$495,000

157 Montezuma Well Rd Rio Rico, AZ 85648

Estimated payment $2,805/month

Total Views 77
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,647 Sq Ft
$301 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Horse Property
  • 38.29 Acre Lot
  • Patagonia Union High School Rated 10
  • Panoramic View
  • Wood Countertops

About This Home

This lovingly maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath gem is being offered for the first time at well below replacement cost & ready for immediate enjoyment, without the customary two-year build time. The home's thoughtful design features pine/fir ceilings, hand painted concrete floors, & highly efficient insulated concrete forms that provide excellent energy savings. The open-concept great room flows seamlessly into a kitchen adorned with mesquite cabinets & countertops, while multiple doors lead out to the wraparound rock floored porch that welcomes indoor-outdoor living with stunning views. In addition, there is a small workshop. Outside, a fantastic endless current swim spa offers relaxation & fitness. Fertile covered gardens, a small greenhouse & horse privileges support hobbies & homesteading. The infrastructure is top-notch: a great private well, septic system, and underground electric preserve unspoiled vistas.

Tucked away in southern Arizona's prestigious and dramatically beautiful 20,000-acre gated Salero Ranch community between Patagonia and Tubac, this enchanting Southwest-style home awaits your visit. Set on 38 secluded acres of rolling hills adorned with mesquite and oak trees, this exquisitely charming 1,647 square foot residence is a retreat of rustic comfort, extreme privacy, and natural beauty.
At a mild 4,400-foot elevation, the climate is ideal year-round, making this property a perfect full-time residence, weekend escape, or guest home for a future custom build.

Wildlife abounds here and the dark skies and clean air make every evening magical. Additional acreage is available and there is direct access to endless hiking, horseback riding, birding and mountain biking including in the nearby Coronado National Forest and Arizona Game and Fish Preserve. Whether you're seeking serenity, solitude, adventure, or a place to grow, this peaceful remote sanctuary delivers a lifestyle that's as expansive as the land itself.

Some seller hand crafted furniture is available on a Bill of Sale.

Listing Agent

Marty Ryan

First United Realty, Inc Listed on: 10/12/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,625

Year Built

  • Built in 2009

Lot Details

  • 38.29 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • West Facing Home
  • Native Plants
  • Property is zoned SCC - GR

HOA Fees

  • $46 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Shingle Roof
  • Rolled or Hot Mop Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,647 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Garden Windows

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Wood Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Horse Property
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Patagonia Elementary School
  • Patagonia Union High School

Utilities

  • Refrigerated and Evaporative Cooling System
  • Heating Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • North or South Exposure

Community Details

  • $200 HOA Transfer Fee
  • Saleroranch Comm Ass Association
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,625

Year Built

Built in 2009

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$46 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Exterior Features Front Faces: West
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size: Irregular
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 5764
  • Subdivision Name: Salero Ranch
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen Island, Ins Concrete Forms
  • Kitchen Features Countertops: Mesquite
  • Kitchen Features Microwave: Yes
  • Interior Steps YN: N
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Garden Window(s)

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Other, Native Plants
  • Pool Conventional: No
  • Roof: Rolled, Shingle
  • View: Sunrise, Sunset, Mountain(s), Panoramic
  • Disclosures: Seller Prop Disclosure, Topographic Map
  • Construction Type: ICFs (Insulated Concrete Forms), Stucco Finish
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Other Structures: Greenhouse
  • Patio And Porch Features: Other, Covered

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Electric Electric Company: Unisource Energy Ser
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Connected
  • Laundry Features: Stacked Space, Washer, Laundry Closet
  • Cooling: Evaporative Cooling, Ceiling Fans
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Pvt Well (Registered), Private, Well
  • Sewer Septic: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Senior Community: No
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: SaleroRanch Comm Ass

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Patagonia Public Schools
  • Middle Or Junior School: Patagonia Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Adjacent to Wash, Cul-De-Sac, North/South Exposure
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1667912.0
  • Zoning: SCC - GR

Building Info

  • Year Built: 2009

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1624.76

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Patagonia Elementary School
  • High School: Patagonia Union High School

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Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/12/2025 10/12/25 For Sale $495,000 -- $301 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

About the Listing Agent

Marty Ryan

First United Realty, Inc

(520) 654-4231

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Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 22526526

MLS of Southern Arizona