This very unique home blends character and charm with nature-inspired design, featuring rich wood accents throughout that create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Offering 3 bedrooms plus a versatile den and 2.5 bathrooms, the layout is both functional and distinctive. At the heart of the home is a stunning atrium filled with natural light, complete with a spiral staircase that leads up to a rooftop sky deck--perfect for enjoying breathtaking panoramic mountain views. The outdoor spaces are equally impressive, with lush flower beds, vibrant plants, a tranquil koi pond, and even a cozy grass patch, creating a private oasis ideal for relaxation or entertaining. The energy efficient design, insulative building materials and solar make this home easy to heat and cool.
For sale
$499,000
448 Rio Rico Dr, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
3beds
2,119sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1983
1.39 Acres Lot
$487,200 Zestimate®
$235/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Warm inviting atmosphereTranquil koi pondBreathtaking panoramic mountain viewsLush flower bedsRooftop sky deckCozy grass patchRich wood accents throughout
- 49 days |
- 479 |
- 42 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gary P Brasher 520-260-4048,
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona,MLS#: 22610738
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Electric Range
- Laundry: In Kitchen, Laundry Closet, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Windows: Skylight(s), ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,119
- Total interior livable area: 2,119 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Detached, Oversized
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Courtyard
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Sunset, Panoramic, Residential, Sunrise
Lot
- Size: 1.39 Acres
- Features: Flower Beds, Shrubs, North/South Exposure
Details
- Parcel number: 11501076
- Zoning: SCC - R-1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Southwestern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame - Stucco, Concrete
- Roof: Built-Up,Foam,Membrane
Condition
- Year built: 1983
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Active Water Mgmt, Water Company
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Rio Rico Estates 3
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Rio Rico
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $235/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $195,980
- Annual tax amount: $1,820
- Date on market: 4/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 50 days
- Listing terms: FHA,Conventional,Cash,Submit,USDA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$487,200
$463,000 - $512,000
$1,998/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,000+5444.4%$235/sqft |
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| 1/1/2000 | Sold | $9,000$4/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/1982 | Sold | $9,000$4/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,710 +3.2% | $19,598 +18.8% |
| 2023 | $1,657 +2.3% | $16,501 +16.2% |
| 2022 | $1,619 +0.4% | $14,196 +14.9% |
| 2021 | $1,613 +24.5% | $12,356 +2.9% |
| 2019 | $1,295 | $12,008 +2.6% |
| 2018 | $1,295 -41.2% | $11,708 +17.1% |
| 2017 | $2,202 +105.2% | $10,002 -3.8% |
| 2016 | $1,073 -23.1% | $10,393 +15.9% |
| 2015 | $1,396 | $8,969 |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | $1,358 | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $1,214 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 85648
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10San Cayetano Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.8 mi
- 4/10Coatimundi Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 5/10Rio Rico High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: San Cayetano Elementary
- Middle: Calabasas Middle School
- High: Rio Rico High School
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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- Arizona
- Santa Cruz County
- Rio Rico
- 85648
- 448 Rio Rico Dr




