Tucked in a quiet Shadow Hills cul-de-sac, this beautifully updated designer home offers privacy, luxury, and timeless style. Step through a charming courtyard into soaring 12-ft ceilings, slate and engineered wood floors, and a grand living room with decorative fireplace. The chef's kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry and a sunny breakfast nook flowing into a spacious greatroom. French doors lead to the resort-style backyard featuring a phenomenal sparkling pool, ramada, covered patio, gorgeous turf area, and breathtaking views. The elegant primary suite includes a sitting area, stunning shower, walk-in closet and has double doors into the 4th bedroom-ideal for an office/nursery/study. This timeless desert oasis in a premier foothills location is waiting for you.
Sold for $950,000
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$950,000
1521 E Placita Abeja, Tucson, AZ 85718
4beds
3,116sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
0.79 Acres Lot
$949,900 Zestimate®
$305/sqft
$5,068 Estimated rent
Home value
$949,900
$883,000 - $1.03M
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Listed by:
Peter Deluca 520-977-4770,
Long Realty
Bought with:
Anthony Boatner, SA546201000
Keller Williams Southern Arizona
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona,MLS#: 22612817
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Electric Cooktop
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Stone, Engineered Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Double Pane Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: See Remarks, Living Room, Great Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,116
- Total interior livable area: 3,116 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Courtyard
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Block,Stucco Finish
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.79 Acres
- Dimensions: 37.23 x 341.66 x 267.75 x 202.78
- Features: Shrubs, Sprinklers In Front, Subdivided, Cul-De-Sac, North/South Exposure
Details
- Parcel number: 108082970
- Zoning: Pima County - CR1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Territorial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame - Stucco
- Roof: Built-Up - Reflect
Condition
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Solar PV System
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public, Water Company
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Security System Owned
- Subdivision: Shadow Hills (1-483)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $8 monthly
- HOA name: Shadow Hills
- HOA phone: 520-797-3224
Location
- Region: Tucson
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $305/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $776,660
- Annual tax amount: $6,372
- Date on market: 5/19/2026
- Listing terms: VA Loan,Conventional,Cash
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2026 | Sold | $950,000-1.6%$305/sqft |
Source:  MLS of Southern Arizona #22612817 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2026 | Listing removed | $965,000$310/sqft |
Source:  Long Realty Company #22524179 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2026 | Contingent | $965,000$310/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22524179 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $965,000+58.2%$310/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22524179 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2013 | Sold | $610,000-3.9%$196/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #21322164 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2013 | Price change | $635,000-1.6%$204/sqft |
Source: Long Realty Company #21322164 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2013 | Price change | $645,000-1.5%$207/sqft |
Source: Long Realty Company #21322164 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2013 | Listed for sale | $655,000+13.9%$210/sqft |
Source: Long Realty Company #21322164 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2010 | Sold | $575,000$185/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #21001292 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,372 +5% | $77,666 -0.7% |
| 2025 | $6,068 +3.5% | $78,209 +0.1% |
| 2024 | $5,865 +4.6% | $78,169 +20.7% |
| 2023 | $5,609 -0.9% | $64,777 +19.2% |
| 2022 | $5,659 +0.3% | $54,323 +3.6% |
| 2021 | $5,644 +8.3% | $52,421 +3.2% |
| 2020 | $5,213 | $50,805 +10.3% |
| 2019 | $5,213 -5% | $46,070 -1.1% |
| 2018 | $5,487 -5.6% | $46,605 |
| 2017 | $5,811 +1.4% | $46,605 +2.6% |
| 2016 | $5,734 +24.9% | $45,438 +5% |
| 2015 | $4,592 | $43,274 |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2013 | -- | $422,737 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | $3,352 -2.4% | -- |
| 2000 | $3,436 | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Catalina Foothills
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Manzanita SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 9/10Orange Grove Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Catalina Foothills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Manzanita
- Middle: Orange Grove
- High: Catalina Fthls
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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