$1,399,000
OPEN THU 5PM - 7PM

5240 E River House Rd Tucson, AZ 85718

Catalina Foothills Area

Estimated payment $8,122/month

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
3,919 Sq Ft
$357 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!

Listing Agent

Brittany Palma

Tierra Antigua Realty License #BR652112000 Listed on: 07/20/2026

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,257

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 Tank
  • 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

$6,257

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

3.5 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Exterior Features Front Faces: North
  • Horses: No
  • LotSizeAcres: 3.5
  • Lot Size: irregular
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 286617
  • Subdivision Name: Unsubdivided
  • Location Tax Legal: Tax Year: 2025
  • Location Tax Legal: Community: None
  • Location Tax Legal: Municipality/Zoning: Tucson - SR
  • Location Tax Legal: Fema Flood Zone: No
  • Location Tax Legal: Municipal Flood Zone: No
  • General Property Information: Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information: Construction Status: Existing
  • General Property Information: Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • General Property Information: Horse Property: No
  • General Property Information: # of Covered Prkng: 2.0
  • General Property Information: Basement: No
  • General Property Information: # of Fireplaces: 1.0
  • General Property Information: Unit Level: 1
  • General Property Information: Elementary School: Whitmore
  • General Property Information: Middle School: Doolen
  • General Property Information: High School: Catalina
  • General Property Information: Horse Facilities: No
  • General Property Information: List Price/SqFt: 356.98
  • General Property Information: Lot Size Price/SqFt: 9.18
  • Stories: One: Yes
  • Fence: Block: Yes
  • Main Cooling: Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Main Cooling: Central Air: Yes
  • Main Heating: Forced Air: Yes
  • Association Fees: HOA: No
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Landscape - Front: Trees: Yes
  • Landscape - Rear: Artificial Turf: Yes
  • PatioDeck: Covered: Yes
  • Driveway: Paved: Gravel
  • Subdivision Restrict: CC&Rs: Yes
  • Home Protection: Offered: No
  • Living Areas: Great Room: Yes
  • Construction: Brick: Yes
  • Style: Ranch: Yes
  • View: Mountains: Yes
  • View: Panoramic: Yes
  • View: Sunset: Yes
  • Lot Features: North/South Exposure: Yes
  • Water Heater: Electric: Yes
  • Submit With Offer: Lead Based Paint Disclosure: Yes
  • Landscape - Front: Desert Plantings: Yes
  • Landscape - Front: Natural Desert: Yes
  • Landscape - Rear: Desert Plantings: Yes
  • Landscape - Rear: Natural Desert: Yes
  • PatioDeck: Patio: Yes
  • Property Disclosures: Lead-Based Paint: Yes
  • Driveway: Circular: Yes
  • Main Heating: Electric: Yes
  • Extra Room: Storage: Yes
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Lot Features: Elevated Lot: Yes
  • View: Desert: Yes
  • Technology: Smart Thermostat: Yes
  • Main Heating: Gas Pac: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Great Room: Yes
  • Lot Features: Hillside Lot: Yes
  • Driveway: To Property Line: Yes
  • Fence: Wood: Yes
  • Guest Facilities: House: Yes
  • Fence: Wrought Iron: Yes
  • PatioDeck: Slab: Yes
  • Security: Security Gate: Yes
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

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
  • Entry Location: Unit Level
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room, See Remarks
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Dining Areas: Dining Area: Yes
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features: Disposal: Yes
  • Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Double Vanity: Yes
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Shower Only: Yes
  • Additional Bathroom Features: Double Vanity: Yes
  • Additional Bathroom Features: Exhaust Fan: Yes
  • Additional Bathroom Features: Shower & Tub: Yes
  • Laundry: Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Interior Features: Storage: Yes
  • Interior Features: High Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features: Split Bedroom Plan: Yes
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Dining Areas: Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub: Yes
  • Additional Bathroom Features: Shower Only: Yes
  • Kitchen Features: Convection Oven: Yes
  • Kitchen Features: Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings: Yes
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Low Flow Showerhead: Yes
  • Kitchen Features: Wine Cooler: Yes

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Electric Door Opener, Circular Driveway
  • GarageCarport Feat: Electric Door Opener: Yes
  • RV Parking: Space Available: Yes

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
  • Gas: Natural: Yes
  • 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: 152460.0
  • Zoning: Tucson - SR

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1960

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6257.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Whitmore
  • High School: Catalina

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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/20/2026 07/20/26 For Sale $1,399,000 +132.8% $357 / 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

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 22617820

MLS of Southern Arizona

APN: 109-26-004C

Arizona Pima County Tucson 85718

5240 E River House Rd, Tucson, AZ

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