1940 E Elm St, Tucson, AZ, 85719
About This Home
Exceptional Central Tucson Opportunity Thoughtfully Remodeled Home with Detached Guest House Thoughtfully remodeled to preserve its original character while introducing a warm, timeless transitional design, this exceptional Central Tucson home beautifully blends historic charm with modern comfort. Ideally located just minutes from Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, the University of Arizona, the Arizona Inn, downtown Tucson, and the area's premier dining, shopping, and cultural attractions, this property offers an unbeatable central location. The approximately 3,490 sq. ft. residence features 5 bedrooms, including two private primary suites, offering exceptional flexibility for multigenerational living, guests, or work-from-home needs A detached guest house with its own private backyard entrance provides endless possibilities as a guest retreat, home office, creative studio, or potential rental opportunity. The spacious, pool-sized backyard offers exceptional privacy and plenty of room to create your ideal outdoor oasis. A rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated home in one of Tucson's most established and desirable neighborhoods, where classic Tucson character meets timeless transitional design.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Good Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Materials
- Roof: Tile,Built-Up - Reflect
- Construction materials: Brick,Burnt Adobe
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Territorial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Exhaust Fan,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Gas Range,Convection Oven,Electric Oven,Microwave,Wine Cooler
- Laundry features: Sink,Laundry Room,Electric Dryer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Beamed Ceilings,Entrance Foyer,High Ceilings
- Window features: Double Pane Windows,Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert,See Remarks,Dining Room
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Gas Pac,Natural Gas,Zoned,Electric
- Cooling features: Zoned,Central Air,Ductless
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,490
- Total interior livable area: 3,490 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance,Level
Details
- Parcel number: 123060020
- Zoning: Tucson - R1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Paver,Patio
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Block
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Residential
Lot
- Lot size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: Decorative Gravel,Flower Beds,Shrubs,Sprinklers In Front,Subdivided,Adjacent to Alley,North/South Exposure
- Lot size dimensions: 96 x 145
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Circular Driveway,Garage Door Opener,Detached,Storage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
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 | $6,568 | $78,816 |
| Home Insurance | $388 | $4,656 |
| Property Taxes | $757 | $9,084 |
| Electricity | $369 | $4,435 |
| Total | $8,082 | $96,984 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000 |
| 2025-04-28 | Sold | $800,000 |
| 2025-04-25 | Pending sale | $895,000 |
| 2025-04-14 | Contingent | $895,000 |
| 2025-04-07 | Price change | $895,000 |
| 2025-02-26 | Price change | $985,000 |
| 2025-01-11 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000 |
| 2016-08-25 | Sold | $490,000 |
| 2016-06-29 | Listed for sale | $500,000 |
| 2016-06-17 | Pending sale | $500,000 |
| 2016-04-15 | Price change | $500,000 |
| 2016-03-08 | Price change | $535,000 |
| 2016-01-25 | Price change | $574,900 |
| 2015-10-11 | Listed for sale | $595,000 |
For Sale by Agent
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