$1,550,000
OPEN SAT 12PM - 2PM

5240 E River House Rd Tucson, AZ 85718

Estimated payment $8,685/month

Total Views 5,300
5 Beds
5.5 Baths
3,919 Sq Ft
$396 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • RV Access or Parking
  • 3.5 Acre Lot
  • Private Pool
  • Panoramic View
  • Hilltop Location

About This Home

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! 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.

Listing Agent

Brittany Palma

Tierra Antigua Realty Listed on: 09/07/2025

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,987

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 3.5 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Elevated Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • North Facing Home
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Artificial Turf
  • Native Plants
  • Hilltop Location
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Property is zoned Tucson - SR

Parking

  • Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City
  • Mountain
  • Desert

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Metal Roof
  • Lead Paint Disclosure

Interior Spaces

  • 3,919 Sq Ft Home
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Storage Room
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Convection Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Shower Only in Secondary Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom includes a Walk-In Shower
  • Low Flow Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Security Gate
  • Smart Thermostat
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Whitmore Elementary School
  • Doolen Middle School
  • Catalina High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Guest House

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

$5,987

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Exterior Features Front Faces: North
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size: irregular
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 286617
  • Subdivision Name: Unsubdivided
  • General Property Information: List Price/SqFt: 395.51
  • General Property Information: Lot Size Price/SqFt: 10.17
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Features Appliance Color: Stainless
  • Kitchen Features Countertops: Della Terra Quartz
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Cabinet
  • Kitchen Features Microwave: Yes
  • Interior Steps YN: Y
  • Appliances: Disposal, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Lazy Susan, Microwave, Wine Cooler
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room, See Remarks
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Native Plants
  • Pool Conventional: Yes
  • Roof: Metal
  • View: Sunset, Desert, Mountain(s), City, Panoramic
  • Disclosures: Affidavit of Disclosure, Lead-Based Paint, Seller Prop Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Patio And Porch Features: Slab, Covered, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Electric Door Opener, Circular Driveway

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Senior Community: No
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: None

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: TUSD
  • Middle Or Junior School: Doolen

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Hillside Lot, Elevated Lot, Decorative Gravel, Cul-De-Sac, North/South Exposure
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 152459.0
  • Zoning: Tucson - SR

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1960

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5987.11

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Whitmore
  • High School: Catalina

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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 $6,257 $51,153 -- --
2024 $5,523 $48,717 -- --
2023 $5,523 $46,397 -- --
2022 $5,523 $44,188 $0 $0
2021 $5,567 $40,079 $0 $0
2020 $5,389 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/17/2025 11/17/25 Price Changed $1,550,000 -4.6% $396 / Sq Ft
10/16/2025 10/16/25 Price Changed $1,625,000 -4.4% $415 / Sq Ft
09/07/2025 09/07/25 For Sale $1,699,000 +182.7% $434 / Sq Ft
11/20/2024 11/20/24 Sold $601,000 +9.3% $170 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/16/2024 11/16/24 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2024 10/11/24 For Sale $550,000 0.0% $155 / Sq Ft
07/20/2015 07/20/15 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
06/20/2015 06/20/15 Under Contract -- -- --
05/05/2015 05/05/15 For Rent $2,500 -- --
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Trustee Deed $1,354,109 None Listed On Document
Trustee Deed $1,354,109 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $1,350,000 Title Security Agency Llc
Deed -- --
Deed -- Title Security
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,100,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $113,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 22523348

MLS of Southern Arizona

APN: 109-26-004C