6780 W Banded Gecko Way, Tucson, AZ 85745
What's special
-ACCEPTING BACK UP OFFERS-*This AWARD- WINNER from Realtors of Tucson Association*. This rare gem is truly one-of-a-kind desert oasis retreat nestled high in the Tucson Mountains on 10+ acres, just minutes from Saguaro National Park and Sweetwater Preserve. This custom-built estate offers approximately 3,700 sq ft of luxurious living space and showcases rare, artistic architecture, upgraded to absolute perfection. The main residence is a designer home that feels like a private resort, featuring serene waterfalls, a saltwater zero-edge PebbleTec pool designed to resemble a natural swimming hole, and a primary suite with its own private porch accessed by sliding doors. Thoughtful details include hand-milled cabinetry and doors, colored concrete floors The main home also features a unique outdoor shower, enhancing the spa-like, resort experience. A secondary home provides a full bedroom, full bathroom, complete kitchen, and full-size laundry--ideal for extended family, guests, or investment opportunity--and includes its own outdoor shower for added comfort and convenience. Additionally, a bonus casita, converted from the garage, offers a full kitchen, laundry, and a private bedroom with a bath, enclosed by a 10-foot stucco wall for ultimate privacy. The estate welcomes you through an inviting courtyard entry with fountain ponds, while wraparound patios featuring Spanish roof tiles and red brick pavers create multiple spaces for relaxation and entertaining. Bathrooms are finished with travertine, limestone, and natural stone slabs, reinforcing the home's organic, luxurious feel. This is more than a property - it's a rare desert haven offering privacy, artistry, and resort-style living in one of Tucson's most breathtaking settings.
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Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
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Listing updated:
Chereece Smyser 520-444-8842,
eXp Realty
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Heat Pump, Forced Air, Zoned, Propane
Cooling
- Zoned, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Exhaust Fan, Dishwasher, Disposal, Desk, Gas Range, Reverse Osmosis, Convection Oven, Microwave
- Laundry: Sink, Laundry Room
Features
- Kitchen Island, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning Stove, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,700
- Total interior livable area: 3,700 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 4
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Fountain
- Spa features: Portable
- Fencing: Wire
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), City, Sunset, Panoramic, Sunrise
Lot
- Size: 10.85 Acres
- Features: Dividable Lot, Adjacent to Wash
Details
- Parcel number: 21450036E
- Zoning: Pima County - SR
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Southwestern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Slump Block
- Roof: Tile,Built-Up,Metal
Condition
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s), Fire Sprinkler System
- Subdivision: Unsubdivided
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Tucson
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $500/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,201,433
- Annual tax amount: $14,816
- Date on market: 3/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 211 days
- Listing terms: Submit
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2026 | Pending sale | $1,850,000$500/sqft |
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| 6/30/2026 | Price change | $1,850,000-2.1%$500/sqft |
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| 4/21/2026 | Price change | $1,890,000-3.1%$511/sqft |
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| 3/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000+50%$527/sqft |
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| 3/10/2022 | Sold | $1,300,000$351/sqft |
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| 3/7/2022 | Pending sale | $1,300,000$351/sqft |
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| 2/17/2022 | Contingent | $1,300,000$351/sqft |
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| 2/11/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000+51.2%$351/sqft |
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| 2/26/2020 | Sold | $860,000-0.6%$232/sqft |
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| 11/13/2019 | Price change | $865,000-1.1%$234/sqft |
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| 8/20/2019 | Listed for sale | $875,000-1.6%$236/sqft |
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| 7/1/2019 | Listing removed | $889,000$240/sqft |
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| 5/23/2019 | Price change | $889,000-1.1%$240/sqft |
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| 2/28/2019 | Price change | $899,000-2.8%$243/sqft |
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| 1/13/2019 | Listed for sale | $925,000-2.1%$250/sqft |
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| 9/1/2018 | Listing removed | $945,000$255/sqft |
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| 6/29/2018 | Price change | $945,000-0.5%$255/sqft |
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| 3/28/2018 | Price change | $950,000-1%$257/sqft |
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| 2/7/2018 | Price change | $960,000-0.5%$259/sqft |
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| 12/30/2017 | Price change | $965,000-1%$261/sqft |
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| 9/29/2017 | Price change | $975,000-0.8%$264/sqft |
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| 6/30/2017 | Price change | $982,8000%$266/sqft |
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| 3/25/2017 | Price change | $982,9000%$266/sqft |
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| 12/29/2016 | Price change | $983,0000%$266/sqft |
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| 10/2/2016 | Listed for sale | $983,1000%$266/sqft |
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| 3/31/2016 | Listed for sale | $983,200-24.4%$266/sqft |
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| 8/4/2006 | Sold | $1,300,000$351/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,816 +5.2% | $120,143 +6% |
| 2025 | $14,083 +4.1% | $113,338 -10.8% |
| 2024 | $13,524 +6.7% | $127,131 +16.3% |
| 2023 | $12,673 -5.4% | $109,294 +24.7% |
| 2022 | $13,401 +5.2% | $87,640 +4.8% |
| 2021 | $12,738 +2.2% | $83,595 +4.9% |
| 2020 | $12,458 | $79,653 +5.4% |
| 2019 | $12,458 -0.6% | $75,563 +6.5% |
| 2018 | $12,534 +1.6% | $70,931 -2.1% |
| 2017 | $12,340 -0.3% | $72,449 -0.7% |
| 2016 | $12,375 +8.5% | $72,952 +2.7% |
| 2015 | $11,401 | $71,020 |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2013 | -- | $577,451 |
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| 2000 | $1,823 | -- |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$1,712,100
$1.63M - $1.80M
$4,539/mo
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