Originally built in the 1950s by Merle Norman, the cosmetic queen, as guest quarters for her ranch, this unique property was restored, renovated, and reimagined in 2010 as the Arroyo House bed and breakfast. Today, it offers versatile usage options: you can utilize it as a short-term rental, long-term rental, or as a bed and breakfast. Located in the gated community of Rancho Merlita, the Arroyo House sits on a 0.60-acre of manicured desert landscaping and passive water harvesting. The main house consists of 4 bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom. A shared common kitchen, dining room, and laundry room. Connected by a long covered sitting porch, All rooms have polished concrete floors dual, pane windows, high-efficiency mini split heating and cooling, and
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1953
Living Area: 1,826 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Long Realty Company
Office Phone: (520) 918-2400
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Flooring Type: Concrete
Interior: Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Pane Windows, Fire Sprinklers, Smoke Detector
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
View: Mountain(s), Other
Exterior: None
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Cul-De-Sac
Lot Size: 0.60 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Heat Pump, Zoned
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: Wrightstown/Pantano. East on Wrightstown. to Corte Tomasin on Right. Through gate. Proceed to roundabout to address.
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $499,000
Price Per SqFt: $273/SqFt
HOA Fees:
Amount: $150
Frequency: Monthly
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $1,938
Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison
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This property is $112.1K more than the Median List Price and $40/SqFt more than other homes in Tucson, AZ.
Based on homes listed in November 2024
MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Number: #22416962
Listing Office:
Office Name: Long Realty Company
Office Phone: (520) 918-2400
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Nearby Schools
4
/10
Bloom Elementary School
8310 E Pima St
Distance between this listing and this school0.27 miles
Public District Grades PK-6
10
/10
Academy of Tucson Elementary School
9209 E Wrightstown Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.92 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-5
5
/10
Anna Henry Elementary School
650 N Igo Way
Distance between this listing and this school1.41 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Nearby Schools
3
/10
Magee Middle School
8300 E Speedway Blvd
Distance between this listing and this school0.79 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
6
/10
Tucson Country Day School
9239 E Wrightstown Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.98 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-8
3
/10
Gridley Middle School
350 S Harrison Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.32 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
5
/10
Canyon Rose Academy-East
8981 E Tanque Verde Rd Ste 281
Distance between this listing and this school1.21 miles
Public Charter Grades 9-12
5
/10
Sahuaro High School
545 N Camino Seco
Distance between this listing and this school1.34 miles
Public District Grades 8-12
3
/10
Eastpointe High School
8495 E Broadway Blvd
Distance between this listing and this school1.66 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $40,086. The most common annual income of people living in Tucson, AZ is between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
This home is located at 1937 N Corte El Rancho Merlita in Tucson, AZ and zip code 85715 in the Ward 2 neighborhood. This 1,826 square foot home, which was built in 1953, sits on a 0.60 acre lot. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 09, 2024 and is currently priced at $499,000.
In November 2024 in Tucson, AZ there were 40.6% more homes for sale than in October 2024. In November 2024, listings were on the market for 74 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $386,829.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.