Rare opportunity to own a turn-key 8.68 acre ranch in the heart of the Sonoran Desert! Offered by the original owner, this custom 4BR/2BA home with rustic ranch appeal is perched on a hilltop showcasing panoramic mountain, city, and desert views surrounded by majestic saguaros. Designed for the equestrian lifestyle with a masonry barn, tack room, stables, fenced riding arena and turnout areas. Private well plus plenty of room for horses, trailers, RVs, toys and equipment. The R-144 parcel offers potential to divide, subject to county approval. Enjoy authentic Arizona ranch living, yet just minutes from shopping, dining, medical, schools and I-10. Don't let this rare opportunity ride off into the sunset - make your move before it's gone!
Tortolita, located between the Tortolita Mountains and the Santa Cruz River, is a desert and foothills Oro Valley neighborhood with wide-open washes and big-sky views. The area reads as low-slung Southwestern homes, newer subdivisions, and equestrian-style lots set against saguaro-studded slopes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Tangerine Road and North Thornydale Road corridor, where trailheads, local cafés, and weekend errand traffic set a practical, outdoors-first rhythm. Community pillars include Tohono Chul, the Gaslight Music Hall, and the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance campus for concerts, gardens, and gallery time. Dirt paths and paved multi-use routes link daily routines to the region’s hiking and cycling network. Sunsets and mountain silhouettes tend to define the pace more than storefronts.
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Market insights
5000 W Cortaro Farms Rd · $765,000
SALE-TO-LIST
98.5%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$765,000
Median sale price in this area is $374,790. (51% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
19% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
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Finance
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Bathroom
Bedroom
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Dining
Interior features
Entrance foyer
Built-in features
Pre-wired for satellite dish
Skylights
Has fireplace (gas, located in family room)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric range
Refrigerator
Exhaust fan
Water purifier
Laundry & utility
Dedicated laundry room
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic tile
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning (gas)
Exterior features
Screened, paver, enclosed patio
Workshop
Additional carport
Chain link fencing
Decorative gravel landscaping
Dividable corner lot with east/west and north/south exposure
Hillside lot
Paved road access
Horse facilities; horses allowed
Home design
Single-family residence
One story
Faces southeast
Income property use
Parking
Attached garage with 2 garage spaces and garage door opener
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
10% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 19 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
Tucson, AZ • 85742
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Sun exposure
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 10% for direct sun exposure in Tucson. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 5000 W Cortaro Farms Rd
$724,799
$40K under list price of $765K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $368K to $535K.