This is a remote, rustic getaway - truly one-of-a-kind. Perfect for enjoying the peace & deep quiet of the surrounding rolling oak, juniper grasslands, abundant wildlife & wonderful hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding right out your door. Lovingly maintained, this fully furnished rustic 3 BR, 2 bath gem is being offered for the first time at well below replacement cost and is ready for immediate enjoyment and/or further development with endless potential. The home's design features materials that connect with the landscape. The wrap-around porch and exterior walkways are assembled entirely using stones from the property. The inside opens up from the stone porch into a living room, dining room, and kitchen area with cabinetry and furniture built from mesquite & oak from the property and other local sources. Furniture, and architectural features throughout - including arched passageways, built-in bookcases, wood planked ceilings and custom interior doors and window shutters - are unique and hand crafted locally, all imbuing the interior space with a modest, rustic simplicity. The floors are hand-stained concrete, & the walls highly efficient insulated concrete forms, providing excellent energy savings. Outside, a large endless-current swim spa offers relaxation & fitness and a kitchen herb garden, fruit trees, a small greenhouse and vegetable garden & horse privileges support hobbies & homesteading. A private well, septic system, and underground electric, preserve unspoiled vistas. Tucked away in southern Arizona's 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 grasslands adorned with mesquite, juniper, and oak trees, and at a mild 4,400-foot elevation, this property could be a perfect weekend escape, a guest home for a future custom build, or even a full-time residence. 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 full of possibilities as the land itself.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
38.29 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
1,647
Year built
2009
Style
Ranch
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
11243460
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Jun 10, 2026.
GR
General Rural District
The purpose of the General Rural zoning district is to accommodate a residences on 180,000 sq ft. A lifestyle of a rural nature with accommodations for animals and agriculture is the intent of this district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ins Concrete Forms, Kitchen Island
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Microwave
Lot Features: Adjacent to Wash, Cul-De-Sac, North/South Exposure
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: HOA
Zoning: SCC - GR
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,624.76
Tax Year: 2025
Parcel Number: 112-43-460
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Pvt Well (Registered)
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Phone Connected
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Propane
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Evaporative Cooling
Location
HOA Information
Has Association
Association Name: SaleroRanch Comm Ass
Association & Fees: HOA Amt (Monthly): 53
Association Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Association & Fees: HOA Transfer Fee 2: 200
Association Fee Includes: Gated Community, Street Maint
School Information
Elementary School: Patagonia Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School: Patagonia Elementary School
High School: Patagonia Union High School
High School District: Patagonia Public Schools
Location Information
Direction Faces: West
Directions: I-19, Exit 25 Palo Parado east, then north, on Pendleton Dr for 2 miles, turn east, on Camino Josefina for 5 miles to gravel road. Take the gravel road fork to the right & stay on Camino Josephina for 1.7 miles to LOCKED Salero Ranch Gate. (need code) East on Bond Canyon Rd for 3.5 miles to East Gate. South for 4 miles then south on Montezuma Well Rd Gate (need code) 1.4 miles to house on left.
UnparsedAddress: 157 Montezuma Well Road, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
Community Information
Community Features: Gated, Historic, Horses Allowed
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,647
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 38.29 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: 2009
Year Renovated: —
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 11243460
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Patagonia Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 6.1mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
10/10 Fire Factor
62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 98° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$471,000 – $570,000
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