Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,490
- Total interior livable area: 3,490 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Storage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance, Level
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Paver, Patio
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Block
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Residential
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 96 x 145
- Features: Decorative Gravel, Flower Beds, Shrubs, Sprinklers In Front, Subdivided, Adjacent to Alley, North/South Exposure
Details
- Parcel number: 123060020
- Zoning: Tucson - R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Territorial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Burnt Adobe
- Roof: Tile,Built-Up - Reflect
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lighted, Historic, Paved Street, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Olsens Add Amd
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Tucson
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $372/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $904,428
- Annual tax amount: $4,133
- Date on market: 9/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 34 days
- Listing terms: FHA,VA Loan,Conventional,Cash
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,231,600
$1.17M - $1.29M
$4,011/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000$372/sqft |
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| 8/31/2026 | Contingent | $1,299,000$372/sqft |
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| 7/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000+62.4%$372/sqft |
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| 4/28/2025 | Sold | $800,000-10.6%$229/sqft |
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| 4/25/2025 | Pending sale | $895,000$256/sqft |
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| 4/14/2025 | Contingent | $895,000$256/sqft |
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| 4/7/2025 | Price change | $895,000-9.1%$256/sqft |
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| 2/26/2025 | Price change | $985,000-10.5%$282/sqft |
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| 1/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000+124.5%$315/sqft |
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| 8/25/2016 | Sold | $490,000-2%$140/sqft |
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| 6/29/2016 | Listed for sale | $500,000$143/sqft |
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| 6/17/2016 | Pending sale | $500,000$143/sqft |
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| 4/15/2016 | Price change | $500,000-6.5%$143/sqft |
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| 3/8/2016 | Price change | $535,000-6.9%$153/sqft |
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| 1/25/2016 | Price change | $574,900-3.4%$165/sqft |
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| 10/11/2015 | Listed for sale | $595,000$170/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,133 +4.2% | $90,443 +12.7% |
| 2025 | $3,965 +6% | $80,268 +19.5% |
| 2024 | $3,741 -0.5% | $67,155 +16.6% |
| 2023 | $3,759 +0.6% | $57,592 +6% |
| 2022 | $3,738 +2% | $54,332 +5.7% |
| 2021 | $3,665 +1.3% | $51,413 |
| 2020 | $3,616 | $51,413 +98.2% |
| 2019 | $3,616 +2.2% | $25,943 +19% |
| 2018 | $3,537 -1.3% | $21,797 |
| 2017 | $3,585 +3.6% | $21,797 +5% |
| 2016 | $3,461 -47.1% | $20,759 -59.6% |
| 2015 | $6,547 | $51,447 |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2013 | -- | $524,035 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
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| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | $3,671 +5% | -- |
| 2000 | $3,497 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Blenman-Elm
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Blenman
- Middle: Doolen
- High: Catalina
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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