5240 E River House Road, Tucson, AZ 85718
$1,699,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
5
Baths:
6
Square Footage:
3,919
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
152,459
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$1,699,000
List Date:
9/07/2025
Last Modified:
9/27/2025
Description
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!
Supplements: Welcome to one of the most unique and coveted properties in Tucson, a fully remodeled estate designed for privacy, comfort, and effortless entertaining. Set on 3.5 acres in the heart of the city, this residence blends timeless desert beauty with modern luxury, all while being just minutes from the city's most sought-after amenities. Location is everything! And this home places you just moments from La Encantada, Canyon Ranch, fine dining, shopping, and The Loop trail for biking and walking. It's rare to find a property that delivers the convenience of central Tucson living with the privacy and vistas of a desert retreat. Arguably set on one of the best lots in Tucson, this estate offers what luxury buyers seek most: privacy, views, and versatility. Whether hosting elegant gatherings, welcoming extended guests, or enjoying quiet evenings framed by mountain sunsets, this home elevates everyday living into something truly exceptional.
More Information MLS# 22523348
Address Information
Country: USA
Street #: 5240
Direction: E
Street Name: River House
Suffix: Road
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85718
County: Pima
Location, Tax & Legal
Comparable Only Listing: No
Tax Year: 2024
Taxes: 5987.11
Taxes For: Dwelling & Land
Legal Description: From Parcel:10926004A /Nwly Ptn E2 Nw4 Se4 3.50 Ac Sec 26-13-14
Township: 13
Community: None
Range: 14
Section: 26
Municipality/Zoning: Tucson - SR
Fire Protection: Subscription
Fema Flood Zone: No
Municipal Flood Zone: No
Tax Code: 109-26-004C
Area: North
Subdivision: Unsubdivided
Contract Information
Method of Title: Fee (Simple)
Distressed Info: None
Current Price: $1,699,000
List Price: $1,699,000
Listing Date: 2025-09-07
Status: Active
Showing Information
Directions: From River & Craycroft , West to Camino Blanco, South to River House Rd, East to the end. House on top of the hill to your south. Guest house entrance prior to main house.
General Property Information
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Status: Existing
Lot Dimensions: irregular
Lot Acres: 3.5
Lot Sqft: 152459
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Horse Property: No
Guest House SqFt: 1118
Main House SqFt: 2801
Source of SqFt: Assessor
# of Covered Prkng: 2
# of Carport Spaces: 0
Basement: No
# of Fireplaces: 1
Unit Level: 1
School District: TUSD
Elementary School: Whitmore
Middle School: Doolen
High School: Catalina
Horse Facilities: No
List Price/SqFt: 433.53
Lot Size Price/SqFt: 11.14
Combined SqFt: 3919
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 5
1/2 Baths: 1
Total Baths: 6
Year Built: 1960
Electric
Electric Company: TEP
Gas
Natural: 1
Stories
One: 1
Construction
Brick: 1
Style
Ranch: 1
Sewer
Septic: 1
Other: GH connected
Roof
Metal: 1
Other: Shingle of GH
Water
Water Company: 1
Living Areas
Great Room: 1
Dining Areas
Breakfast Bar: 1
Dining Area: 1
Fence
Block: 1
Wood: 1
Wrought Iron: 1
View
City: 1
Desert: 1
Mountains: 1
Panoramic: 1
Sunset: 1
Road Type
Paved: 1
Kitchen Features
# of Ovens: 2
Convection Oven: 1
Countertops: Della Terra Quartz
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Lazy Susan: 1
Microwave: 1
Pantry: Cabinet
Wine Cooler: 1
Appliance Color: Stainless
Road Maintenance
County: 1
Primary Bathroom Features
Countertops: Della Terra Quartz
Double Vanity: 1
Low Flow Showerhead: 1
Shower Only: 1
Soaking Tub: 1
Other: 3 Full Baths
Lot Features
Cul-De-Sac: 1
Elevated Lot: 1
Hillside Lot: 1
North/South Exposure: 1
Main Cooling
Ceiling Fans: 1
Central Air: 1
Other: Mini Split-poolhouse
Additional Bathroom Features
Double Vanity: 1
Exhaust Fan: 1
Shower & Tub: 1
Shower Only: 1
Other: Quartz Counters
Laundry
Laundry Room: 1
Storage: 1
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
Main Heating
Electric: 1
Forced Air: 1
Gas Pac: 1
Other: Mini Split in PH &GH
Extra Room
Storage: 1
Other: POOL HOUSE
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Guest Facilities
House: 1
Association & Fees
HOA: No
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Storage: 1
Beamed Ceilings: 1
High Ceilings: 1
Interior Steps Y/N: Y
Split Bedroom Plan: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Assoc Fees Includes
None: 1
Fireplace
See Remarks: 1
Fireplace Location
Great Room: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
Submit: 1
VA: 1
Floor Covering
Ceramic Tile: 1
Submit With Offer
Loan Pre-Qual: 1
Lead Based Paint Disclosure: 1
On-site Wastewater: 1
Other: Proof of Funds
Window Covering
None: 1
Accessibility Option
None: 1
Technology
Smart Thermostat: 1
Security
Security Gate: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Landscape - Front
Decorative Gravel: 1
Desert Plantings: 1
Low Care: 1
Natural Desert: 1
Trees: 1
Landscape - Rear
Artificial Turf: 1
Decorative Gravel: 1
Desert Plantings: 1
Low Care: 1
Natural Desert: 1
Garage/Carport Feat
Electric Door Opener: 1
Patio/Deck
Covered: 1
Patio: 1
Slab: 1
Pool
Conventional: Yes
Property Disclosures
Affidavit of Disclosure: 1
Lead-Based Paint: 1
Seller Prop Disclosure: 1
Spa
None: 1
Special Conditions
None: 1
Driveway
Circular: 1
Paved: Gravel
To Property Line: 1
RV Parking
Space Available: 1
Exterior Features
Front Faces: North
Native Plants: 1
Neighborhood Feature
None: 1
Subdivision Restrict
Age Restrictions: No
CC&Rs: Yes
Deed Restrictions: Yes
Assoc Amenities
None: 1
Home Protection
Offered: No
Remarks Misc
Geo Lat: 32.27048
Geo Lon: -110.880588
GarageCarport Feat
Attached Garage: 1
Property Features
Stories: One
Construction: Brick
Style: Ranch
Roof: Metal
Living Areas: Great Room
Dining Areas: Breakfast Bar; Dining Area
Kitchen Features: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Cooktop; Kitchen Island; Lazy Susan; Microwave; Wine Cooler
Primary Bathroom Features: Double Vanity; Low Flow Showerhead; Shower Only; Soaking Tub
Additional Bathroom Features: Double Vanity; Exhaust Fan; Shower & Tub; Shower Only
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Storage
Extra Room: Storage
Guest Facilities: House
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Beamed Ceilings; High Ceilings; Split Bedroom Plan; Storage; Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplace: See Remarks
Fireplace Location: Great Room
Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
Window Covering: None
Technology: Smart Thermostat
Main Cooling: Ceiling Fans; Central Air
Main Heating: Electric; Forced Air; Gas Pac
Water Heater: Electric
Gas: Natural
Sewer: Septic
Water: Water Company
Accessibility Option: None
Security: Security Gate; Smoke Detector(s)
Spa: None
Fence: Block; Wood; Wrought Iron
Landscape - Front: Decorative Gravel; Desert Plantings; Low Care; Natural Desert; Trees
Landscape - Rear: Artificial Turf; Decorative Gravel; Desert Plantings; Low Care; Natural Desert
View: Desert; Mountains; Panoramic; Sunset
Road Type: Paved
Road Maintenance: County
Driveway: Circular; To Property Line
RV Parking: Space Available
Exterior Features: Native Plants
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Elevated Lot; Hillside Lot; North/South Exposure
Neighborhood Feature: None
Assoc Fees Includes: None
Assoc Amenities: None
Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; Submit; VA
Submit With Offer: Lead Based Paint Disclosure; Loan Pre-Qual; On-site Wastewater
Property Disclosures: Affidavit of Disclosure; Lead-Based Paint; Seller Prop Disclosure
Special Conditions: None
Lead Paint Discl ›Listing Office: Tierra Antigua Realty
Last Updated: September - 27 - 2025
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