2143 E Desert Garden Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718

$3,495,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 7 Square Footage: 6,636 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 53,448 Status: Active Contingent
Current Price: $3,495,000 List Date: 11/21/2025 Last Modified: 2/08/2026

Description

Located behind the private secondary gates of Pima Gardens in Pima Canyon, this architecturally refined desert estate offers privacy, scale, and exceptional design. The property spans 6,631 Sq Ft, including a 5,667 Sq Ft main residence and a 939 Sq Ft detached guest house. A gated courtyard entry with Cantera stone water feature leads to a dramatic foyer with travertine floors, birch-paneled ceilings, and knotty alder beams. The home is thoughtfully laid out to maximize natural light and capture views of the Catalina Mountains and surrounding desert landscape. The formal living room features expansive glass walls, creating a seamless indoor outdoor connection. A climate controlled wine gallery with approximately 900 bottle capacity and an adjacent dining area

Supplements: open directly to outdoor terraces, ideal for entertaining. At the center of the residence, the chef's kitchen features dual islands, imported custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and professional grade appliances, opening to an inviting informal living space with a Cantera stone fireplace. A breakfast nook connects to its own private patio overlooking rock outcroppings, and saguaro-studded terrain. Additional highlights include a dedicated theater designed for an elevated cinematic experience. The primary suite is privately positioned within the west wing and offers a true retreat, featuring custom alder and birch ceiling details, a two way fireplace, a sitting room, and direct access to a private terrace with sweeping desert views. Additional en-suite bedrooms continue the home's consistent level of craftsmanship and finish. The detached guest house provides full independence with its own kitchen, living area, fireplace, and private terrace, ideal for extended guests or multi-generational living. Outdoor living is exceptional, with expansive Cantera verandas, an outdoor chef's kitchen, multiple courtyards, and 20 foot sliding glass walls that fully retract to create true indoor outdoor flow. The negative edge pool and spa integrate into a one of a kind Cantera water feature with handmade stone spheres and cascading water elements. A lower level turf area adds functional green space for play or gatherings, surrounded by mature desert landscaping and specimen plantings.

More Information MLS# 22525458

Address Information

Country: USA Street #: 2143 Direction: E Street Name: Desert Garden Suffix: Drive State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85718 County: Pima

Location, Tax & Legal

Comparable Only Listing: No Tax Year: 2025 Taxes: 20510.63 Legal Description: Pima Canyon Estates Resub Lot 275 Township: 12 Community: None Range: 14 Section: 31 Municipality/Zoning: Pima County - CR1 Fire Protection: Subscription Fema Flood Zone: No Municipal Flood Zone: No Tax Code: 220-20-3470 Area: North Subdivision: Pima Canyon Estates (30,33,96-102,115,124-127,136-139,147-151,16)

Contract Information

Method of Title: Fee (Simple) Distressed Info: None Current Price: $3,495,000 List Price: $3,495,000 Listing Date: 2025-10-01 Status: Active Contingent

Status Change Info

Off Market Date: 2026-02-08

General Property Information

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Construction Status: Existing Lot Dimensions: Irregular Lot Acres: 1.22 Lot Sqft: 53448 Lot Size Source: Assessor Horse Property: No Guest House SqFt: 951 Main House SqFt: 5685 Source of SqFt: Floor Plan # of Covered Prkng: 4 # of Carport Spaces: 0 Basement: No # of Fireplaces: 5 School District: Amphitheater Elementary School: Harelson Middle School: Cross High School: Canyon Del Oro Horse Facilities: No List Price/SqFt: 526.67 Lot Size Price/SqFt: 65.39 Combined SqFt: 6636 # of Garage Spaces: 4 Bedrooms: 5 Full Baths: 6 1/2 Baths: 1 Total Baths: 7 Year Built: 2005

Showing Information

Directions: From Campbell/Skyline, N on Pima Canyon Dr,(Through Manned Gate), E on Desert Garden (Through 2nd Gate), Continue on Desert Garden Dr to address.

Electric

Electric Company: TEP

Gas

Natural: 1

Stories

One: 1

Construction

Masonry Stucco: 1

Style

Contemporary: 1 Mediterranean: 1

Sewer

Connected: 1

Roof

Built-Up - Reflect: 1 Tile: 1

Water

Public: 1

Living Areas

Family Room: 1 Living Room: 1

Dining Areas

Breakfast Bar: 1 Breakfast Nook: 1 Formal Dining Room: 1

Fence

Masonry: 1 Stone: 1

View

Desert: 1 Mountains: 1 Sunset: 1

Road Type

Paved: 1

Kitchen Features

# of Ovens: 2 Countertops: granite Dishwasher: 1 Freezer: 1 Gas Range: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Microwave: 1 Pantry: Walk-In Prep Sink: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Reverse Osmosis: 1 Water Purifier: 1 Appliance Color: Stainless Other: Pot Filler

Road Maintenance

HOA: 1

Primary Bathroom Features

Double Vanity: 1 Separate Shower(s): 1 Soaking Tub: 1

Lot Features

Subdivided: 1

Main Cooling

Zoned: 1

Additional Bathroom Features

Powder Room: 1 Shower & Tub: 1 Shower Only: 1

Laundry

Laundry Room: 1 Sink: 1 Dryer: 1 Washer: 1

Main Heating

Natural Gas: 1 Zoned: 1

Extra Room

Den: 1 Office: 1

Water Heater

Natural Gas: 1

Guest Facilities

House: 1

Association & Fees

HOA Amt (Monthly): 234 HOA Payment Frequency: Quarterly HOA: Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Skylights: 1 Wet Bar: 1 Beamed Ceilings: 1 Entrance Foyer: 1 Interior Steps Y/N: N Split Bedroom Plan: 1 Walk-In Closet(s): 1

Fireplace

Gas: 1

Fireplace Location

Family Room: 1 Guest Quarters: 1 Living Room: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Floor Covering

Carpet: 1 Other: Travertine

Submit With Offer

HOA Addendum: 1 Loan Pre-Qual: 1

Window Covering

Stay: 1

Accessibility Option

None: 1

Technology

Alarm System: 1

Security

Alarm Installed: 1 Smoke Detector(s): 1

Landscape - Front

Decorative Gravel: 1 Desert Plantings: 1 Trees: 1

Landscape - Rear

Decorative Gravel: 1 Desert Plantings: 1 Trees: 1

Patio/Deck

Covered: 1 Patio: 1

Pool

Conventional: Yes

Property Disclosures

Insurance Claims History Report: 1 Seller Prop Disclosure: 1

Spa

Conventional: 1

Special Conditions

None: 1

Driveway

Paved: Pavers

RV Parking

None: 1

Exterior Features

Courtyard: 1 Outdoor Kitchen: 1 Other: Water Feature

Neighborhood Feature

Gated: 1 Paved Street: 1 Walking Trail: 1

Subdivision Restrict

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

Home Protection

Offered: No

Remarks Misc

Geo Lat: 32.35093 Geo Lon: -110.945569

GarageCarport Feat

Attached Garage: 1

Property Features

Stories: One Construction: Masonry Stucco Style: Contemporary; Mediterranean Roof: Built-Up - Reflect; Tile Living Areas: Family Room; Living Room Dining Areas: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Formal Dining Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher; Freezer; Gas Range; Kitchen Island; Microwave; Prep Sink; Refrigerator; Reverse Osmosis; Water Purifier Primary Bathroom Features: Double Vanity; Separate Shower(s); Soaking Tub Additional Bathroom Features: Powder Room; Shower & Tub; Shower Only Laundry: Dryer; Laundry Room; Sink; Washer Extra Room: Den; Office Guest Facilities: House Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Beamed Ceilings; Entrance Foyer; Skylights; Split Bedroom Plan; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Fireplace: Gas Fireplace Location: Family Room; Guest Quarters; Living Room; Primary Bedroom Floor Covering: Carpet Window Covering: Stay Technology: Alarm System Main Cooling: Zoned Main Heating: Natural Gas; Zoned Water Heater: Natural Gas Gas: Natural Sewer: Connected Water: Public Accessibility Option: None Security: Alarm Installed; Smoke Detector(s) Spa: Conventional Fence: Masonry; Stone Landscape - Front: Decorative Gravel; Desert Plantings; Trees Landscape - Rear: Decorative Gravel; Desert Plantings; Trees View: Desert; Mountains; Sunset Road Type: Paved Road Maintenance: HOA RV Parking: None Exterior Features: Courtyard; Outdoor Kitchen Lot Features: Subdivided Neighborhood Feature: Gated; Paved Street; Walking Trail Terms: Cash; Conventional Submit With Offer: HOA Addendum; Loan Pre-Qual Property Disclosures: Insurance Claims History Report; Seller Prop Disclosure Special Conditions: None
Listing Office: Gray St. Onge
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Last Updated: February - 08 - 2026
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