$1,445,000

13542 N Placita Montanas de Oro Oro Valley, AZ 85755

Estimated payment $8,563/month

Total Views 37,873
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,580 Sq Ft
$404 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Heated Pool
  • Gated Community
  • Painted Sky Elementary School Rated A-
  • 2 Car Garage
  • 0.82 Acre Lot

About This Home

Situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the gated enclave of High Mesa, this exquisite 3,580SF single-story estate blends timeless Mediterranean architecture with refined modern comforts, European flair and sweeping panoramic Catalina Mountain views. Thoughtfully designed and impeccably maintained, this 4BR/3BA residence with a spacious den/office offers exceptional livability ideal for both intimate gatherings and grand-scale entertaining. From the moment you arrive, the home's curb appeal captivates with meticulously maintained mature desert landscaping, brick paver driveway and charming gated courtyard reminiscent of a European villa. Inside, you're greeted with old-world craftsmanship and modern elegance with travertine tile and bamboo wood flooring, soaring vaulted ceilings

Listing Agent

Brenda O'Brien

Long Realty Brokerage Phone: 520-906-2897 Listed on: 07/21/2025

Long Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,629

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 0.82 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 146 x 266 x 130 x 283
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Shrub
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned Oro Valley - PAD

HOA Fees

  • $62 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Frame With Stucco
  • Tile Roof
  • Built-Up Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,580 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Built-In Desk
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Home Security

  • Alarm System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Paver Block

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors with lever handles
  • No Interior Steps

Pool

  • Heated Pool
  • Solar Heated Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Courtyard
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Painted Sky Elementary School
  • Coronado K-8 Middle School
  • Ironwood Ridge High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, gated community, street maintenance
  • $355 HOA Transfer Fee
  • Estates @ High Mesa Association, Phone Number (520) 907-7993
  • Rancho Vistoso Community
  • High Mesa Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,629

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$62 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Mediterranean
  • Technology: Cable TV, High Speed Internet, Sound System
  • Accessibility Options: Door Levers
  • Legal Description: Estates at High Mesa Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 5 Parcel E Lot 70
  • Building Stories: One
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 403.63
  • Subdivision Restrict C C And Rs: Yes
  • Attribution Contact: 520-906-2897
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Entrance Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Gas, Insert
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2.00
  • Window Coverings: Stay
  • Floor Covering: Bamboo, Stone
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bathroom Features: Bidet, Double Vanity, Exhaust Fan, Separate Shower(s), Soaking Tub
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Has Basement: No
  • Dining Areas: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features Appliance Color: Stainless
  • Kitchen Features Countertops: Granite
  • Living Areas: Family Room, Living Room
  • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Sink, Washer
  • Extra Room: Den
  • Combined Sq Ft: 3580.00
  • Interior Steps YN: N
  • Kitchen Features: Desk, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Kitchen Island, Refrigerator, Wine Cooler
  • Main House Sq Ft: 3580.00
  • Source Of Sq Ft: Floor Plan

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame - Stucco
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Driveway Paved: Pavers
  • ExteriorFeatures: Built-in Barbecue, Courtyard
  • F E M A Flood Zone: No
  • Fence: Wrought Iron
  • Fence Other: Double Snakc Fencing
  • Guest Facilities: None
  • Landscape Front: Desert Plantings, Low Care, Shrubs, Sprinkler/Drip, Trees
  • Landscape Rear: Desert Plantings, Low Care, Shrubs, Sprinkler/Drip
  • Patio Deck: Covered
  • Pool: Heated, Solar Pool Heater
  • Pool Conventional: Yes
  • Road Maintenance: HOA
  • Roof: Built-Up - Reflect, Tile
  • Spa: Conventional
  • View: Mountains

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Carport Feat: Attached Garage Cabinets, Attached Garage/Carport, Electric Door Opener
  • Number Of Covered Prkng: 2.00
  • Number Of Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Rv Parking: None

Utilities

  • Water Heater: Natural Gas, Tankless Water Heater
  • Electric Electric Company: TEP
  • Fire Protection: Included in Taxes
  • Gas Company: Natural
  • Main Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Main Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Security: Alarm Installed, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Water Other: Oro Valley

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Maint, Gated Community, Street Maint
  • HOA: Yes
  • Monthly HOA Fee: 62.00
  • HOA Name: Estates @ High Mesa
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Annually
  • HOA Telephone: 520-907-7993
  • HOA Transfer Fee: 355.00
  • Community: Rancho Vistoso
  • Neighborhood Feature: Gated, Paved Street

Association/Amenities

  • Senior Community: No
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes

Schools

  • School District: Amphitheater
  • Elementary School: Painted Sky
  • Middle School: Coronado K-8
  • High School: Ironwood Ridge

Lot Info

  • Horse Facilities: No
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: 0.82
  • Lot Dimensions: 146 x 266 x 130 x 283
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Subdivided
  • Lot Size Price Sq Ft: 40.45
  • Lot Sq Ft: 35719.00
  • Municipality Zoning: Oro Valley - PAD
  • Municipal Flood Zone: No

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1998

Tax Info

  • Tax Code: 219-20-5940
  • Taxes: 9628.92
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Middle School: Coronado K-8
  • Elementary School: Painted Sky
  • High School: Ironwood Ridge
  • School District: Amphitheater

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Source: Public Records

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
2025 $9,629 $76,326 -- --
2024 $9,629 $72,692 -- --
2023 $8,838 $69,230 $0 $0
2022 $8,838 $65,933 $0 $0
2021 $9,233 $64,906 $0 $0
2020 $9,287 $64,906 $0 $0
2019 $8,990 $64,721 $0 $0
2018 $9,214 $56,069 $0 $0
2017 $9,036 $56,069 $0 $0
2016 $8,363 $53,399 $0 $0
2015 $8,086 $50,856 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/21/2025 07/21/25 For Sale $1,445,000 +80.6% $404 / Sq Ft
12/15/2017 12/15/17 Sold $800,000 0.0% $223 / Sq Ft
11/15/2017 11/15/17 Pending -- -- --
09/29/2017 09/29/17 For Sale $800,000 -- $223 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $800,000 Long Title Agency Inc
Warranty Deed $800,000 Long Title Agency Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $444,000 --
Warranty Deed $78,200 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $535,000 New Conventional
Closed $565,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $215,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $227,150 New Conventional
Previous Owner $260,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Brenda O'Brien

Long Realty

(520) 654-5612

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Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 22519189

MLS of Southern Arizona

APN: 219-20-5940