Experience the pinnacle of Southwest luxury with this extraordinary Santa Fe-style estate nestled on 6.53 private acres at the base of the majestic Catalina Mountains in the heart of the Tanque Verde Valley. Designed with exceptional craftsmanship and timeless architectural detail, this one-of-a-kind horse property offers approximately 4800 square feet in the main residence with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, plus a beautifully appointed 1,600+ square-foot guest casita featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a private sauna. From the moment you arrive, the home's striking architectural presence, artisan finishes, Copper ceilings, and top-quality materials set it apart. Flagstone flooring flows throughout the main home, while the gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and opens to a formal dining room designed for elegant entertaining. Expansive picture windows frame the breathtaking surroundings, filling the home with natural light. A stunning central courtyard, covered patios, sparkling pool, and roof top patio make for the perfect indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Equestrians will appreciate the exceptional facilities, including a custom Santa Fe-style 5-stall barn with tack room and hay storage, fenced arena, round pen, private well, and acres of usable land. Ride directly from your property with immediate access to the Agua Caliente Wash, Tanque Verde Wash, and miles of scenic trails extending east toward the Rincon Mountains--allowing endless horseback adventures without ever loading a trailer. Surrounded by mature desert vegetation, towering saguaros, palm trees and panoramic mountain vistas, this remarkable estate offers unmatched privacy while remaining just minutes from Tucson's conveniences. A rare opportunity to own one of Southern Arizona's finest luxury equestrian properties, where authentic Santa Fe architecture, world-class horse amenities, and spectacular desert beauty come together in perfect harmony.
The Elin Ranch, located between Tanque Verde Road and the Rincon Mountains, is a residential and desert-edge Tanque Verde neighborhood with wide-lot homes and big-sky views. The streets read as low-slung Southwestern and ranch-style architecture, set behind native landscaping and long driveways. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Tanque Verde Road corridor near Catalina Highway, where feed stores, local cafes, and trail-ready outfitters set a practical, outdoors-first tone. Community pillars include Trail Dust Town, the Tanque Verde Swap Meet, and the historic Tanque Verde Ranch. Saguaro silhouettes and arroyos shape the daily geography, with sunrise light and mountain backdrops doing most of the talking. Life here tracks the desert calendar—cooler mornings, open horizons, and a steady pull toward nearby trailheads.
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Offer insights
11800 E Elin Ranch Rd · $1,900,000
$1.88M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.88M+ is a strong offer
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,900,000
Median list price in this area is $371,510. (80% lower than this home)
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Walk-in closets
High ceilings
Skylights
Has fireplace (4 total) — gas and wood-burning; located in family room, guest quarters, living room, and patio
Bathrooms
6 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Gas cooktop
Laundry & utility
Laundry room with sink
Washer and dryer
Flooring
Stone flooring
Laminate flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Covered patio
Patio
Shrubs and decorative gravel landscaping
Adjacent to wash
Corner lot with north/south exposure
Paved road access (county maintained)
Home design
Single-family residence
One level
Wide hallways
Facing north/south exposure
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Covered parking for 2 vehicles
Circular driveway
Additional storage
Security
Alarm system installed
Smoke detectors
Security gate
Construction
Frame with stucco exterior
Built-up reflective roof
Utilities
Septic tank
HOA & community
No association amenities
Other
Property is owner occupied
Zoned Pima County - SR
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Suburban ranch is intended as a low density zone principally for single-family residences and associated conditional uses on large lots. A wide range of agricultural and ranch uses are permitted. The large minimum lot size requirement of this zone insures a considerable reservation of open space.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
6% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 105° expected this year, 27 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Tucson, AZ • 85749
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
66
40
77
47
82
51
84
56
91
62
102
73
101
76
102
76
98
72
91
60
76
46
75
44
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
7.1 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 11800 E Elin Ranch Rd
$1,825,227
$75K under list price of $1.90M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $755K to $1.8M.