WHERE THE ROAD ENDS, SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY BEGINS! Nestled on 4.10 secluded acres as the last home at the base of the breathtaking Santa Rita Mountains, this custom-built retreat is truly one of a kind. Created with heart, character & craftsmanship, featuring knotty pine cabinetry, a huge kitchen w/oversized island, bay windows, custom double iron entry doors, 3BD + den & beautiful ironwork throughout. Outside discover a private courtyard, mature trees, fruit trees, a stunning ocotillo garden, multiple sitting areas, oversized rear patio, ramada w/wet sink & 20x14 storage building. Secluded hiking trails extend beyond your backyard, while mountain views & peaceful outdoor spaces create a setting that must be experienced. More than a home--it's a private sanctuary built to be deeply loved
Single-familyProperty Type
2024Year Built
4.1 acresLot Size
$379Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Larry Gibbons• Realty Executives Arizona Territory
Listed by Christopher Craven• Realty Executives Arizona Territory
Ocotillo Preserve, located between East Sahuarita Road and South Houghton Road, is a desert-residential and trail-oriented Corona de Tucson neighborhood with wide-open Sonoran views and dark-sky evenings. The neighborhood reads as newer stucco homes, low walls, and gravel landscaping set against saguaro-studded foothills. The area’s day-to-day energy concentrates around the Houghton Rd & Sahuarita Rd junction, where local cafés, small services, and a steady stream of cyclists set the tempo. Community touchstones include the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, the Gaslight Theatre, and the Tucson Museum of Art for culture beyond the foothills. Outdoor time centers on Saguaro National Park (East) and the rolling routes around Colossal Cave Mountain Park. The pace stays quiet, with big horizons and a strong pull toward hiking and weekend drives.
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Offer insights
18773 S Houghton Rd · $950,000
$944K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $944K+ is a strong offer
SALE-TO-LIST
98.3%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$950,000
Median list price in this area is $400,564. (58% lower than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Kitchen island
Entrance foyer
Walk-in closets
High ceilings
Skylights
Bay windows
Double-pane windows
Has fireplace (living room; gas and wood burning)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Electric range
Water softener
Laundry & utility
Laundry room with sink
Flooring
Ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Exterior features
Covered patio and ramada
Patio
Kennel/dog run
Workshop
Wrought iron and masonry fencing with view fence
Paved road access
Shrubs and subdivided landscaping
Borders common area
East/West exposure
Home design
Single family residence
One story
Facing west
Parking
2-car garage
2 covered parking spaces
Garage door opener
Oversized, over-height garage
Electric vehicle charging station(s)
Security
Smoke detectors
Closed-circuit cameras
Wrought iron security door
Construction
Frame with stucco exterior
Built-up reflective roof
Utilities
Public water (water company)
Septic tank
Phone connected
HOA & community
Has association
Paved street
Walking trail
Other
Zoned Pima County - RH
Owner occupied
Large lot (not listed in details)
Parcel information available
Electricity and solar
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This zone is intended to preserve the character and encourage the orderly growth of rural areas in the county. It is intended to encourage rural development in areas lacking facilities for urban development and to provide for commercial and industrial development only where appropriate and necessary to serve the needs of the rural area.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Religious facility
Day care facility
Healthcare
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Park & open space
Apr 5, 2024 • Final
Building
Construct a custom single-family home and include revisions for the trusses.
New construction
Oct 4, 2022 • Final
Floodplain use
Construct a custom single-family home.
New construction
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.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
8/10 Fire Factor
46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 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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Historical weather
Vail, AZ • 85641
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 18773 S Houghton Rd
$925,667
$24K under list price of $950K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $450K to $790K.