1226 E Elm Street, Tucson, AZ 85719

$480,000

Where comfort meets opportunity, just mins from the U of A.

Welcome to the Wildcat Cove, this cozy rare beauty.

This side view shows off the character & curb appeal that makes this home unforgettable.

As you step inside, the open and airy living room welcomes you with warmth and comfort.

From the living room, your eyes are drawn toward the kitchen, perfect for together time.

Four beautiful windows fill this sitting area with natural light and joy.

This view ties the sitting area and kitchen together the heart of the home.

Bright, functional, and welcoming, the perfect place to start or end your day.

Whether morning coffee or nighty tea and everything in-between this kitchen is ready for you.

A peek into the walk-in pantry, rare for this era and full of possibilities.

Even the pantry brings in natural light, proof that every detail was designed with care.

The master bedroom offers comfort, light, and calm your personal retreat.

Whether you use it as a bedroom or an office, the natural light just pours in.

he largest room in the main house bright, open, and full of potential.

The bathroom ties it all together functional, fresh, and ready for everyday living.

2 properties for one price. Let's take a peek inside.

Step into the casita’s open floor plan, modern, inviting, and beautifully designed.

Another view of the casita’s open space, ideal for guests, renters, or family

One of the casita bedrooms, peaceful and perfectly sized for comfort.

Another bedroom, open and airy, ready to fit any need.

The casita bathroom offers space, storage, and even a washer/dryer, convenience at its best.

A view of the wall separating the casita and main house privacy for both, harmony together.

Side yard space for motorcycles, bikes, or weekend projects, plus a convenient side gate.

The back of the casita offers even more parking and functionality

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,621 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,057 Status: Active

Current Price: $480,000 List Date: 11/07/2025 Last Modified: 12/12/2025

Description

Welcome to The Wildcat Cove! 🐾 A rare gem just moments from the University of Arizona, this is your chance to own two properties in one! The charming main house offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, while remodeled casita features 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Each home has its own private entrance and sits behind a fully fenced yard offering comfort, privacy, and flexibility for extended family, guests, or rental income. With a new roof (2020) and a location near campus, dining, and downtown, this opportunity won't last long! ✨ Homes like this don't come around often schedule your private tour today before The Wildcat Cove is gone!

More Information MLS# 22528988

Address Information

Country: USA Street #: 1226 Direction: E Street Name: Elm Suffix: Street State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85719 County: Pima

Location, Tax & Legal

Comparable Only Listing: No Tax Year: 2024 Taxes: 3449.6 Taxes For: Dwelling & Land Legal Description: /University Home Lot 5 & E7' Lot 6 Blk 21 Township: 14 Community: None Range: 14 Section: 6 Municipality/Zoning: Tucson - R2 Fire Protection: Included in Taxes Fema Flood Zone: No Municipal Flood Zone: No Tax Code: 123-15-2970 Area: Central Subdivision: University Home Addition

Contract Information

Method of Title: Fee (Simple) Distressed Info: None Current Price: $480,000 List Price: $480,000 Listing Date: 2025-11-07 Status: Active

Showing Information

Directions: N Campbell Ave and E Speedway Blvd: Head south on N Campbell Ave. Turn right onto E Speedway Blvd. Turn right onto N Mountain Ave. Turn left onto E Elm St. Home will be on the left.

General Property Information

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Construction Status: Existing Lot Dimensions: 47-149-49-149 Lot Acres: 0.16 Lot Sqft: 7057 Lot Size Source: Assessor Horse Property: No Guest House SqFt: 588 Main House SqFt: 1033 Source of SqFt: Assessor # of Covered Prkng: 0 # of Carport Spaces: 0 Basement: No # of Fireplaces: 0 Unit Level: 1 School District: TUSD Elementary School: Blenman Middle School: Doolen High School: Catalina Horse Facilities: No List Price/SqFt: 296.11 Lot Size Price/SqFt: 68.02 Combined SqFt: 1621 Bedrooms: 4 Full Baths: 2 Total Baths: 2 Year Built: 1946

Electric

Electric Company: TEP Electric Company

Gas

Natural: 1

Stories

One: 1

Construction

Brick: 1 Slump Block: 1

Style

Ranch: 1

Sewer

Connected: 1

Roof

Metal: 1

Water

Public: 1

Living Areas

Family Room: 1 Living Room: 1 Off Kitchen: 1

Dining Areas

Breakfast Nook: 1

Fence

Block: 1 Shared Fence: 1

View

Mountains: 1 Residential: 1

Road Type

Paved: 1

Kitchen Features

Disposal: 1 Electric Range: 1 Microwave: 1 Pantry: Closet Refrigerator: 1

Road Maintenance

City: 1

Primary Bathroom Features

Exhaust Fan: 1 Shower & Tub: 1

Lot Features

North/South Exposure: 1 Subdivided: 1

Main Cooling

Ceiling Fans: 1 Central Air: 1

Additional Bathroom Features

Jack & Jill: 1 Shower & Tub: 1

Laundry

In Bathroom: 1 Laundry Closet: 1

Main Heating

Forced Air: 1 Natural Gas: 1

Extra Room

Arizona Room: 1

Water Heater

Natural Gas: 1

Guest Facilities

Quarters: 1

Association & Fees

HOA: No

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Interior Steps Y/N: N

Fireplace

None: 1

Fireplace Location

None: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 FHA: 1 Submit: 1 VA: 1

Floor Covering

Concrete: 1 Vinyl: 1

Submit With Offer

Earnest Check: 1 Loan Pre-Qual: 1 Lead Based Paint Disclosure: 1

Window Covering

Stay: 1

Accessibility Option

None: 1

Window Features

Double Pane Windows: 1

Technology

Cable TV: 1 High Speed Internet: 1 Telephone: 1

Security

Smoke Detector(s): 1 Wrought Iron Security Door: 1

Landscape - Front

Low Care: 1

Landscape - Rear

Low Care: 1

Garage/Carport Feat

Other: Parking Spaces onsit

Patio/Deck

Covered: 1 Patio: 1 Screened: 1

Pool

Conventional: No None: 1

Property Disclosures

Affidavit of Disclosure: 1 Insurance Claims History Report: 1 Lead-Based Paint: 1 Seller Prop Disclosure: 1

Spa

None: 1

Special Conditions

None: 1

Driveway

To Property Line: 1

RV Parking

None: 1

Exterior Features

Other: fire pit

Neighborhood Feature

Paved Street: 1 Sidewalks: 1 Street Lights: 1 Walking Trail: 1

Subdivision Restrict

Age Restrictions: No CC&Rs: No Deed Restrictions: Yes

Home Protection

Offered: No

Remarks Misc

Geo Lat: 32.242446 Geo Lon: -110.953162

Property Features

Stories: One Construction: Brick; Slump Block Style: Ranch Roof: Metal Living Areas: Family Room; Living Room; Off Kitchen Dining Areas: Breakfast Nook Kitchen Features: Disposal; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Primary Bathroom Features: Exhaust Fan; Shower & Tub Additional Bathroom Features: Jack & Jill; Shower & Tub Laundry: In Bathroom; Laundry Closet Extra Room: Arizona Room Guest Facilities: Quarters Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s) Fireplace: None Fireplace Location: None Floor Covering: Concrete; Vinyl Window Covering: Stay Window Features: Double Pane Windows Technology: Cable TV; High Speed Internet; Telephone Main Cooling: Ceiling Fans; Central Air Main Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Water Heater: Natural Gas Gas: Natural Sewer: Connected Water: Public Accessibility Option: None Security: Smoke Detector(s); Wrought Iron Security Door Pool: None Spa: None Fence: Block; Shared Fence Landscape - Front: Low Care Landscape - Rear: Low Care View: Mountains; Residential Road Type: Paved Driveway: To Property Line RV Parking: None Lot Features: North/South Exposure; Subdivided Neighborhood Feature: Paved Street; Sidewalks; Street Lights; Walking Trail Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; Submit; VA Submit With Offer: Earnest Check; Lead Based Paint Disclosure; Loan Pre-Qual Property Disclosures: Affidavit of Disclosure; Insurance Claims History Report; Lead-Based Paint; Seller Prop Disclosure Special Conditions: None

Documents

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Listing Office: Real Broker

Last Updated: December - 12 - 2025

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