$999,900
SOLD OCT 21, 2025

5661 N Placita Amanecer Tucson, AZ 85718

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,040 Sq Ft
0.77 Acres

Recently Sold

$329 Per Sq Ft

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Pool
  • Panoramic View
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Manzanita School Rated A
  • 0.77 Acre Lot
  • Jetted Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom

About This Home

As of October 2025

Step into the essence of Arizona living with this stunning 3,040 square foot single-story Santa Fe estate, where breathtaking Catalina Foothills mountain views and a sparkling pool create an immediate sense of luxury and tranquility. Perfectly positioned on an oversized lot in the prestigious Shadow Hills community, this exceptional property welcomes you with the authentic spirit of the Southwest and timeless desert-inspired elegance from the moment you arrive.
This exceptional four-bedroom, three-bathroom home captivates with its authentic character and undeniable charm, featuring soaring ceilings adorned with plank and viga beams and rough-hewn accents throughout. The warm saltillo tile flooring creates a seamless flow between the thoughtfully designed living spaces, while three kiva fireplaces provide cozy gathering spots and showcase the home's authentic Santa Fe heritage.
Natural light floods the interior showcasing breathtaking Catalina Foothills vistas and lush desert vegetation while maintaining the home's light and airy atmosphere. The gourmet U-shaped kitchen with expansive center island is a chef's dream, featuring gas cooking, stunning mosaic tile backsplash, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, beverage fridge, a convenient breakfast bar, and abundant storage solutions for the most discerning homeowner. Architectural details abound with beamed and vega-accented entries, graceful arched niches, custom display nooks, and traditional built-in seating that enhance the home's distinctive ambiance. Authentic corbels support the magnificent beam work, while hand-carved details throughout showcase the meticulous craftsmanship that defines true Santa Fe architecture. The layout flows seamlessly between multiple living spaces - a spacious dining room ideal for gatherings and celebrations, an inviting living room, and an open family room that connects to the kitchen. The sunny breakfast nook lets you start your day watching the desert come alive. All spaces flow beautifully to the outdoor areas, perfect for relaxed desert living.
The primary suite offers a private retreat with generous proportions, dual walk-in closets, and an opulent bathroom featuring custom tile countertops with decorative accents, double vanity sinks, and a dedicated vanity area. The spa-like soaking tub is surrounded by exquisite custom tilework and features a built-in niche, while the spacious walk-in shower completes this sanctuary. Additional bathrooms showcase the home's authentic Santa Fe character with handcrafted tile surrounds, and distinctive Santa Fe design elements including custom mirrors and decorative accents. The versatile fourth bedroom offers flexibility as a home office or workspace, complete with built-in cabinetry and nature views from the desk area.
The true centerpiece of this remarkable property is the resort-style outdoor oasis, where a sparkling pool and spa take center stage against a backdrop of breathtaking mountain vistas. The private backyard paradise borders a natural wash, creating a serene sanctuary where native wildlife and birds provide daily entertainment while mature desert landscaping ensures complete privacy. The oversized covered porch and patio areas seamlessly extend the living space outdoors, perfect for year-round Arizona entertaining while soaking in those incredible mountain views.
Beyond the home's exceptional features, the Shadow Hills location offers an unparalleled lifestyle in the heart of Arizona's natural beauty. Nestled in the stunning Catalina Foothills, residents enjoy immediate access to world-class hiking and biking trails that wind through pristine desert landscapes and offer breathtaking mountain vistas. The area is renowned for its outdoor recreation opportunities, from challenging mountain bike paths to scenic walking trails that showcase the Southwest's unique flora and fauna. This coveted location combines the tranquility of desert living with convenient access to Tucson's finest dining, shopping, and cultural attractions, making it one of the area's most sought-after neighborhoods.
Don't miss this opportunity - contact Oliver Realty today to schedule your tour!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Oliver

Oliver Realty, LLC Listed on: 09/12/2025

Oliver Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Eliza Dray

Long Realty

Long Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,873

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 0.77 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 79'x 112'x 190'x 257'x 149'
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Southeast Facing Home
  • East or West Exposure
  • Stucco Fence
  • Native Plants
  • Shrub
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Property is zoned Tucson - CR1

HOA Fees

  • $8 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain
  • Desert

Home Design

  • Santa Fe Architecture
  • Frame With Stucco
  • Frame Construction
  • Built-Up Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,040 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom Retreat
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • Double Vanity
  • Pedestal Sink
  • Jetted Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Soaking Tub
  • Primary Bathroom includes a Walk-In Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Smart Thermostat
  • Alarm System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Lighting

Outdoor Features

  • Heated Pool
  • Courtyard
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Water Fountains

Schools

  • Manzanita Elementary School
  • Orange Grove Middle School
  • Catalina Fthls High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • $150 HOA Transfer Fee
  • Shadow Hills Association
  • Maintained Community
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions, deed restrictions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,873

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Exterior Features Front Faces: Southeast
  • Energy Efficient Lighting: Some
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size: 79'x 112'x 190'x 257'x 149'
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 51610
  • Co List Office Phone: 520-870-5875
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 51610
  • Subdivision Name: Shadow Hills (1-483)
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Features Appliance Color: Stainless
  • Kitchen Features Countertops: quartz
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Cabinet
  • Interior Steps YN: Y
  • Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Lazy Susan, Refrigerator, Wine Cooler
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, Family Room, Living Room, Bee Hive
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Fountain, Native Plants, Courtyard
  • Pool Conventional: Yes
  • Roof: Built-Up - Reflect
  • View: Sunrise, Sunset, Desert, Mountain(s), Panoramic
  • Disclosures: Insurance Claims History Report, Seller Prop Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Frame - Stucco
  • Direction Faces: Southeast
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Electric Door Opener, Attached Garage Cabinets, Separate Storage Area, Circular Driveway

Utilities

  • Electric Electric Company: TEP
  • Water Company: Yes
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Storage, Washer, Laundry Room
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned, Ceiling Fans
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public, Water Company

Association/Amenities

  • Senior Community: No
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: None
  • Association Name: Shadow Hills

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Catalina Foothills
  • Middle Or Junior School: Orange Grove

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Adjacent to Wash, East/West Exposure, Subdivided, Decorative Gravel, Shrubs, Sprinkler/Drip, Sprinklers In Front, Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 33628.0
  • Zoning: Tucson - CR1

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1987

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5872.73

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Manzanita
  • High School: Catalina Fthls

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 12, 2025
Closed on
Oct 13, 2025
Sold by
Elizabeth Thomas Starnes Revocable Trust and Starnes Elizabeth Thomas
Bought by
Ridder Benjamin and Ridder Jordan
Seller's Agent
Michael Oliver
Oliver Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Eliza Dray
Long Realty
List Price
$999,900
Sold Price
$999,900
Views
86

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.86%
Original Mortgage
$799,900
Outstanding Balance
$799,900
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$199,656

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2018
Sold by
Starnes Elizabeth Thomas
Bought by
Starnes Elizabeth Thomas

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2017
Closed on
Mar 21, 2017
Sold by
Stoehr Larry J and Stoehr Kathleen J
Bought by
Starnes Elizabeth Thomas and Starnes David
Seller's Agent
Bruce Schulman
Tierra Antigua Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Swinford
Tierra Antigua Realty
List Price
$560,000
Sold Price
$560,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.96%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2009
Sold by
Gaucher Richard A and Frederick Charlene
Bought by
Stoehr Larry J and Stoehr Kathleen J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2007
Sold by
Gaucher Richard A and Frederick Charlene
Bought by
Gaucher Richard A and Frederick Charlene

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2004
Sold by
Tracy Howard L and Tracy Johanne
Bought by
Gaucher Richard A and Frederick Charlene

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$477,500
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2002
Sold by
Harris Trust Bank Of Arizona
Bought by
Tracy Howard L and Tracy Johanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Warranty Deed $999,900 Agave Title Agency
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Cash Sale Deed $560,000 Stewart Title & Tr Of Tucson
Cash Sale Deed $560,000 Stewart Title & Tr Of Tucson
Warranty Deed $626,500 Tfnti
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $597,500 Long Title Agency
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $799,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $477,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 No Value Available
Closed $150,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/21/2025 10/21/25 Sold $999,900 0.0% $329 / Sq Ft
10/16/2025 10/16/25 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2025 09/12/25 For Sale $999,900 +78.6% $329 / Sq Ft
03/31/2017 03/31/17 Sold $560,000 0.0% $179 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/01/2017 03/01/17 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2017 02/02/17 For Sale $560,000 0.0% $179 / Sq Ft
03/15/2015 03/15/15 Rented $2,795 0.0% --
02/13/2015 02/13/15 Under Contract -- -- --
09/15/2014 09/15/14 For Rent $2,795 0.0% --
07/01/2014 07/01/14 Rented $2,795 0.0% --
06/01/2014 06/01/14 Under Contract -- -- --
04/30/2014 04/30/14 For Rent $2,795 -- --
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $5,873 $59,934 -- --
2024 $5,676 $57,080 -- --
2023 $5,676 $54,362 $0 $0
2022 $5,427 $51,773 $0 $0
2021 $5,513 $47,247 $0 $0
2020 $5,499 $47,247 $0 $0
2019 $5,078 $44,997 $0 $0
2018 $5,346 $45,531 $0 $0
2017 $6,264 $45,531 $0 $0
2016 $6,310 $45,266 $0 $0
2015 $5,616 $43,110 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 22523823

MLS of Southern Arizona

APN: 108-08-1700