Pima County property record for 4868 E Desert Thorn Dr, Tucson, AZ 85756
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,042 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,265 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,867 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Apr 2023 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140-56-2440 |
| Primary APN | 140-56-2440 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,042 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 5,265 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 4868 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 244 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 15S |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | RANCHO VALENCIA |
| Legal Lot Number | 244 |
| Jurisdiction | PIMA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | TUCSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 4131 |
4868 E Desert Thorn Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2023.
Source: Pima County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4868 E DESERT THORN DR, TUCSON, AZ 85756-5179 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Apr 6, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer AGAVE TITLE AGENCY |
| Mar 25, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PENNYMAC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 6, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 20, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202399 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 22, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0002040867 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIMA AZ |
| Property Address | 4868 E DESERT THORN DR, TUCSON, AZ 85756-5179 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4868 E DESERT THORN DR, TUCSON, AZ 85756-5179 |
| Document Number | 0002710152 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20212710152 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 145 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2033 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIMA AZ |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4868 E DESERT THORN DR, TUCSON, AZ 85756-5179 |
| Document Number | 0000960099 |
| Map Reference | MB 60 PG 17 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230960099 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | AGAVE TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 121 LISA LANE, ROYNE CITY, TX 76169 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4868 E DESERT THORN DR, TUCSON, AZ 85756-5179 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PIMA AZ |
| Property Address | 4868 E DESERT THORN DR, TUCSON, AZ 85756-5179 |
| Document Number | 0000930075 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4868 E DESERT THORN DR TUCSON AZ 857565179, TUCSON, AZ 85756-5179 |
| Document Number | 0000930075 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 930075 |
| Name | PENNYMAC |
|---|---|
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 2, 2034 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4868 E Desert Thorn Dr was $2,867.
Source: Pima County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pima County |
| Municipality | Tucson City |
| Unified School District | Sunnyside Unified District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $23,719 | $321,581 | |
| 2025 | $2,867.00 | ||
| 2024 | $31,154 | $311,535 | |
| 2023 | $2,109.00 |
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 4868 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 risk around 4868 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.
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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