This tastefully updated and preserved mid-century ranch home pairs distinctive architectural character with extensive updates and flexible living spaces. Vaulted ceilings, an adobe fireplace, and vintage cabinetry give the interior a sense of history, while terrazzo style quartz countertops and new tile flooring throughout bring a fresh, contemporary layer to the home.
The spacious living and dining areas flow seamlessly to the kitchen, where a breakfast bar creates an effortless connection between the spaces. A separate family room provides additional gathering space, while the bonus Arizona room offers flexibility as a home office, hobby room, or creative space. Generously sized bedrooms provide comfortable proportions, with the primary suite featuring a spacious walk-in closet plus two additional closets.
Outdoor living centers around the newly updated pool, with new tile and plaster. A brick paver patio and covered porch offer shaded places to relax, while turf landscaping and a convenient shed provide an easy-care yard with additional storage. New LED lighting throughout adds another thoughtful update.
A single-car garage and carport provide parking and storage flexibility. Conveniently located near schools, hospitals, the University of Arizona, and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, this home offers a distinctive combination of mid-century character, modern improvements, and versatile living spaces. New water supply lines, new electrical panels, and mature citrus and vegetation. New water supply lines, new electrical panels, and mature citrus and vegetation.
For sale
$468,000
5241 E 3rd St, Tucson, AZ 85711
3beds
2,012sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$455,800 Zestimate®
$233/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Adobe fireplaceBrick paver patioDistinctive architectural characterBreakfast barMature citrus and vegetationNew led lighting throughoutVintage cabinetry
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Eliza Landon Dray 520-990-6485,
Long Realty
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona,MLS#: 22620335
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Gas Pac
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Windows: Skylight(s), Plantation Shutters
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,012
- Total interior livable area: 2,012 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Shared Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Storage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Block
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 91 x 97
- Features: Decorative Gravel, Subdivided, Adjacent to Alley
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Additional Carport
- Parcel number: 127021260
- Zoning: Tucson - R1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Burnt Adobe
- Roof: Built-Up
Condition
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Jogging/Bike Path, Paved Street
- Security: Shutters, Smoke Detector(s), Wrought Iron Security Door
- Subdivision: Darling Acres
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Tucson
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $233/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $327,804
- Annual tax amount: $2,547
- Date on market: 8/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing terms: VA Loan,Conventional,Cash
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$455,800
$433,000 - $479,000
$2,023/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $468,000+75.6%$233/sqft |
Source:  MLS of Southern Arizona #22620335 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2026 | Sold | $266,500$132/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,548 +4.4% | $32,780 +5% |
| 2025 | $2,440 +6.7% | $31,219 +3% |
| 2024 | $2,287 -0.8% | $30,297 +17.7% |
| 2023 | $2,304 -0.3% | $25,733 +19.4% |
| 2022 | $2,312 +4.2% | $21,550 +3.7% |
| 2021 | $2,219 +3% | $20,781 +3.9% |
| 2020 | $2,155 | $20,004 +5.2% |
| 2019 | $2,155 +4.8% | $19,007 +28.6% |
| 2018 | $2,056 +4.8% | $14,780 |
| 2017 | $1,962 +2.6% | $14,780 +5% |
| 2016 | $1,913 +6.8% | $14,076 +5% |
| 2015 | $1,791 | $13,405 |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2013 | -- | $138,723 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | $1,464 -2% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,495 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Duffy
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10W Arthur Sewel Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10University High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Rincon High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sewell
- Middle: Vail
- High: University
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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