marana homes for sale: Gated Preserve Home for Sale in Dove Mountain, Marana AZ - 01/20/24 11:10 AM
Gated Preserve Home available for sale by The Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes, Leslie Gilpatrick, listing agent.  520-444-9946
Wonderful Dove Mountain, Marana location with this contemporary Pulte Home.
Need room to grow?  Want the privacy of a gated community?
This lovely 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom Pulte Home in the gated Preserves III is among one of the larger homes in The Preserves.
A charming courtyard welcomes you through a decorative gate into the home.
Upon entering, you'll find a spacious living area with a gas fireplace, surrounded by a wall of stacked stone, a built-in entertainment center, a separate dining space, and windows overlooking the natural preserve … (4 comments)

marana homes for sale: Updated Kitchens - Metropolitan Tucson's Finest! - 01/12/24 12:57 PM
When shopping for a new home, a typical homebuyer tends to put a lot of value on an updated kitchen.
Nothing quite dates a home like trends from yester-year, outdated appliances, and dark, crowded interiors.
Attached is a list of several homes located in Metropolitan Tucson (which includes Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, Vail and more) that have remodeled or updated their kitchen in some way.  A slightly different search shows "remodeled kitchens" in Tucson Homes.  
Whether your criteria includes quartz countertops, expansive windows with views, top of the line appliances, or a sumptuous walk-in pantry, this list might start you on your way to … (1 comments)

marana homes for sale: Coming Soon to Del Webb Dove Mountain in Marana - 11/13/22 12:16 PM
Coming Soon to Del Webb Dove Mountain in Marana
Listed by Leslie Gilpatrick, Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes, 520-444-9946
14033 N Del Webb Trail, Marana, AZ 85658 offered at $575,000
2 bedroom, 2 bath home plus den in Gated Active Adult Community. Features "3-car" tandem garage with added storage on .15 acre lot
Added improvements to the home since it was built in 2017
Gutters added to home
2 Decorative Metal Security Doors added to home
Garage doors were insulated
Attic above the garage was insulated
Garage floor was epoxied
Built in cabinets added to the garage
Enviro 1044 Water Conditioner was installed
Hot Water Re-Circulater installed
Landscaping added to the Front yard
Backyard … (3 comments)

marana homes for sale: Choosing Your Real Estate Agent Part 2 - 03/29/22 10:39 AM
In Choosing Your Real Estate Agent Part 1, I briefly went into some items you might consider when selling your Tucson, Arizona residence. Hiring the right REALTOR can be crucial not only because you may sell your home faster and for more money, but because the right teamwork can help make the selling process so much less stressful.  
 Please note I used the word, "Team". Your REALTOR and you need to work together to maximize your selling experience.  Let's find out how to take steps to ensure the right fit, with the best results.
 Questions are crucial, and here are some you … (0 comments)

marana homes for sale: Singular Home in Gated Community Dove Mountain for Sale - 07/19/16 03:38 AM
OPEN AGAIN THIS SUNDAY - JULY 31, 2016 - 12-3 P.M.
Depending on what's trending, some times we see a lot of the same thing when out looking at 3 bedroom homes for sale in Marana.
Not so at 12081 N Golden Mirror Drive, located in The Preserve at Dove Mountain, just north of Tangerine off Camino de Oeste.  This Maracay home, at 2088, feels much larger with the kitchen as the center of the home.
The neutral color palate of greys, blues, yellows sooths the eyes, and the upgrades are apparent at first glance.
Designer upgrades incl a Gourmet kitchen w/ Cashmere White Auburn Glaze … (1 comments)

marana homes for sale: Looking for NW Tucson Homes for Sale without an HOA? - 01/12/16 02:56 AM
Looking for NW Tucson Homes for Sale without an HOA?
Looking for a NW Tucson Home, free of HOA restrictions, currently for sale in Tucson and Marana? (Including Oro Valley and Catalina)
Here's a list of NW Tucson homes for sale that might just fit your needs.  If you'd like the list narrowed down, perhaps by number of bedrooms, pool, price range -- just contact me and I'll set you up with a personalized search.
Whether you need a little acreage, privacy, or freedom to set up a ham radio - contact me and I'll help you get started on your new home in … (0 comments)

marana homes for sale: Dove Mountain Marana Market Snapshot for February 2015 - 03/12/15 04:37 AM
Dove Mountain Marana Market Snapshot for February 2015
 

In the Dove Mountain area, real estate is looking positive! 
Inventory is up 8% from a year ago as well as a 240, yes 240% increase in closings from February stats in 2014.

Months of Inventory has dropped to a more manageable level of about 9 months, versus almost 29 months of a year ago.  This means that the average house at the average price will currently take 9 months to sell.
Median price of sold homes is up 15% from a year ago as well.

What does this … (4 comments)

marana homes for sale: Backyard Retreat Offered in Gladden Farms Home - 10/24/14 03:55 AM
Backyard Retreat Offered in Gladden Farms Home
At first approach to  11487 W Amber Stone Drive in Marana, AZ, you'll notice a pride of ownership and love of outdoors that sets this home apart from it's neighbors. 

The .20 lot is larger sized for the average home in the community of Gladden Farms.  Outside you can enjoy well maintained desert plantings mingled with palm trees, citrus, roses, a complete drip system in front and back yards, and front and back covered patios for outdoor living.

Once inside, notice that the entire home has ceramic tile flooring for easy living!

A … (2 comments)

marana homes for sale: Two Homes. Two Neighborhoods. Marana Homes for Sale - 09/26/14 01:42 AM
Two Homes.  Two Neighborhoods.  Marana Homes for Sale
Two homes.  Two neighborhoods.
Fifteen minutes apart, both built in the last four years, situated in pride-of-ownership communities with HOA.
Looking for a roomy home?  Do you want a pool?  Do you want unobstructed Mountain Views? How about the security of a gated community? Proximity to the freeway?

Commute can make a big difference in desirability.  Access to amenities is another.  There are so many choices when searching for your dream home. 

Take a moment to compare these two homes, relatively similar, but vastly different in price.  Which appeals to you?  … (3 comments)

marana homes for sale: Gladden Farms Market Update - May 2014 - 05/04/14 10:56 AM
Gladden Farms Market Update - May 2014

In the past six months, 115 re-sale and new construction homes have hit the Gladden Farms, Rancho Marana, and Solana markets in NW Marana off I-10.
Currently, 48 are active homes for sale in Marana.  Thirteen of those were built in 2013/2014 and are new construction.  Fifteen are two story.  The average list price for the active homes for sale is $98.94, and this includes ten distressed properties.  Prices range from $132,900 to $299,000.  Homes have been for sale for an average of 72 days.  At the end of  February I'd run a … (0 comments)

marana homes for sale: Beautiful Open House In SkyRanch, Marana AZ Today, May 4, 2014 - 05/04/14 01:20 AM
Beautiful Open House In SkyRanch, Marana AZ Today, May 4, 2014

I love the gated neighborhood of Skyranch, located just south and also just west of the intersection of Thornydale and Tangerine Roads in Marana, AZ.
There's something for everyone - two stories, one story Meritage homes, Adobes, bungalows, custom homes...a nice mix of beautiful residences all surrounded by natural desert settings and mountain ranges in two directions.  List prices range from $250,000 to $650,000.
Today's open house runs from 1-4 p.m. and the gates will be open.  There are several homes in the area for sale, but I have … (0 comments)

marana homes for sale: Marana Homes for Sale Open House on SuperBowl Sunday - Come for a Pre-Game Peek and Party!! - 02/02/12 03:30 PM
Marana Homes for Sale Open House on SuperBowl Sunday - Come for a Pre-Game Peek and Party!!  
First time open!
Skyranch Homes For Sale in Marana, AZ, near Dove Mountain.  Tangerine/Thornydale: W on Tangerine, S on Camino De Manana, E on Big Sky Ranch through gates to end of street, S on Adobe Village Place to address:  11371 N Adobe Village Place Marana, AZ 85658
Sunday, February 5, 2012  11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Come for a tour.  Come for snacks.  Come meet the neighbors - they've all been invited!
What you'll see:  Fantastic, executive styled home with all the … (2 comments)

marana homes for sale: Market Statistics: Buying and Selling Homes in Dove Mountain, Marana - 09/23/11 02:51 AM
Market Statistics:  Buying and Selling Homes in Dove Mountain, Marana

Dove Mountain, located off Tangerine Road in northern Marana, is an interesting mix of homes.  From the very affordable to the very elite, there really seems to be something for everyone in this master-planned community.

Golf courses wind themselves among the diverse housing settlements, and mountain vistas are available to all.  The community is served by the Marana Unifed School district and nearby is the luxurious Ritz Carlton.  Shopping, groceries, and other amenities are all within minutes of this private, yet accessible part of Marana.

Currently, 231 homes … (1 comments)

marana homes for sale: Market Statistics: Buying and Selling Homes in Gladden Farms, Marana - 09/18/11 05:21 PM
Market Statistics:  Buying and Selling Homes in Gladden Farms, Marana
September 2011 (Last report April 2011)
124 homes listed on MLS as ACTIVE, ACTIVE CONTINGENT, ACTIVE CAPA, PENDING, and SOLD At posting time, 20 homes are ACTIVE and for sale in Marana (Tucson) AZ, down from 31 8 of the 20 available homes are new construction  In the last six months, 67 homes have sold versus 60 during a six month period prior to April, 2011
ACTIVE listings are priced from $106,000 for 1251 sqft to $234,900 for 5 bedrooms and 2880 sqft, averaging a list price of $80.27 a … (3 comments)

marana homes for sale: Saguaro Bloom Replaces Saguaro Springs in West Marana - 08/29/11 04:27 AM
Saguaro Bloom Replaces Saguaro Springs in West Marana

You may know the empty subdivision as Saguaro Springs, or you may have read the Tucson Citizen and know it's now called Saguaro Bloom, but no matter what you call it, residents and travelers west of Marana know it's a barren square mile enclosed by block walls, infrastructure, and a tumbleweed or two...

Not 5 minutes west of I-10 and Twin Peaks, Saguaro Bloom is located just past Rattlesnake Pass at the NW tip of the Tucson Mountains, centered between Avra Valley Road and Lambert.  It's sat empty since 2005. KB … (1 comments)

marana homes for sale: Good News for Sellers - Real Estate Recovery In Dove Mountain, Marana AZ - 08/22/11 06:25 PM
Good News for Sellers - Real Estate Recovery In Dove Mountain, Marana AZ
The master-planned community of Dove Mountain shows signs of real estate market recovery!  Sellers are experiencing an average sale time of 30 days less than 6 months ago, and the overall median sales price has actually increased by approximately 2% in value.
 
Dove Mountain in Marana, AZ, is a lovely and complex community with the Tortolita Mountains as a framing backdrop in the northwest metropolitan boundaries of Tucson. Travel west on the Tangerine Exit from I-10 and at the top of the hill, turn left/north on Dove … (3 comments)

marana homes for sale: Real Estate Recovery In Gladden Farms, Marana - Pulte New Home Construction - 08/20/11 04:13 AM
Real Estate Recovery In Gladden Farms, Marana - Pulte New Home Construction

Real Estate Recovery is looking up in Gladden Farms, a Master-planned community located within NW Marana, just minutes from Tucson, AZ.  
Pulte Homes has purchased all the vacant lots in Gladden Farms and is currently constructing several homes from which to choose, starting as low as $169,900.
   
Gladden Farms is a community established in 2005 with miles of walking paths, acres of greenways and community parks, and lots of fun and exciting neighborhood playgrounds.
   
Nearby the Community Park offers little league fields, soccer, … (3 comments)

marana homes for sale: Life's Little Pleasures - 02/17/11 03:04 AM
Life's Little Pleasures
This has been an interesting morning so far.  Today is catch-up day on the computer - read the emails, do the home searches, keep in touch with my SOI, etc.
So my daughter missed the bus.  I had her make me a pot of coffee (necessary to have a cup for the 20 minute drive) and I got up and did my hair.  Along the way, the sky was incredibly cloudy, and brilliant in its shadows and sunlight peaking through the fluffy masses.  If you look really hard, you can see the Marana Balloon businesses taking flight.  There … (7 comments)

marana homes for sale: Moving to Tucson area? Homes for Sale in Marana, AZ - 08/05/10 07:20 AM
Moving to Tucson area? Homes for Sale in Marana, AZ
Are you moving to Tucson area? Great Homes are for sale and have sold in Marana, AZ, in the past three months!  Marana is a lovely community adjacent to Tucson on the NW side. Find us bordering I-10 as your travel south to Tucson from Phoenix, AZ.

Follow the links to discover more about some of the more well know subdivisions and communities of Marana, AZ:
Continental Ranch

Sunflower (An Active Adult Community)

Continental Reserve
Gladden Farms

Rancho Marana and nearby Nicholas Homes

San Lucas

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marana homes for sale: Continental Reserve, Marana, AZ - 3 and 4 bedroom Homes for Sale - 06/20/10 04:53 AM
Continental Reserve, Marana, AZ - 3 and 4 bedroom Homes for Sale
I'd like to share with you about the community of Continental Reserve.  Continental Reserve, on Tucson’s northwest (NW) side was built as an extension to Continental Ranch in 1998-2006. This area is about 20 minutes west of Oro Valley and about 25 minutes from downtown Tucson via the freeway. Continental Reserve is a lovely subdivision located in Continental Ranch on the Northwest outskirts of Tucson, in Marana. 
Continental Reserve is a 598 acre master-planned community which includes a little over 1300 hundred single family, 3 and 4 bedroom homes … (0 comments)

 
Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!   (Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)

Cara Marcelle Mancuso

Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!

Tucson, AZ

More about me…

Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes

Address: 12080 N Dove Mountain Blvd, #100, Marana, AZ , 85658

Mobile: (520) 909-2988

Author Bio: I have been a Realtor since 2005, and love finding homes for new people moving to the area. There is nothing like matching folks up with their hopes and dreams. If you are looking for a new home in the Tucson area, Marana, Oro Valley and Vail area, or wanting to sell your home, I'd love to help.



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