2144 E 3rd St, Tucson, AZ 85719

Sam Hughes 1924  extraordinary and beautiful Arts & Crafts Bungalow. This stately property offers a 1763 sq ft main home with original maple floors, high ceilings & deco crown moldings in the living and dining area, featuring a deco fireplace.  The dining room is ample & enjoys large picture windows. The charming kitchen has newer appliances and is open to the family room with an island connecting the two rooms.  The family room has a built-in entertainment center, vaulted ceilings & floor to ceiling windows overlooking the lush backyard.  Some of the recent upgrades include all new HVAC systems in 2020, newer plumbing fixtures including energy efficient heat pump water heater, stucco repairs & fresh paint on the exterior, a recently replastered pool, newly installed automatic pool cover, newer variable speed pool equipment, abundant landscaping and more./ The primary bedroom has an ensuite bathroom & large walk-in closet./Second bedroom is served by the charming hall bathroom which has the original vintage lavender tile, deco light fixtures & other accoutrements./ The secluded retreat backyard is completely sumptuous & enjoys patios, pool and spa and a BBQ area with a delightful mix of Mexican Saltillo tile & flagstone. The lush landscape includes two mature Aleppo pines, grass and desert & tropical plantings all irrigated by reclaimed water! The private guest home has a courtyard entry encircled by bougainvillea. The enchanting/guest house is a 2 story, 1106 sq ft. home with a living room, kitchen with newer appliances on the main floor. The upstairs has two bedrooms & a Jack & Jill bathroom with vintage black & white tile. Both bedrooms share access to a large veranda overlooking the gardens & pool. This home is in a premier location and is just 3 blocks from the University of Arizona./There is ample off-street parking. The property is close to Himmel Park, Flora's Market Run & the nearby street car provides easy access to downtown Tucson. The property is on the National Historic Register which offers lower taxes to owner occupants. The property is known as "the Steve Kerr home" by Sam Hughes locals.