Tucson total sales volume showed a slight decrease of 1.13% from September 2010 as compared to the same time last year. We are still in a buyer market as the average sales price had a slight decrease in September of 2011 to $150,699 which is down 2.74%. In September 2011 the Tucson Association of Realtors reported 5,155 active listings for Tucson and surrounding area.

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685 W. Bright Canyon Drive, Oro Valley, Arizona, 85755

MLS #21028224

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Enjoy location, luxury, & privacy in this 24HR gated community The 8th Green. Every inch of space is thought through & maximized. This exquisite 4 bedroom, 3 bath home has true elegance  & quality craftsmanship: custom 8′ double entry door (obscure glass), 18″ Italian porcelain tile cut on diagonal, 8′ window wall slider & 10′ ceilings, great room concept with 42″ raised hearth gas log fireplace, and custom elegant kitchen that offers granite slab with extended buffet, designer pendant lights over breakfast bar, 42″ light maple cabinets accented with dental style crown molding, and  stainless steel appliances.  This home, built for entertaining and relaxing with a dynamic saline self clean pebble-tec pool & raised spa with rock spillway. There are over $130k in designer upgrades and finishes. 685 W. Bright Canyon Drive, located in the 8th green golf community near the Rancho Vistoso Golf Club & Pro Shop.

Special Features: Over $130,000 in Upgrades

• 4 bedroom, 3 full bath, 2,620 SqFt.
• Custom gated courtyard with wrought iron gate in a “Desert Grass” theme & flagstone path
• Custom Color Concrete (tan) & 4″ slabs with over 1513SqFt. leading from garage to back patio, driveway to front walkway to front patio area
• 8′ solid wood double entry door with custom rain glass
• 18″ porcelain tile set on diagonal & custom two tone interior paint colors
• 42′ gas log fireplace with raised hearth & entertainment center (top vent & direct vent blower)
• Kinetico water filtration system, recirculation system for hot water, & soft water loop
• Custom 42″ Shaker maple cabinets – dental crown molding, under cabinet lights, & pullouts
• Granite slab with buffet option & glass cabinetry accented with tile backsplash
• Great room concept with 8′ glass window wall slider to back patio
• Kitchen features: stainless steel appliances, convection microwave, GE triton professional dishwasher, gas 4 burner cook-top, brushed chrome faucet, Franke Orca ORX-110 stainless steel under mount sink,  large pantry, & pendant lights over the breakfast bar
• 10′ ceilings with fans, arched hall entry, niches & nooks
• 8′ Interior doors
• Spacious custom sized 18 x 26 master suite with 2 inch wooden shutters & 8′ door slider
• Luxurious master bath features: jetted garden tub with 4×6 glass block window, executive height tiled his/hers vanities w/Kohler Farmington double sinks, walk-in closet with mirror by-pass doors-chrome
• Fairfax faucets & plumbing fixtures in brushed nickel
• Custom laundry room with stainless steel sink , Shaker maple cabinets & ironing center
• Extensive upgrades for lighting, telephone jacks, electrical switches & outlets
• 3 baths with brushed nickel plumbing fixtures, hi-boy toilets (color-biscuit), & tiled vanities
• Custom tile in all bath rooms & shower enclosures
• Security Alarm System
• One of the bedrooms is set-up as guest wing with private bath
• Oversized & extended back patio (added patios two & three with costs at $5,900)

Directions:  North on Rancho Vistoso Blvd., West on Vistoso Highlands Dr., North on Keystone Springs Dr., to Bright Canyon Dr to address 685 W. Bright Canyon Dr. 

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Don & Kathy Vallee, CDPE, CRS, CLHMS

520-544-5555

Don & Kathy Vallee, REALTORS

2228 W. Moore Road

Custom 3611sf., of luxury positioned on 4.15 acres with views of Pusch Ridge. 4 BDRM, 5 BA, Den, Formal Living & Dining room, with oversized 5 car garage, & RV Parking (NO HOA). The interior offers high ceilings with mountain views with floor to ceiling windows. The gathering area boasts a great room, & informal eating space, & Breakfast bar. Gourmet kitchen, stainless steel appliances, Knotty Alder Cabinets & interior doors, Granite Counter tops, custom paint, refined custom lighting, natural stone & wood flooring, soft water system, central vacuum, are among the luxury finishes. www.2228MooreRd.com

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2333 E. 7th Street

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Recently updated  2136 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located in the historic district of  Sam Hughes. A very spacious and beautiful home with a spacious seperate bonus room with over 384 Sq Ft of Heated and Cooled space that can bee used for Home Office, Bonus Room, or Guest Quarters (With Huge Storage closet easily converted to full bath and mini-kitchen). The BEST Bonus is the Adjoining 1-Car Garage!  Home also includes: Dual Cooling! Great S.W. Landscaping! Saltillo Tile, Skylights & Custom Features Throughout, Including Dual-Pane Pella Windows! Kitchen, Baths Beautifully Remodeled! Large Master with privatge Entry! Double French doors lead to expansive patio  Deck, Peaceful Yard with Brick Patio! Charming Street in Highly Desired, Historic Sam Hughes! (Tax: 50% Less!) Just Blocks to Rincon Market, Himmel Park, Hughes Elem & UA! 1-Year Home Warranty Included!

Call Kathy Vallee at 520-544-5555 or email.

Offered At: $498,500

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Tucson, AZ Real Estate For Sale                 Address: 6753 S. Via Diego Rivera, Tucson, AZ 85757

MLS #21006975

Offered At: $159,900

3 Bedroom

2 Bath

2291sf.

Pride of ownership abounds in this very private oversized .22 acre corner lot. Enter in an elegant great room with gas Fireplace accented with tile. Bright open kitchen with gorgeous granite slab, alder cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Grand master suite with split enterance to bath area with garden tub and large walk-in closet. Large covered patio with stained concrete extension. Seperate fenced side yard and a working man garage with additional storage, lighting, 220V ac. Located in Southwest Tucson- Sonoran Ranch Estates

24HR Property information dial 1-520-468-7009 enter house #6753

Listed by: Don & Kathy Vallee-RE/MAX Excalibur Realty-Tucson

520-544-5555

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Office location: 11115 N. La Canada Dr. Suite 155, Oro Valley, AZ 85737

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Don Vallee, CDPE, CRS

RE/MAX Excalibur Realty-Tucson

In some areas and specific subdivisions, neighborhoods or buildings in Tucson, Arizona,  have seen foreclosures of 30% or more.  These types of numbers are unheard of in US history.

Given the market conditions many communities are facing, the immediate homes be destroyed by ticked off neighbors. Som owners in default are stripping their homes and selling items for cash.

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Contact: Don & Kathy Vallee, CDPE,CRS

Vallee Gold Team

520-544-5555

As RE/MAX Excalibur Realty-Tucson Agents we have the knowledge and experience to help the “Luxury Home Seller Avoid Foreclosure”…with the RE/MAX brand and the RE/MAX Collection Marketing tools…we are ready to help! Go to www.FindTucsonShortSales.com for more information.

We helped over 24 families avoid foreclosure in 2009…!

Don & Kathy Vallee, CDPE, CRS, SFR

RE/MAX Excalibur Realty-Tucson, AZ

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MLS# 21005231

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Style, Functionality, and grandeur depict this fabulous 5 bedroom, 4,5 bath, 6242 square foot southwestern hacienda estate on 3.3 acres of lush natural desert landscape. Located in the desirable community of Oro Valley, AZ. 85755.

Rustic and magical architecture creates a feeling of “southwestern charm” with wonderfully appointed coffered lit ceiling, window walls, colored concrete floors, detailed masonry, double wood french doors, and the finest craftemanship bringing together a design of classic timelessness. Unspoiled nature desert, surrounding this custom home, offer tranquility and serene views while creating an understasted ambiance of luxury and casual elegance.

Gourmet kitchen is fully-equipped with stainless steel appliances, commercial grade oven/stove, hand carved cabinetry, surfaces and bacl splash are topped off with a variety of exotic stone, walk-in pantry, two butlers pantry, and two wetbars.

The spacious great room exudes taste, home theatre,  set the tone for some wonderful parties!

The master bedroom is a sanctuary offering phenomenal   views of the pool, spa, mountain & city views. Travertine floors,  soft colors,  sitting area, huge closet, and wrap around balcony with two private entry doors.

Enjoy the custom pool and spa with firepit offer a marvelous vantage point from which you can enjoy the gorgeous mountain views.