Pima County property record for 16440 S Observatory Pl, Vail, AZ 85641
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,462 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,942 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,164 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 305-28-0080 |
| Primary APN | 305-28-0080 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,462 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,462 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,942 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 16440 S OBSERVATORY PL |
|---|---|
| City | VAIL |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85641-2302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CR3 |
| Legal Description | NEW TUCSON UNIT NO 4 LOT 8 |
| Legal Range | 15E |
| Legal Township | 17S |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW TUCSON UNIT NO 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | PIMA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | TUCSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 4126 |
16440 S Observatory Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2015.
Source: Pima County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16440 S OBSERVATORY PL, VAIL, AZ 85641-2302 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20151600440 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 18, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000861 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16440 S Observatory Pl was $2,164.
Source: Pima County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pima County |
| Unified School District | Vail Unified District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,446 | $214,722 | |
| 2025 | $2,164.00 | ||
| 2024 | $22,111 | $221,106 | |
| 2023 | $2,010.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 16440 S Observatory Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 2 (40% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 16440 S Observatory Pl is moderate, ranking above 55% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 55% of the US · above 43% of Arizona |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TUCSON WATER CORONA DE TUCSON serves 10,217 people · EPA ID AZ0410169 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 277 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Simply Bits Fixed Wireless | 100 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Hawk Networks Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Bluespan Wireless, Verizon.
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