5278 E Desert Straw Ln, Tucson, AZ 85756
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OFF MARKET

$235,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,060 sqft

5278 E Desert Straw Ln, Tucson, AZ 85756

Est. Refi. Payment $1,432/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 13, 2025 for $235,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$236K
Since last month
Increased$6K (+2.6%)
Since last year
Increased$6K (+2.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$2K (+0.6%)
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 +128% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$237K
August 2026$235K
July 2026$231K
June 2026$227K
May 2026$227K
March 2026$229K
February 2026$227K
January 2026$230K
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
5234 E Desert Straw Ln, Tucson, AZ
0.05
Single-Family Home
$264,900
10/29/25
3
2
1,256
5283 E Desert Straw Ln, Tucson, AZ
0.03
Single-Family Home
$282,000
04/10/26
3
2
1,321
7058 S Brickellbush Ln, Tucson, AZ
0.28
Single-Family Home
$260,000
07/09/26
3
2
1,295
7052 S Red Maids Dr, Tucson, AZ
0.12
Single-Family Home
$255,000
01/07/26
4
2
1,417
6952 S Ladys Thumb Ln, Tucson, AZ
0.19
Single-Family Home
$260,000
04/03/26
3
2.5
1,340
6989 S Red Maids Dr, Tucson, AZ
0.20
Single-Family Home
$224,200
04/24/26
3
2.5
1,799
5076 E Fishhook Ct, Tucson, AZ
0.36
Single-Family Home
$284,000
08/21/26
3
2
1,287
5777 E Camino Del Animo, Tucson, AZ
0.64
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$249,000
03/23/26
2
2
834
7102 S Vuelta De Tranquilidad, Tucson, AZ
0.53
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$274,100
05/01/26
3
2
1,264

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
5252 E Desert Straw Ln, Tucson, AZ 85756
0.03
$270,900
3
2
1,256
Off Market
5284 E Desert Straw Ln, Tucson, AZ 85756
0.01
$280,600
3
2
1,256
Off Market
5234 E Desert Straw Ln, Tucson, AZ 85756
0.05
$261,900
3
2
1,256
Off Market
5283 E Desert Straw Ln, Tucson, AZ 85756
0.03
$282,000
3
2
1,321
Recently Sold
7060 S Ladys Thumb Ln, Tucson, AZ 85756
0.04
$286,800
3
2.5
1,608
Off Market
5222 E Desert Straw Ln, Tucson, AZ 85756
0.07
$238,400
2
2
961
Off Market
7052 S Blueeyes Dr, Tucson, AZ 85756
0.07
$248,400
2
1
1,004
Off Market
7032 S Ladys Thumb Ln, Tucson, AZ 85756
0.07
$289,600
3
2.5
1,486
Off Market
7049 S Red Maids Dr, Tucson, AZ 85756
0.10
$268,500
3
2
1,256
Off Market
5180 E Desert Straw Ln, Tucson, AZ 85756
0.12
$257,200
2
2
1,060
Off Market
7052 S Red Maids Dr, Tucson, AZ 85756
0.12
$255,000
4
2
1,417
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 2009
1,060 sqft
$223/sqft
2 Car Garage
HOA $150/mo

About this House

Move-in ready! Don't miss your chance to live in this charming single-story home, now available! The lovely interior features a living/dining room adorned with ceiling fans, designer paint, and plush carpeting. The kitchen is a homemaker's delight, boasting built-in appliances, wood cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, and enough counter space for all your cooking needs al includes a owned water softner . This property offers two perfectly sized bedrooms and two pristine bathrooms. Out the back, you have a screened-in patio and pavers perfect for afternoon relaxation and fun BBQs. Take advantage of the 1-car garage for your vehicle. This gem is close to the Tucson International Airport and has efficient highway access. What are you waiting for? You've found the place to call home
5278 E Desert Straw Ln, Tucson, AZ 85756 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,060 sqft single-family home built in 2009. It last sold for $235,000 on Jan 13, 2025 (9% below the $258,500 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $235,900, with a rent estimate of $1,688/month.
Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago
Listed by Elytt Tello
At Home Real Estate Arizona
Bought with: Erick Quintero, (520) 599-6225, Tierra Antigua Realty
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona, MLS#22418365

Home Details for 5278 E Desert Straw Ln

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1060 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Phone ConnectedAppliances: Disposal, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Reverse Osmosis, Microwave, Water SoftenerDisposalLaundry: Laundry Room,Electric Dryer HookupMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneSpa: NoneNo Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneAccessibility: NoneFloors: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
View
Has a ViewView: Mountain(s)
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s), Wrought Iron Security Door

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Covered, Screened, Paver, PatioFencing: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Door Opener
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: HOARoad Surface Type: Paved
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 257

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2009
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Frame - Stucco
Property Information
Parcel Number: 140565420

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $258,500
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Jan 08 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: TucsonCommunity: Rancho Valencia (1-583)
School Information
Elementary School: CraycroftJr High / Middle School: LaufferHigh School: Desert ViewHigh School District: Sunnyside

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1060 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Jogging/Bike Path, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: Common Area MaintHOA Name: Rancho ValenciaHas an HOAHOA Fee: $150/Monthly

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3484.8 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: FHA, VA Loan, Conventional, Cash

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 22418365

Additional Information

Jogging/Bike PathSidewalks

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 13, 2025
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22418365
Sold
$235,000
Oct 22, 2024
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22418365
PriceChange
$258,500
Price decreased by 0%
Jul 25, 2024
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22418365
Listed For Sale
$259,000
Jul 20, 2024
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22410439
ListingRemoved
$259,000
Jun 25, 2024
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22410439
PriceChange
$259,000
Price decreased by 1%

Market trends in Tucson

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$329K
$3.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$215
$1MoM
Available listings
3074
4MoM

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What Locals Say about Tucson

At least 4578 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 69 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 60 % Say it's quiet

  • 55 % Say there's wildlife

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 53 % Say kids play outside

  • 52 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 29 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 18 % Say there are community events

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  • A.n.sconza
    "There are quite a few stray animals wandering around. Also a lot of neighbors have dogs which means they bark when you go on walks."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great walking paths "
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  • Castcam
    "Architecture and historic character. You feel safe."
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  • Robin.patch
    "Walk to University-, groceries and buses . West end of campus Speedway and Park -close to University and park restaurants and activities. Great student area"
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  • Liz
    "Walk to the University of Arizona, a lot of students in the area ,close to dining/ Park and University -trolly downtown. Love it"
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  • Trulia User
    "We have neighborhood pot lucks, Halloween parties, Porch Music Fest, 4th of July, neighborhood common area cleaning and landscaping and street captains for new homeowner parties, energy and heat crisis planning, etc"
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived here three years and I loved it. The neighbors are really friendly and the area is walkable."
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  • Ana Olea
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for 3 years and I love it, it is very walkable and people are friendly"
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  • Corporate1999
    "Downtown, MSA Annex, Mercado, Farmers Market, Mission Gardens, A Mountain, Santa Cruz River, Garden of Gesthemane. Trolley, city bikes, bike lanes, bus. Free parking lots. Families and parks."
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  • EM
    "Almost the entire neighborhood has sidewalks for safe dog-walking. Some yards have overgrown cacti to be wary of though."
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  • Roy Cooksey
    "As a dog one to myself, I like that it is a safe neighborhood to walk your dog you see people walking the dogs at all times a day, early morning nighttime afternoon. It is a great place for people and their pets."
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  • Hildagom520
    "It's centrally located to everything I need stores, high way access, restaurants, post office, gas stations. Beautiful Mountain Views "
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  • Bballa216
    "Loose stray dogs that look to attack people and dog walkers in the neighborhood no close dog parks.."
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  • Isaac Estrada
    "I work just down the road. My commute is only 5 minutes. I’ve never had any issues with traffic. My office is within walking distance."
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  • Lmacias0130
    "Church trunk or treats , old Tucson studios, community garage sales, mountains and hiking trails mt Lemmon "
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  • Dreniz
    "dangerous. drivers are horrible. no regard for the safety of others. red light running is a hobby for people "
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  • Becky Prince
    "There is easy access to your bus routes and it is minutes to downtown. Shopping is walking distance. Excellent restaurants and live music on most weekends. Neighbors are well educated, friendly, and ages range from 1 to the 90s. There are a lot of walkers in the morning and evening and parks, golf, tennis, and a community are blocks away. "
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  • Larryaasher
    "It’s a nice neighborhood lots of friendly people. I can’t think of anything else to say. There an elementary school nearby. "
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  • 2hxywnp7rd
    "I like the overall neighborhood it has a good feel and my neighbors are kind but not in my business "
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  • Carrie Anne
    "Not a very kid friendly city in general, but if you live on the outskirts of Tucson; East- Tanque Verde/Vail, North (Oro Valley), West(Picture Rocks), and far south (Sahuarita) then it’s pretty nice!"
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  • Carrie Anne
    "Not much to do for kids. Bad schools. Almost no parks in the area, side walks randomly cease. It’s 100+degrees for 2/3rds of the year. Don’t recommend "
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  • P Dublin
    "We have a neighborhood association (not an HOA) that puts on events in our little local park. Events like Mother’s Day celebrations, movie nights, back to school BBQ, Friday nights at the park with food trucks. We also have a community garden. My neighborhood (Colonial del Valley) is mostly elderly people who raised their kids here and a mix of younger people who are buying homes from relatives. "
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  • Macyrclark
    "This area is my bubble has everything most of the restaurants are walking distance from where we are but a little to hot for walking but could in the off season for sure."
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  • Angelkatrina7
    "There are a lot of dog walkers in the neighborhood. There are, however, a fair number of stray cats in the neighborhood & that can upset some dogs. "
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  • Loveashley526
    "Dog owners would really like the face that its a safe area and there are a lot of dogs and dog friendly people, "
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  • Marie
    "Great friendly neighborhood- lots of people walking dogs and being active. The views are amazing and there is shopping close by "
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  • Shanice Gonzalez
    "They would like the decent space the dogs have in the yards and close walks to Jacob’s Park. At the park, there is a dog park as well. They may not like reckless drivers that cut through the neighborhood streets at times. This would usually occur at night though. There are many dogs in this neighborhood, mostly friendly and very few would ever get out. "
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  • 2hxywnp7rd
    "The streets are dark at night T. Take all safety precautions to keep loved ones safe. Make sure if your a bike rider you have all legal lights. "
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  • Penny Donnelly
    "Movies in the park, community gardens, within walking distance to mall, frisbee park, good restaurants nearby"
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  • Lesreyhen
    "It’s a really good area to walk your dog and visit with other walkers. It’s really quiet and no problems whatsoever "
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  • Melissa Porter
    "Just visiting but love this neighborhood and location. Restaurants and walking options are plentiful. "
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  • Jesus331913
    "I like this area it's so beautiful ther a lot of houses and the neighborhood are very good people and the school for my children's is close "
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  • Witt.miranda
    "I really like the Mountain View’s and the sense of community. I also really enjoy the farmers market "
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  • Judith Friedman
    "I’m new here and have no children, but it seems as though it is family friendly. Definitely dog friendly!"
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  • J2t55y5rdn
    "Rita Ranch is a quiet little suburb. People are friendly enough but not over bearing. Most neighborhoods facilities are maintained to the bare minimum, yards are mostly well kept, amenities are lacking in the area "
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  • Trulia User
    "Unfortunately, there is no special events in our community neighborhood or anything around here. Maybe one day things will change."
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  • Uriv.223
    "Very beautiful and perfect the people around the while are always helpful and respected been here for my whole life and it keeps on growing and growing gotta love the south side "
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  • BP
    "It is centrally located near Reid Park. You can easily walk to the bus stops nearby. It is minutes away from the university and shopping downtown or a variety of shops, eating establishments, and the mall is not far away. There is also a fire station nearby, but not too close to be disturbing. "
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  • Mary Earney-stoe
    "I’ve lived here since the first house was built. Perfect neighborhood for my family. The pool is wonderful and so are the little playgrounds. There also sidewalks available for walking."
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood use to be awesome. We would play outside and it was safe. Once families moved out and investors came in and started renting out these homes it was no longer safe. "
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Frequently asked questions about 5278 E Desert Straw Ln

  • What is 5278 E Desert Straw Ln estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5278 E Desert Straw Ln in Tucson, AZ is $235,900.
  • What is the price history for 5278 E Desert Straw Ln?
    5278 E Desert Straw Ln in Tucson, AZ last sold for $235,000 in January 2025.
  • Is Tucson a buyer's or seller's market?
    Tucson is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Tucson?
    The median sale price in Tucson is $329K. That is up $3.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 5278 E Desert Straw Ln have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5278 E Desert Straw Ln in Tucson, AZ has air conditioning.
  • Does 5278 E Desert Straw Ln have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 5278 E Desert Straw Ln in Tucson, AZ has laundry facilities.

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