4852 E Desert Thorn Dr, Tucson, AZ 85756 Property Records

Pima County property record for 4852 E Desert Thorn Dr, Tucson, AZ 85756

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,438 sqft · built 2009
Lot Size	0.121 acres (5,265 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$145,000 (May 2015)
Tax Bill	$2,018 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Line of Credit Jun 2018 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140-56-2410`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140-56-2410`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,438 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,438 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2009
Effective Year Built	Effective 2009
Exterior Material	Combination
Roof Material	Tile
Lot Area	5,265 sqft (0.121 acres)
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Refrigeration
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4852 E DESERT THORN DR
City	TUCSON
State	AZ
Zip	85756-5179
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	CR4
Legal Description	RANCHO VALENCIA LOT 241
Legal Range	14E
Legal Township	15S
Legal Section	14
Legal Subdivision	RANCHO VALENCIA
Legal Lot Number	241
Jurisdiction	PIMA AZ
Township / Civil Division	TUCSON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	4131

Owner

4852 E Desert Thorn Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2015.

Source: Pima County records, as of June 3, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	4852 E DESERT THORN DR, TUCSON, AZ 85756-5179
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 21, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TUCSON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Jun 15, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORP
Jun 30, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORP
Feb 23, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 26, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 26, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 13, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20151460324
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 13, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc	0000920828
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIMA AZ
Recording Date	May 21, 2026
Property Address	4852 E DESERT THORN DR, TUCSON, AZ 85756-5179
Document Number	0000000182
Instrument Date	May 13, 2026
Instrument	2026182
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4852 E DESERT THORN DR, TUCSON, AZ 85756-5179

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000182,
Date	May 21, 2026
Instrument	2026182

Lender

Name	TUCSON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate	6.3%
Max Rate	-1%

June 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIMA AZ
Property Address	4852 E DESERT THORN DR, TUCSON, AZ 85756-5179
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 18, 2022
Title Company	TITLE SECURITY AGENCY LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0001660479
Date	Jun 15, 2018
Instrument	20181660479

Lender

Name	NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORP
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	TUCSON, AZ 85711

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	241 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2038

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIMA AZ
Property Address	4852 E DESERT THORN DR, TUCSON, AZ 85756-5179
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 18, 2022
Title Company	FIDELITY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0001821168
Date	Jun 30, 2020
Instrument	20201821168

Lender

Name	NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORP
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	TUCSON, AZ 85711

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2035

February 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIMA AZ
Property Address	4852 E DESERT THORN DR, TUCSON, AZ 85756-5179
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 18, 2022
Title Company	TITLE SECURITY AGENCY LLC, TITLE SECURITY AGENCY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4852 E DESERT THORN DR, TUCSON, AZ 85756-5179

Mortgage

Document Number	0000540220
Date	Feb 23, 2022
Instrument	20220540220

Lender

Name	NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORP
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	TUCSON, AZ 85711

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2037

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 4852 E Desert Thorn Dr was $2,018.

Source: Pima County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Arizona
County	Pima County
Municipality	Tucson City
Unified School District	Sunnyside Unified District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$16,696	$234,744
2025	$2,018.00
2024		$23,622	$236,223
2023	$1,484.00

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 4852 E Desert Thorn Dr 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	1 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

Wildfire risk around 4852 E Desert Thorn Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 71% of Arizona
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 207 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications Cable · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,000 / 100
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
CenturyLink DSL	140 / 20
Simply Bits Fixed Wireless	100 / 30
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Bluespan Wireless, T-Mobile.

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