252 N Main Avenue 1&2, Tucson, AZ 85701

$1,175,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,770 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 12,727 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,175,000 List Date: 2/07/2026 Last Modified: 4/08/2026

Overview

Description

Steeped in Tucson history, the Cheyney House offers a rare opportunity to own a timeless El Presidio treasure. Rich character and craftsmanship blend beautifully with thoughtful modern updates, creating a home designed for both elegant entertaining and peaceful retreat. Enjoy the flexibility to live as one grand residence or as two fully self-sustaining units, each with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, full kitchens, private entrances, laundry, and outdoor living areas. Lush terraced gardens, citrus trees, and a tranquil pool create a sanctuary just steps from downtown dining, museums, theaters, and the streetcar.

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Listing Details MLS# 22603597

Address Information

Street #: 252
Direction: N
Street Name: Main
Suffix: Avenue
Apt/Unit #: 1&2
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85701
County: Pima
Country: USA

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Code: 116-19-3790
Area: Central
Subdivision: N/A
Comparable Only Listing: No
Tax Year: 2025
Taxes: 7544.95
Taxes For: Dwelling & Land
Legal Description: two parcels, see attached
Township: 14
Community: None
Range: 13
Section: 12
Municipality/Zoning: Tucson - HR2
Fire Protection: Included in Taxes
Fema Flood Zone: No
Municipal Flood Zone: No

General Property Information

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Status: Existing
Lot Dimensions: 74*170*74*170
Lot Acres: 0.29
Lot Sqft: 12727
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Combined SqFt: 2770
Main House SqFt: 2770
Source of SqFt: Assessor
# of Carport Spaces: 2
# of Covered Prkng: 2
Full Baths: 4
Total Baths: 4
Unit Level: 2
Basement: No
# of Fireplaces: Yes
Year Built: 1996
School District: TUSD
Elementary School: Davis Bilingual Magnet
Middle School: Safford K-8 Magnet
High School: Tucson
Horse Property: No
Horse Facilities: No
List Price/SqFt: 424.19
Lot Size Price/SqFt: 92.32
Guest House SqFt: 0

Property Features

Stories: Two Construction: Concrete Block; Stucco Finish Style: Spanish Roof: Shingle Living Areas: Great Room; Living Room Dining Areas: Breakfast Nook; Dining Area; Great Room Kitchen Features: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Primary Bathroom Features: 2 Primary Baths; Double Vanity; Shower Only; Soaking Tub Additional Bathroom Features: Countertops/Hall; Shower Only Laundry: Laundry Closet; Dryer; Stacked Space; Washer Extra Room: Storage Guest Facilities: Quarters Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s); Beamed Ceilings; Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; Split Bedroom Plan Fireplace: Gas Fireplace Location: Great Room Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile; Wood Window Covering: Stay Technology: High Speed Internet Main Cooling: Central Air; Gas; Zoned Main Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Water Heater: Natural Gas; Tankless Water Heater Gas: Natural Sewer: Connected Water: Public Accessibility Option: None Security: Alarm Installed; Smoke Detector(s) Spa: None Fence: Wrought Iron Landscape - Front: Desert Plantings; Shrubs; Trees Landscape - Rear: Desert Plantings; Shrubs; Trees View: Residential Road Type: Paved RV Parking: None Exterior Features: Courtyard; Fountain; Native Plants Lot Features: Adjacent to Alley; East/West Exposure Neighborhood Feature: Historic; Paved Street; Sidewalks Assoc Fees Includes: Blanket Ins Policy; Common Area Maint; Exterior Mnt of Unit; Pest Control; Roof Repair; Roof Replacement Assoc Amenities: Maintenance; Pool Terms: Cash; Conventional Submit With Offer: HOA Addendum; Loan Pre-Qual Property Disclosures: Unknown Special Conditions: None

Contract Information

Method of Title: Fee (Simple)
Distressed Info: None

More Information

Showing Information

Directions: Congress and Granada, North on Granada, right on Alameda, left on Main

Kitchen Features

# of Ovens: 3
Countertops: slate & soapstone
Pantry: Cabinet
Appliance Color: Stainless
Convection Oven: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Primary Bathroom Features

Countertops: travertine/soapstone
2 Primary Baths: Yes
Double Vanity: Yes
Shower Only: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes

Interior Features

Interior Steps Y/N: Y
Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
Beamed Ceilings: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
Split Bedroom Plan: Yes

Electric

Electric Company: TEP

Pool

Conventional: No

Driveway

Paved: Gravel

Exterior Features

Front Faces: East
Courtyard: Yes
Fountain: Yes
Native Plants: Yes

Subdivision Restrict

Age Restrictions: No
CC&Rs: Yes
Deed Restrictions: Yes

Home Protection

Offered: No

Gas

Natural: Yes

Stories

Two: Yes

Construction

Concrete Block: Yes
Stucco Finish: Yes

Style

Spanish: Yes

Sewer

Connected: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Living Areas

Great Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Dining Areas

Breakfast Nook: Yes
Dining Area: Yes
Great Room: Yes

Fence

Wrought Iron: Yes

View

City: Yes
Residential: Yes

Road Type

Paved: Yes

Road Maintenance

City: Yes

Lot Features

Adjacent to Alley: Yes
East/West Exposure: Yes

Main Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Gas: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Additional Bathroom Features

Countertops/Hall: Yes
Shower Only: Yes

Laundry

Laundry Closet: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Stacked Space: Yes
Washer: Yes

Main Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Extra Room

Storage: Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas: Yes
Tankless Water Heater: Yes

Guest Facilities

Quarters: Yes

Association & Fees

HOA Amt (Monthly): 300
HOA Payment Frequency: Monthly
HOA: Yes

Assoc Fees Includes

Blanket Ins Policy: Yes
Common Area Maint: Yes
Exterior Mnt of Unit: Yes
Pest Control: Yes
Roof Repair: Yes
Roof Replacement: Yes

Fireplace

Gas: Yes

Fireplace Location

Great Room: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Floor Covering

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Submit With Offer

HOA Addendum: Yes
Loan Pre-Qual: Yes

Window Covering

Stay: Yes

Accessibility Option

None: Yes

Technology

High Speed Internet: Yes

Security

Alarm Installed: Yes
Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Landscape - Front

Desert Plantings: Yes
Shrubs: Yes
Trees: Yes

Landscape - Rear

Desert Plantings: Yes
Shrubs: Yes
Trees: Yes

Garage/Carport Feat

Detached: Yes
Other: electric gate

Patio/Deck

Covered: Yes
Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes
Paver: Yes

Property Disclosures

Unknown: Yes

Spa

None: Yes

Special Conditions

None: Yes

RV Parking

None: Yes

Neighborhood Feature

Historic: Yes
Paved Street: Yes
Sidewalks: Yes

Assoc Amenities

Maintenance: Yes
Pool: Yes

Documents

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Listing Office: Tierra Antigua Realty

Last Updated: April - 08 - 2026

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