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.
Sold for $3,155,000
$3,155,000
5353 N Camino Escuela, Tucson, AZ 85718
7beds
5,868sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
8.04 Acres Lot
$3,073,300 Zestimate®
$538/sqft
$5,205 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,073,300
$2.80M - $3.38M
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Rough-sawn wood beamsFull kitchenRemodeled kitchenShady ramadasWalls of glass windowsBreakfast bar seatingPrivate city view spa
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Listed by:
Patty Howard 520-403-8471,
Long Realty
Bought with:
Bryan Durkin, SA524718000
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona,MLS#: 22500597
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 8
Heating
- Gas Pac, Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Zoned, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Exhaust Fan, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Stacked Space
Features
- Kitchen Island, Beamed Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings
- Flooring: Concrete, Tile
- Windows: Skylight(s), Garden Window(s)
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 7
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove, Guest Quarters, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Patio
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,868
- Total interior livable area: 5,868 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Level
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Paver, Ramada, Patio
- Exterior features: Native Plants, Built-in Barbecue, Courtyard
- Spa features: Conventional
- Fencing: Stucco Finish,Masonry
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), City, Sunset, Panoramic, Desert
Lot
- Size: 8.04 Acres
- Dimensions: 575 x 87 x 558 x 900 x 594 x 379
- Features: Shrubs, Dividable Lot, Subdivided, Adjacent to Wash, North/South Exposure
Details
- Parcel number: 10815104E
- Zoning: Pima County - CR1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Santa Fe
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Adobe, Frame - Stucco, Stucco
- Roof: Built-Up - Reflect
Condition
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Horses Allowed
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Wrought Iron Security Door
- Subdivision: Catalina Foothills Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Tucson
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $538/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,289,508
- Annual tax amount: $12,137
- Date on market: 1/7/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 50 days
- Listing terms: FHA,VA Loan,Conventional,Cash
- Road surface type: Dirt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2025 | Sold | $3,155,000-5.1%$538/sqft |
Source:  MLS of Southern Arizona #22500597 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2025 | Pending sale | $3,325,000$567/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22500597 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2025 | Contingent | $3,325,000$567/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22500597 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2025 | Price change | $3,325,000-5%$567/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22500597 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,500,000+7.7%$596/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22500597 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2024 | Sold | $3,250,000-7%$554/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22410018 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2024 | Pending sale | $3,495,000$596/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22410018 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2024 | Contingent | $3,495,000$596/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22410018 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2024 | Price change | $3,495,000-11.5%$596/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22410018 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,950,000+102.6%$673/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #22405245 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2015 | Sold | $1,950,000$332/sqft |
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona #21331920 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,282 -15.3% | $128,951 +1.1% |
| 2025 | $12,137 +2.1% | $127,504 +0.1% |
| 2024 | $11,885 -17.8% | $127,380 +24.6% |
| 2023 | $14,450 -17.3% | $102,199 -11% |
| 2022 | $17,466 -4.8% | $114,872 -13.1% |
| 2021 | $18,338 -8.7% | $132,205 -0.1% |
| 2020 | $20,092 | $132,300 -27.4% |
| 2019 | $20,092 +0.8% | $182,185 +22.4% |
| 2018 | $19,931 +0.3% | $148,846 -3.8% |
| 2017 | $19,877 +0.6% | $154,743 +5% |
| 2016 | $19,759 +8.3% | $147,374 +3.2% |
| 2015 | $18,241 | $142,840 |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2013 | -- | $1,251,195 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | $9,610 +0.9% | -- |
| 2000 | $9,522 | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Catalina Foothills
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Manzanita SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 9/10Orange Grove Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 9/10Catalina Foothills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 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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