$610,000

Set on an elevated desert lot with beautiful mountain views and a private desert backdrop, this thoughtfully updated and remodeled Tucson home offers a rare combination of privacy, views, modern improvements, and timeless desert living. The property backs to Sweetwater Preserve, providing a peaceful and private setting. Inside, the extensively… Read More remodeled kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring modern cabinetry, leathered granite countertops, a spacious kitchen island and an open connection to the dining and living areas. Walls were thoughtfully reconfigured to create an inviting open floor plan with excellent sight lines throughout. The family room features additional high-efficiency windows surrounding the fireplace, bringing in natural light while showcasing the surrounding setting. The home has been extensively and thoughtfully upgraded for comfort and efficiency, including all-new dual-pane high-efficiency windows and skylights, a fully owned 9.6 kW solar system, upgraded electrical panel and subpanel, a 2023 heat pump with an additional return for improved airflow, and a tankless water heater installed in 2025. The roof was recoated in December 2025. Both the primary and main bathrooms have been beautifully remodeled, with custom tile and granite in the main bath and marble countertops and shower tile in the primary suite. Secondary bedrooms feature durable LVP flooring. The front entry has been transformed with a custom metal door and sidelights featuring dual-pane glass, exposed brick, and a redesigned ceiling that creates a striking architectural entrance. Outside, low-voltage landscape lighting highlights the desert setting and enhances the home's curb appeal. With expansive mountain views, a protected desert backdrop, extensive updates, owned solar, and a thoughtfully redesigned interior, this is a special Tucson property offering privacy and comfort in a beautiful desert setting. Enjoy the best of Tucson's desert lifestyle with a setting that feels wonderfully private and removed, yet remains conveniently connected to the city. Despite the peaceful desert setting, you're not far from I10, downtown Tucson, shopping, dining, the Mercado and everyday conveniences. It's an ideal location for those who want the feeling of a private desert retreat without giving up convenient access to the rest of Tucson. It's the kind of location that is increasingly difficult to find--a peaceful, private acre surrounded by desert beauty, thoughtfully renovated and updated with the convenience of Tucson just minutes away. This is Tucson living. Read Less

Courtesy of Tierra Antigua Realty Adrienne Arino Canez Tierra Antigua Realty [email protected]

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Aug 25, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

2,198

Lot Size

1.01 Acres

Year Built

1980

MLS Number

22620604

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Convection Oven, Desk, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Purifier, Wine Cooler

Building

Built in 1980, Architectural style: Territorial, Southwestern, Living area: 2198, Construction materials: Burnt Adobe, Toal building area: 2198

Cooling

Central Air, Evaporative Cooling, Ceiling Fans, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment

Accessibility Features

Accessibility features: None

Exterior Features

Native Plants

Fence

Block, Wrought Iron

Fireplaces

Family Room, Wood Burning, 1 total fireplace

Floors

Mexican Tile, Vinyl

Garage

2 spaces

Heating

Heat Pump, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment

Home Owner's Association

Association fee: $2, Association fee frequency: Annually, Association fee includes: Common Area Maint

Interior Features

Kitchen Island

Laundry

Storage, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup

Lot

1.01 acres, 43,963 sqft, Hillside Lot, Borders Common Area, Elevated Lot, Subdivided, Shrubs, North/South Exposure

Energy Saving

Green energy generation: Solar

Parking

Workshop in Garage, Electric Door Opener, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)

Property

Patio and porch features: Covered, Patio, View: Mountain(s), Desert, Zoning: Pima County - CR1

Roof

Built-Up - Reflect

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s)

Sewer

Septic Tank

Taxes

Annual amount: $4,669

Utilities

Phone Connected

Windows

Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows

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