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5505 E South Wilshire Drive

Tucson, AZ 85711

3 beds
2 baths
1,611 sqft
15,246 sqft lot
$278 per sqft
1952 build

Beautiful 50's brick ranch in the lovely neighborhood of Wilshire Heights. Covered front porch, pretty mortar washed pink flat faced brick, large lot with double walled in back yard with graciously sized large storage/potting/workshop with 220 electricity. Room for ADU and or pool still too. Bright light filled home with dual pane windows, plantation shutters, clerestories, and skylights. A delightful garden fills the back yard with native and low water use plants on drip and sprinklers with two water collection tanks and an outdoor shower. The HOA is voluntary in this historic subdivision, and has a high concentration of significant midcentury modern homes on curved streets that wrap around a grassy neighborhood park. Taxes may be reduced for owner occupants.

Listing courtesy of MLSSAZ / RE/MAX Results

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jul 13, 2025 •

MLS# 22517962 —

The Building

Year Built:

1952
Construction:

Brick
Style:

Ranch
Direction:

E
Roof:

Shingle
Exterior Features:

Native Plants, Rain Barrel/Cistern(s), Workshop
Patio:

Covered, Patio, Ramada
Patio/Deck:

multiple
Basement:

No
Accessibility Options:

None
Stories:

One
Total SqFt:

1611
Source of SqFt:

Floor Plan
Main House SqFt:

1,611 Sqft

Interior

Furnished:

Existing
Interior Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Pane Windows, Skylight(s), Skylights
Interior Steps:

N
Flooring:

Ceramic Tile
Window Coverings:

Stay
Living Areas:

Living Room
Kitchen:

Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Pantry:

Cabinet
Dining Areas:

Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
Extra Room:

Storage, Workshop
Fireplace:

Living Room
Fireplace:

Gas
Fireplaces:

1
Laundry:

Laundry Room
Technology:

Cable TV, High Speed Internet

Financial & Terms

Terms:

Cash, Conventional, FHA
Short Sale:

None
Home Protection: Offered

No
Fire Protection Included in Taxes:

Included in Taxes
List Price Per SqFt:

278.71

Location

Directions:

Broadway/Craycroft South to South Wilshire Drive
Latitude:

32.214633
Longitude:

-110.874131

The Property

Legal Description:

From Parcel:001010010 /Wilshire Heights Amended Lot 4 Blk 9
Municipality/Zoning:

Tucson - R1
Property Type:

A
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Area:

Central
Lot Acres:

0.35
Lot Size:

Irreg Rectangle
Lot SqFt:

15246
Lot Size Price/SqFt:

$29.45
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Features:

North/South Exposure, Previously Developed, Subdivided
View:

Mountains, Residential, Sunset
Landscape - Front:

Decorative Gravel, Desert Plantings, Low Care, Natural Desert, Shrubs, Trees
Landscape - Rear:

Desert Plantings, Grass, Low Care, Shrubs, Sprinkler/Drip, Trees
Road Type:

Paved
Road Maintenance:

City
Driveway:

Circular
Fence:

Block
Horse Property:

No
Horse Facilities:

No
Municipal Flood Zone:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Taxes:

$2,270
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Code:

128-04-1300

Beds

Bedrooms:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2
Bathroom:

Shower Only

The Listing

Environmental Disclosures:

Lead-Based Paint, Military Airport Vcty, Seller Prop Disclosure
Special Conditions:

None
Deed Restrictions:

Yes

Heating & Cooling

Air Conditioning:

Central Air
Heating:

Forced Air

Utilities

Electric Company:

tep
Sewer:

Connected
Gas:

Natural
Water:

City
Water Heater:

Natural Gas

Appliances

Range:

14.00
Appliance Color:

Stainless

Schools

Elementary School:

Kellond
Middle School:

Vail
High School:

Rincon
School District:

TUSD

The Community

Subdivision:

Wilshire Heights
Facilities:

Lighted
Pool: Conventional:

No
HOA Association & Fees:

No

Parking

Garage/Carport Features:

None
Carport Spaces:

2
Covered:

2
RV Parking:

Space Available

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$449,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,404
Taxes	$189
Insurance	$123
Utilities	$139 See report
Total	$2,855/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/13/25 Jul 13, 2025	Listed / Active	MLSSAZ	$449,000	6.1% (6.1% / YR)
7/9/24 Jul 9, 2024		MLSSAZ	$423,000	-1.4%
6/27/24 Jun 27, 2024		MLSSAZ	$429,000

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This house located in Central Tucson, Tucson, AZ 85711 is currently for sale for $449,000. 5505 E South Wilshire Drive is a 1,611 square foot house with 3 beds and 2 baths. 5505 E South Wilshire Drive is in the Central Tucson neighborhood of Tucson and has a WalkScore® of 64, making it somewhat walkable. This house is in the attendance area of Alice Vail Middle School, University High School, Rincon High School, and Kellond Elementary School.

Listing Courtesy of: MLSSAZ and RE/MAX Results.

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