‘The Arizona’ at 31-47 N 6th Avenue in Tucson sold for $1.35 million ($75 PSF). The 17,927 sq. ft. two-story building (built 1917) is on the National Historic Registry for buildings. The buyer was Dabdoub Investments (Marcel Dabdoub) of Nogales, AZ and the seller, Mary Williamson of Sunnyvale, CA who had owned the property since 2005.

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[mepr-show rules=”58038″]The Arizona Hotel is an end-row, two-story building with a basement, retail space on the ground floor and a former hotel, now art gallery, on the second floor. The slightly trapezoid property, the basement occupies the entire footprint of the building with four rooms. The ground floor is divided in to four retail spaces that have been leased to dozens of tenants since 1917, the most notable being the Wells Fargo Company and the most recent Monkey Burger that has moved out since selling.

In addition to the retail spaces, the ground floor has a stairway entrance to the second floor. Currently, the former hotel is composed of a lobby that was at one time an atrium that has been roofed over, 23 rooms and 10 bathrooms; the original hotel contained 36 rooms and six bathrooms. The original hotel also had a screened sleeping porch protruding almost 12 feet on the west facade of the second floor that was removed in 1990.

Although the architect is unknown, Henry O. Jaastad is credited as the architect for having done remodeling work to the facade of the building. It is clearly designed by someone versed in the Neoclassical Revival style, as shown in the division of the overall symmetrical façade into individual symmetrical bays, the triangular pediment, window ensembles with molded surrounds and decorative pilasters. The style and architectural integrity has been maintained throughout the years, with the ground floor used as retail space. Various tenant improvements, including minor modifications to the facade have taken place over the years, but nothing that violated the fundamental integrity of the building’s stylistic characteristics.

The history of the building is obscure. A bargain and sale deed, dated 1914, granted the land it was built on to Luke G. Radulovich who is referred to in the city directories of the time as a “capitalist”. Radulovich is renowned for the Radulovich Block (now demolished), a prominent, two-part commercial block at the northeast corner of Stone and Congress where he had a thriving business, “L.G. Radulovich & Co. Sanitary Plumbing, Crockery and Glassware”. Newspaper accounts indicate that in 1890, W.A. Julian, a competitor in Tucson’s plumbing business, bought out Radulovich for $25,000, and his newly merged business, W.A. Julian Company, dominated 85% of all plumbing, heating and roofing business in Tucson. By 1906, Radulovich and family had moved to Austria “after having made a small fortune here”, but returned in 1908 to invest as a partner in , and later president of, the Tucson Owl Drug Company, which eventually became one of Tucson’s prominent drugstores. By 1917, he is listed as “retired” and beginning in 1918 his city directory entry is associated with the Arizona Hotel. Radulovich does not appear again in any city references until his death in 1921.

The property sold with three retail tenants on the ground floor and an art gallery upstairs. We were unable to speak with the new owner to ask his intentions for the building, but since selling two of the retail spaces have become vacant.

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After an extensive remodel the historic Poston House has opened its doors to visitors around the world as the new Poston House Inn. A building of historic significance located on one acre in the historic district of Tubac, Arizona has been transformed into a charming Bed & Breakfast. The Poston House Inn, former home of Arizona pioneer Charles Poston, is comprised of several authentic adobe buildings including four en suite rooms, a sunny breakfast room, lounge and reception area. Outdoor areas include a delightful gazebo and five pools. The southwest ambiance is highlighted by wood beamed ceilings, shady patios, Talavera and Saltillo tile and handmade platform beds.

Owners, Mary and Don Robidoux, hoteliers since 1983, purchased and renovated the property in keeping with its historic past and beautiful setting. Charles Poston was a dreamer, visionary, tireless promoter and dynamic entrepreneur. Affectionately known as the “Father of Arizona” Poston arrived in Tubac as the Gadsden Purchase was being ratified, with Southern Arizona becoming part of the United States. In 1885 Poston built his adobe house next to the old Spanish Presidio and began his legacy by forming the Sonora Mining and Exploration Company.

Today the Inn features 21st century amenities and technology, including high speed wireless Internet, spa services by appointment and five pools including one swimming pool with two ‘endless’ swimming stations, four soaking pools and a hot tub. Served daily is a delightful breakfast buffet with a variety of fresh fruits, croissants, juice, yogurt, hot and cold cereals pastries and made-to-order quesadillas. The expansive courtyard with alfresco kitchen and bar, make it a perfect gathering place. The Inn is gated and suites have private entrance. The Inn is pet friendly and is located just steps from the Tubac Presidio and over 100 shops and fine art galleries in the Village of Tubac.

“The Inn may very well be the only B & B in the country that has as many pools as it has rooms,” according to Don Robidoux.

Just 40 minutes from Tucson Arizona, the Poston House Inn is located at 16 Calle Iglesia in Tubac, Arizona 85646. For more information please visit the website at https://www.TubacPostonHouseInn.com or call (520) 398-3193.

Alfonso Coronado of Tucson purchased a 1.5 acre lot at the Orange Grove I-10 Plaza Industrial Park in Marana for $400,000 ($6 PSF). Coronado plans to build a new 16,000-18,000 sq. ft. building for the new Al Coronado Plumbing location.

Al Coronado Plumbing is a family owned and operated business in Tucson, since 1981. Specialties include commercial and residential drain repair, re-piping, water heaters, water lines, remodeling, sewer cameras and more.

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[mepr-show rules=”58038″]Coronado told us, “They take great pride in offering a low rate and quality plumbing, which has kept us in business for over 30 years. Customer service is one of our keys to success and we rely on our team members to provide that to each customer. Our plumbers are professional, courteous with a goal to leave every customer satisfied with a job well done.” They have been growing every year.

The new location with great visibility and freeway access will provide the company with a larger facility. The current location at 710 W Carmen is just getting too small as they plan ahead for the next 20-years. They already have a tenant for the building on Carmen, a security company that is ready to lease it when Coronado moves.

The architectural plans are still being reviewed so construction is still about one year away, but Coronado said, “We are excited about our new Northwest location and are planning to add 20 new positions over this next year.” Currently, there are 23 employees with Al Coronado Plumbing

The National Bank in Tucson have agreed to finance the construction of the new building.

The seller, Orange Grove Partners, LLC (Mick Cluck and Warren Michaels) did a short-term seller financing for the property.

George Hayduke Jr. of Westar Mortgage and Realty Corporation represented the buyer. Mick Cluck and Warren Michaels, both licensed real estate brokers in Arizona, were self-represented in the transaction.

Coronado should be reached at (520) 477-8662. Cluck can be contacted at (520) 745-4545 and Michaels is at (520) 760-5559. Hayduke can be reached at (520) 298-1993. [/mepr-show]

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[ismember]Sale date was 7/31/2013. Buyer paid $50,000 down with terms of 2 years or less for the $350,000 balance.  Zoning is HI, Marana. [/ismember]