Square Feet

Michelle Hotchkiss, real estate agent and mid-century fiend, has square feet and a nose for great property. Each issue she brings us her pick of properties for sale. Photos courtesy of Long Realty Company.

Listed by: Long Realty

Where it is: Blenman-Elm, midtown Tucson

Michelle Hotchkiss. Photo by Casey Sapio

The damage: $375,000

How many square feet? 1612 sq ft main house and 650 sq ft guest house

You'll love it because: The sellers of this property are only the second owners! Established in 1937, this historic Tucson property was the original home of the youngest son to Carlos and Dionicia Jacome.

"The Jacome family, can truly be credited as original Tucson pioneers, helping to establish Tucson's retail hub by owning and operating Jacome's Department Stores (1896-1980) in downtown Tucson, " says listing agent Pete Torrez.

It might not be a "Joesler", but it's from the day of excellent craftsman and carpenters that noted Tucson architect Josias Joesler used. No one has ever put nails for carpeting in the beautiful polished colored concrete floors. The antique stove in the main house kitchen is even original to the house. Also it's close to the U of A, UMC, Himmel Park and the stunning Arizona Inn.

Here comes the but: I can see how, for some, it might need a bigger garage or a few cosmetic fixes - maybe even a new kitchen with more counter space. But overall I think it's a lovely property.