1919 E  3rd St, Tucson, AZ 85719
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FOR SALE
0.27 ACRES

$1,775,000

  • 5 Beds
  • 5.5 Baths
  • 4,676 sqft (on 0.27 acres)

1919 E 3rd St, Tucson, AZ 85719

Sam Hughes
Est. Mortgage $10,917/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 100% nearby.

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1928
0.27 acre lot
$380/sqft
Open Parking

Local Information

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About this House

What's unique:Large spanish chandeliersDramatic natural stone fireplaceLovely fountainViking warming drawerViking refrigeratorViking wine cooler
This Magnificent & Historic 1928 beautifully preserved & graciously updated home provides a truly rare opportunity to own one of Tucson's finest homes. A lovely gated, lushly landscaped front courtyard with sparkling fountain, decorative tiled wall art, gorgeous flowers & hedges, invites you into this exceptional home with 3899 sq. ft. in the main house. The spacious interior encompasses a foyer entry, an exquisite living room with 12ft. high beam ceilings with corbels, dramatic natural stone fireplace, 9 ft. High picture windows, custom draperies, large Spanish chandeliers, French doors, gorgeous wood floors throughout, formal dining room, charming gourmet island kitchen with 13ft. high beam ceilings, custom cabinets, limestone countertops, stainless steel appliances, continued...... ..... Viking 6 burner gas range & double ovens, Viking refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, Viking warming drawer, Viking wine cooler, pantry, breakfast area, gas fireplace with marble mantle, cozy family room with built in cabinets, 4 bedrooms & 4.5 baths in the main house including primary suite with luxurious bath featuring marble countertops & marble floors , beautiful matching marble tiled vanities, Jetted tub, separate marble tiled steam shower & walk in closet. Additional amenities include an incredible media room with electrical retractable large projector & large movie screen, temperature controlled 700 bottle wine cellar, gorgeous Spanish chandeliers, beautiful sconces & crown molding throughout, tile roof, 3 HVAC units, 3 hot water heaters & water softener.

The stunning 777sq ft. guest house features a large living area with fireplace, kitchenette with microwave, sink, small refrigerator, bedroom & bath with shower, Saltillo tile floors, & French doors to the backyard. Enjoy the resort like backyard with gas heated pebble tec pool & spa, fireplace, lush landscaping & incredible foliage, 5 citrus trees, artificial turf, lovely fountain, outdoor Kitchen with barbecue, oven, refrigerator, basement & circular driveway. Some furniture can be included in purchase price. Move right in & be part of Tucson History.

For your enjoyment, The following is a list of all the previous owners since 1928 & some personal information about each of them.


1919 EAST 3RD STREET
Built 1928. Spanish Colonial Revival style influenced by the 1916 Panama-California Exposition in Balboa Park, San Diego, California
A Chronology of Residents:
1928-1933 Ferdinand and Elizabeth Biston (retired) and daughter Ramona
1934 Joseph Boyd Moss and Ramona Butz Biston Moss
*Ramona was a very active member of the Sigma Phi sorority at the University of Arizona and served as Treasurer
1935-1936 Home vacant and listed for sale
1937 Mrs. T L Daily (tenant)
1938-1948 Jaqueline "Jack" Smith Holliday and Florence Baker Holliday
*Iron and Steel magnates from Hammond, Indiana and Winter residents. An early 20th Century "Power Couple" whose winter visits would set off Tucson's "Social Season". Jack and Florence Holliday were so influential that U. S. President Herbert Hoover would invite them to visit him in the White House and every winter in Tucson their arrival would be announced in the Arizona Daily Star newspaper.
1948-1961 Mrs. Sharlot Avery Swem
*Supreme Officer of the International Order of Job's Daughters and President of the Methodist Church, who was mentioned more times in the Arizona Daily Star than any other of our home's owners.
1962-1963 Home vacant. Listed owner, Kenneth Myers
*The house was being remodeled during this period
1964-1966 Warren J. and Cora M. King (retired)
1967 Robert Shearer (main house) John Paquin (guest house)-tenants
1968-1979 Alfred H. and Ann Rambow
*Alfred had been a U. S. Naval officer during World War II, and later a TUSD teacher and President of the local Central YMCA , Ann would become Membership Chairman of the American Association of University Women and active in local philanthropic work.
1980-1990 Stephen A. and Rebekah Chapman
*Stephen owned local business Chapman Steel manufacturing and Rebekah was a successful local realtor. The Chapmans did extensive remodeling on the house, including the kitchen.
1990-2002 Kay Duda
*Kay installed the swimming pool. She primarily bought the home so that her children could live here while attending the U of A. She only lived here briefly herself. Aside from our family, Kay Duda owned our home longer than anyone else over the past 98 years.
2002-Current The Mike and Ilene Pavon family
*After 24 wonderful years caring for our home and raising our triplet children here we are ready to invite another family to become part of our home's history.
2026-?... Are you ready to become part of history?
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Robin Sue Kaiserman, (520) 907-9805
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Melissa Connelly, (520) 260-8391
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona, MLS#22621760
Also Listed on MLS of Southern Arizona.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 100% nearby.

Home Details for 1919 E 3rd St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Wet Bar
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms (full): 5Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 4676 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Lazy Susan, Water Purifier, Warming Drawer, Convection Oven, Microwave, Wine Cooler, Water SoftenerDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Laundry Closet,Washer,Dryer,Electric Dryer HookupMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump,Natural Gas,ZonedHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Zoned,Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s),Heat PumpHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 5Fireplace: Gas, Wood Burning, Guest Quarters, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, PatioSpa: ConventionalHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Skylight(s), Double Pane WindowsFlooring: Ceramic Tile, Tile, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: 1Accessibility: NoneFloors: Ceramic Tile, Tile, Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Sunset, Residential, Sunrise
Security
Security: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s), Wrought Iron Security Door

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Tile Built Up ReflectPatio / Porch: CoveredFencing: Stucco Finish, MasonryOther Structures: Kennel/Dog Run, Outdoor KitchenExterior: Built-in Barbecue, Courtyard, FountainHas a Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Circular Driveway,None
Pool
Pool: HeatedPool
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: CityRoad Surface Type: Paved
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Days on Market

Days on Market: 8

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1928
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Spanish,Santa Barbara
Building
Construction Materials: Masonry Stucco
Property Information
Parcel Number: 125060110

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,775,000Price Per Sqft: $380

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: TucsonCommunity: University Manor
School Information
Elementary School: Sam HughesJr High / Middle School: MansfeldHigh School: TucsonHigh School District: TUSD

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 22621760

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 4676 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Historic, Paved Street, Sidewalks, Street LightsNot Senior Community

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: NoneNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.27 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: VA Loan, Conventional, Cash, Submit

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 22621760

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: None

Around this home

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Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about Sam Hughes

This October

Trick-or-Treat Score

Built from what locals say about Sam Hughes.
  • 87% say there are sidewalks
  • 78% say there's holiday spirit
  • 65% say neighbors are friendly
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At least 29 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 95 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 87 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 65 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 56 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 54 % Say there's wildlife

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say it's quiet

  • 43 % Say kids play outside

  • 33 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 27 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "Lots of events in the park. Neighborhood association meets regularly and also raises money and works (manual work) to improve the neighborhood. Also many meetings at library and church."
  • Trulia User
    "Walking distance easy bike road close to stores restaurants grocery school great parks love living here "
  • Trulia User
    "there is neighborhood watch and you all ways fel safe.people lookout for one another, and its quite & clean "
  • Sabine K.
    "The architecture of the houses in this neighborhood is fascinating, and there are some beautifully kept gardens. "
  • Shylrighscott
    "I can get to work, store, library, movies, university, and restaurants within ten minutes. Average time spent in traffic. "
  • Shylrighscott
    "Lots of friendly dog walkers. Folks clean up after their dogs. Park nearby and lots of sidewalks. "
  • Christine Mazzarella
    "Close to downtown, easy bus access, safe, close to U of A, great central location, quiet, good neighbors...."
  • Joel L.
    "Lots of puppies being walked on a daily basis in it neighborhood. There is the UofA and Hummel Park close by. Great place for dogs. Not off leash - too many coyotes!"

Market trends in Tucson

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$328K
$2K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.0%
Price per sq ft
$212
$2
MoM
Available listings
3144
38
MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.66M
Since last month
Increased$4K (+0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$355K (+27.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$1M (+217.3%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +114% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$1.66M
September 2026$1.68M
August 2026$1.65M
July 2026$1.66M
June 2026$1.64M
May 2026$1.67M
April 2026$1.41M
March 2026$1.41M
February 2026$1.42M
January 2026$1.35M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.19
Single-Family Home
$2,500,000
12/12/25
5
5
4,523
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,351,500
06/11/26
5
3
3,073
0.19
Single-Family Home
$2,196,000
05/15/26
4
3.5
4,494
0.39
Single-Family Home
$877,000
08/25/26
5
4
3,511
0.09
Single-Family Home
$806,000
03/18/26
3
3
1,743
0.24
Single-Family Home
$845,000
02/04/26
4
3.5
2,256
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,110,000
12/31/25
4
3
3,227
0.29
Single-Family Home
$580,000
05/08/26
4
3
1,971
0.40
Single-Family Home
$1,900,000
12/29/25
4
4.5
4,157
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,300,000
06/17/26
3
3
2,563

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.01
$783,500
4
3
2,600
Off Market
0.01
$657,100
Studio
2
1,811
Off Market
0.03
$985,700
Studio
3
2,701
Off Market
0.03
$794,800
2
2
2,590
Off Market
0.03
$1,182,500
4
3
2,832
Off Market
0.04
$666,300
4
3
2,100
Off Market
0.04
$556,100
3
2
1,600
Off Market
0.04
$730,400
Studio
3
1,730
Off Market
0.04
$940,000
5
3
2,291
For Sale
0.04
$930,900
Studio
2
2,361
Off Market
0.04
$567,500
Studio
3
1,193
Off Market
0.05
$1,660,300
Studio
5
3,644
Off Market
0.05
$756,000
4
2
2,124
Off Market
0.05
-
-
-
-
Off Market
0.05
$1,362,400
Studio
3
3,189
Off Market
0.06
$1,059,000
3
4
2,691
Off Market
0.06
-
Studio
-
2,609
Off Market
0.06
-
Studio
3
2,609
Off Market
0.06
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
0.06
$879,500
Studio
2
2,362
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 6, 2026
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22621760
Listed For Sale
$1,775,000
Jul 1, 2026
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22611517
ListingRemoved
$1,775,000
May 4, 2026
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22611517
Listed For Sale
$1,775,000
Aug 22, 2002
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #2122177
Sold
$522,000

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Agent Phone: (520) 907-9805
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Frequently asked questions about 1919 E 3rd St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 1919 E 3rd St?
    Based on a $1,775,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 1919 E 3rd St in Tucson, AZ is approximately $11,090 (about $10,024 principal & interest, $991 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 1919 E 3rd St compare to homes in Tucson?
    1919 E 3rd St in Tucson, AZ is listed at $1,775,000, about 441% above the $328K median sale price in Tucson.
  • What do residents say about the Sam Hughes neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Sam Hughes neighborhood in Tucson, AZ as dog-friendly, walkable to restaurants, and pedestrian-friendly. See homes for sale in Sam Hughes, Tucson.
  • What are the closest schools to 1919 E 3rd St?
    The closest schools to 1919 E 3rd St in Tucson, AZ are Mansfeld Middle School (rated 4/10), Miles-Exploratory Learning Center (Pre-K/Elementary/Middle, rated 9/10), Sam Hughes Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 10/10).
  • Does 1919 E 3rd St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1919 E 3rd St in Tucson, AZ has air conditioning.
  • Does 1919 E 3rd St have a pool?
    Yes, 1919 E 3rd St in Tucson, AZ has a pool.
1919 E 3rd St, Tucson, AZ 85719 is a 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 4,676 sqft single-family home built in 1928. 1919 E 3rd St is located in Sam Hughes, Tucson. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MLS of Southern Arizona on Oct 6, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 22621760.