12050 S Desert Sanctuary Road, Benson, AZ 85602

$1,150,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 10 Baths: 7 Square Footage: 6,844 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,227,179 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,150,000 List Date: 9/14/2021 Last Modified: 12/15/2024

Description

This is it! Your very own oasis in the desert. A one-of-a kind, private compound set on 80 acres of pure serenity known as 'Desert Sanctuary Ranch'. This amazing property boasts over 6800 sqft and a total of 11 structures that include: a main residence (2216 sqft 3br/3ba), 4 guest cottages, dining hall, prayer house, pool house, vintage farmhouse and various storage structures. Upon arrival through the private gate, you're welcomed by a wrought iron entry to the lovely front courtyard of the main residence. An oversized covered front porch brings to mind warm sunny days sitting on a rocking chair with an ice cold glass of lemonade. Relaxing and taking in the quiet desert beauty and endless mountain views that surround you. The main home has been renovated with warm

Supplements: wood look floors throughout, charming tile detail around the cozy fireplace and relaxed rustic feel throughout. Enjoy all the modern day comforts in the renovated kitchen and baths while blending with the original essence of the home. The kitchen has been updated with warm oak cabinetry, granite countertops w/ center island & stainless steel appliances and at the heart is the vintage fire stove. Master bedroom is complete with separate sitting/office area and spacious custom closet. Four guest cottages (Doll House, Saguaro House, Zitko House & the Round House) each have a completely different look and are full their own unique personality! Guest cottages are currently used as Airbnb. Shared spaces include: a newly re-plastered olympic size swimming pool with a large pool house/game room, outdoor restrooms/showers, huge dining hall for private parties and events, custom designed koi pond and multiple RV, dry camping & picnic sites throughout the property. Desert Sanctuary Ranch is a unique opportunity to own an amazing property rich in history. From the time is was originally homesteaded by the first Sheriff of Pima County in 1800's & served as a cattle ranch, through it's use in the 1960's as a spiritual retreat and pottery/artist commune by well-known psychologist Timothy Leary, to the headquarters for the World University in the 1970's. Desert Sanctuary Ranch has now been lovingly restored and is unlike anything else you'll see. (see documents tab for more details on property history, structures and improvements) Come tour this hidden desert gem and envision the endless opportunities!

More Information MLS# 22122934

Address Information

Country: USA Street #: 12050 Direction: S Street Name: Desert Sanctuary Suffix: Road State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85602 County: Pima

Location, Tax & Legal

Comparable Only Listing: No Tax Year: 2020 Taxes: 5466.1 Assessments: 0 Taxes For: Dwelling & Land Legal Description: E2 Se4 80 Ac Sec 14-16-18 Township: 16 Community: None Range: 18 Section: 14 Municipality/Zoning: Pima County - RH Fire Protection: Subscription Fema Flood Zone: Yes Municipal Flood Zone: TBD Tax Code: 306-10-003H Area: Benson/St. David Subdivision: N/A

Contract Information

Method of Title: Fee (Simple) Distressed Info: None Current Price: $1,150,000 Sold Price: $1,150,000 Listing Date: 2021-09-05 Status: Closed

Status Change Info

Off Market Date: 2021-09-27 Sold Price/SqFt: 168.03 Lot Sz Sold Prc/SqFt: 0.22 How Sold: Cash Pending Date: 2021-12-03 Sold Date: 2021-12-16 Sold Price: $1,150,000

Showing Information

Directions: I-10/Exit 297 Mescal Rd, head North on Mescal Rd, go 2.6 miles and turn Left on Salcido Ranch, Follow signs for Desert Sanctuary

General Property Information

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Construction Status: Existing Lot Dimensions: 1324' x 3957' x 1322' x 3962' Lot Acres: 120 Lot Sqft: 5227179 Lot Size Source: Assessor Horse Property: Yes - By Zoning Guest House SqFt: 4688 Main House SqFt: 2156 Source of SqFt: Owner # of Covered Prkng: 1 # of Carport Spaces: 0 Basement: No # of Fireplaces: 3 Unit Level: 1 School District: Vail Elementary School: Acacia Middle School: Old Vail High School: Vail Dist Opt Horse Facilities: No List Price/SqFt: 171.68 Lot Size Price/SqFt: 0.22 Combined SqFt: 6844 # of Garage Spaces: 1 Bedrooms: 10 Full Baths: 7 Total Baths: 7 Year Built: 1941

Electric

Electric Company: Sulphur Springs

Gas

Propane: 1

Stories

One: 1

Construction

Masonry Stucco: 1 Precast Concrete: 1

Style

Ranch: 1

Sewer

Septic: 1

Roof

Built-Up: 1 Tile: 1

Water

Private Well: 1

Living Areas

Living Room: 1

Dining Areas

Breakfast Bar: 1 Formal Dining Room: 1

Fence

Masonry: 1 Wire: 1 Wrought Iron: 1

View

Mountains: 1 Panoramic: 1 Rural: 1 Sunrise: 1 Sunset: 1

Road Type

Dirt: 1

Kitchen Features

Countertops: Granite Dishwasher: 1 Electric Range: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Appliance Color: Stainless

Road Maintenance

Owner Maintenance: 1

Primary Bathroom Features

Shower Only: 1

Lot Features

Elevated Lot: 1

Main Cooling

Central Air: 1

Additional Bathroom Features

Shower & Tub: 1

Laundry

Laundry Room: 1 Dryer: 1 Washer: 1

Main Heating

Electric: 1 Forced Air: 1 Heat Pump: 1

Extra Room

Rec Room: 1 Storage: 1 Studio: 1 Workshop: 1

Water Heater

Electric: 1

Guest Facilities

House: 1 Other: Multiple

Association & Fees

HOA: No

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Interior Steps Y/N: N

Fireplace

Wood Burning: 1

Fireplace Location

Living Room: 1 Other: Multiple Locations

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 Owner Carry: 1

Floor Covering

Ceramic Tile: 1 Concrete: 1 Wood: 1

Submit With Offer

Loan Pre-Qual: 1

Window Covering

Some: 1

Accessibility Option

None: 1

Window Features

Double Pane Windows: 1

Technology

High Speed Internet: 1

Security

Security Lights: 1 Smoke Detector(s): 1

Sold Info

Seller Concessions: 16500

Landscape - Front

Desert Plantings: 1 Low Care: 1

Landscape - Rear

Desert Plantings: 1 Low Care: 1

Garage/Carport Feat

Detached: 1

Patio/Deck

Covered: 1 Patio: 1

Pool

Conventional: Yes

Property Disclosures

Insurance Claims History Report: 1 Lead-Based Paint: 1 Seller Prop Disclosure: 1

Spa

Hot Tub: 1

Special Conditions

None: 1

Driveway

Paved: Gravel

RV Parking

Full Hookup: 1 Other: 5 Sites

Exterior Features

Barbecue: 1 Courtyard: 1 Fountain: 1 Front Faces: South Kennel/Dog Run: 1 Pond on Lot: 1 Shed(s): 1 Waterfall: 1

Neighborhood Feature

Historic: 1 Horses Allowed: 1 Rec Center: 1 Walking Trail: 1

Subdivision Restrict

Age Restrictions: No CC&Rs: No Deed Restrictions: Yes

Assoc Amenities

None: 1

Home Protection

Offered: No

Remarks Misc

Geo Lat: 32.038642 Geo Lon: -110.470501

Property Features

Stories: One Construction: Masonry Stucco; Precast Concrete Style: Ranch Roof: Built-Up; Tile Living Areas: Living Room Dining Areas: Breakfast Bar; Formal Dining Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Primary Bathroom Features: Shower Only Additional Bathroom Features: Shower & Tub Laundry: Dryer; Laundry Room; Washer Extra Room: Rec Room; Storage; Studio; Workshop Guest Facilities: House Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s) Fireplace: Wood Burning Fireplace Location: Living Room Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile; Concrete; Wood Window Covering: Some Window Features: Double Pane Windows Technology: High Speed Internet Main Cooling: Central Air Main Heating: Electric; Forced Air; Heat Pump Water Heater: Electric Gas: Propane Sewer: Septic Water: Private Well Accessibility Option: None Security: Security Lights; Smoke Detector(s) Spa: Hot Tub Fence: Masonry; Wire; Wrought Iron Landscape - Front: Desert Plantings; Low Care Landscape - Rear: Desert Plantings; Low Care View: Mountains; Panoramic; Rural; Sunrise; Sunset Road Type: Dirt Road Maintenance: Owner Maintenance RV Parking: Full Hookup Exterior Features: Barbecue; Courtyard; Fountain; Kennel/Dog Run; Pond on Lot; Shed(s); Waterfall Lot Features: Elevated Lot Neighborhood Feature: Historic; Horses Allowed; Rec Center; Walking Trail Assoc Amenities: None Terms: Cash; Conventional; Owner Carry Submit With Offer: Loan Pre-Qual Property Disclosures: Insurance Claims History Report; Lead-Based Paint; Seller Prop Disclosure Special Conditions: None
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Last Updated: December - 15 - 2024
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