Charming 2/1 Main House with Unique Straw Bale Guest House - Ideal for Students & Airbnb Rental! No HOA!
Discover this exceptional property located just minutes from UA! The main house offers a cozy & comfortable living space perfect for students or a small family. The guest house is built w/ sustainable straw bale construction. This unique structure provides an inviting atmosphere & is currently operating successfully as an Airbnb, making it an excellent income-generating opportunity.
Separate Entrance & Parking Ensures privacy for both main & guest house occupants.
Income Potential: Established Airbnb rental with great reviews. Whether you're looking for a convenient home near UA or an investment property with proven rental income, this property offers the best of both worlds.
Sold for $360,000
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$360,000
708 N Desert Ave, Tucson, AZ 85711
3beds
1,773sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$356,000 Zestimate®
$203/sqft
$1,873 Estimated rent
Home value
$356,000
$338,000 - $374,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nancy Hennessey 520-820-5948,
Long Realty,
Ray Hennessey,
Long Realty
Bought with:
Marta Harvey, SA521055000
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona,MLS#: 22417147
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Microwave
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Outside, Stacked Space
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,773
- Total interior livable area: 1,773 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached, Carport
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Carport spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Level
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: None
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Block,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Features: Adjacent to Alley, East/West Exposure
Details
- Parcel number: 126030560
- Zoning: Tucson - R1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Montrose Addition
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Tucson
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $203/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $237,581
- Annual tax amount: $1,843
- Date on market: 7/11/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
- Listing terms: FHA,VA Loan,Conventional,Cash
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/3/2026 | Listing removed | $1,600$1/sqft |
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| 12/22/2025 | Price change | $1,600-4.8%$1/sqft |
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| 12/15/2025 | Price change | $1,680-1.2%$1/sqft |
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| 10/30/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 7/27/2025 | Listing removed | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 7/24/2025 | Price change | $1,700-2.9%$1/sqft |
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| 7/7/2025 | Price change | $1,750-2.8%$1/sqft |
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| 6/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,800-5.3%$1/sqft |
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| 6/9/2025 | Listing removed | $1,900$1/sqft |
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| 5/18/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,900$1/sqft |
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| 5/6/2025 | Listing removed | $1,900$1/sqft |
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| 2/28/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,900$1/sqft |
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| 11/5/2024 | Listing removed | $1,900$1/sqft |
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| 10/30/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,900+72.7%$1/sqft |
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| 8/15/2024 | Sold | $360,000+0.6%$203/sqft |
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| 8/13/2024 | Pending sale | $358,000$202/sqft |
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| 7/15/2024 | Contingent | $358,000$202/sqft |
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| 7/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $358,000+113.1%$202/sqft |
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| 4/2/2020 | Sold | $168,000-6.6%$95/sqft |
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| 2/15/2020 | Pending sale | $179,900$101/sqft |
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| 1/16/2020 | Price change | $179,900-2.8%$101/sqft |
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| 1/4/2020 | Listed for sale | $185,000+112.6%$104/sqft |
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| 1/4/2020 | Listing removed | $1,100$1/sqft |
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| 12/17/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,100$1/sqft |
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| 7/25/2019 | Sold | $87,000+58.2%$49/sqft |
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| 10/2/1995 | Sold | $55,000$31/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,967 +6.7% | $23,758 +2.2% |
| 2024 | $1,843 -0.8% | $23,241 +18.9% |
| 2023 | $1,857 +13.7% | $19,547 +18% |
| 2022 | $1,634 +17.7% | $16,565 +38.9% |
| 2021 | $1,388 +3% | $11,927 +4.9% |
| 2020 | $1,348 | $11,375 -1.6% |
| 2019 | $1,348 +4.8% | $11,556 +25% |
| 2018 | $1,286 +4.8% | $9,245 |
| 2017 | $1,227 -2.3% | $9,245 |
| 2016 | $1,257 +2.7% | $9,245 -1.1% |
| 2015 | $1,223 | $9,346 |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2013 | -- | $90,092 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | $588 -23.3% | -- |
| 2000 | $767 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 85711
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Howell Peter Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10University High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Rincon High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cavett
- Middle: Mansfeld
- High: Rincon
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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