5353 N Camino Escuela, Tucson, AZ 85718
- $3,155,000
- 7
- BD
- 8
- BA
- 5,868
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $3,155,000
- List Price
- $3,325,000
- Closing Date
- Mar 19, 2025
- Days on Market
- 71
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- 22500597
- City
- Tucson
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Bathrooms
- 8
- Living SQFT
- 5,868
- Lot Size
- 581,524
- Subdivision
- Catalina Foothills Estates
- Year Built
- 1936
- Type
- Single Family Residence
Property Description
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.
Additional Information
- Elementary School
- Manzanita
- High School
- Catalina Fthls
- Middle School
- Orange Grove
- School District
- Catalina Foothills
- Acres
- 8.04
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Exterior Features
- Barbecue, Native Species, Courtyard
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall, Masonry
- Flooring
- Tile, Concrete
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Accessibility Features
- Level
- Heating
- Gas Pac, Natural Gas, Zoned
- Living Area
- 5,868
- Lot Size
- 581,524
- Parking Features
- Garage Door Opener, Circular Driveway
- Lot Features
- Adjacent to Wash, Subdividable, Subdivided, Shrubs
- Sewer
- Other, Septic Tank
- Style
- Pueblo
- Subdivision
- Catalina Foothills Estates
- Taxes
- $12,137
- Water
- Public
- Zoning
- Pima County - CR1
Courtesy of Long Realty. pattyandrick@longrealty.com Selling Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty.
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