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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

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    What's special

    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.

    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#: 22500597MLS Logo

    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