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$ 4,500,000

Est. payment | -/mo

3 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,197 SqFt

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$ 4,500,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

3 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,197 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,197 sqft

Price per Sqft $2,048

MLS Listing ID 6882220

Style Ranch

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1972

Annual Tax Amount $8,008

Tax Year 2023

Lot Size 157.720 Acres

Acres 157.72

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Property Description

Nestled at the base of the Santa Rita Mountains and conveniently located near Tucson, Green Valley, and Tubac, this remarkable 160-acre horse and cattle ranch offers a rare blend of historic charm, natural beauty, and modern amenities. Adjacent to the property is a 6,000-acre Arizona state grazing lease, ideal for horseback riding, hiking, nature watching, and hunting or running cattle. The ranch has deep roots in the region's history, once part of the Canoa Land Grant and later owned by the Amado family, after whom the nearby town is named.Designed for the elite equestrian, the property includes 80 acres of irrigated pastures divided by solar electric fencing, a total of 5 barns totaling 33 stalls, a 375 x 185 arena with return alley and roping shoot. An additional 275x100 track compliments additional facilities including a dressage court, three round pens, a hot walker, and covered vet stocks. Historic retacque corrals, now rare in the region, still remain. The original adobe barn, now home to mares and babies, was featured in John Wayne westerns, adding to the ranch's rich legacy. All stalls are oversized, with most being at least 12x14, with runs. The Show Barn includes an air-conditioned tack room, supplement room and lab, ADA-compliant bathrooms, laundry, and wash racks with hot and cold water. All barns have both fly and water mist systems.
The ranch features a total of 6 homes to house staff, trainers and guests. Designed in a harmonious Colonial Spanish style, the buildings blend seamlessly with the landscape.
In addition to the extensive equestrian facilities, the ranch includes irrigated and pastures, tanks, working pens, troughs, and ample water from multiple wells on both the deeded land and the state lease. A large shop, hay barn, and secure storeroom with roll-up doors complete the infrastructure.
Located just ten minutes from the artistic and historic town of Tubac and thirty minutes from Tucson, with its major university and international airport, the ranch is both secluded and accessible. It is directly across from the 4,000-acre Historic Canoa Ranch, owned by Pima County and restored as a living history site offering cultural and educational events. A recently upgraded county-maintained bridge over the Santa Cruz River provides reliable year-round accesscritical in a region where some river crossings are seasonal.
This ranch offers endless possibilities. It could serve as a private family compound, a working equestrian and cattle operation, a corporate or wellness retreat, a guest ranch or equestrian resort, or even a luxury equestrian community. With a shallow water table, abundant water, exceptional facilities, and unmatched location, there is truly nothing like this property in Southern Arizona.

Location

State AZ

County Pima

Area Pima

Direction From Tucson: Proceed on I-19 to Exit 56 to Canoa Road, at the traffic circle take exit onto E. Canoa Ranch Road turn right on i-19 Frontage Road, Turn Left onto Elephant Head Road. Ranch on right.

Rooms

Master Bathroom Double Sink

Master Bedroom Split

Den/Bedroom Plus 4

Separate Den/Office Y

Interior

Interior Features Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Tub with Jets, Laminate Counters

Heating Propane

Cooling Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Evaporative Cooling, Programmable Thmstat

Flooring Vinyl

Fireplace Yes

Window Features Vinyl Frame

Appliance Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop

SPA None

Laundry Inside

Exterior

Exterior Feature Private Yard

Parking Features RV Access/Parking

Carport Spaces 2

Fence Wrought Iron

Pool None

Utilities Available Butane Propane

View Mountain(s)

Roof Type Metal

Porch Patio

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description East/West Exposure, Borders Preserve/Public Land, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Desert Back, Gravel/Stone Front, Grass Back, Auto Timer H2O Front, Auto Timer H2O Back

Story 1

Builder Name UNK

Sewer Septic in & Cnctd, Septic Tank

Water Private Well

Architectural Style Ranch

Structure Type Private Yard

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Sahuarita Primary School

Middle Schools Sahuarita Intermediate School

School District Sahuarita Unified District

Others

HOA Fee Include No Fees

Senior Community No

Tax ID 304-44-007

Ownership Fee Simple

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan

Horse Property Y

Disclosures Seller Discl Avail

Horse Feature Arena, Barn, Corral(s), Hot Walker, Stall, Tack Room

Possession Close Of Escrow, By Agreement

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan

Listed by Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty • Gary Brasher

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