Unique, OFF GRID, Straw bale house in Pueblo/Territorial style on expansive 10-acre parcel partially bordered by State Land! Just installed, high yield WATER WELL...per owner, 20 gallons of water per minute! 3,000 gallon rain water tank for exterior uses. Fully permitted Alternative Septic System. Ramada with fire pit and custom concrete tables on wheels. OWNED SOLAR with 200 AH Lithium battery! This property captures breathtaking mountain, city and sunset views, surrounded by natural desert landscaping. Per owner, fully permitted Secondary Building site on property suitable for main house or casita, slope and grading permits exist, 10 acre parcel cannot be divided. Enjoy the wide-open spaces from the 200 sq ft paver patio Ramada, ideal for entertaining, stargazing, or simply soaking in the peaceful desert surroundings. 860 sq ft Garage/workshop with shelf space adds convenience! Laundry room with lots of storage shelves. A welcoming front porch invites you inside to discover warm interiors featuring Saltillo tile floors, CUSTOM hand painted reclaimed wood-beamed ceilings, custom paint, & recessed lighting throughout. The open & inviting gathering areas are centered around a cozy propane gas fireplace for relaxing! The kitchen has CUSTOM handmade reclaimed wood cabinetry, granite counter tops, Antique Farm Sink, stainless steel appliances, & a pantry. Spacious primary bedroom with Antique teak barn doors that separate main bedroom from gathering area. Second bedroom has antique mesquite doors, while the bathroom features a stylish vessel sink and walk in shower! Two permitted storage containers behind garage. Location features; Shares a BLM boundary, Horse friendly zoning, Near Colossal Cave, Pistol Hill Trailhead, and Saguaro National Park East. Acreage has lots of mature native plants including Saguaros and abundant wildlife and birds. Make this endless space yours!
For sale
Price cut: $54K (6/11)
$695,000
8491 S Pistol Hill Rd, Vail, AZ 85641
2beds
1,221sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2022
10 Acres Lot
$686,600 Zestimate®
$569/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Antique farm sinkGranite counter topsWelcoming front porchStainless steel appliances
- 175 days |
- 531 |
- 24 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Karen S.L. Clark 520-730-2368,
Realty Executives Arizona Territory
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona,MLS#: 22600214
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Mini-Split, Propane
Appliances
- Included: Tankless Water Heater, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Microwave
- Laundry: Sink, In Garage, Storage, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Building Materials, WaterSense Fixture(s)
- Flooring: Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,221
- Total interior livable area: 1,221 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Detached, Storage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Ramada
- Exterior features: Native Plants
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), City, Sunset, Desert
Lot
- Size: 10 Acres
- Dimensions: 666' X 679' X 669' X 680'
- Features: Hillside Lot, North/South Exposure
Details
- Parcel number: 20576038B
- Zoning: Vail - RH
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Territorial,Pueblo
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Straw, Stucco
- Roof: Built-Up
Condition
- Year built: 2022
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Solar PV System
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Pvt Well (Registered)
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Vail
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $569/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $89,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,064
- Date on market: 1/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 176 days
- Listing terms: Cash
- Road surface type: Dirt
Estimated market value
$686,600
$652,000 - $721,000
$1,842/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Price change | $695,000-7.2%$569/sqft |
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| 3/31/2026 | Price change | $749,000-5.8%$613/sqft |
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| 2/3/2026 | Price change | $795,000-6.5%$651/sqft |
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| 1/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $849,900+553.8%$696/sqft |
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| 4/18/2005 | Sold | $130,000+62.5%$106/sqft |
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| 1/7/2000 | Sold | $80,000+60%$66/sqft |
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| 5/29/1997 | Sold | $50,000$41/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,013 +1.4% | $13,350 |
| 2024 | $999 +5.3% | $13,350 +7.2% |
| 2023 | $949 -1.5% | $12,450 +69.4% |
| 2022 | $964 -1.5% | $7,350 +8.9% |
| 2021 | $978 -13.7% | $6,750 |
| 2020 | $1,133 | $6,750 -10% |
| 2019 | $1,133 +1.5% | $7,500 |
| 2018 | $1,116 -3.1% | $7,500 |
| 2017 | $1,152 -14.7% | $7,500 -16.7% |
| 2016 | $1,350 -6.8% | $9,000 -6.3% |
| 2015 | $1,449 | $9,600 |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2013 | -- | $105,000 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
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| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | $1,073 +6.4% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,008 | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 85641
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Ocotillo Ridge Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.6 mi
- 5/10Old Vail Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.7 mi
- 7/10Cienega High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ocotillo Ridge
- Middle: Old Vail
- High: Cienega
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- Arizona
- Pima County
- Vail
- 85641
- 8491 S Pistol Hill Rd





