948 N Alder Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705
About This Home
Oozing charm in this darling 1918 Dunbar Spring bungalow w/ guest quarters! This sweet front porch home is full of all the vintage charm you would expect in a desirable downtown neighborhood, but with all the most important upgrades done and ready for you to comfortably move in! Lovely original fir wood floors, high ceilings, saltillo and talavera tile in the kitchen with preserved original cabinets & new stainless appliances from 2022. Thoughtfully updated bathrooms. New energy efficient HVAC mini split system installed in 2022. Upgraded electrical to 200 amp service and new plumbing system. The back yard is its own private oasis that provides an outdoor shower, firepit, covered patio & storage. Perfect for Tucson backyard summer nights and winter desert bonfires. Continued.... Detached ADU structure. This universal space has AC & could be an art studio, office, gym, or small guest quarters. Bike score of 98! Close to restaurants, shopping, UA, Pima CC, downtown, parks, I10.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Good Transit
Biker's ParadiseSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1918
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Masonry Stucco
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator,Electric Cooktop,Microwave
- Laundry features: Outside
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- High Ceilings
- Flooring: Tile,Wood
- Fireplace features: None
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Mini-Split
- Cooling features: Ductless
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 759
- Total interior livable area: 759 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 117023530
- Zoning: Tucson - R2
- Special condition: No Insurance Claims History Report
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Gray Water System,Rain Barrel/Cistern(s)
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s),Sunset,Residential,Sunrise
Lot
- Lot size: 3,920 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot,East/West Exposure
- Lot size dimensions: 50X80
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 | $1,896 | $22,752 |
| Home Insurance | $133 | $1,596 |
| Property Taxes | $218 | $2,616 |
| Electricity | $216 | $2,603 |
| Total | $2,463 | $29,556 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-17 | Price change | $375,000 |
| 2026-03-17 | Listed for sale | $395,000 |
| 2023-04-07 | Sold | $310,000 |
| 2023-04-07 | Pending sale | $325,000 |
| 2023-03-12 | Contingent | $325,000 |
| 2023-03-08 | Listed for sale | $325,000 |
| 2021-10-27 | Sold | $210,000 |
| 2021-10-19 | Pending sale | $220,000 |
| 2021-10-11 | Contingent | $220,000 |
| 2021-09-30 | Price change | $220,000 |
| 2021-09-03 | Price change | $248,000 |
| 2021-08-18 | Price change | $259,000 |
| 2021-07-16 | Listed for sale | $269,000 |
| 2009-07-24 | Sold | $148,000 |
| 2009-05-17 | Price change | $159,000 |
| 2009-04-16 | Listed for sale | $175,000 |
| 2006-01-04 | Sold | $166,000 |
| 2004-12-30 | Sold | $119,500 |
| 2000-09-21 | Sold | $64,000 |
| 1998-08-21 | Sold | $42,000 |
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