4966 E Desert Thorn Dr, Tucson, AZ 85756 Property Records

Pima County property record for 4966 E Desert Thorn Dr, Tucson, AZ 85756

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1.5 ba · 1,692 sqft · built 2007
Lot Size	0.135 acres (5,883 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$165,000 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill	$2,238 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2019 Mortgage Jul 2020 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140-56-2970`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140-56-2970`

Interior

Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,692 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,692 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2007
Effective Year Built	Effective 2007
Exterior Material	Combination
Roof Material	Tile
Lot Area	5,883 sqft (0.135 acres)
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Refrigeration
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4966 E DESERT THORN DR
City	TUCSON
State	AZ
Zip	85756-5180
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	CR4
Legal Description	RANCHO VALENCIA LOT 297
Legal Range	14E
Legal Township	15S
Legal Section	14
Legal Subdivision	RANCHO VALENCIA
Legal Lot Number	297
Jurisdiction	PIMA AZ
Township / Civil Division	TUCSON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	4131

Owner

4966 E Desert Thorn Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2018.

Source: Pima County records, as of January 21, 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	4966 E DESERT THORN DR, TUCSON, AZ 85756-5180
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 18, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage WEI MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Jul 2, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Jul 25, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 25, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 25, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 1, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20182060343
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 23, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc	0002120487
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

March 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PIMA AZ
Property Address	4966 E DESERT THORN DR, TUCSON, AZ 85756-5180
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4966 E DESERT THORN DR, TUCSON, AZ 85756-5180

Mortgage

Document Number	0000770334
Date	Mar 18, 2019
Instrument	20190770334

Lender

Name	WEI MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	MC LEAN, VA 22102

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2049

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	PIMA AZ
Recording Date	Jul 2, 2020
Property Address	4966 E DESERT THORN DR, TUCSON, AZ 85756-5180
Document Number	0001840559
Instrument Date	Jun 17, 2020
Instrument	1840559
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 16, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$5.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4966 E DESERT THORN DR TUCSON AZ 857565180, TUCSON, AZ 85756-5180

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	PIMA AZ
Recording Date	Jul 25, 2018
Property Address	4966 E DESERT THORN DR, TUCSON, AZ 85756-5180
Document Number	0002060343
Map Reference	MB 60 PG 17
Instrument Date	Jul 24, 2018
Instrument	20182060343
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 27, 2021
Title Company	TITLE SECURITY AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	494 W CALLE MONTERO, 494, SAHUARITA, AZ 85629-8547

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	4966 E DESERT THORN DR, TUCSON, AZ 85756-5180

Mortgage

Document Number	0002060344
Date	Jul 25, 2018
Instrument	20182060344

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 4966 E Desert Thorn Dr was $2,238.

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		$18,515	$254,678
2025	$2,238.00
2024		$25,653	$256,527
2023	$1,646.00

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 4966 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 4966 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.

Nearby Properties on E Desert Thorn Dr

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures