1027 Morning Star Drive, Rio Rico, AZ 85648

$1,700,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 4,961 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,568,160 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,700,000 List Date: 4/15/2024 Last Modified: 12/25/2024

Overview

Description

Absolutely fabulous Tom Wuelpern built rammed earth, ultra custom home on 36 dramatic acres bordering Josephine Canyon at the exceptional Morning Star Ranch. Incredible artisan finishes at every turn. One of a handful of two story rammed earth homes in Arizona. Stunning French Country Farmhouse includes a spectacular pool/spa and a kitchen made for the most discerning master chefs with a rare Lacanche range. Reclaimed barnwood beams throughout, teak wood floors and stunning custom iron works are just a few of the remarkable features here. A wonderful 2 bedroom rammed earth guest cottage is the perfect compliment to the main home. Fantastic property for entertaining.

Listing Details MLS# 22409323

Address Information

Street #
1027
Street Name
Morning Star
Suffix
Drive
State/Province
AZ
Zip Code
85648
County
Santa Cruz
Country
USA

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Code
112-39-118
Area
SCC-Tubac East
Subdivision
Morning Star Ranch

General Property Information

Dwelling Type
Single Family Residence
Construction Status
Existing
Lot Dimensions
Irregular
Lot Acres
36
Lot Sqft
1568160
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Combined SqFt
4961
Main House SqFt
4288
Guest House SqFt
673
Source of SqFt
Assessor
Full Baths
4
1/2 Baths
Yes
Total Baths
5
Basement
No
# of Fireplaces
2
Year Built
2004
School District
Santa Cruz Valley United School District #35
Elementary School
Mountain View Elementary
Middle School
Coatimundi Middle School
High School
Rio Rico High School
Horse Property
Yes - By Zoning
Horse Facilities
No
List Price/SqFt
352.75
Lot Size Price/SqFt
1.12

Property Features

Stories: Two Construction: Rammed Earth Roof: Tile Living Areas: Family Room Dining Areas: Breakfast Bar; Dining Area; Formal Dining Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher; Exhaust Fan; Gas Range; Kitchen Island; Microwave; Refrigerator; Wine Cooler Primary Bathroom Features: Double Vanity; Exhaust Fan; Shower & Tub; Soaking Tub Additional Bathroom Features: Exhaust Fan; Powder Room; Shower Only Laundry: Dryer; Laundry Room; Washer Extra Room: Den Guest Facilities: House Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Beamed Ceilings Fireplace: Wood Burning Fireplace Location: Living Room; Patio Floor Covering: Concrete; Stone; Wood Window Covering: Stay Window Features: Double Pane Windows Technology: Alarm System; High Speed Internet Main Cooling: Heat Pump; Zoned Main Heating: Forced Air; Heat Pump Water Heater: Propane Gas: Propane Sewer: Septic Water: Water Company Accessibility Option: Door Levers Security: Alarm Installed; Smoke Detector(s) Green Features: Building Materials Pool: Solar Pool Heater Spa: Conventional Fence: None Landscape - Front: Low Care; Shrubs; Sprinkler/Drip Landscape - Rear: Low Care; Shrubs View: Mountain(s); Panoramic; Sunrise; Sunset Road Type: Paved Road Maintenance: HOA Driveway: Circular RV Parking: None Exterior Features: Pond on Lot; Waterfall Lot Features: Adjacent to Wash; Elevated Lot; North/South Exposure Neighborhood Feature: Gated; Horses Allowed; Paved Street; Walking Trail Assoc Fees Includes: Garbage Collection; Gated Community; Street Maint Assoc Amenities: None Terms: Cash; Conventional Submit With Offer: HOA Addendum; Loan Pre-Qual; On-site Wastewater Property Disclosures: Seller Prop Disclosure Special Conditions: None

Contract Information

Method of Title
Fee (Simple)
Distressed Info
None

Status Change Info

Off Market Date
2024-04-15
Pending Date
2024-04-15
Sold Date
2024-04-15
Sold Price/SqFt
342.67
Lot Sz Sold Prc/SqFt
1.08
How Sold
Cash

More Information

Showing Information

Directions
I-19 to Palo Parado Exit 25, east to Pendleton Drive north to Camino Josephina 5 miles to Morning Star Drive south 3 miles to the locked Morning Star Ranch gate. Call LA for directions from gate.

Style

Other
French Farmhouse

Kitchen Features

# of Ovens
2
Pantry
Cabinet

Interior Features

Interior Steps Y/N
Y

Electric

Electric Company
Unisource

Pool

Conventional
Yes

Exterior Features

Front Faces
South

Subdivision Restrict

Age Restrictions
No
CC&Rs
Yes
Deed Restrictions
Yes

Home Protection

Offered
Yes
IDX
Listing Office: First United Realty, Inc
Last Updated: December - 25 - 2024
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