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Property Description
Oozing charm in this darling 1918 Dunbar Spring bungalow! This sweet front porch home is full of all the vintage charm you would expect in a desirable downtown neighborhood, but with all the most important upgrades done and ready for you to comfortably move in! Lovely original fir wood floors, high ceilings, saltillo and talavera tile in the kitchen with preserved original cabinets & new stainless steel appliances from 2022. Thoughtfully updated bathrooms. New energy efficient HVAC mini split system installed in 2022. Upgraded electrical to 200 amp service and new plumbing system. The back yard is its own awesome private oasis that provides an outdoor shower, firepit, covered patio & storage. Perfect for Tucson backyard summer nights and winter desert bonfires. Continued.... Possible ADU structure. This universal space has AC & could be an art studio, office, gym, or small guest quarters. Bike score of 98! Close to restaurants, shopping, UA, Pima CC, downtown, parks, I10.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 948 N Alder Ave
General
- Price: $395,000
- Taxes: $1,540 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MLSSAZ
- MLS ID: 22607074
Interior
- Interior Features: High Ceilings
- Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Mexican Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Outside, Outside
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
- Security/Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Wrought Iron Security Door
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Other, Gray Water System, Rain Barrel/Cistern(s)
- Deck/Patio: Covered
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered
Parking
- Parking Features: None
Location
- Area: Central
- County: Pima
- Subdivision: Tucson Resub Of Blks 9 12 & 14
- Driving Directions: From Speedway and Main go south to 1st Street, east to Alder and south to address (corner lot).
School Information
- School District: TUSD
- High School District: TUSD
- Elementary School: Davis Bilingual Magnet
- Middle School: Safford K-8 Magnet
- High School: Tucson
Community
- Community Name: None
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ductless
- Heating Type: Mini-Split
Utilities
- Water: Water Company
- Utility Description: Sewer Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction Status: Existing
- Construction: Masonry Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
- Square Feet: 759
- Sq. Ft. Source: Owner
- Living Area: 759 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1918
Lot Features
- Property View: Residential, Sunrise, Sunset, Mountain(s)
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,008
- Lot Size Range: 13
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 80
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Road Maintenance: City
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: East/West Exposure, Corner Lot
- Zoning: Tucson - R2
- Fencing (Description): Other
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,540
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: FHA, VA Loan, Conventional, Cash
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee (Simple)
- Special Conditions: No Insurance Claims History Report
- Legal Description: From Parcel:001010010 /Tucson Resub Of Blks 9 12 & 14 Lot 2 Blk 12
- APN: 117-02-3530
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Schools
Schools serving 948 N Alder Ave
School District:Tucson Unified District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Davis Bilingual Magnet School 500 West Saint Marys Road, Tucson, AZ 85701 | PK-5 | 0.4 mi |
Safford K-8 School 200 East 13th Street, Tucson, AZ 85701 | K-8 | 1.3 mi |
Miles-Exploratory Learning Center 1400 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85719 | PK-8 | 1.8 mi |
Tucson Magnet High School 400 North 2nd Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85705 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
Catalina Online Learning Experience 3645 East Pima Street, Tucson, AZ 85716 | 6-12 | 3.7 mi |
University High School 421 North Arcadia Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85711 | 9-12 | 5.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
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948 N Alder Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85705 (MLS# 22607074) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 948 N Alder Avenue is currently listed for $395,000 and was received on March 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 948 N Alder Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Central? You can browse all Central real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

