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1163 Morning Star Drive, Rio Rico, AZ 85648

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4 Beds
3 Baths
2,699 Sq Ft

Welcome to 1163 Morning Star Drive, an amazing, secluded & peaceful property within the Morning Star Ranch community. Paved roads bring you to the property line of the home, set on 38.12 acres with panoramic mountain views, birding, hiking & e-biking from your home. This beautiful 2,699 sq. ft. home has view windows & doors throughout, with a balance of privacy, comfort & space, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and many updates throughout the home. Since Morning Star is a ranch, you are only taxed on 5 of your 38.12 acres, with grazing rights for cattle 1/3 of the year. An auxiliary 30' x 40' steel building with roll-up & walk-in doors at each end, plus a 10' x 40' lean-to, provides endless flexibility as a workshop, extra storage, RV parking and/or hay storage/tack room--all with great views. The property also boasts a riparian area with cottonwoods, dramatic rocks, and most often surface water, making it a bird & wildlife magnet. Morning Star Ranch is on Liberty Water Co., plus 3 community back-up wells.

Listing By: Gary P Brasher - Russ Lyon Sotheby's International aztaor Realty.com
  • MLS# 22619737
  • Date Listed08/13/2026
  • Days on Realty 10 Days
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathrooms 2 Full baths, 1 Half baths
  • Lot Size 38.72 acres (1,686,643 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Septic Tank
  • Subdivision Morning Star Ranch
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Santa Cruz
  • Year Built 1997
  • Water Water Company
  • Square Feet 2,699 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $351.98

Interior Features

  • Appliances Disposal, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Mexican Tile
  • Cooling Central Air, Ceiling Fans
  • Heating Forced Air

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Exterior Courtyard, Workshop, Shed(s)
  • Roof Built-Up
  • Lot Size Acres 38.72
  • Lot Size SQFT 1,686,643.00
  • Lot Features Subdivided, Decorative Gravel, Shrubs, North/ South Exposure

Directions

I-19 south of Tubac to Palo Parado Exit 25. East to Pendleton Drive then north 2 miles to Camino Josefina. East on Camino Josefina for 5 miles to Morning Star Drive then south 3 miles to the locked gate, property on the Left.

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $5,744
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Local Neighborhood Highlights for 85648

Discover key demographics, population statistics, and environmental insights for the Rio Rico, AZ area.

Population & Environment

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Walkability in AZ / 85648

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Overview

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 0/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 2/100.

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Frequently Asked Questions for 1163 Morning Star Drive

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1163 Morning Star Drive, Rio Rico, AZ 85648 in Morning Star Ranch, Rio Rico, AZ 85648 is a single family listed at $950,000. Highlights include 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,699 sq. ft., built in 1997, 38.72 acre lot, $352 per sq. ft.. Realty.com has 49 photos, sales history, school insights, and mortgage tools for thi...

Realty.com has 49 photos of 1163 Morning Star Drive.

Our records indicate that 1163 Morning Star Drive was built in 1997.

The full address for this home is 1163 Morning Star Drive, Rio Rico, AZ 85648.

1163 Morning Star Drive has been listed on Realty.com since Thu August 13, 2026

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 0/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 2/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 1163 Morning Star Drive. San Cayetano Elementary (Grades: K - 5), Coatimundi Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Santa Cruz Valley Union High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International (tel: 520-398-2506)
Listing agent: Gary Brasher (tel: 520-260-4048) (#80408123)

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