Monthly Archives: May 2010
Popular East side neighborhood – Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills is a popular neighborhood on the east side of Tucson. The ranch style houses were built from the 1960s to 1970s. Most homes in this area feature a garage or a carport and they typically have 3-4 bedrooms. … Continue reading
Ivan Sarkiss designed home for sale – Architect designed other prominent Tucson buildings
Ivan Sarkiss, an Armenian-born architect designed a house that is for sale in the Catalina Foothills area of Tucson. The lovely 6 bedroom / 4 bath home was built in 1966, and features a unique stone atrium at the entrance. … Continue reading
Joesler Exhibit & Lecture at UA
Don’t miss the lecture on Josias Joesler on Tuesday, June 1, 2010, 7 – 8:30 pm. This event is is free and open to the public. It is in the Special Collections University Library at the University of Arizona, 1510 … Continue reading
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Tagged Architecture, Josias Joesler, R. Brooks Jeffery, tucson, Tucson Architecture, UA
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Tucson Area Market Report April, 2010
As of April 2010 active inventory was 6,575, a 6% decrease from April 2009. There were 1,112 closings in April 2010, 30% above April 2009. Months of Inventory was 5.9, down from 8.2 in April 2009. Median price of sold … Continue reading
Nicholas Sakellar, FAIA designed home for sale
Nick Sakellar was a well-known architect who designed many recognizable Tucson buildings including the Wilmot Library, Catalina High School, Cholla High School, Arizona Trust Building, and the Tucson House. A home he designed in the 80′s is currently listed for … Continue reading
Tucson Water toilet rebate ends soon. Take advantage of it while you can.
Tucson Water has a great rebate available for their customers who purchase and install new toilets in their home. The rebate program is scheduled to end June 30, 2010. Here are some requirements to qualify: The new toilet must be … Continue reading
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Tagged Toilet rebate, tucson, Tucson Water, Water conservation, WaterSense
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Looking to buy a unique home? Here it is!
What a unique home located on the north east side of Tucson. The main house has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and the guest house has 1 bedroom, 1 bath. There is not one straight wall in the house, every wall … Continue reading
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Tagged Architecture, Earthship, homes for sale, north east tucson, tucson, Tucson real estate
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Tucson’s most well-known architect? Joesler comes to mind
Josias Joesler is arguably the most well-known Tucson Architect. Originally from Switzerland and coming to Tucson after living in various cities across Europe and then California, Joesler collaborated with developer John Murphey and his wife Helen on over 400 residential … Continue reading
The most Unique Property for the Money – Villa Catalina
Villa Catalina Apartments are one of the most recognizable communities in Tucson. It’s a wonderful example of mid-century modern architecture with its broad linear roof line and the unique square & circle shaped railings. The units were constructed between 1957 … Continue reading
What can $13.5 Million buy in Tucson?
This massive property could be yours for $13.5 million. It is currently the highest priced home for sale in Tucson. The home is over 13,000 SF with 6 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. The property has a study, billiard room, pool, … Continue reading
