5240 E River House Road, Tucson, AZ 85718 (MLS# 22523348)

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
Listing Office: Tierra Antigua Realty
Last Updated: September - 27 - 2025
5240 E River House Road, Tucson, AZ 85718- MLS# 22523348
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