Premier-quality Santa Fe style home at the base of Mt. Lemmon! Constructed by Tucson's award-winning builder Ray Birch, known for authentic one-of-a-kind dream homes with extreme attention to every detail. PLEASE SEE EXTRA DESCRIPTION UNDER DOCUMENTS!!! Unique custom features. Coved and ribbed ceilings, viga beams, Saguaro ribs, skip-peeled latillas, 4 kiva fireplaces, Saltillo tiles, Mexican tile accents in kitchen & bathrooms, Imperial plaster walls, custom cabinetry & vanities, jetted tub, walk in showers, gourmet kitchen, cozy breakfast area and dining room, exercise room, office, 3 car garage. Single level home on 3.34 acres horse property. Multiple private patios, 40'x14' heated lap pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, mature Saguaros and trees, low care desert plants. OWNED SOLAR PANELS! Near to fabulous cycling and hiking trails. Owned Solar System. Please take a look for detailed description of this beautiful home in the Documents Section. THE PROPERTY Ø 3.34 acres horse property at the base of Mt. Lemmon Ø Breathtaking picturesque Catalina and Rincon Mountain views Ø Designed and built in 2003 by award-winning builder and architect Ray Birch, famous for authentic high-quality Santa Fe style homes Ø Daily exquisite sunrise and sunset views Ø Natural desert vegetation including many mature Saguaros Ø Quiet and serene, despite being only minutes from city life Ø In the heart of Tanque Verde Valley with numerous fabulous cycling trails, great for birdwatching, hiking, and a healthy lifestyle Ø Beautiful home for entertaining can accommodate large social events Ø Upscale, quiet neighborhood Ø 3-coated frame stucco Ø Hand troweled Imperial plaster walls Ø Oversized 3-car garage with built in storage cabinets Ø Central vacuum etc. THE HOME Ø Special attention to every detail Ø Inviting front yard with old Mesquite tree and cactus garden with water feature Ø 3,760 Square feet of living space Ø 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms (3 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms) Ø Santa Fe style ceiling treatments including exposed wood, Viga beams, skip peeled Latillas, Saguaro ribs Ø Knotty Cedar solid wood cabinetry with Saguaro ribs accents Ø Solid wood doors throughout the entire house Ø Exterior French doors Ø Saltillo tile flooring Ø Great room with 14 feet high ceilings Ø Each bathroom has its own unique theme created by Mexican Talavera sinks and exclusive inlayed Mexican tiles Ø 3 gas Kiva fireplaces Ø Large laundry room with many cabinets IN THE KITCHEN Ø Gourmet/Chef's kitchen Ø Extensive counter space with gorgeous Mexican tile accents Ø Large center island Ø Large walk-in pantry Ø Built-in desk Ø Formal dining area with built-in buffet and wet bar with Saguaro ribs cabinet doors MASTER SUITE / MASTER BATH Ø Spectacular mountain views Ø Master bedroom with Kiva fireplace Ø Jetted jacuzzi tub Ø Large walk-in shower with 3 shower heads Ø Separate vanities Ø Large walk-in closet Ø Mexican tiles and Saltillo tiles Ø Vaulted ceilings (12 feet high) BACKYARD Ø Unobstructed gorgeous mountain views Ø Full length Saltillo tiled rear covered porch Ø Outdoor kitchen with BBQ Ø Beautiful 40 x 14 feet lap pool with large sunbathing and seating area Ø Wood burning beehive fireplace Ø Elevated spa Ø Completely landscaped with low care desert plants and cacti Ø Old Grapefruit tree in the Western corner SOUND / MUSIC SYSTEM Ø The house is wired for sound so that from a CD player or other music source, can be directed to each of the front bedrooms, the great room, the kitchen, and to the outside patio. Each room has a control for volume. EXTRAS Ø Workout room / gym Ø Large office room or family room or billiard room Ø OWNED SOLAR PANELS
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
3.34 acresLot Size
$355Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Margarete Jalbert• Tierra Antigua Realty
Amazing single level Ray Birch built custom Santa Fe home. Your new home is on an elevated corner lot allowing for breathtaking mountain views from the north facing backyard & dazzling city views from the cozy front courtyard. Backyard has a 40'x20' heated lap pool w/ spa, endless covered patios, an outdoor kitchen & mature saguaros w/i well manicured landscape. Inside, treat yourself to unique custom features - coved & ribbed ceilings, lifetime warranted windows w/ wood headers, hand skipped vigas, hand coated stucco, 3 fireplaces, custom cabinetry & vanities, jetted tub & more! 2 bedrooms have private baths! Central sound system w/room by room control. Extra rooms include a large rec room/office w/ private 1/2 bath, exercise room & walk in laundry. All on 3.34 acre horse property.
Public Records
Oct 7, 1999
Sold
$190,000
$51/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1991
Sold
$83,000
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,097 (+3.4%)
2025
$6,863 (+4.6%)
2024
$6,562 (+3.0%)
2023
$6,371 (−5.4%)
2022
$6,734 (−1.7%)
2021
$6,848 (+2.2%)
2020
$6,704 (+1.4%)
2019
$6,612 (−0.7%)
2018
$6,655 (−20.7%)
2017
$8,391 (−42.2%)
2016
$14,516 (+109.9%)
2015
$6,915 (+20.6%)
2014
$5,736 (+5.3%)
$50 + $49,339
$49,389
2013
$5,446
$50 + $49,803
$49,853
Tax history for 11875 E Elin Ranch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,097 (+3.4%)
2025
$6,863 (+4.6%)
2024
$6,562 (+3.0%)
2023
$6,371 (−5.4%)
2022
$6,734 (−1.7%)
2021
$6,848 (+2.2%)
2020
$6,704 (+1.4%)
2019
$6,612 (−0.7%)
2018
$6,655 (−20.7%)
2017
$8,391 (−42.2%)
2016
$14,516 (+109.9%)
2015
$6,915 (+20.6%)
2014
$5,736 (+5.3%)
$50 + $49,339
$49,389
2013
$5,446
$50 + $49,803
$49,853
*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
5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,760
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pima County
APN
20532027
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 13, 2026.
SR
Suburban Ranch Zone
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
May 25, 2017 • Active
Revision
Electrical
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: 3
Attached Garage: Yes
Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage Cabinets
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
Interior Features
Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Wet Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings
Appliances: Exhaust Fan, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Desk, Prep Sink, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Water Softener, Water Purifier
Lot Features: Decorative Gravel, Sprinklers In Front, Subdivided, Corner Lot, North/South Exposure
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: County
Zoning: Pima County - SR
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,848.28
Tax Year: 2021
Parcel Number: 205-32-0270
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Pre-Wired Tele Lines, Phone Connected
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Gas Pac, Forced Air, Zoned
Has Cooling
Cooling: Zoned, Central Air, Ceiling Fans
Location
HOA Information
Has Association
Association Name: Elin Ranch
Association Amenities: None
Association & Fees: HOA Amt (Monthly): 8
Association Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Agua Caliente
Middle Or Junior School: Emily Gray
High School: Tanque Verde
High School District: Tanque Verde
Location Information
Direction Faces: South
Directions: Catalina Highway/Snyder - East on Snyder to Ave de Franelah, North on Franelah which curves into Elin Ranch Rd to address on the north side of the road.
UnparsedAddress: 11875 E Elin Ranch Road, Tucson, AZ 85749
Community Information
Community Features: Jogging/Bike Path, Horses Allowed, Paved Street, Walking Trail
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,760
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: —
County: Pima County
APN: 20532027
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 13, 2026
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Schools
Agua Caliente School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
Emily Gray Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
7/10
Tanque Verde High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
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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
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.27M – $1.54M
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