3161 E Cardenas Dr, Vail, AZ 85641
SOLD
APR 9, 2026

3161 E Cardenas Dr
Vail, AZ 85641

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,621 sqft (on 1.20 acres)

$410,000

Last Sold: Apr 9, 2026
4% over list $395K
$253/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,364/mo*
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$410,000

Last Sold: Apr 9, 2026
4% over list $395K
$253/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,364/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,621 sqft
(on 1.20 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools3 Elementary Schools3 Middle Schools6 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Description

Ranged Priced $395,00-$420,000. Beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with over 1,600 sq. ft. of living space on a 1.2-acre corner lot in serene Vail, Arizona. Features include an attached garage, central heating and cooling with a new HVAC installed October 2025, roof coating completed January 2025, and a bright, functional layout. The expansive lot offers room for outdoor recreation, gardening, or future expansions, while the quiet, semi-rural setting provides privacy and panoramic views with stunning sunrise and sunsets, all with convenient access to local amenities—perfect for buyers seeking space, comfort, and flexibility.
3161 E Cardenas Dr, Vail, AZ 85641 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,621 sqft single-family home built in 1997. It last sold for $410,000 on Apr 9, 2026 (4% above the $395,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $408,500, with a rent estimate of $1,988/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$253/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 3161 E Cardenas Dr

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1621 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Pre-Wired Tele LinesAppliances: Exhaust Fan, Dishwasher, Freezer, Electric Range, Lazy Susan, Reverse Osmosis, Electric Oven, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Freezer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Range, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Water SoftenerDishwasherLaundry: Storage,Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump,ENERGY STAR Qualified EquipmentHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment,Ceiling Fan(s),Heat PumpHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneSpa: NoneNo Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Skylight(s), Bay Window(s), Double Pane WindowsFlooring: Ceramic Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneAccessibility: NoneFloors: Ceramic Tile
View
Has a ViewView: Mountain(s), Sunset, Panoramic, Residential, Sunrise
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Rolled Hot MopPatio / Porch: Slab, PatioFencing: Chain Link, Shared Fence, View FenceOther Structures: Kennel/Dog RunExterior: Native Plants
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Circular Driveway,Garage Door Opener
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: CountyRoad Surface Type: Paved
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 93

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1997
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Santa Fe
Building
Construction Materials: Block, Frame - Stucco
Property Information
Parcel Number: 305470150

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $395,000Price Per Sqft: $253/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Mar 05 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: VailCommunity: New Tucson Unit NO. 27
School Information
Elementary School: SycamoreJr High / Middle School: Corona FoothillsHigh School: Andrada Polytechnic High SchoolHigh School District: Vail

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1621 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Horses Allowed, Paved StreetNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1.2 Acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: FHA, VA Loan, Conventional, Cash

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 22530212

Additional Information

Horses AllowedPaved Street
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listed by Aniece M Gilliland
Indie Realty, LLC
Bought with: Jessica Michelle Federico, (520) 471-4427, Realty Executives Arizona Territory
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona, MLS#22530212

Price History for 3161 E Cardenas Dr

DatePriceEventSource
04/09/2026$410,000Sold
MLS of Southern Arizona #22530212
04/09/2026$395,000PendingMLS of Southern Arizona #22530212
03/06/2026$395,000ContingentMLS of Southern Arizona #22530212
02/03/2026$395,000PriceChange
MLS of Southern Arizona #22530212
12/31/2025$420,000PendingToActiveMLS of Southern Arizona #22530212
12/20/2025$420,000ContingentMLS of Southern Arizona #22530212
11/21/2025$420,000Listed For SaleMLS of Southern Arizona #22530212
05/29/1997$133,803Sold
N/A

Market trends in Vail

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$400K
$11.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.5%
Price per sq ft
$195
$4MoM
Available listings
248
1MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,500
Assessment$297,698
Home facts updated by county records

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1,618
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What Locals Say about Vail

At least 119 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 98 % Say car is needed

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say parking is easy

  • 88 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 85 % Say it's quiet

  • 84 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 83 % Say there's wildlife

  • 73 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 72 % Say kids play outside

  • 66 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 65 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 63 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 31 % Say there are community events

  • 18 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 12 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

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  • Dreychammonds
    "If you live in Vail, you will need your own transportation. There is no public transportation in Vail. "
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  • Katielynnramirez01
    "Small but growing fast it’s safe low crime rates friendly people 3 farmers markets in the area nice schools "
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  • Noah
    "There is a lot of traffic, tons of cars on the road and the county didn’t increase infrastructure along with the influx of people who have moved here."
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  • Corirobinson
    "Great schools, family friendly area. Hiking, biking, and walking friendly. 25 minutes from Downtown Tucson."
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  • Kaelynn.sax
    "I have lived her for 13 years and have never thought or have wanted to move, I love the community and togetherness "
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  • Gemese Comer
    "You can’t live in Vail & not have transportation. Everything is far away & the commute to the city is about 35-40 minutes "
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  • Kamilla C.
    "New modern I love it here it’s quite and beautiful. All the people are friendly. I feel safe. The teachers are also nice at the schools "
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  • Jessica
    "Nothing. Everyone always seems to have their dogs on a proper leash and picks up after them as well."
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  • Rkmacomb
    " Nice location, quite, safe for everybody and very private locality. Hope there is a lot more place to eat and shop"
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    "Great place, quite and safe. Neighbors are friendly and keep to them self. Very serene and secure to live in. Not a lot of access to stores or shopping areas. Great desert views with mountain all around"
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  • Jenni
    "Very safe quiet community for kids, the trials you can walk and ride around make exploring fun! We love it out here."
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  • Jjgirlhere
    "We just make our own get-togethers and have block parties. Halloween is always fun too. The kids all play with each other which brings the adults together "
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  • Ben.loftin
    "Great place for raising a family. The school has a great community vibe and the teachers are wonderful. Best place to live in Tucson area."
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    "Very family friendly and welcoming. I just moved here but loved the area based on the reviews I’ve gotten. "
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  • Jjgirlhere
    "That we have amazing views and even though we have neighbors, I don’t feel like my privacy is being invaded"
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    "That it’s such a tightly knit group of people, and everyone’s kids get along. Everyone knows everyone. And there’s always some aware of unusual things"
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  • Eileenthevailqueen
    "Vail Unified Scho District is the #1 ranked school district in AZ. Although, you don't have to live in Vail to attend Vail schools. many neighboring communities in Tucson get to attend the Vail school district schools without having to pay Vail township taxes for these schools. A great example of this is Rita Ranch, which is in Tucson, has a Tucson address, residents pay Tucson taxes but, their kids get to go to school at Vail schoola."
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  • Moe_myers_jr
    "Great schools and great parks. Friendly family atmosphere. Animal friendly, great sports programs, great after school programs..."
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  • Sendingdonnamail
    "This community is 30 minutes from the city. You have to have your own transportation. It is more of a rural community. "
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  • Alyssa R.
    "People frequently walk there dogs and are so very friendly! The neighborhood is very well kept. Everyone does there part to clean up after their pups. I haven’t met many unfriendly pups or people!"
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    "I know my neighbors. I walk every day as we have walking paths. Great schools. The children are decent and kind. Easy going and low cost HOA. Crime is not an issue as it is not Tucson. New Safeway and other shopping just up the hill. Very quiet day and night. You will love living here."
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  • Sherry S.
    "Easy, because it's more rural and close to the freeway/highway. They have been widening the roads. The school zones are short and few."
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  • Kat T.
    "I am a Realtor who lives in, and specializes in helping people find homes in Vail, AZ. Wonderful choice for schools, scenic beauty, and peace and quiet."
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  • Antoni L.
    "We will retire to this area. It is peaceful, quite and you can still see the stars. Neighbours are wonderful, friendly and always willing to wave as they pass and help if needed. Schools are terrific. There is NO crime and if there was, bad guys watch out. People come out here for their privacy and as such buy larger lots of land and expect you to respect the land as much as they do. You can still see the stars at night as you are surrounded by the Rincons which block the city light glare. Shopping at walmart, walgreens, safeway, albertsons or frys is a meer 20" - 25" away. It's well worth the commute:)"
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