704 S Osborne Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
New Listing
$479,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
2
Baths:
1
Square Footage:
1,288
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
5,358
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$479,000
List Date:
4/30/2026
Last Modified:
4/30/2026
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
Supplements: 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.
More Information MLS# 22611225
Address Information
Country: USA
Street #: 704
Direction: S
Street Name: Osborne
Suffix: Avenue
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85701
County: Pima
Location, Tax & Legal
Comparable Only Listing: No
Tax Year: 2025
Taxes: 1554.38
Taxes For: Dwelling & Land
Legal Description: Tucson E 115' On The N & 98.18' On S Of N 50' Of Lot 2 Blk 245 Historic Property (Potential Addit
Township: 14
Community: None
Range: 13
Section: 13
Municipality/Zoning: Tucson - HO3
Fire Protection: Included in Taxes
Fema Flood Zone: No
Municipal Flood Zone: No
Tax Code: 117-14-3730
Area: Central
Subdivision: C.O.T. Resub
Contract Information
Method of Title: Fee (Simple)
Distressed Info: None
Current Price: $479,000
List Price: $479,000
Listing Date: 2026-04-30
Status: Active
General Property Information
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Status: Existing
Lot Dimensions: irregular
Lot Acres: 0.12
Lot Sqft: 5358
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Horse Property: No
Guest House SqFt: 0
Main House SqFt: 1288
Source of SqFt: Assessor
# of Covered Prkng: 0
# of Carport Spaces: 0
Basement: No
# of Fireplaces: 1
Unit Level: 1
School District: TUSD
Elementary School: Carrillo
Middle School: Drachman
High School: Tucson
Horse Facilities: No
List Price/SqFt: 371.89
Lot Size Price/SqFt: 89.4
Combined SqFt: 1288
Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 1
Total Baths: 1
Year Built: 1885
Showing Information
Directions: South On Main from Cushing Street Then West On 17th Street To Osborne (Corner Of Osborne & 17th Street)
Electric
Electric Company: TEP
Gas
Natural: 1
Stories
One: 1
Construction
Frame - Stucco: 1
Masonry Stucco: 1
Mud Adobe: 1
Style
Other: Sonoran
Sewer
Connected: 1
Roof
Built-Up - Reflect: 1
Water
Public: 1
Living Areas
Living Room: 1
Dining Areas
Breakfast Bar: 1
Dining Area: 1
Fence
Other: corrugated metal
View
Mountain(s): 1
Residential: 1
Sunset: 1
Road Type
Paved: 1
Kitchen Features
Gas Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Road Maintenance
City: 1
Primary Bathroom Features
Shower & Tub: 1
Lot Features
Corner Lot: 1
East/West Exposure: 1
Main Cooling
Central Air: 1
Evaporative Cooling: 1
Additional Bathroom Features
None: 1
Laundry
Laundry Closet: 1
Dryer: 1
Washer: 1
Main Heating
Gas Pac: 1
Extra Room
Den: 1
Library: 1
Storage: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Guest Facilities
None: 1
Association & Fees
HOA Amt (Monthly): 0
HOA: No
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Beamed Ceilings: 1
High Ceilings: 1
Interior Steps Y/N: Y
Split Bedroom Plan: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Fireplace
Wood Burning: 1
Fireplace Location
Living Room: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Floor Covering
Concrete: 1
Wood: 1
Submit With Offer
Loan Pre-Qual: 1
Lead Based Paint Disclosure: 1
Other: P.O.F.
Window Covering
Some: 1
Accessibility Option
None: 1
Technology
Cable TV: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Security
Window Bars: 1
Wrought Iron Security Door: 1
Landscape - Front
Decorative Gravel: 1
Desert Plantings: 1
Low Care: 1
Natural Desert: 1
Trees: 1
Landscape - Rear
Decorative Gravel: 1
Desert Plantings: 1
Low Care: 1
Shrubs: 1
Trees: 1
Garage/Carport Feat
None: 1
Patio/Deck
Covered: 1
Patio: 1
Paver: 1
Pool
Conventional: No
None: 1
Property Disclosures
Insurance Claims History Report: 1
Lead-Based Paint: 1
Seller Prop Disclosure: 1
Spa
None: 1
Special Conditions
None: 1
Driveway
Paved: Gravel
RV Parking
Space Available: 1
Exterior Features
Fountain: 1
Front Faces: East
Native Plants: 1
Shed(s): 1
Neighborhood Feature
Historic: 1
Park: 1
Subdivision Restrict
Age Restrictions: No
CC&Rs: No
Deed Restrictions: Yes
Home Protection
Plan By: NONE
Offered: No
Remarks Misc
Geo Lat: 32.213136
Geo Lon: -110.975501
Property Features
Stories: One
Construction: Frame - Stucco; Masonry Stucco; Mud Adobe
Roof: Built-Up - Reflect
Living Areas: Living Room
Dining Areas: Breakfast Bar; Dining Area
Kitchen Features: Gas Range; Refrigerator
Primary Bathroom Features: Shower & Tub
Additional Bathroom Features: None
Laundry: Laundry Closet; Dryer; Washer
Extra Room: Den; Library; Storage
Guest Facilities: None
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Beamed Ceilings; High Ceilings; Split Bedroom Plan; Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplace: Wood Burning
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Floor Covering: Concrete; Wood
Window Covering: Some
Technology: Cable TV; High Speed Internet
Main Cooling: Central Air; Evaporative Cooling
Main Heating: Gas Pac
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Gas: Natural
Sewer: Connected
Water: Public
Accessibility Option: None
Security: Window Bars; Wrought Iron Security Door
Pool: None
Spa: None
Landscape - Front: Decorative Gravel; Desert Plantings; Low Care; Natural Desert; Trees
Landscape - Rear: Decorative Gravel; Desert Plantings; Low Care; Shrubs; Trees
View: Mountain(s); Residential; Sunset
Road Type: Paved
RV Parking: Space Available
Exterior Features: Fountain; Native Plants; Shed(s)
Lot Features: Corner Lot; East/West Exposure
Neighborhood Feature: Historic; Park
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Submit With Offer: Lead Based Paint Disclosure; Loan Pre-Qual
Property Disclosures: Insurance Claims History Report; Lead-Based Paint; Seller Prop Disclosure
Special Conditions: None
Documents
Lead Paint Discl ›Listing Office: Long Realty
Last Updated: April - 30 - 2026
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