840 S 8th Ave Tucson, AZ 85701
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 854 sqft
Price per Sqft $480
Subdivision Tucson Resub Of Blk 134
MLS Listing ID 22609310
Style Other
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1945
Annual Tax Amount $1,531
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 3,180 Sqft
Acres 0.07
Lot Dimensions irregular
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source MLS of Southern Arizona
Property Description
The property unfolds as a series of outdoor rooms, with native landscaping and shaded patios. A walled yard offers privacy while maintaining a connection to the neighborhood, extending the usability of outdoor living space. The front porch invites slow mornings and offers a perch to take in monsoon skies, sunsets, and the movement of hummingbirds. The landscape has been shaped to work with the desert, directing rainwater to planted swales and reinforcing a more sustainable relationship to the site.
Inside, the home has been edited with care. Light moves easily through the spaces, highlighting the textured adobe walls and creating a sense of calm. Thick walls provide a natural buffer from both noise and climate, helping regulate interior temperatures while softening transitions between spaces. The flexible plan allows for a one-bedroom residence with generous living space or a two-bedroom, two-bath configuration. The kitchen features custom cabinetry and steel countertops; integrated lighting, pull-out work surfaces, and ample storage bring both utility and craft into focus. Bathrooms have been updated with a restrained material palette and thoughtful detailing.
Beyond the visible layers, significant infrastructure improvements reinforce the quality of the work, including new HVAC, electrical updates, a rear gutter, and a water conditioning system. Updates were completed by the current architect owner with long-term intentions before plans changed. A detached workshop with laundry, connected to water and a greywater system, offers flexibility for a studio, office, or future dwelling. Alley access provides off-street parking and supports the potential for an additional unit.
Quietly positioned in historic Barrio Santa Rosa, several of Tucson's best cafés, bakeries, and restaurants are within walking distance, along with nearby parks and the cultural amenities of Barrio Viejo galleries, MOCA, and the convention center. Sentinel Peak trails, Mission Gardens, and the Loop bike path are all within a mile, offering a rare balance of urban access and connection to the landscape.
This is a home that lives simply and intentionally, an adobe that carries its history forward while embracing a quieter, more connected way of living in the desert. This home is eligible for the historic tax credit.
Location
State AZ
County Pima
Community Tucson Resub Of Blk 134
Area Central
Zoning Tucson - R3
Direction South on Stone, West on 18th st, South on 8th Ave and the house will be on your right
Rooms
Guest Accommodations None
Master Bathroom Bidet
Interior
Interior Features Built-in Features, Building Materials, Water
Heating Heat Pump
Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump
Flooring Other, Ceramic Tile
Fireplaces Type None
Fireplace No
Window Features Double Pane Windows
Laundry Dryer
Exterior
Exterior Feature Other, Native Plants
Parking Features Other
Fence Block
Pool None
Community Features Paved Street, Jogging/Bike Path, Historic, Basketball Court, Sidewalks, Park, Street Lights
Utilities Available Sewer Connected
View Y/N Yes
Water Access Desc City
View Mountain(s), Residential
Roof Type Built-Up
Porch Covered, Patio
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Adjacent to Alley, East/West Exposure, Decorative Gravel
Story 1
Entry Level 1
Architectural Style Other
Level or Stories One
Schools
Elementary Schools Drachman
Middle Schools Drachman
High Schools Tucson
School District Tusd
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 117-08-3260
Acceptable Financing FHA, Conventional, Cash
Horse Property No
Listing Terms FHA, Conventional, Cash
Special Listing Condition None
NEARBY SCHOOL & BUSINESS