3155 W Elephant Head Road, Amado, AZ 85645 (MLS# 22516402)

3155 W Elephant Head Road, Amado, AZ 85645

$5,000,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 9,497 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,870,283 Status: Active
Current Price: $5,000,000 List Date: 6/17/2025 Last Modified: 7/18/2025

Description

Nestled at the base of the Santa Rita Mountains and conveniently located near Tucson, Green Valley, and Tubac, this remarkable 160-acre horse and cattle ranch offers a rare blend of historic charm, natural beauty, and modern amenities. Adjacent to the property is a 6,000-acre Arizona state grazing lease, ideal for horseback riding, hiking, nature watching, and hunting. The ranch has deep roots in the region's history, once part of the Canoa Land Grant and later owned by the Amado family, after whom the nearby town is named. SEE MORE...

Supplements: The ranch features two attractive residences at its headquarters, perfect for owners or extended family, along with four additional homes for guests or staff. Designed in a harmonious Colonial Spanish style, the buildings blend seamlessly with the landscape. The main house, custom-built manufactured home by the current owners, includes north and south porches, paved patios, a fountain, and native gardens designed to attract birds and butterflies. Inside, the home boasts high ceilings, quality wood laminate floors, stainless-steel appliances, barnwood-style cabinetry, a farm sink, and an open living-dining area with a wood-burning stacked stone fireplace. Sliding glass doors lead to a covered terrace with panoramic views of irrigated pastures and distant mountains. A spacious carport and a large, barn-style garage with insulation and climate control sit nearby, offering ample room for vehicles and storage. The second residence, known as "The Casita," includes three bedrooms, two and a half baths, an office, and a laundry room. Set in a fully fenced yard with a front porch, garden, rose beds, and a large fountain, this home has also been thoughtfully upgraded. The master suite includes a renovated bath with a soaking tub and walk-in closet, while the living room features a charming custom-tiled fireplace. The durable metal roof and shaded backyard enhance both comfort and practicality. Designed for serious equestrians and ranchers, the property includes 80 acres of irrigated pastures divided by solar electric fencing, stallion corrals, dry lots, and several working arenas. A roping arena with alley, squeeze chute, and breakaway setup complements additional facilities including a dressage court, three round pens, a hot walker, and covered vet stocks. Historic retorque corrals, now rare in the region, still remain. The original adobe barn, featured in John Wayne westerns, adds to the ranch's rich legacy. All stalls are oversized, with most measuring 12 by 24 feet, while the Show Barn offers 12 by 16 stalls with turnouts. This barn also includes an air-conditioned tack room, ADA-compliant bathroom, kitchen, laundry, and a wide paved aisle ideal for events. Outdoor spaces accommodate tents for gatherings, weddings, or ranch events. In addition to the extensive equestrian facilities, the ranch includes pastures, tanks, working pens, troughs, and ample water from multiple wells on both the deeded land and the state lease. A large machine shop, hay barn, and secure storeroom with roll-up doors complete the infrastructure. Located just ten minutes from the artistic and historic town of Tubac and thirty minutes from Tucson, with its major university and international airport, the ranch is both secluded and accessible. It is directly across from the 4,000-acre Historic Canoa Ranch, owned by Pima County and restored as a living history site offering cultural and educational events. A recently upgraded county-maintained bridge (suitable for hay trucks, horse trailers and heavy equipment) over the Santa Cruz River provides reliable year-round accesscritical in a region where some river crossings are seasonal. This ranch offers endless possibilities. It could serve as a private family compound, a working horse and cattle operation, a corporate or wellness retreat, a guest ranch or equestrian resort, or even a luxury equestrian community. With a shallow water table, abundant water, exceptional facilities, and unmatched location, there is truly nothing like this property in Southern Arizona.

More Information MLS# 22516402

Address Information

Country: USA Street #: 3155 Direction: W Street Name: Elephant Head Suffix: Road State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85645 County: Pima

Location, Tax & Legal

Comparable Only Listing: No Tax Year: 2024 Taxes: 8100.41 Taxes For: Dwelling & Land Legal Description: Long Legal Township: 19 Community: None Range: 13 Section: 32 Municipality/Zoning: Other -GR Fire Protection: Included in Taxes Fema Flood Zone: TBD Municipal Flood Zone: No Tax Code: 304-44-0070 Area: Green Valley Southwest Subdivision: Other/Unknown

Contract Information

Method of Title: Fee (Simple) Distressed Info: None Current Price: $5,000,000 List Price: $5,000,000 Listing Date: 2025-06-17 Status: Active

Showing Information

Directions: From I19 heading South Take Exit Canoa Ranch Road to East Frontage. Go South on East Frontage to W. Elephant Head Road,turn East. Property on the Right past the bridge. See gate ''Rancho Sonado''

General Property Information

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Construction Status: Existing Lot Dimensions: Irregular Lot Acres: 157.72 Lot Sqft: 6870283 Lot Size Source: Assessor Horse Property: Yes - By Zoning Guest House SqFt: 7300 Main House SqFt: 2197 Source of SqFt: Assessor # of Covered Prkng: 4 # of Carport Spaces: 2 Basement: No # of Fireplaces: 2 Unit Level: 1 School District: Sahuarita Elementary School: Sahuarita Middle School: Sahuarita High School: Sahuarita Horse Facilities: Yes List Price/SqFt: 526.48 Lot Size Price/SqFt: 0.73 Combined SqFt: 9497 # of Garage Spaces: 2 Bedrooms: 3 Full Baths: 2 1/2 Baths: 1 Total Baths: 3 Year Built: 1972

Electric

Electric Company: TEP

Gas

Propane: 1

Stories

One: 1

Construction

Frame: 1

Style

Ranch: 1 Southwestern: 1

Sewer

Septic: 1

Roof

Metal: 1

Water

Private Well: 1 Pvt Well (Registered): 1

Living Areas

Great Room: 1

Dining Areas

Breakfast Bar: 1 Dining Area: 1

Fence

Barbed Wire: 1 Wrought Iron: 1

View

Mountains: 1 Pasture: 1 Rural: 1 Sunrise: 1 Sunset: 1

Road Type

Paved: 1

Kitchen Features

# of Ovens: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Exhaust Fan: 1 Gas Range: 1 Microwave: 1 Pantry: Cabinet Refrigerator: 1 Appliance Color: Stainless

Road Maintenance

County: 1

Primary Bathroom Features

Countertops: Granite Double Vanity: 1 Exhaust Fan: 1 Separate Shower(s): 1 Soaking Tub: 1

Lot Features

East/West Exposure: 1

Main Cooling

Ceiling Fans: 1 Central Air: 1 Heat Pump: 1

Additional Bathroom Features

Double Vanity: 1 Exhaust Fan: 1 Shower & Tub: 1

Laundry

Laundry Room: 1 Storage: 1 Dryer: 1 Washer: 1

Main Heating

Heat Pump: 1

Extra Room

None: 1

Water Heater

Electric: 1 Propane: 1

Guest Facilities

House: 1 Other: 5 Guest Homes

Association & Fees

HOA: No

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Plant Shelves: 1 Storage: 1 High Ceilings: 1 Interior Steps Y/N: N Split Bedroom Plan: 1

Assoc Fees Includes

None: 1

Fireplace

Wood Burning: 1

Fireplace Location

Great Room: 1 Other: Casa

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Floor Covering

Ceramic Tile: 1 Vinyl: 1

Submit With Offer

Loan Pre-Qual: 1

Window Covering

Stay: 1

Accessibility Option

Wide Doorways: 1 Wide Hallways: 1

Technology

Cable TV: 1 High Speed Internet: 1 Telephone: 1

Security

Closed Circuit Camera(s): 1 Smoke Detector(s): 1 Wrought Iron Security Door: 1

Landscape - Front

Flower Beds: 1 Low Care: 1 Shrubs: 1 Trees: 1

Landscape - Rear

Artificial Turf: 1 Flower Beds: 1 Grass: 1 Low Care: 1 Shrubs: 1 Trees: 1

Garage/Carport Feat

Additional Carport: 1 Detached: 1

Patio/Deck

Patio: 1

Pool

Conventional: No None: 1

Property Disclosures

Affidavit of Disclosure: 1 Lead-Based Paint: 1 Seller Prop Disclosure: 1

Spa

None: 1

Special Conditions

None: 1

Driveway

Paved: Gravel

RV Parking

Space Available: 1

Exterior Features

Front Faces: East Shed(s): 1 Workshop: 1

Neighborhood Feature

None: 1

Subdivision Restrict

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

Assoc Amenities

None: 1

Home Protection

Offered: No

Remarks Misc

Geo Lat: 31.752802 Geo Lon: -111.051321

Property Features

Stories: One Construction: Frame Style: Ranch; Southwestern Roof: Metal Living Areas: Great Room Dining Areas: Breakfast Bar; Dining Area Kitchen Features: Dishwasher; Exhaust Fan; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Primary Bathroom Features: Double Vanity; Exhaust Fan; Separate Shower(s); Soaking Tub Additional Bathroom Features: Double Vanity; Exhaust Fan; Shower & Tub Laundry: Dryer; Laundry Room; Storage; Washer Extra Room: None Guest Facilities: House Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); High Ceilings; Plant Shelves; Split Bedroom Plan; Storage Fireplace: Wood Burning Fireplace Location: Great Room Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile; Vinyl Window Covering: Stay Technology: Cable TV; High Speed Internet; Telephone Main Cooling: Ceiling Fans; Central Air; Heat Pump Main Heating: Heat Pump Water Heater: Electric; Propane Gas: Propane Sewer: Septic Water: Private Well; Pvt Well (Registered) Accessibility Option: Wide Doorways; Wide Hallways Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s); Smoke Detector(s); Wrought Iron Security Door Pool: None Spa: None Fence: Barbed Wire; Wrought Iron Landscape - Front: Flower Beds; Low Care; Shrubs; Trees Landscape - Rear: Artificial Turf; Flower Beds; Grass; Low Care; Shrubs; Trees View: Mountains; Pasture; Rural; Sunrise; Sunset Road Type: Paved Road Maintenance: County RV Parking: Space Available Exterior Features: Shed(s); Workshop Lot Features: East/West Exposure Neighborhood Feature: None Assoc Fees Includes: None Assoc Amenities: None Terms: Cash; Conventional Submit With Offer: Loan Pre-Qual Property Disclosures: Affidavit of Disclosure; Lead-Based Paint; Seller Prop Disclosure Special Conditions: None
Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International
Last Updated: July - 18 - 2025
3155 W Elephant Head Road, Amado, AZ 85645- MLS# 22516402
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