Oozing charm in this darling 1918 Dunbar Spring bungalow! This sweet front porch home is full of all the vintage charm you would expect in a desirable downtown neighborhood, but with all the most important upgrades done and ready for you to comfortably move in! Lovely original fir wood floors, high ceilings, saltillo and talavera tile in the kitchen with preserved original cabinets & new stainless steel appliances from 2022. Thoughtfully updated bathrooms. New energy efficient HVAC mini split system installed in 2022. Upgraded electrical to 200 amp service and new plumbing system. The back yard is its own awesome private oasis that provides an outdoor shower, firepit, covered patio & storage. Perfect for Tucson backyard summer nights and winter desert bonfires. Continued.... Possible ADU structure. This universal space has AC & could be an art studio, office, gym, or small guest quarters. Bike score of 98! Close to restaurants, shopping, UA, Pima CC, downtown, parks, I10.
For sale
$395,000
948 N Alder Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705
2beds
759sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
$389,300 Zestimate®
$520/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Outdoor showerCovered patioHigh ceilingsThoughtfully updated bathroomsFront porch homePreserved original cabinetsUniversal space has ac
- 26 days |
- 1,028 |
- 73 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 23, 2026 at 08:58am
Listed by:
Sydney Lynne Ballesteros 520-334-0344,
Tierra Antigua Realty
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona,MLS#: 22607074
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Mini-Split
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Electric Cooktop, Microwave
- Laundry: Outside
Features
- High Ceilings
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 759
- Total interior livable area: 759 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Gray Water System, Rain Barrel/Cistern(s)
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Sunset, Residential, Sunrise
Lot
- Size: 3,920.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50X80
- Features: Corner Lot, East/West Exposure
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 117023530
- Zoning: Tucson - R2
- Special conditions: No Insurance Claims History Report
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonry Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Water Company
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Historic, Paved Street, Sidewalks
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Wrought Iron Security Door
- Subdivision: Tucson Resub Of Blks 9 12 & 14
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Tucson
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $520/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $201,130
- Annual tax amount: $1,540
- Date on market: 3/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 27 days
- Listing terms: FHA,VA Loan,Conventional,Cash
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$389,300
$370,000 - $409,000
$1,429/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $395,000+27.4%$520/sqft |
Source:  MLS of Southern Arizona #22607074 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2023 | Sold | $310,000-4.6%$408/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22305152 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2023 | Pending sale | $325,000$428/sqft |
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| 3/12/2023 | Contingent | $325,000$428/sqft |
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| 3/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $325,000+54.8%$428/sqft |
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| 10/27/2021 | Sold | $210,000-4.5%$277/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22122748 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2021 | Pending sale | $220,000$290/sqft |
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| 10/11/2021 | Contingent | $220,000$290/sqft |
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| 9/30/2021 | Price change | $220,000-11.3%$290/sqft |
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| 9/3/2021 | Price change | $248,000-4.2%$327/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22122748 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2021 | Price change | $259,000-3.7%$341/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22118300 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2021 | Listed for sale | $269,000+81.8%$354/sqft |
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| 7/24/2009 | Sold | $148,000-6.9%$195/sqft |
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| 5/17/2009 | Price change | $159,000-9.1%$209/sqft |
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| 4/16/2009 | Listed for sale | $175,000+5.4%$231/sqft |
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| 1/4/2006 | Sold | $166,000+38.9%$219/sqft |
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| 12/30/2004 | Sold | $119,500+86.7%$157/sqft |
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| 9/21/2000 | Sold | $64,000+52.4%$84/sqft |
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| 8/21/1998 | Sold | $42,000$55/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,478 +6% | $20,113 +1.2% |
| 2024 | $1,394 -1.8% | $19,872 +35.5% |
| 2023 | $1,420 -0.4% | $14,667 +8.5% |
| 2022 | $1,425 +4.2% | $13,524 -4.9% |
| 2021 | $1,368 +3% | $14,215 +9% |
| 2020 | $1,328 | $13,041 +7.2% |
| 2019 | $1,328 +4.8% | $12,165 +33.5% |
| 2018 | $1,267 +4.8% | $9,109 |
| 2017 | $1,209 +2.6% | $9,109 +5% |
| 2016 | $1,179 +12.2% | $8,675 +5% |
| 2015 | $1,051 | $8,262 |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2013 | -- | $87,815 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
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| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | $457 +9.9% | -- |
| 2000 | $416 | -- |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$2,174/mo
Principal & interest
$1953
Property taxes
$221
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Dunbar Spring
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Davis Bilingual Magnet SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Tucson Magnet High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Safford K-8 SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Davis Bilingual Magnet
- Middle: Safford K-8 Magnet
- High: Tucson
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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