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  • $1,399,000

    5240 E River House Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718

    5beds
    3,919sqft
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    $8,297/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1960
    3.5 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $357/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Gourmet kitchenAll new appliancesNew metal roof
    Exquisite 3.5-acre estate in the heart of Tucson featuring a fully remodeled 2,801sqft main home with 2 car garage, 743sq guest house, and 375sq pool house. Modern upgrades include new metal roof, new AC units and mini splits, all new appliances, and fully remodeled with refined finishes throughout. The main home offers 3 ensuite bedrooms + powder room, a gourmet kitchen, great room with sweeping city views, and formal living with fireplace looking out at mountains you feel you can touch! Walls of glass concept open to an extended covered patio overlooking the pool, desert, turf yard, and Tucson skyline. Pool house opens to the shared backyard retreat for in-laws or adult kids. Guest house enjoys its own driveway, laundry, and patio. A rare blend of privacy, views, and luxury. New septic!
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Brittany Palma 520-881-8110,

    Tierra Antigua Realty

    Source: MLS of Southern Arizona,MLS#: 22617820MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 6
      • Full bathrooms: 5
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Gas Pac, Forced Air, Electric
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Lazy Susan, Convection Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Wine Cooler
      • Laundry: Storage, Laundry Room, Electric Dryer Hookup
      Features
      • Kitchen Island, Beamed Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings
      • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: See Remarks, Great Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,919
      • Total interior livable area: 3,919 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Entry location: 1
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Slab, Patio
      • Exterior features: Native Plants
      • Spa features: None
      • Fencing: Block,Wrought Iron,Wood
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Mountain(s), City, Sunset, Panoramic, Desert
      Lot
      • Size: 3.5 Acres
      • Features: Decorative Gravel, Cul-De-Sac, Hillside Lot, North/South Exposure, Elevated Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 10926004C
      • Zoning: Tucson - SR
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • Year built: 1960

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Water Company

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: None
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s), Security Gate
      • Subdivision: Unsubdivided
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      • Amenities included: None
      • Services included: None
      Location
      • Region: Tucson

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $357/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $879,973
      • Annual tax amount: $6,257
      • Date on market: 7/20/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 20 days
      • Listing terms: FHA,VA Loan,Conventional,Cash,Submit
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        $4,938/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/20/2026Listed for sale$1,399,000+27.2%$357/sqft
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        6/10/2026Listing removed$1,100,000$281/sqft
        Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22600689 Report a problem
        4/7/2026Listed for sale$1,100,000-20.7%$281/sqft
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        3/24/2026Listing removed$1,388,000$354/sqft
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        3/4/2026Price change$1,388,000-4.3%$354/sqft
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        1/9/2026Listed for sale$1,450,000-6.5%$370/sqft
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        12/8/2025Listing removed$1,550,000$396/sqft
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        11/17/2025Price change$1,550,000-4.6%$396/sqft
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        10/16/2025Price change$1,625,000-4.4%$415/sqft
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        9/7/2025Listed for sale$1,699,000+182.7%$434/sqft
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        11/20/2024Sold$601,000+9.3%$153/sqft
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        10/30/2024Contingent$550,000$140/sqft
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        10/25/2024Listed for sale$550,000-59.3%$140/sqft
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        9/5/2020Listing removed$2,395$1/sqft
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        8/27/2020Listed for rent$2,395-4%$1/sqft
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        6/1/2020Listing removed$2,495$1/sqft
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        5/14/2020Listed for rent$2,495$1/sqft
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        3/29/2020Listing removed$2,495$1/sqft
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        2/28/2020Price change$2,495-3.9%$1/sqft
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        1/31/2020Price change$2,595-3.7%$1/sqft
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        12/9/2019Price change$2,695-3.6%$1/sqft
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        9/30/2019Price change$2,795+3.7%$1/sqft
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        9/20/2019Listed for rent$2,695-10%$1/sqft
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        5/10/2019Listing removed$2,995$1/sqft
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        4/9/2019Price change$2,995+11.1%$1/sqft
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        3/9/2019Listed for rent$2,695$1/sqft
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        7/17/2017Sold$1,350,000$344/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026$6,257 +4.5%$87,997 +14.4%
        2025$5,987 +6.2%$76,944 +25.4%
        2024$5,637 +2.1%$61,357 +15.8%
        2023$5,523 -0.8%$52,990 +6.6%
        2022$5,567 +3.3%$49,692 -9.9%
        2021$5,389 $55,123 -33.9%
        2020-- $83,402 -14.6%
        2019$12,397 -3.4%$97,621 +13.1%
        2018$12,830 -1%$86,348 -9.7%
        2017$12,963 +4.6%$95,655 +5%
        2016$12,397 -0.7%$91,100 +1.7%
        2015$12,484 $89,607
        2014-- --
        2013-- $652,793
        2012-- --
        2011-- --
        2010-- --
        2009-- --
        2007-- --
        2006-- --
        2005-- --
        2004-- --
        2003-- --
        2002-- --
        2001$10,576 +18.3%--
        2000$8,942 --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Catalina Foothills

        Getting around

        10 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        6 / 100
        Minimal Transit
        29 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Whitmore
        • Middle: Doolen
        • High: Catalina

        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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