2820 E Cerrada Los Palitos, Tucson, AZ 85718

New Listing
$3,250,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 5,444 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 136,907 Status: Active
Current Price: $3,250,000 List Date: 1/06/2026 Last Modified: 1/07/2026

Description

Welcome to ''Casa de los Pelicanos'', a magnificent Foothills estate like no other that exudes timeless old-world charm and understated elegance from the minute you arrive and will captivate you at every turn. This home has a strong pedigree, owned & cherished over the past 60 years by only two well-respected prominent families; each known for their refined taste in art & design and love of the desert southwest which is evident everywhere you look. True to its roots, this home also embodies the Old Foothills lifestyle to perfection. Situated at the end of a long circular gravel driveway on an exceptional cul-de-sac view lot, the home is embraced by the breathtaking Catalina Mountains, with the iconic 'Finger Rock' framed perfectly in view, and mature desert landscaping accentuated by

Supplements: rock lined pathways meandering throughout the property which lead to the natural arroyo & wildlife corridor below giving you a sense of total privacy and a deep connection with nature. As you enter the home, you are welcomed into the foyer by the original hand crafted arched double doors and is showcased by an antique grand piano, beautiful original art and mahogany French doors leading to the rear terrace. The inviting living room features floor to ceiling windows framing the impressive views, a mesquite mantled fireplace, beamed ceilings and beautifully preserved original concrete tile floors. The spacious primary suite is a 5-star private retreat with a romantic fireplace, cozy reading area, luxurious bathroom w/spa tub, huge walk-in closet with custom walnut built-ins, glass French doors and a wall of windows looking out at one of the most enchanting backyards in all of Tucson. Designed for outdoor living & entertaining, the home features luxurious al'fresco living spaces, charming intimate patios and lush mature landscaped grounds complete with a bi-level black bottom pebble-tec pool & newer top of the line spa- an oasis that evokes the spirit of Santa Barbara or San Miguel de Allende. Inside the home, you will find a library lined with mesquite bookcases and hand carved wood shutters, three spacious guest suites sure to please the most discriminating family or guests along with magnificent hand carved doors throughout. The kitchen features newer stainless appliances, hand painted tiles & was designed for a diva who didn't like to cook. It's cozy and charming but the space could be expanded into something spectacular if the chef in you so desires. The home is filled with quality antiques, original artwork and authentic antique Navajo rugs that have all been curated over the years to create a magical feel that would be hard to ever duplicate again. This is a rare, once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase this home "turn-key", fully furnished as you see it. What would normally take decades to achieve can be had as a package deal and you only need bring your suitcase and checkbook! This home is range priced from $3,250,000 unfurnished to $3,500,000 with all furnishings, artwork and accessories included. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to own one of the finest homes ever to be offered in the 'Old Foothills'. Its convenient location in the heart of the Foothills makes this home close to world class golf, shopping and dining- only a short 10 min drive to UA, & 5 min to La Encantada and La Paloma C.C.

More Information MLS# 22600414

Address Information

Country: USA Street #: 2820 Direction: E Street Name: Cerrada Los Palitos State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85718 County: Pima

Location, Tax & Legal

Comparable Only Listing: No Tax Year: 2025 Taxes: 10323.34 Taxes For: Dwelling & Land Legal Description: Catalina Foothills Estates 5 Lot 3 Township: 13 Community: None Range: 14 Section: 8 Municipality/Zoning: Pima County - CR1 Fire Protection: Subscription Fema Flood Zone: TBD Municipal Flood Zone: TBD Tax Code: 108-10-001C Area: North Subdivision: Catalina Foothills Estates NO. 5

Contract Information

Method of Title: Fee (Simple) Distressed Info: None Current Price: $3,250,000 List Price: $3,250,000 Listing Date: 2026-01-06 Status: Active

General Property Information

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Construction Status: Existing Lot Dimensions: Irregular-see attached survey Lot Acres: 3.14 Lot Sqft: 136907 Lot Size Source: Appraiser Horse Property: No Main House SqFt: 5444 Source of SqFt: Assessor # of Covered Prkng: 4 # of Carport Spaces: 2 Basement: No # of Fireplaces: 4 Unit Level: 1 School District: Catalina Foothills Elementary School: Manzanita Middle School: Orange Grove High School: Catalina Fthls Horse Facilities: No List Price/SqFt: 596.99 Lot Size Price/SqFt: 23.74 Combined SqFt: 5444 # of Garage Spaces: 2 Bedrooms: 4 Full Baths: 4 1/2 Baths: 1 Total Baths: 5 Year Built: 1965

Showing Information

Directions: Skyline/Campbell south to Juan Paisano, East to Camino Real, South to Cerrada Los Palitos, West to address.

Electric

Electric Company: TEP

Gas

Natural: 1

Stories

One: 1

Construction

Masonry Stucco: 1

Style

Spanish: 1

Sewer

Septic: 1

Roof

Built-Up - Reflect: 1

Water

Public: 1

Living Areas

Family Room: 1 Living Room: 1 Off Kitchen: 1

Dining Areas

Breakfast Nook: 1 Dining Area: 1 Formal Dining Room: 1

Fence

Wrought Iron: 1 Other: Combo

View

City: 1 Desert: 1 Mountains: 1 Sunrise: 1 Sunset: 1

Road Type

Paved: 1

Kitchen Features

# of Ovens: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Gas Cooktop: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Pantry: Closet Refrigerator: 1 Appliance Color: Stainless

Road Maintenance

County: 1

Primary Bathroom Features

Double Vanity: 1 Exhaust Fan: 1 Jetted Tub: 1 Separate Shower(s): 1

Lot Features

Adjacent to Wash: 1 Cul-De-Sac: 1 North/South Exposure: 1 Subdivided: 1

Main Cooling

Ceiling Fans: 1 Central Air: 1 Wall Unit(s): 1 Zoned: 1

Additional Bathroom Features

Powder Room: 1

Laundry

Laundry Room: 1 Dryer: 1 Washer: 1

Main Heating

Forced Air: 1 Natural Gas: 1 Zoned: 1

Extra Room

Library: 1 Storage: 1 Workshop: 1

Water Heater

Natural Gas: 1

Guest Facilities

Quarters: 1

Association & Fees

HOA Amt (Monthly): 5 HOA Payment Frequency: Annually HOA: Yes HOA Name: CatFt 5

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Columns: 1 Skylights: 1 Storage: 1 Workshop: 1 Beamed Ceilings: 1 Entrance Foyer: 1 Furnished: 1 Interior Steps Y/N: N Split Bedroom Plan: 1 Walk-In Closet(s): 1 Water Softener: 1

Assoc Fees Includes

Common Area Maint: 1

Fireplace

Gas: 1 Wood Burning: 1

Fireplace Location

Family Room: 1 Living Room: 1 Patio: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Floor Covering

Concrete: 1

Submit With Offer

HOA Addendum: 1 Loan Pre-Qual: 1 Lead Based Paint Disclosure: 1

Window Covering

Stay: 1

Accessibility Option

Wide Doorways: 1

Technology

Alarm System: 1 Satellite Dish: 1 Telephone: 1

Security

Alarm Installed: 1 Security Lights: 1 Smoke Detector(s): 1 Wrought Iron Security Door: 1

Landscape - Front

Decorative Gravel: 1 Desert Plantings: 1 Low Care: 1 Natural Desert: 1 Trees: 1

Landscape - Rear

Decorative Gravel: 1 Desert Plantings: 1 Flower Beds: 1 Natural Desert: 1 Trees: 1

Garage/Carport Feat

Additional Carport: 1 Electric Door Opener: 1 Extended Length: 1 Separate Storage Area: 1 Workshop in Garage: 1

Patio/Deck

Covered: 1

Pool

Conventional: Yes

Property Disclosures

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

Spa

Conventional: 1 Hot Tub: 1

Special Conditions

None: 1

Driveway

Circular: 1 Paved: Gravel

RV Parking

Not Allowed: 1

Exterior Features

Courtyard: 1 Fountain: 1 Front Faces: North Native Plants: 1

Neighborhood Feature

Paved Street: 1

Subdivision Restrict

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

Home Protection

Offered: No

Remarks Misc

Geo Lat: 32.308605 Geo Lon: -110.930959

Property Features

Stories: One Construction: Masonry Stucco Style: Spanish Roof: Built-Up - Reflect Living Areas: Family Room; Living Room; Off Kitchen Dining Areas: Breakfast Nook; Dining Area; Formal Dining Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Cooktop; Kitchen Island; Refrigerator Primary Bathroom Features: Double Vanity; Exhaust Fan; Jetted Tub; Separate Shower(s) Additional Bathroom Features: Powder Room Laundry: Dryer; Laundry Room; Washer Extra Room: Library; Storage; Workshop Guest Facilities: Quarters Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Columns; Beamed Ceilings; Entrance Foyer; Furnished; Skylights; Split Bedroom Plan; Storage; Walk-In Closet(s); Water Softener; Workshop Fireplace: Gas; Wood Burning Fireplace Location: Family Room; Living Room; Patio; Primary Bedroom Floor Covering: Concrete Window Covering: Stay Technology: Alarm System; Satellite Dish; Telephone Main Cooling: Ceiling Fans; Central Air; Wall Unit(s); Zoned Main Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas; Zoned Water Heater: Natural Gas Gas: Natural Sewer: Septic Water: Public Accessibility Option: Wide Doorways Security: Alarm Installed; Security Lights; Smoke Detector(s); Wrought Iron Security Door Spa: Conventional; Hot Tub Fence: Wrought Iron Landscape - Front: Decorative Gravel; Desert Plantings; Low Care; Natural Desert; Trees Landscape - Rear: Decorative Gravel; Desert Plantings; Flower Beds; Natural Desert; Trees View: Desert; Mountains; Sunrise; Sunset Road Type: Paved Road Maintenance: County Driveway: Circular RV Parking: Not Allowed Exterior Features: Courtyard; Fountain; Native Plants Lot Features: Adjacent to Wash; Cul-De-Sac; North/South Exposure; Subdivided Neighborhood Feature: Paved Street Assoc Fees Includes: Common Area Maint Terms: Cash; Conventional Submit With Offer: HOA Addendum; Lead Based Paint Disclosure; Loan Pre-Qual Property Disclosures: Insurance Claims History Report; Lead-Based Paint; Seller Prop Disclosure Special Conditions: None
Listing Office: Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
IDX
Last Updated: January - 07 - 2026
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