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704 S Osborne Ave Tucson, AZ 85701

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,288 SqFt

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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 1,288 sqft

Price per Sqft $371

Subdivision C.O.T. Resub

MLS Listing ID 22611225

Style Other

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1885

Annual Tax Amount $1,554

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 5,358 Sqft

Acres 0.12

Lot Dimensions irregular

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source MLS of Southern Arizona

Property Description

Located in the heart of Barrio Viejo, this c.1885 Sonoran-style mud adobe offers a rare expression of Tucson's earliest residential architecture. Spanning 1,288 square feet, the home retains remarkable authenticity with two-foot-thick adobe walls, high ceilings lined with original saguaro rib detail, and early pine floors worn smooth by generations of use. Layered throughout are later artistic touches that feel both intentional and deeply rooted in place--artisan mosaics and the striking, life-size ''water-breathing dragon,'' echo the creative spirit long embedded in Barrio Libre and Barrio Viejo. The interior unfolds with proportions true to the era--intimate, efficient, and adaptable--while the primary bedroom offers a more generous retreat with walk-in closet. Additions introduce polished colored concrete floors alongside a curated mix of architectural salvage: pressed tin ceilings, historic light fixtures, and stained glass windows. These elements act as "house jewelry," thoughtfully layered to reflect the home's evolution over time without compromising the integrity of the original adobe structure. Outdoors, a terraced backyard follows the natural slope of the land, framed by mature vegetation and punctuated by mosaic work that extends the artistic narrative beyond the walls of the home. The setting feels both sculptural and lived-in, a continuation of the property's creative identity. Situated on a corner lot, the property offers off-street parking--an increasingly rare amenity in these historic districts--along with meaningful potential for an accessory dwelling unit. The lot's orientation and access provide flexibility for future expansion while preserving the character and presence of the original home.

Location

State AZ

County Pima

Community C.O.T. Resub

Area Central

Zoning Tucson - HO3

Direction South On Main from Cushing Street Then West On 17th Street To Osborne (Corner Of Osborne & 17th Street)

Rooms

Guest Accommodations None

Master Bathroom Shower Tub

Interior

Interior Features High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)

Heating Gas Pac

Cooling Central Air, Evaporative Cooling

Flooring Concrete, Wood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning

Fireplace Yes

Laundry Dryer

Exterior

Exterior Feature Fountain, Native Plants

Parking Features None

Fence Other

Pool None

Community Features Historic, Park

Utilities Available Sewer Connected

View Y/N Yes

Water Access Desc City

View Mountain(s), Residential, Sunset

Roof Type Built-Up - Reflect

Porch Paver, Covered, Patio

Garage No

Building

Lot Description East/West Exposure, Decorative Gravel, Corner Lot

Story 1

Entry Level 1

Architectural Style Other

Level or Stories One

Schools

Elementary Schools Carrillo

Middle Schools Drachman

High Schools Tucson

School District Tusd

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 117-14-3730

Acceptable Financing Conventional, Cash

Horse Property No

Listing Terms Conventional, Cash

Special Listing Condition None

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