Nestled on an incredible 8-acre hilltop in the Catalina Foothills this stunning 1936 adobe home showcases the timeless beauty of Josiah Joesler's Santa Fe design enhanced with modern updates. Featuring 7 bds and 8 baths the home boasts a brand new roof and newly expanded flagstone entry path. Inside, enjoy the warmth of 5 fireplaces, rough-sawn wood beams, hand-forged metal details, all complemented by restored concrete floors and authentic Mexican tile accents. Oversized windows frame panoramic views of the Catalina, Rincon, & Santa Rita mountains, creating a seamless connection to the surrounding pristine acreage. This exquisite blend of history, luxury, & nature also enjoys a stunning living room w/grand fireplace, formal dining with dramatic iron chandelier & original (SEE MORE) handcrafted sconces, wonderfully remodeled kitchen that honors the original architecture while perfectly blended with modern amenities including a rich walnut butcher block island, stainless steel appliances, soapstone countertops, & breakfast bar seating as well as an eat-in casual dining area. The family room is a classic Arizona room with walls of glass windows and French doors that offer sweeping views of the cityscape and mountains beyond. In addition to the main house, a separate guest quarter with a private entrance and mountain-view patio, plus an additional 2-bedroom/2-bath separate guest house with full kitchen, living room, and private city view spa. Outdoors, enjoy courtyards, 2 more fireplaces on patios, built-in BBQ, shady ramadas, a PebbleTec pool with electric pool cover, spa, owned solar panels, and a converted horse stable workshop. With its perfect blend of old-world charm and modern luxury, this property is a true desert sanctuary.
Sold for $3,155,000 on 03/19/25
$3,155,000
5353 N Camino Escuela, Tucson, AZ 85718
7beds
5,868sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
8.04 Acres Lot
$3,133,600 Zestimate®
$538/sqft
$5,205 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 19, 2025 at 08:56am
Listed by:
Patty Howard 520-403-8471,
Long Realty
Bought with:
Bryan Durkin
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona,MLS#: 22500597
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 8
Primary bathroom
- Features: 2 Primary Baths, Double Vanity, Exhaust Fan, Separate Shower(s), Shower & Tub
Dining room
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Description: Pantry: Cabinet
Living room
- Features: Off Kitchen
Heating
- Gas Pac, Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Water Heater: Natural Gas, Appliance Color: Stainless
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Stacked Space
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Entertainment Center Built-In, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Split Bedroom Plan, Walk-In Closet(s), Family Room, Living Room, Storage
- Flooring: Concrete, Mexican Tile
- Windows: Skylights, Window Covering: Stay
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 7
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove, Guest Quarters, Living Room, Patio, Primary Bedroom, 2 Bedrooms
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,868
- Total interior livable area: 5,868 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: RV Access/Parking, Attached, Garage Door Opener, Gravel, Circular Driveway, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: RV Parking: Space Available
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Level
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Paver, Ramada
- Exterior features: Courtyard
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Conventional
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Conventional
- Fencing: Masonry,Stucco Finish
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Desert, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Sunset
Lot
- Size: 8.04 Acres
- Dimensions: 575 x 87 x 558 x 900 x 594 x 379
- Features: Adjacent to Wash, Dividable Lot, North/South Exposure, Subdivided, Landscape - Front: Desert Plantings, Natural Desert, Shrubs, Trees, Landscape - Rear: Desert Plantings, Grass, Low Care, Natural Desert, Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 10815104E
- Zoning: CR1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Santa Fe
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame - Stucco, Mud Adobe, Stucco Finish
- Roof: Built-Up - Reflect
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1936
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Tep
- Gas: Natural
- Sewer: Septic Tank, 2-septics
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Wrought Iron Security Door
Community
- Community features: Horses Allowed
Location
- Region: Tucson
- Subdivision: Catalina Foothills Estates
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
- Ownership: Fee (Simple)
- Ownership type: Sole Proprietor
- Road surface type: Dirt
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Estimated market value
$3,133,600