$932,094
SOLD FEB 12, 2026

11878 E Ponce de Leon Tucson, AZ 85749

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,803 Sq Ft
2,738 Acres

Recently Sold

$333 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Reverse Osmosis System
  • Agua Caliente Elementary School Rated A
  • City View
  • 2,738 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of February 2026

Nestled at the base of the majestic Catalina Mountains in Tucson's coveted Tanque Verde Valley, this exceptional luxury residence is located within the sought-after Milagrosa Hills community and offers unmatched privacy on 2.8 acres of pristine desert landscape. Surrounded by towering saguaros, the property showcases breathtaking panoramic views of the mountains by day and sparkling city lights by night—enjoyed from nearly every window in the home.
The beautifully updated 2,409 sq ft main residence features a thoughtfully designed split floor plan with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, blending comfort and sophistication. The expansive primary suite is a true retreat, highlighted by floor-to-ceiling windows that frame stunning desert and city vistas. The spa-like primary bathroom features a sleek glass-enclosed shower, a luxurious soaking tub, and a generous walk-in closet, creating a private sanctuary within the home.
The bright, open kitchen is ideal for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and abundant natural light. A warm wood-burning fireplace anchors the living space, adding timeless charm.
A separate 394 sq ft music studio, office, or game room offers incredible flexibility for work, creativity, or guests. Outdoor living is equally impressive with a full-length front patio complete with a hot tubperfect for relaxing while taking in unforgettable Arizona sunsets. Additional features include a 2-car garage with an attached 1-car carport, plus newer HVAC, roof, windows, and doors for peace of mind.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laurie Hassey

Long Realty Brokerage Phone: 520-918-8888 License #BR519623000 Listed on: 01/16/2026

Long Realty

Co-Listed By

Robert Dauernheim, III

Long Realty Brokerage Phone: 520-918-8888

Last Buyer's Agent

Cathy Lawson

Long Realty

Long Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,733

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 2,738 Acre Lot
  • Elevated Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • North Facing Home
  • Stucco Fence
  • Shrub
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Hilltop Location
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Property is zoned Tucson - SR

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • City
  • Mountain
  • Desert

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Southwestern Architecture
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Lead Paint Disclosure

Interior Spaces

  • 2,803 Sq Ft Home
  • Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Video Cameras

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal
  • Reverse Osmosis System

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Stone
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Studio bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Soaking Tub
  • Primary Bathroom includes a Walk-In Shower
  • Solar Tube

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps
  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Built-In Barbecue

Schools

  • Agua Caliente Elementary School
  • Emily Gray Middle School
  • Tanque Verde High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions, deed restrictions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,733

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Exterior Features Front Faces: North
  • Attribution Contact: 520-918-8888
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size: Irregular
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 16731
  • Co List Office Phone: 520-918-8888
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 16731
  • Subdivision Name: Milagrosa Hills (1-61)
  • General Property Information: List Price/SqFt: 338.92
  • General Property Information: Lot Size Price/SqFt: 7.97
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Kitchen Features Appliance Color: Stainless
  • Kitchen Features Countertops: Quartz
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Closet
  • Kitchen Features Microwave: Yes
  • Interior Steps YN: N
  • Appliances: Disposal, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Reverse Osmosis
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Built-in Barbecue
  • Pool Conventional: No
  • Roof: Built-Up - Reflect
  • View: Sunrise, Sunset, Desert, Mountain(s), City
  • Disclosures: Lead-Based Paint
  • Construction Type: Slump Block
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Electric Door Opener, Detached

Utilities

  • Electric Electric Company: TEP
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, Laundry Room
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Other
  • Sewer Septic: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Senior Community: No
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: None

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Tanque Verde
  • Middle Or Junior School: Emily Gray

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Elevated Lot, Decorative Gravel, Shrubs, Sprinkler/Drip, Sprinklers In Front, North/South Exposure
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 119267.0
  • Zoning: Tucson - SR

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1976

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4732.99

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Agua Caliente
  • High School: Tanque Verde

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 28, 2011
Closed on
Jun 21, 2012
Sold by
Rio Verde Ventures Inc
Bought by
Pumford Mark F and Pumford Catherine S
Seller's Agent
Calvin Case
Tierra Antigua Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Armbruster
Century 21 1st American
List Price
$318,000
Sold Price
$318,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.92%
Original Mortgage
$254,000
Outstanding Balance
$30,573
Interest Rate
3.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$665,861

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2011
Sold by
Vitayaprachsakul Apichai
Bought by
Rio Verde Ventures Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$274,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2007
Sold by
Vitayaprachsakul Apichai
Bought by
Vitayaprachsakul Apichai and Brown William F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2006
Sold by
Cuthbertson Kumiko
Bought by
Vitayaprachsakul Apichai

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$396,000
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2006
Sold by
Cuthbertson Ronald D
Bought by
Cuthbertson Kumiko

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2003
Sold by
Whalen John A and Whalen Margo S
Bought by
Cuthbertson Kumiko

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2001
Sold by
Gigli Ormond Blake
Bought by
Whalen John A and Whalen Margo S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
7.41%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $318,000 Metia
Special Warranty Deed $318,000 Metia
Trustee Deed $274,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Warranty Deed $495,000 Longt
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $329,000 Long Title
Warranty Deed $265,000 Long Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $254,000 New Conventional
Closed $254,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $274,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $396,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 New Conventional
Closed $99,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/12/2026 02/12/26 Sold $932,094 -1.9% $333 / Sq Ft
02/12/2026 02/12/26 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2026 01/16/26 For Sale $950,000 +198.7% $339 / Sq Ft
06/25/2012 06/25/12 Sold $318,000 0.0% $143 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/26/2012 05/26/12 Pending -- -- --
12/28/2011 12/28/11 For Sale $318,000 -- $143 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2026 $4,733 $43,926 -- --
2025 $4,733 $41,834 -- --
2024 $4,525 $39,842 -- --
2023 $4,394 $37,945 $0 $0
2022 $4,201 $36,138 $0 $0
2021 $4,267 $32,778 $0 $0
2020 $4,117 $32,778 $0 $0
2019 $4,065 $36,665 $0 $0
2018 $3,904 $28,315 $0 $0
2017 $3,921 $28,315 $0 $0
2016 $3,555 $29,396 $0 $0
2015 $3,438 $25,780 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 22601556

MLS of Southern Arizona

APN: 205-31-0530

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