




531 S Main Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701
About This Home
Welcome to this rare opportunity in a downtown historic neighborhood—two detached homes on one lot, offering endless flexibility for living, investing, or operating a small business (per zoning). The main house features one bedroom and one bathroom, along with two versatile flex rooms that can serve as an office, studio, or guest space. It includes a washer hookup in the laundry room, a secluded private patio tucked behind the home, a welcoming covered front porch, and zoned AC and heat for year-round comfort.The detached guest house offers its own one bedroom/ one bathroom, central AC with forced-air heating, and a washer hookup conveniently located on the covered back porch. Both homes have been freshly painted on the exterior and benefit from updated sewer and water lines, creating peace of mind for future maintenance. A shared backyard sits between the homes, perfect for outdoor enjoyment or creating separate private areas. Parking is on-street, consistent with the character of historic urban living. This property's location, flexibility, and dual-home setup make it ideal as a multi-generational living space, long-term rental, or a charming small business site in the heart of downtown.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Materials
- Roof: Metal,Built-Up - Reflect
- Construction materials: Adobe,Stucco
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Pueblo
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator,Gas Range
- Laundry features: Laundry Room
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Laminate
- Fireplace features: None
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Mini-Split
- Cooling features: Ductless
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,712
- Total interior livable area: 1,712 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 117143150
- Zoning: Tucson - HO3
- Special condition: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Residential
Lot
- Lot size: 3,484 sqft
- Features: Decorative Gravel,East/West Exposure
- Lot size dimensions: Irregular
Parking
- Parking features: None
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Pima County and Arizona
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,548 | $30,576 |
| Home Insurance | $109 | $1,308 |
| Property Taxes | $293 | $3,516 |
| Electricity | $216 | $2,603 |
| Total | $3,166 | $37,992 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-09 | Price change | $509,000 |
| 2025-12-02 | Listed for sale | $519,000 |
| 2025-10-16 | Listing removed | $1,295 |
| 2025-08-15 | Listed for rent | $1,295 |
| 2025-06-19 | Listing removed | $529,000 |
| 2025-05-02 | Price change | $529,000 |
| 2025-03-29 | Listed for sale | $545,000 |
| 2025-02-13 | Listing removed | $595,000 |
| 2024-05-08 | Listed for sale | $595,000 |
| 2019-12-22 | Listing removed | $995 |
| 2019-09-20 | Price change | $995 |
| 2019-09-11 | Price change | $1,000 |
| 2019-08-21 | Listed for rent | $1,100 |
