Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center Buys Campbell Avenue Office Building

Southwest Autism

TUCSON, Arizona  (March 20, 2026) — A freestanding office building at 3100 N. Campbell Ave. in Tucson has sold for $2,067,000 ($189.55  PSF) in an owner-user transaction to Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center, reflecting continued demand for well-located office properties that can support direct occupancy by the buyer.

The 10,628-square-foot building was acquired from Siempre Juntos, LLC. It will be owner-occupied by the new owner, underscoring a notable trend in the Tucson office market as nonprofits, medical users, and other service-oriented organizations seek to secure long-term space in established central locations.

Positioned along the Campbell Avenue corridor, the property benefits from one of Tucson’s better-known infill office and medical-adjacent corridors, with strong connectivity to midtown neighborhoods, the University of Arizona area, and a broad mix of surrounding commercial services. Campbell Avenue has long attracted professional and institutional users because of its visibility, accessibility, and proximity to major employment and healthcare nodes. For owner-users, buildings in this type of location can offer a combination of operational control, identity, and long-term occupancy stability that is often difficult to match through leasing.

The sale also reflects the continued relevance of smaller and mid-sized office buildings that can serve specialized users with defined space needs. While larger office investment sales can be more sensitive to broader capital market conditions, owner-user acquisitions have remained an important part of market activity, particularly for functional standalone buildings in established submarkets.

The building contains 10,628 square feet on approximately 0.9 acres, and last traded in 2017, when Siempre Juntos, LLC acquired it for $1.53 million.

The seller was represented by Richard Kleiner and Alexis Corona of Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR.

For more information, Kleiner can be reached at 520.546.2745, and Corona is at 520.546.2729.




Clean Freak Car Wash sells in South Tucson investment deal

Clean Freak

TUCSON, AZ (March 19, 2026) — Clean Freak Car Wash at 837 W. Irvington Road in Tucson sold for $3,989,303 in an investment sale on March 3, 2026. The property includes a 3,940-square-foot express car wash on 0.66 acres, priced at $1,012.51 per square foot. The site, built in 2015, includes one express bay, two self-service bays, a 67-foot tunnel, an 80-foot conveyor, and 13 vacuum stations.

The seller, Store Master Funding XII LLC (Scottsdale), is a real estate investment entity affiliated with STORE Capital. The buyer, RNL 2025F Owner LLC, is a recently formed special-purpose ownership entity associated with a broader net-lease investment securitized ownership structure.

While the car wash operates under the Clean Freak brand. Clean Freak identifies the brand as “Powered by Circle K,” and the company announced in 2023 that Alimentation Couche-Tard, Circle K’s parent, entered into an agreement to acquire True Blue Car Wash LLC, the then operator of the Clean Freak brand.

Before becoming part of the Circle K platform, the Irvington site appears to have operated as a Clean Freak-branded location within the True Blue Car Wash portfolio.

Although Clean Freak operates as a Circle K-affiliated brand, the sold asset was the standalone car wash parcel at 837 W. Irvington Road (APN 137-05-168A).

The Tucson property was traded as an investment asset and will continue to operate under the Clean Freak platform.




Tucson Advances Proposed Rate and Fee Changes Across Four Departments: Water, Waste, Permits, and Right-of-Way Fees

Rate and Fee Changes

TUCSON, AZ (March 19, 2026) — The City of Tucson has issued a formal notice of intent for rate and fee changes to four departments after a March 17, 2026, Mayor and Council vote: Environmental Services, Planning and Development Services, Transportation and Mobility, and Tucson Water. The city will hold eight public meetings — six in person and two virtual — between March 25 and April 20 so residents can learn more and comment before a public hearing scheduled for May 19, 2026.

Environmental Services is proposing higher residential, commercial, and landfill rates, along with a new $3 monthly Clean City Fee. The city says the fee would help fund services such as graffiti removal, homeless encampment cleanup, response to illegal dumping, neighborhood cleanups, and the Homeless Work Program.

Planning and Development Services wants to raise many development review and permit fees to better match the actual cost of service. Proposed changes include a 5% increase for most non-valuation permits, bigger increases for some specialized reviews, higher rezoning and sign permit fees, a new development package permit fee, and reinstating the code enforcement reinspection fee at $200. Building permit valuation tables will also increase again on July 1, 2026, by an average of 11.5%.

Transportation and Mobility is proposing a new right-of-way fee structure that would replace many flat fees with an application fee plus hourly staff charges. It also wants to add new Loss-of-Use fees for temporary lane or roadway restrictions and Loss-of-Value fees tied to pavement cuts and road damage. These would mainly apply to private and utility users, with phased implementation over three years.

Tucson Water is proposing a 3.5% annual revenue increase from fiscal years 2027 through 2030, along with updates to miscellaneous service fees and its CAP Water Resource Fee for new water connections. The city says the changes are meant to support safe, reliable water service, infrastructure upgrades, and long-term system needs.

Overall, the proposals are framed as cost-recovery and service-maintenance measures, and the public will have opportunities to weigh in before the council takes final action in May.

Upcoming Public Meetings

Wednesday, March 25, 5:30-7 p.m.
Virtual Meeting
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85430784722

Wednesday, April 1, 5:30-7 p.m.
Randolph Center, 200 S. Alvernon Way

Thursday, April 9, 5:30-7 p.m.
Donna R. Liggins Center, 2160 N. 6th Ave.

Saturday, April 11, 10-11:30 a.m.
Fred Archer Center, 1665 S. La Cholla Blvd.

Tuesday, April 14, 5:30-7 p.m.
El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington Road

Thursday, April 16, 5:30-7 p.m.
Morris K. Udall Recreation Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road

Saturday, April 18, 10-11:30 a.m.
Clements Center, 8155 E. Poinciana Dr.

Monday, April 20, 5:30-7 p.m.
Virtual Meeting
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89925574155