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    1887 E Desert Garden Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718

    4beds
    4,243sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2000
    1.12 Acres Lot
    $1,949,000 Zestimate®
    $460/sqft
    $6,156 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,949,000

    $1.81M - $2.10M

    $6,156/mo

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    What's special

    Visual comfort lightingElectric fireplaceSoaring ceilingsDiscreet motor courtPutting greenCustom cabinetryHigh-end appliances
    Perched high above the city within the prestigious 24/7 guard-gated community of Pima Canyon Estates, Framed by the Santa Catalina Mountains and Tucson's legendary dark skies, this architecturally distinctive desert retreat blends timeless masonry, privacy, and effortless indoor-outdoor living. Arrival is quietly dramatic, beginning with a discreet motor court, porte-cochere, exposed concrete walkways, and a custom steel-and-glass entry anchored in stacked stone. Inside, the desert does not disappear--it becomes the view. Soaring ceilings and walls of glass draw the Catalinas into everyday living, while travertine floors flow through an open plan designed for both relaxed living and effortless entertaining. Thoughtful North/South orientation, a whole-house water filtration system, reverse osmosis, Sonos, three Rheem/Ruud 14-SEER HVAC units replaced between 2021 and 2023 with upgraded 4-inch filtration, and privately owned solar panels deliver exceptional comfort and efficiency, with an average electric bill of approximately $35 per month. A 930-square-foot three-car garage includes an EV charging station. At the heart of the home, the kitchen serves as a natural gathering space, appointed with Mont Blanc quartzite countertops, a seamless integrated backsplash, custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, and Visual Comfort lighting. French doors open to a veranda courtyard, where city lights and mountain silhouettes create an unforgettable backdrop for sunset dinners and evening conversation. The private single-level primary wing is positioned for sweeping Catalina views and complete privacy, and includes an electric fireplace along with an adjoining meditation or bonus room. The spa-inspired bath offers dual vanities, a generous walk-in shower, and a freestanding soaking tub designed for true retreat. On the opposite side of the home, two additional bedrooms feature renovated en-suite baths and share a private living area, ideal for guests or multigenerational living. A substantial fourth bedroom is perfectly suited for a dedicated home office. Outdoors, the architecture continues with a pool replastered in 2021, along with a replaced gas heater, LED pool light, and Pentair ScreenLogic control system. An elevated spa, putting green, and spiral staircase leading to a private view deck create a true desert retreat--your front-row seat to Tucson's color-washed sunsets and star-filled nights. A separate veranda with a trickling fountain offers yet another quiet, restorative corner of the grounds. More than a home with views, this is a sustainable, secure, and refined desert retreat built around privacy, architectural character, and the very best of Sonoran Desert living.

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    Listed by:

    Don H Vallee,

    1912 Realty

    Bought with:

    Shea Michael Gaffney, SA694941000

    Long Realty

    Source: MLS of Southern Arizona,MLS#: 22606571MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Zoned
    Cooling
    • Zoned
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Reverse Osmosis, Microwave
    • Laundry: Sink, Laundry Room, Washer, Dryer
    Features
    • Kitchen Island, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Built-in Features
    • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Stone
    • Number of fireplaces: 4
    • Fireplace features: See Remarks, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Patio
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 4,243
    • Total interior livable area: 4,243 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
    • Attached garage spaces: 3
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: Door Levers
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio
    • Exterior features: Built-in Barbecue, Courtyard, Putting Green
    • Has private pool: Yes
    • Pool features: Heated, Conventional
    • Spa features: Conventional
    • Fencing: Stucco Finish,Masonry
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Mountain(s), City, Sunset, Panoramic, Sunrise
    Lot
    • Size: 1.12 Acres
    • Dimensions: 278 x 279 x 123 x 243
    • Features: Decorative Gravel, Subdivided
    Details
    • Parcel number: 220201580
    • Zoning: Pima County - CR1
    • Special conditions: None

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Contemporary
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame - Stucco
    • Roof: Built-Up - Reflect
    Condition
    • Year built: 2000

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Solar PV System
    • Sewer: Sewer Connected
    • Water: Public
    Green energy
    • Energy generation: Solar

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Gated, Paved Street, Walking Trail
    • Security: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
    • Subdivision: Pima Canyon Estates (1-176)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Services included: Gated Community, Street Maint
    Location
    • Region: Tucson

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $460/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,670,259
    • Annual tax amount: $13,173
    • Date on market: 3/29/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 49 days
    • Listing terms: FHA,VA Loan,Conventional,Cash
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/9/2026Sold$1,950,000-7.1%$460/sqft
    Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22606571 Report a problem
    6/8/2026Pending sale$2,100,000$495/sqft
    Source: ARMLS #7005850 Report a problem
    5/15/2026Contingent$2,100,000$495/sqft
    Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22606571 Report a problem
    5/6/2026Price change$2,100,000-3.4%$495/sqft
    Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22606571 Report a problem
    3/29/2026Listed for sale$2,175,000$513/sqft
    Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22606571 Report a problem
    3/23/2026Contingent$2,175,000$513/sqft
    Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22606571 Report a problem
    3/20/2026Listed for sale$2,175,000+18.3%$513/sqft
    Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22606571 Report a problem
    11/6/2024Sold$1,838,150-3%$433/sqft
    Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22424722 Report a problem
    10/28/2024Pending sale$1,895,000$447/sqft
    Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22424722 Report a problem
    10/9/2024Contingent$1,895,000$447/sqft
    Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22424722 Report a problem
    10/4/2024Listed for sale$1,895,000+43%$447/sqft
    Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22424722 Report a problem
    10/2/2020Sold$1,325,000-7%$312/sqft
    Source: MLSSAZ/Tucson AOR #22022221 Report a problem
    9/11/2020Pending sale$1,425,000$336/sqft
    Source: Tierra Antigua Realty #22022221 Report a problem
    9/5/2020Listed for sale$1,425,000+4%$336/sqft
    Source: Tierra Antigua Realty #22022221 Report a problem
    4/5/2020Listing removed$1,370,000$323/sqft
    Source: Long Realty Company #21928143 Report a problem
    11/1/2019Listed for sale$1,370,000+8%$323/sqft
    Source: Long Realty Company #21928143 Report a problem
    1/21/2019Listing removed$1,269,000$299/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty #21829737 Report a problem
    1/8/2019Price change$1,269,000-2.3%$299/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty #21829737 Report a problem
    11/6/2018Listed for sale$1,299,000+4.3%$306/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Southern Arizona #21829737 Report a problem
    6/9/2014Sold$1,245,000-1.6%$293/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/3/2014Price change$1,265,000-2.3%$298/sqft
    Source: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty #21402272 Report a problem
    1/23/2014Price change$1,295,000-1.8%$305/sqft
    Source: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty #21402272 Report a problem
    10/19/2013Listed for sale$1,319,000+22.7%$311/sqft
    Source: Long Realty Company #21328140 Report a problem
    3/12/2010Sold$1,075,000-22.9%$253/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/18/2009Listing removed$1,395,000$329/sqft
    Source: Long Realty Company #20920184 Report a problem
    9/18/2009Price change$1,395,000-6.7%$329/sqft
    Source: Long Realty Company #20920184 Report a problem
    9/14/2009Listed for sale$1,495,000+40.2%$352/sqft
    Source: Long Realty Company #20920184 Report a problem
    1/24/2001Sold$1,066,000+289.6%$251/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/5/1999Sold$273,600$64/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026$13,174 +4.3%$167,026 +1.6%
    2025$12,635 +3.3%$164,422 +4.5%
    2024$12,236 +4.1%$157,334 +24.2%
    2023$11,754 -1.8%$126,638 +20.4%
    2022$11,967 +0.5%$105,193 -0.5%
    2021$11,903 -4.3%$105,672 +8%
    2020$12,442 $97,883 -1.9%
    2019$12,442 -1.8%$99,748 -4.4%
    2018$12,671 -7.5%$104,377
    2017$13,701 +3.5%$104,377 +1.4%
    2016$13,242 +9.4%$102,984 +5%
    2015$12,105 $98,080
    2014-- --
    2013-- $1,081,281
    2012-- --
    2011-- --
    2010-- --
    2009-- --
    2007-- --
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    2002-- --
    2001$8,475 +1718.7%--
    2000$466 --
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Catalina Foothills

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Harelson
    • Middle: Cross
    • High: Canyon Del Oro

    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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