Villa Esperero, the privately gated, luxurious, custom-built home in exclusive Rattlesnake Canyon Estates is a property unlike any other w/ exceptional city, mtn & valley views. Impeccably designed by architect Ron Robinette to synthesize international influences w/ the natural beauty of Tucson, Villa Esperero is a work of art. The 9000 sq. ft. main house sits on 49 acres & is perched between two magnificent canyons w/seasonal springs & natural pools. Precise detailing & meticulous craftsmanship carefully executed w/ an array of fine finishes including mesquite floors, natural stone & marble. Dramatic great room w/ 25 ft. ceiling, a grand FP & wall of windows overlooking the valley/mtn ranges. Minutes from Canyon Ranch, world class resorts/golf & restaurants/shopping. 5 en-suite bedrooms, 2 of which are master suites. Rattlesnake and Esperero Suites are dual masters. Sunset, Canyon and Creekside Suites are guest suites. Multiple patios, terraces and balconies overlooking the valley and mountain ranges. Gourmet kitchen, well equip, butlers pantry and formal dining rm that flows outside for large scale entertaining. Enjoy breathtaking views from every room. Backyard includes wrap around covered patio w/outdoor kitchen, dining, beehive FP, and infinity edge pool and spa with spectacular views of the city & mountains. Live in complete privacy.
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
49.21 acresLot Size
$540Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Judy Smedes• Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by Kate Herk• Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Judy Smedes• Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Kate Herk• Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
*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
5
Baths
6.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,143,588
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
9,003
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pima County
APN
11402002A
Parking Spaces
3
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
$166 /month
Garage
Yes
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Jul 26, 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
Nov 3, 1997 • Active
Historical
Perform clearing and grading to construct a building pad, driveway, and yard for a future single-family home.
Grading
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, Storage
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 6
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
Interior Features
Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Wet Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Gas Range
Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Wood
Window Features: Skylights, Bay Window(s), Double Pane Windows