MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION! Don't miss out on this special property at a much reduced price! If you want space, privacy, views, room for RV's/boats & a great Southwestern style home, plus an 1120 SF workshop, this home is for you! The 3.2-acre property sits up high, right below Mt San Cayetano, is zoned for horses & has an abundance of wildlife. Sit on your back private covered patio & watch the sunrise. Enjoy the sunsets from the courtyard entry. Custom home was built with Styrofoam, blocks & stucco finish, has a screened in rear Arizona room & screened in front entry way. 40 x 28-foot shop with single car garage doors on both ends of the building for access & a covered side patio. New HVAC system just installed on one side of the house. Only 10 minutes to the freeway. See supplement Tiled floor ceiling fans and knotty alder cabinets throughout, spacious kitchen with walk-in pantry, new LG dishwasher, prep sink, breakfast bar and open to great room. Arizona room is adjacent to the spacious main bedroom suite to enjoy the morning sunrises. Main bath has walk-in shower, dual vanities, bidet, his and hers closets. Screened in front entry, laundry room with cabinets, oversized garage. Rustic touches throughout including interior knotty pine post, archways and plant shelves. Room on the property to build a guest house, add a greenhouse or RV garage. This property is special not only in it's design but also location.
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
3.28 acresLot Size
$224Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Shirley Moore• HomeSmart Pros Real Estate
*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
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,290
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
13206217
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
R2
Residential District
The R-2 district is designed to accommodate a single-family residence on a minimum lot size of 18,000 sq ft lots.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Jan 27, 2015 • Final
Building
ADU
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage: Yes
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Prep Sink, Electric Oven, Microwave
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Screened, Patio
Fencing: Barbed Wire
Roof: Built-Up - Reflect
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Levels: One
Accessibility Features: Level, Wide Doorways
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s), Wrought Iron Security Door
Living Area: 2,290
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 142,876
Lot Size Dimensions: 303x303x210x219x459
Lot Features: Decorative Gravel, Flower Beds, Shrubs, East/West Exposure
Road Surface Type: Chip And Seal
Road Responsibility: County
Zoning: SCC - R-2
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,123.30
Tax Year: 2020
Parcel Number: 132-06-217
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Water Company
Sewer: Septic Tank
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Forced Air, Zoned, Electric
Has Cooling
Cooling: Zoned, Ceiling Fans, Dual, Heat Pump
Location
School Information
Elementary School: San Cayetano Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Coatimundi Middle School
High School: Rio Rico High School
High School District: Santa Cruz Valley United School District #35
Location Information
Direction Faces: West
Directions: I-19 exit Palo Prado, east to Pendleton, left on Pendleton to Camino Mar. Turn right on Camino Mar to Calle Playa then right on Calle Playa to Via San Cayetano, turn left. 1 mike north on Via San Cayetano to Circulo Tortuga It's 4.8 miles from the freeway. Only 10 minutes.
UnparsedAddress: 1801 Círculo Tortuga, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
Community Information
Community Features: Rec Center, Walking Trail
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,290
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: —
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 13206217
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Patagonia Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 13.4mi
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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
8/10 Fire Factor
43% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 20 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 12.4 hours in
June and 7.3 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$487,000 – $590,000
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