$144,000
Tucson, AZ 85715
MLS# 22527556
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Property Description
RARE OPPORTUNITY to build your own private desert home with MOUNTAIN VIEWS in this GATED high-end custom home community. Tucked away in an exclusive desert enclave is one of the last untouched parcels in the beautiful El Rancho Merlita community. Home to the historic Merle Norman Estate where the entrepreneur once retreated to her tranquil desert oasis, this small, gated neighborhood is home to only 16 custom builds. PRIME North facing Lot 1 offers stunning mountain views and mature trees as the perfect backdrop to build your dream home. Intimate neighborhood includes a quaint gathering area nestled near the wash where wildlife can be seen passing through and a community walking path meanders along the west side.
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Address Information
Lot/Unit #: 1
Country: USA
Street #: 2021
Direction: N
Street Name: Corte Tomasin
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85715
County: Pima
Location, Tax & Legal
Tax Year: 2025
Taxes: 1337.82
Legal Description: El Rancho Merlita Lot 1
Township: 14
Community: None
Range: 15
Section: 4
Municipality/Zoning: Tucson - RX2
Fire Protection: Included in Taxes
FEMA Flood Zone: No
Municipal Flood Zone: No
Tax Code: 133-07-3280
Area: Northeast
Subdivision: El Rancho Merlita (1-16)
Contract Information
Method of Title: Fee (Simple)
Distressed Info: None
Current Price: $144,000
List Price: $144,000
Listing Date: 2025-10-23
Status: Active
General Property Information
Property Use Type: Residential
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Lot Acres: 0.38
Lot Sqft: 16654
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Horse Property: No
School District: TUSD
Elementary School: Bloom
Middle School: Magee
High School: Sabino
Lot Sz Price/Acre: 378947.37
Showing Information
Directions: Wrightstown and Pantano head east to Rancho Merlita. Go south through gate to sign.
Electric
Electric Company: 1
Location: Available
Gas
Location: Available
Natural: 1
Phone
Location: Available
Sewer
Location: Available
Water
Location: Available
Distance to Utilities
Electric: Avail
Gas: Avail
Phone: Avail
Sewer: Avail
Water: Avail
Fence
Block: 1
None: 1
View
Mountain(s): 1
Sunrise: 1
Sunset: 1
Road Type
Paved: 1
Road Maintenance
HOA: 1
Lot Features
Subdivided: 1
Topography: Flat
Neighborhood Features
Gated Community: 1
Subdivision Restrictions
Age Restrictions: No
CC&Rs: Yes
Deed Restrictions: Yes
Association & Fees
HOA: Yes
HOA Amt (Monthly): 180
HOA Payment Frequency: Annually
HOA Transfer Fee: 250
Assoc Fees Includes
Gated Community: 1
Association Amenities
None: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Submit With Offer
HOA Addendum: 1
Loan Pre-Qual: 1
Proof of Funds: 1
Sellers Title Company: Fidelity National, Cassie Wilkinson
Vacant Land Contract: 1
Property Disclosure
CC&Rs: 1
Plat Map: 1
Seller Prop Disclosure: 1
Soil Analysis: 1
Special Condition
None: 1
Remarks Misc
Geo Lat: 32.246755
Geo Lon: -110.810928
Property Features
Electric: Electric Company
Gas: Natural
Fence: Block; None
View: Sunrise; Mountain(s); Sunset
Road Type: Paved
Road Maintenance: HOA
Lot Features: Subdivided
Neighborhood Features: Gated Community
Assoc Fees Includes: Gated Community
Association Amenities: None
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Submit With Offer: HOA Addendum; Loan Pre-Qual; Proof of Funds; Vacant Land Contract
Property Disclosure: CC&Rs; Plat Map; Seller Prop Disclosure; Soil Analysis
Special Condition: None
Supplements
This old Tucson charm in the desirable Tanque Verde Valley is a rare find and just minutes from Sabino Canyon, Udall park, shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more Eastside amenities.
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Listing Office: Long Realty
Last Updated: April - 30 - 2026
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